A senior U.S. administration official says a cease-fire related to Iran negotiations is “very close,” but not yet finalized. The assessment comes after a week of tit-for-tat strikes between the two sides, underscoring the urgency of reaching an agreement. The official characterizes the progress as near completion, while emphasizing that key steps still remain before any deal is fully completed and announced. The reporting from both outlets describes the same message: the U.S. believes negotiations are approaching the end stage, yet it is “not quite at the finish line,” indicating that outstanding issues must be resolved before the cease-fire arrangement can take effect. Neither source provides details in the excerpts about the specific terms of the cease-fire or what issues remain under negotiation. Together, the articles present a consistent picture of ongoing diplomacy, with the U.S. signaling closeness to a breakthrough while stopping short of declaring that an agreement is complete.