U.S., Iran close to a deal to end war, official says
President Trump said Saturday that a deal to end the war with Iran would be announced "shortly" and that the "final aspects" are currently being negotiated. The big picture: Trump's comments came after separate calls with Arab and Muslim leaders and with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This is the firmest statement the president has made that he is prepared to agree to the memorandum of understanding being negotiated with Iran. A U.S. official briefed on the negotiations told Axios th
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 3 centre.
- ▪ Iran and U.S. near agreement on memorandum of understanding to end war, as Tehran says Hormuz is included in talks but nuclear issues are not — Fortune
- ▪ Iran and U.S. close to agreement aimed at ending war, officials say — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ Trump says a deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz are ‘largely negotiated’ - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Iran and US are close to an understanding aimed at ending the war, officials say — ABC News — International
- ▪ Iran, US could be close to breakthrough in talks for draft deal to end war — South China Morning Post
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