Politics

Executive summary

Diplomatic efforts to resolve the 'war with Iran' remain in flux, with the White House denying an Iranian state TV report of a draft deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift a naval blockade. US President Donald Trump is meeting with his Cabinet as talks continue, despite previously stating a settlement was 'largely negotiated'. Meanwhile, South Korea has indicated an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz likely involved an Iranian missile, and Israel has expanded operations in Lebanon, a move Iran seeks to include in any broader peace agreement.