Iran says deal to end fighting with US has 'never been closer'

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Iran and Pakistan are echoing President Donald Trump's claim that a deal to end hostilities between Iran and the US has come tantalizingly close. The assertion, made by officials in Tehran and Islamabad, mirrors Trump's statement from Thursday. The negotiations suggest a potential breakthrough in the long-strained relationship between the two nations, though specifics about the proposed agreement remain unclear. Both countries' alignment with Trump's optimistic framing could indicate genuine diplomatic progress, or coordinated messaging ahead of potential talks.