U.S. officials are publicly touting progress toward a peace deal with Iran to end the nearly three-month war, even as fresh incidents have heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The diplomacy appears to be focused on extending the ceasefire and beginning steps to reopen maritime routes, but key technical and political issues remain unresolved. Ongoing hostilities and sharp leadership rhetoric increase uncertainty about whether any agreement can be implemented and sustained quickly.
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