U.S., IRAN NEAR FRAMEWORK TO RESTART TALKS The U.S. and Iran are drafting a one-page, 14-point framework to launch a month of renewed talks, potentially starting next week in Islamabad. Key issues—uranium enrichment limits, sanctions relief, and control of the Strait of Hormuz—remain unresolved. The plan includes easing tensions during negotiations, but major sticking points could complicate any deal.(*Walter Bloomberg)