Middle East crisis live: Rubio says US-Iran agreement ‘pretty solid’ as oil price falls amid optimism for deal
Summary
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a deal with Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz could happen soon, as oil prices dropped and Asian stock markets rose on hopes for an agreement. President Donald Trump said negotiations are moving well but urged patience, keeping the US blockade on Iranian ships until a deal is fully approved.Key Facts
- Marco Rubio said a deal with Iran might be reached "today" to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Oil prices fell to a two-week low, with Brent crude down 4.5% to $98.83 a barrel.
- President Trump advised negotiators "not to rush" and said the US blockade on Iranian ships would stay until a deal is signed.
- The possible agreement is seen as close to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which Trump withdrew from during his first term.
- Critics argue the deal may only return to the situation before the war began, rather than improving it.
- Israeli strikes continued in southern and eastern Lebanon despite a ceasefire, with casualties rising.
- Hezbollah leader expressed hope for the Iran-US deal to include a full stop to fighting in Lebanon.
- An Israeli soldier was killed in southern Lebanon, increasing Israeli military deaths to 23 in the conflict.
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