Negotiations between the US and Iran made limited progress over the past 24 hours, though a ceasefire deal before President Donald Trump’s 8 p.m. ET deadline remains unlikely, according to officials. Discussions focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and potential confidence-building measures, including a 45-day ceasefire. Trump threatened strikes on Iranian infrastructure if no deal is reached, while Iran signaled retaliation. A US official said the latest Iranian proposal was “a lot better th

Negotiations between the US and Iran made limited progress over the past 24 hours, though a ceasefire deal before President Donald Trump’s 8 p.m. ET deadline remains unlikely, according to officials. Discussions focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and potential confidence-building measures, including a 45-day ceasefire. Trump threatened strikes on Iranian infrastructure if no deal is reached, while Iran signaled retaliation. A US official said the latest Iranian proposal was “a lot better than we expected,” though still misaligned with US positions. Vice President JD Vance said the US is awaiting Iran’s response.