Trump Says Iran Deal Near as Hormuz Attacks Threaten Shipping

Trump and officials in Washington and Tehran signaled a U.S.-Iran deal could be close, but drone attacks near the Strait of Hormuz kept a key shipping corridor on alert and markets exposed.

1. Frame 1Trump says a U.S.-Iran deal is close while Hormuz drone attacks keep the shipping corridor on security alert.
2. Frame 2CENTCOM says U.S. forces downed Iranian one-way drones as commercial traffic through the strait continued unimpeded.
3. Frame 3The trade corridor remains open, but attacks near Hormuz keep oil, shipping, and insurance markets watching.
4. Frame 4Trump floated a Sunday signing in Europe, then disputed Iranian reports that a final text was agreed.
5. Frame 5Iranian state-linked outlets denied fully agreed terms and published a supposed draft, adding confusion to the talks.
6. Frame 6If drones keep flying, any signed text must prove it can protect ships through Hormuz.