Why the latest Iran ceasefire talks may have a better chance of succeeding | ABC NEWS

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US President Donald Trump says a new ceasefire agreement with Iran is taking shape, including the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Middle East correspondent Matthew Doran explains why this round of negotiations may differ from previous failed attempts, pointing to pressure from key regional allies including Saudi Arabia and Israel's reported support for talks. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-02/donald-trump-holds-off-on-strikes-against-iran/106987644 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia

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