US, Iran Strike Upbeat Tone as Hormuz Deal Takes Shape The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz has been marked by a series of tit for tat actions between the US and Iran.
For months, the conflict has escalated, fueled by airstrikes on Iranian targets and Tehran's defiant closure of the strait.
However, in recent days, both sides have struck an upbeat tone, suggesting progress is being made towards a deal. US President Donald Trump claims that an agreement is "largely negotiated" and "subject to finalization.