Iran denies deal with US is imminent despite some progress

Tehran says contradictory statements from US and Israeli interference hindering negotiationsMiddle East crisis - live updatesIran has poured cold water on suggestions that a deal with the US is imminent, pointing to the confusion in US positions and Israeli interference as key factors in why a complete agreement is proving difficult to secure.Speaking at the weekly foreign ministry press briefing, Esmail Baghaei, the spokesperson for Irans negotiating team, also said future management of the str...