US and Iran Dig in on War Demands as Hormuz Remains Closed
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With conflicting messages coming from both the United States and Iran, it is difficult to say where prospects for a ceasefire stand. US President Donald Trump has swung from threats to escalate the conflict to claiming a deal with Iran is imminent.
The critical Strait of Hormuz is a key sticking point. Iran closed the vital shipping lane to most ships not long after the US and Israel started carrying out airstrikes at the end of February.