Iran Reports 'Progress' in US Talks as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-19 01:08 UTC
- Sources: Deutsche Welle, France 24 English
Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (identified as parliamentary speaker in France 24) reported progress in talks with the United States to end the war, but said a 'big distance' remains between the two sides. Tehran announced the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed; DW reports it was closed again on Saturday, while France 24 says Iran will keep it shut until Washington lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports.