US, Iran close to agreeing on 60-day extension of ceasefire, gradual reopening of Hormuz - report
The Strait of Hormuz has been a key issue raised by both the US and Iran after each country imposed closures and blockades of the waterway.
The Strait of Hormuz has been a key issue raised by both the US and Iran after each country imposed closures and blockades of the waterway.
While US officials express optimism over a potential deal, Israel remains cautious, stressing that significant differences between the US and Iran still persist.
According to a CNN report citing multiple sources familiar with US intelligence assessments, Mojtaba Khamenei is playing a critical role in Iran's war strategy despite remaining in hiding.
Earlier on Saturday, a reporter asked Trump if he thought Iran was "slow-rolling" talks, to which the President replied, "We'll find out soon enough."
An Iranian military source warned that if the US attempted to re-enter the Persian Gulf, it would receive another "decisive response."
The cause of the oil spill, which appears to cover the waters west of the 8-kilometer island, is still unknown.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the US should get a response from Iran on its proposal on Friday and addressed the strikes on Iranian military facilities as defensive actions.