US and Iran say a deal to end the war is within reach, with a final text agreed but key steps still pending.

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Iran and the United States appeared to edge closer to a deal to end the war on Friday, with officials saying an agreement may soon be within reach.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said a memorandum of understanding with Washington had “never been closer” and urged the media not to speculate about its contents before it is finalised. US President Donald Trump later reposted Araghchi’s remarks after earlier dismissing reports about the deal as “fake news”.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose country has helped mediate the talks, said a “final, agreed-upon text” had been drawn up, although some “next steps” still needed to be completed.

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