US, Iran send mixed signals on potential deal after latest attacks

The US and Iran sent mixed signals on Thursday over the status of a potential agreement, with Washington claiming progress had been made while Tehran downplayed reports that a deal was close.A US source familiar with the negotiations told Al Arabiya English that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) had been reached, but said President Donald Trump wanted additional time before making a final decision.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.According to the source, the preliminary framework of the agreement would include Iran pledging never to pursue a nuclear weapon and beginning discussions on relinquishing its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.Iran would also begin reopening the Strait of Hormuz and start removing naval mines it had placed in the strategic waterway.During the proposed 60-day period, Washington would begin easing sanctions, including restrictions on Iranian oil exports, while also discussing the release of frozen Iranian

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