US Faces Harder Negotiations as Iran Appears Ready to Withstand Pressure

The United States and Iran signaled on Friday that an agreement ​to end their war was close, with a senior U.S. administration official saying both sides had agreed on a text and that Washington expects to sign an initial deal in the coming days.

With a Deal Seemingly Close, the U.S. Faces an Iran More Willing to Withstand Pressure The New York Times Iran peace deal looms while new military action flares near Strait of Hormuz France 24 US says downed Iranian drones in Strait of Hormuz as peace deal looms The New Region Even With U.S. Help, Little Oil Has Gone Through Strait of Hormuz The New York Times

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