US and Iran near deal but sticking points remain
By Sophie Garnett
Published on April 16, 2026.
The US and Iran are reportedly close to a deal, but key issues regarding nuclear enrichment and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could hinder progress. New warnings from the International Atomic Energy Agency point to a rapid expansion of North Korea's nuclear program, with reactors, reprocessing and uranium enrichment facilities all operating at Yongbyon and a suspected new building now complete. President Donald Trump is having a disagreement with a key European ally over his comments about Pope Leo XIV. José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen, discusses the impact of the Iran war on food supplies. The US military appears to have released audio of warning to ships not to breach its blockade.
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