Donald Trump has hinted that the war with Iran could be 'very close to over' and claimed that renewed negotiations may resume within days.
Talks may restart within days as diplomatic efforts appear to be regaining momentum after an initial round of talks in Pakistan ended without agreement.
The nuclear issue remains the biggest hurdle, with the US pushing for a prolonged suspension of uranium enrichment and Iran countering with a shorter pause.
Iran has largely shut the Strait of Hormuz to foreign shipments since the conflict began, triggering a global supply crunch.
The US has imposed a naval blockade aimed at curbing Iranian oil exports, but Tehran is reportedly weighing a temporary pause in shipments to avoid escalating tensions and jeopardising negotiations.
