US-Iran War Live Updates: Iran FM says deal never been closer, Trump re-shares Araghchi's post

US-Iran War Live Updates: The geopolitical back and forth at the Persian Gulf continues to be the focus of the world around. As sudden and abrupt cycles of aggression and diplomacy take turns in quick succession, all eyes remain hopeful for a deal.

In the latest development, the Iranian FM has hinted at the possibility of an early deal, and said that the deal will come to pass in 2 phases.

Amid rising tensions, the US military reportedly launched another wave of strikes throughout Iran on Thursday, making it the second day of attacks.

Iran has made threats of reprisals. In Bahrain, where US soldiers are stationed, missile sirens went off. Explosions in southern Iran's Bandar Abbas, Sirik, and Minab were reported by Iranian media.

Additionally, explosions and air defence operations in western Tehran and southern Iran were reported by Iranian media. In addition, the US Navy claimed to have "disabled" a ship that was "trying to transport oil from Iran" in the Gulf of Oman.

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