Iran's parliamentary speaker reported Saturday night that talks with the United States concerning war termination have achieved some progress. However, Tehran stated that a final agreement is still far away, noting the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports.

Iran’s parliamentary speaker said Saturday night that talks with the United States to end the war had made progress but remained far from an agreement, as Tehran said the crucial Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until Washington lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports. Follow our liveblog to see how the events develop.