New clashes strain shaky US-Iran truce

Fresh strikes and diplomatic friction have continued to strain a fragile truce between the United States and Iran, with Tehran confirming no tangible headway has been made in warending talks amid new hostilities. In contrast to the downbeat Iranian remarks, US President Donald Trump voiced optimism again, telling reporters that "it could happen… over the weekend". "The talks are going very well actually," he said of the latest bid to end the war, which began on Feb 28. However, US lawmake