Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and US President Donald Trump asserted it would be "signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.

Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.

He also made apparent his displeasure with Tel Aviv for carrying out attacks on Beirut, "particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran".

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