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    What we know and don’t know about the possible deal to end the Iran war

    Iran did not immediately confirm any deal, but with the ceasefire hanging by a thread, this could be the last chance to reach a compromise before fighting resumes. CAIRO, Egypt — The United States and Iran appear to be closing in on a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. and Iranian negotiators on Thursday reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire in the 3-month-old war by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. Iran did not immediately confirm…

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    US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in the Iran war, analysis finds

    U.S. military contractors will need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used in the Iran war. WASHINGTON(AP) — U.S. military contractors need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used heavily in the Iran waraccording to an analysis released Wednesday, adding to concerns that American forces would have limited firepower in any future conflict with China. The weapons systems are Tomahawk cruise missileswhich are used to strike targets deep inside enemy territory, and Patriot and THAAD interceptors that defend against incoming missiles and drones. “The United States has enough…

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    President Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end the war with Iran

    President Donald Trump meets with his Cabinet at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war with Iran. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will meet with his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war with Iranjust days after insisting that his administration and Tehran had “largely negotiated” a settlement but with the negotiations still in a state of flux. As he prepares to huddle with his top aides, Trump is projecting confidence that he’s closing in on a deal that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and provide him a credible…