US, Iran Far Apart in Talks to End War and Reopen Hormuz (2)

The US and Iran remain far apart on a framework to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump saying he’s looking at reviving a plan to escort ships out of the Persian Gulf.

Iran responded to last week’s US peace proposal by demanding a lifting of Washington’s naval blockade and sanctions relief, while maintaining a degree of control over traffic through Hormuz, according to a person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing sensitive information.

Tehran also insisted that any agreement result in an immediate end to fighting, including in ...