AP News Summary at 2:49 p.m. EDT

Pakistan says a deal to end the Iran war is closer than ever as Tehran shows signs of optimism ISLAMABAD (AP) — Momentum for a deal to end the Iran war is growing. Pakistan says an agreement is closer than ever. Iran is making some of its most optimistic statements yet. Its foreign ministry spokesperson said Saturday that the likelihood of finalizing a memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump plans to discuss with allies demining the St