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According to the Iranian Student News Agency: Egypt’s Foreign Minister had a phone call with the U.S. envoy to West Asia to discuss the latest progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations.

On the afternoon of the 23rd Eastern Time, U.S. President Trump posted on social media that the United States and Iran had basically reached an agreement.

U.S. President Trump: Conversed with leaders of multiple Muslim countries about Iran.

US President Trump: In addition to many other elements of the agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be open.

US President Trump: The final details of the Iran deal are currently being discussed and are expected to be announced soon.

US President Trump: The call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu went well.

US President Trump: The Iran deal has basically been reached.

According to CNN, Israeli sources said that the United States continues to provide assurances to Israel on uranium enrichment.

According to Agence France-Presse, citing people familiar with the matter, French President Macron called Trump and Gulf leaders and called for negotiations to resolve issues with Iran.

According to Fox News, citing sources: U.S. President Trump’s call with Arab leaders was “very positive.”

According to Axios, citing people familiar with the matter: US President Trump held calls with the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Turkey and Pakistan. Several leaders urged Trump to accept the deal during the call.

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to have a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday to discuss the brewing Iran deal, an Israeli official said, Axios reported.

Two Pakistani sources familiar with the negotiations said Iran and Pakistan had submitted a revised proposal to the United States that included ending the war and opening the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Fox News: The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine issued a security alert.

According to Fox News: The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine warned of the possibility of large-scale air strikes.

U.S. officials quoted by Axios said: The two sides are close to reaching an agreement to end the war, and the remaining differences mainly focus on the wording of certain points.

According to Kan News, the high level of alert Israel had maintained during the holiday period due to concerns about possible attacks on Iran has now been lowered. At this stage, Israeli officials have not been informed of any anticipated U.S. attack on Iran.

U.S. President Trump told Israel's Channel 12 that if the agreement is not good for Israel, I will not sign it.

Market news: US Vice President Vance suddenly changed his plans and hurried back to Washington to the White House.

According to Axios, US President Trump described Netanyahu as "internally conflicted."