U.S. and Iran Move Toward Agreement to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump has yet to sign off on an extension of the cease-fire that would allow the two sides to negotiate nuclear and other issues.
President Trump has yet to sign off on an extension of the cease-fire that would allow the two sides to negotiate nuclear and other issues.
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As a potential cease-fire hangs in the balance, an official said the strikes were in self-defense, with targets including four one-way attack drones launched by Iran.
President Trump held out hope for a peace agreement, but said high oil prices would not force his hand.
The White House immediately dismissed the report, which detailed terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as a “complete fabrication.”
The warnings came after U.S. forces struck military sites in Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that negotiations to end the war were continuing.
Two U.S. officials said Iran launched drones near American ships, sent speedboats to mine the Strait of Hormuz and stepped up activity at some of its missile sites.
President Trump’s proposal to end the war with Iran would delay tackling the most contentious issues — a tactic that has had mixed results in Gaza.
This live blog is now closed. For the latest, read our full report:Iran remains in peace talks despite first US strikes since ceasefireIranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on his Telegram channel that Gulf powers will no longer be a shield for …