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Trump: We are close to a deal with Iran, a possible end to the conflict; IRGC: Transit through the Strait of Hormuz will become safe

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United States President Donald Trump said the US was close to a deal with Iran that could lead to an end to the conflict, while Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced gradual stabilization and safer transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

The third round of negotiations between the Israeli and Lebanese sides will be held next week in Washington, Lebanese media report.

Washington and Tehran continue intense diplomatic contacts, with US President Donald Trump saying there is a "very good chance" of reaching a deal that could include the export of highly enriched uranium to the US and potentially ending the conflict.

According to reports, the US expects Tehran's response in the coming days, while a framework agreement on the nuclear program and sanctions relief is being discussed in Washington.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in contact with US officials about negotiations with Iran, amid concerns that the deal could yield concessions to Tehran. Israel is preparing for a possible escalation, according to sources.

At the same time, Beirut was once again the target of Israeli airstrikes, while clashes continued in southern Lebanon.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that transit through the Strait of Hormuz will gradually become safe and stable, claiming that "threats have been neutralized."

Meanwhile, the US said that American forces had disabled an Iranian tanker in the Gulf of Oman, accusing it of violating the blockade.

French President Emmanuel Macron called for de-escalation and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran and China have said they want to stabilize the situation in the Middle East, while the US is announcing a UN resolution on freedom of navigation.

Gasoline prices in the United States have reached their highest level in nearly four years, due to disruptions in the oil market.

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