Trump-Iran 'Very Good Negotiations'; Operation Freedom Temporarily Suspended

President Trump announced 'very good negotiations' with Iran over the past 24 hours. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated he is in contact with Trump 'almost daily.' However, the Israel-Hezbollah conflict remains a stumbling block to broader peace negotiations. The U.S. Navy's temporary suspension of Operation Freedom has raised expectations for normalization of Strait of Hormuz transit.