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The United States and Iran are reportedly close to finalizing a peace agreement to end their conflict, with both sides tentatively agreeing on a text.
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Strait of Hormuz
Who
United States, Iran, Abbas Araqchi
What
The United States and Iran are reportedly close to finalizing a peace agreement to end their conflict, with both sides tentatively agreeing on a text.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:34:24 GMT · 2h 47m ago
Where
Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
The proposed deal involves reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the U.S. naval blockade in exchange for discussions on Iran's nuclear program and possible sanctions waivers.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
A potential peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran could lead to the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and a lifting of U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil exports, potentially impacting global shipping and energy markets.
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50 events in this thread- Currently Reading2h 47m agoThe United States and Iran are reportedly close to finalizing a peace agreement to end their conflict, with both sides tentatively agreeing on a text.
- War & Conflict3h 21m agoUS President Donald Trump says he has cancelled planned military strikes on Iran.Open article
- War & Conflict3h 38m agoIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Friday that a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran will address Tehran's nuclear program, sanctions relief, and the status of the Strait of Hormuz.Open article
- War & Conflict3h 38m agoIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Friday that a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran will cover Tehran's nuclear program, sanctions relief, and the status of the Strait of Hormuz.Open article
- War & Conflict3h 42m agoPakistan's prime minister said Friday the United States and Iran have agreed to wording of an agreement aimed at ending their war in the Middle East.Open article
- War & Conflict4h 23m agoThe United Arab Emirates has agreed to unlock billions of dollars for Iran as a tactical shift to ease tensions and halt Iranian attacks on the wealthy Gulf Arab state.Open article
- War & Conflict4h 23m agoThe UAE has agreed to unfreeze between $10 billion and $20 billion in Iranian funds to ease tensions and encourage a halt to Iranian attacks.Open article
- War & Conflict4h 51m agoThe United States and Iran signaled on Friday that an agreement to end their hostilities was near, with a senior U.S. official indicating that both parties have agreed on a draft and that an initial deal might be signed shortly.Open article
- War & Conflict4h 51m agoThe United States and Iran signaled on Friday that an agreement to end their hostilities was near, with a senior U.S. official indicating both parties have agreed on a draft.Open article
- War & Conflict4h 52m agoU.S. President Donald Trump and his national security team are attempting to finalize a deal to end the Iran war, which they hope to sign in the next "few days."Open article
- War & Conflict5h 12m agoIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that a proposed agreement between Iran and the United States, known as the "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding," aimed at ending months of conflict, is close to completion and could be finalized within days.Open article
- War & Conflict5h 12m agoIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that a proposed agreement between Iran and the United States, aimed at ending months of conflict, is close to completion and could be finalized within days.Open article
- War & Conflict5h 12m agoIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that a proposed agreement between Iran and the United States aimed at ending months of conflict is close to completion and could be finalized within days.Open article
- War & Conflict5h 50m agoPresident Donald Trump announced that the U.S. is nearing a deal with Iran to conclude the war, with a memorandum of understanding expected to be signed in the coming days.Open article
- War & Conflict6h 16m agoDonald Trump criticized Iran's leaked draft deal for ending the war as 'weak and pathetic,' which included a demand for $300 billion and refusal to cede control of the Strait of Hormuz.Open article
- War & Conflict6h 16m agoDonald Trump criticized Iran's draft deal, published by state media, which demanded $300 billion to end the war and rejected relinquishing control of the Strait of Hormuz.Open article
- War & Conflict7h 15m agoPakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif claims a final peace deal has been reached between the US and Iran to end the war, but Iran denies the reports.Open article
- War & Conflict7h 15m agoPakistan's prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, claimed that a final peace accord between the US and Iran had been reached, though Iran later denied these reports, stating no deal has been finalized.Open article
- War & Conflict7h 20m agoThe United States last month reportedly considered a military operation to send ground troops into Iran to seize its highly enriched uranium, but President Donald Trump paused the plan due to concerns about retaliation, casualties, and wider economic fallout.Open article
- War & Conflict7h 43m agoPakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif claimed on Friday that a "final, agreed-upon text" of a peace deal between the United States and Iran had been reached regarding the conflict in West Asia.Open article
- War & Conflict7h 43m agoPakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif claimed on Friday that a 'final, agreed-upon text' of a peace deal between the United States and Iran had been reached.Open article
- War & Conflict7h 43m agoPakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif claimed on Friday that a 'final, agreed-upon text' of a peace deal between the United States and Iran had been reached regarding the conflict in West Asia.Open article
- War & Conflict7h 48m agoA senior U.S. official said that the United States and Iran are very close to a deal to resolve their conflict, and Washington expects to sign a deal in the coming days.Open article
- War & Conflict7h 48m agoA senior U.S. official stated on Friday that the United States and Iran are very close to a deal to resolve their conflict, with Washington expecting to sign a deal in the coming days.Open article
- War & Conflict7h 48m agoA senior U.S. official said that the United States and Iran are very close to a deal to resolve their conflict, with a signing expected in the coming days.Open article
- War & Conflict7h 48m agoAustralian motorists are unlikely to benefit significantly from a potential Iran peace deal due to the looming end of a fuel tax cut, despite US President Donald Trump touting an imminent peace agreement.Open article
- War & Conflict8h 24m agoThe final, agreed-upon text of the Iran-US peace deal has been reached, and Pakistan is now working with both sides to finalize the next steps.Open article
- War & Conflict8h 24m agoThe final, agreed-upon text of the Iran-US peace deal has been reached, and Pakistan is now working with both sides to finalize the next steps.Open article
- War & Conflict8h 45m agoDonald Trump has said that Iranian claims regarding a peace deal bear “no relation to the truth”, as peace talks descend once again into chaos.Open article
- War & Conflict9h 13m agoU.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he called off fresh strikes on Iran as he claimed a deal to end the war was imminent.Open article
- War & Conflict9h 21m agoU.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he called off fresh strikes on Iran, claiming a deal to end the war was imminent.Open article
- War & Conflict9h 21m agoU.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he called off fresh strikes on Iran, claiming a deal to end the war was imminent, following back-and-forth strikes earlier this week that pushed a shaky ceasefire to the edge of collapse.Open article
- War & Conflict9h 23m agoThe United States and Iran are close to signing an agreement aimed at ending their war, according to three regional officials who spoke with the Associated Press on Friday.Open article
- War & Conflict9h 23m agoThe United States and Iran are close to signing an agreement aimed at ending their war, three regional officials told the Associated Press on Friday.Open article
- War & Conflict9h 25m agoThe United States and Iran are close to signing an agreement aimed at ending their war, three regional officials told The Associated Press on Friday.Open article
- War & Conflict9h 27m agoOil prices slid to a two-month low as conflicting signals from Washington and Tehran fueled uncertainty over a potential U.S.-Iran deal.Open article
- War & Conflict9h 35m agoThe United States and Iran are close to signing an agreement aimed at ending their war, with a senior U.S. official stating the tentative deal includes terms for removing and destroying nuclear material from Iran.Open article
- War & Conflict9h 46m agoThe United States and Iran are close to signing an agreement aimed at ending their war, according to three regional officials who spoke Friday to The Associated Press.Open article
- War & Conflict9h 51m agoMedia speculation surrounds an anticipated peace agreement between Iran and the United States, prompting Tehran to urge caution.Open article
- War & Conflict9h 53m agoIran urged media on Friday to avoid speculating about the contents of a potential peace agreement with the US, stating details would be made public upon finalization.Open article
- War & Conflict10h 21m agoIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced on Friday the near-finalization of an 'Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding' aimed at addressing tensions with the U.S. and Israel.Open article
- War & Conflict11h 22m agoPakistan's efforts to mediate a peace deal between the United States and Iran have diminished, with Iran publicly rejecting Pakistan as a suitable intermediary and Qatar emerging as a key mediator.Open article
- War & Conflict13h 3m agoUS stock futures rose on June 12, buoyed by hopes for a US-Iran peace deal, causing S&P 500 futures to gain 0.6% and oil prices to sink to a two-month low.Open article
- War & Conflict13h 34m agoA memorandum aimed at halting the war in the Gulf could be signed as early as Sunday, with Geneva emerging as the most likely venue.Open article
- War & Conflict13h 35m agoIran's state media reported on Friday that a draft agreement with the United States stipulates Tehran would not relinquish control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.Open article
- War & Conflict14h 27m agoIran on Friday published the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) that it is negotiating with the United States.Open article
- War & Conflict14h 27m agoIran on Friday published the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) that it is negotiating with the United States.Open article
- War & Conflict15h 0m agoThe US and Iran are reportedly nearing a peace deal that could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with discussions expected at the upcoming G7 meeting.Open article
- War & Conflict15h 21m agoThe United States launched retaliatory airstrikes on strategic targets in southern Iran near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday and again on Wednesday, following the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter by an Iranian drone on Tuesday.Open article
- War & Conflict15h 46m agoA draft agreement between Iran and the United States has been published, proposing an immediate and permanent end to fighting on all fronts, including in Lebanon.Open article
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