Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, The United States and Iran say a peace agreement to end more than three months of war is closer than ever, but both sides stress that no final deal has been signed. Diplomatic momentum is building ahead of a possible signing ceremony in Geneva, while fighting and military activity continue in Lebanon despite expectations of a broader regional de-escalation. Here are the key updates from the past few hours: Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said a memorandum of understanding with the United States has “never been closer” but cautioned against speculation before final approval.