Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Iran as he waits for Middle Eastern countries to agree to his peace deal terms, including signing the Abraham Accords.

President Trump said the United States and Iran had “largely negotiated” an agreement, but American and Iranian officials described the terms differently.

BBC’s Sarah Smith looks at why both countries are in a tense cycle of negotiations, despite the progress President Trump consistently claims.

Iran-US war latest: Trump says naval blockade in Hormuz will be lifted and pledges ‘final decision’ on peace deal - Iran still has not lifted its blockade and insists there is no clause requiring Tehran to forego costly tolls,

Iran has not formally responded to President Trump’s announcement that a peace deal was close. But officials suggested the oil choke point in the Strait of Hormuz could reopen.