David E. Sanger

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With the cease-fire proving tenuous, negotiations between the two nations are in flux, but have advanced to outline potential paths forward on difficult questions about Iran’s nuclear program.

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U.S. and Iranian officials said final details were still being worked out, but President Trump and Iran’s foreign minister both said they were close to an agreement. Previous potential deals have evaporated at the last minute.

The deal was expected to halt fighting for 60 days, open the Strait of Hormuz and lift the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports. But it would leave the thorniest nuclear issues for another day.

The deal was expected to open the Strait of Hormuz, lift the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports and pave the way for further talks. It did not address Iran’s nuclear program.

The agreement, which punted many of the toughest issues to future negotiations, came after a last-minute scramble.

While the Iranians suffered substantial losses in the war, they emerged from a confrontation with the world’s most powerful military having proved they can use economic chaos as a weapon.

The agreement, which punted many of the toughest issues to future negotiations, came after a last-minute scramble.