Iran has reported progress in diplomatic talks with the US to end the Middle East war, but a final agreement remains distant.

🟠 UPDATE Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Amid US Port Blockade Dispute Iran's parliamentary speaker reported progress in talks with the US to end the war, though a final deal remains distant. Tehran reiterated the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the US lifts its naval blockade. 📰 https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260419-middle-east-war-live-iran-reports-progress-in-us-talks-but-final-deal-still-far-off #Iran #USA #Hormuz #Diplomacy #Geopolitics #GeoWire

Middle East war live: Iran reports 'progress' in US talks but final deal still far off Iran’s parliamentary speaker said Saturday night that talks with the United States to end the war had made progress but remained far from an agreement, as Tehran said the crucial Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until Washington lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports. Follow our liveblog to see how the events develop. https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260419-middle-east-war-live-iran-reports-progress-in-us-talks-but-final-deal-still-far-off #USA #News #USANews #Iran #IranNews #IranWar