US and Israeli jets struck a number of Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, local media reported, hours after President Donald Trump had suggested negotiations with Tehran over an interim deal were progressing.

President Donald Trump signals progress in Iran war talks while warning of renewed conflict and urging regional nations to join the Abraham Accords.

Regional officials say the United States is close to a deal with Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz

There appears to be progress in talks between the U.S. and Iran, but the process toward a peace deal may still take some time. CBS News' Aaron MacLean has more insight.

Donald Trump raised eyebrows this weekend after he yet again shared a series of provocative posts on his Truth Social platform, including one that appeared to depict Iran draped in the American flag.

US media are reporting that Washington and Iran are close to signing a deal to extend the current ceasefire for sixty days. The news website Axios cited a US official saying that during this time the Strait of Hormuz would be re-opened.

A day after President Trump said he would soon announce details on a deal with Iran, the president indicated that he told his representatives “not to rush” and that “time is on our side.” CNN’s Julia Benbrook reports.

President Donald Trump's criticism comes after some conservatives raised concerns that the deal appears to be too favorable to Iran.