Trump says Iran war deal close as Strait of Hormuz tensions linger (opens original article in a new tab)

US President Donald Trump claims a deal to end the Iran war may be signed soon, potentially opening the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran states it has not finalized the agreement. Tensions persist as US forces down Iranian drones and Iran blocks a tanker.

• Trump says a deal to end the Iran war could be signed soon, opening the Strait of Hormuz.
• Iran has not made a final decision on the pact and insists on maintaining its red lines.
• US forces shot down Iranian drones, and Iran blocked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
• Markets rallied as hopes for a peace deal grew, but tensions remain high.