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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended sharply higher on Friday, June 12, 2026, with Sensex climbing 1,695.40 points and Nifty surging nearly 2 percent, propelled by a global market rally after U.S. President Donald Trump declared the war with Iran had ended.

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India (Mumbai for Sensex/Nifty), West Asia, Europe, United States

Who
U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice-President J.D. Vance, Hariprasad K.
What
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended sharply higher on Friday, June 12, 2026, with Sensex climbing 1,695.40 points and Nifty surging nearly 2 percent, propelled by a global market rally after U.S. President Donald Trump declared the war with Iran had ended.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:28:30 GMT · 1h 51m ago
Where
India (Mumbai for Sensex/Nifty), West Asia, Europe, United States ·
Why
The rally was driven by a sharp improvement in global risk sentiment, easing geopolitical concerns, and renewed confidence across risk assets, primarily due to the sudden shift in tensions in West Asia after U.S. President Donald Trump declared an end to the war with Iran.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The declaration by U.S. President Donald Trump of an end to the war with Iran has significantly eased global geopolitical tensions, leading to a worldwide market rally, substantial gains in Indian benchmark indices, and a notable decline in crude oil prices, signaling renewed confidence in global financial markets.

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35 events in this thread
  1. War & Conflict57m ago
    US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that a deal with Iran had been reached — almost, and cancelled scheduled strikes against Iran.
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  2. War & Conflict1h 43m ago
    The US and Iran are close to a memorandum to halt the war in the Gulf, with Donald Trump claiming 'a great settlement'.
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  3. Currently Reading1h 51m ago
    Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended sharply higher on Friday, June 12, 2026, with Sensex climbing 1,695.40 points and Nifty surging nearly 2 percent, propelled by a global market rally after U.S. President Donald Trump declared the war with Iran had ended.
  4. War & Conflict2h 28m ago
    Donald Trump claimed an agreement with Iran was imminent after threatening sustained bombing and the capture of Kharg Island, but Iranian officials deny any such finalization.
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  5. War & Conflict2h 57m ago
    Iran has rejected claims by the US of a 'great settlement' for the war, despite US President Donald Trump's suggestion of an imminent peace agreement.
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  6. War & Conflict3h 29m ago
    US President Donald Trump announced that a deal to end the war with Iran is nearly complete and could be signed in Europe as soon as this weekend.
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  7. War & Conflict4h 5m ago
    World shares advanced on Friday while oil prices sank more than 4% after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed there was a breakthrough in talks to end the Iran war.
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  8. War & Conflict4h 38m ago
    World shares advanced and oil prices sank more than 4% after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed there was a breakthrough in talks to end the Iran war.
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  9. War & Conflict4h 38m ago
    Two Iranian drones were shot down last night near the Strait of Hormuz, according to a U.S. official, while Iranian media reported its military stopped a tanker transiting the strait.
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  10. War & Conflict5h 3m ago
    US President Donald Trump's decision to cancel planned military strikes on Iran and instead pursue a ceasefire agreement has reportedly caught Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by surprise.
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  11. War & Conflict5h 8m ago
    President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the US and Iran could come to terms this weekend on an agreement that would set the pathway to end the three-month-old war.
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  12. War & Conflict5h 9m ago
    US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the US and Iran could sign a peace deal this weekend, claiming Iran’s leadership approved a draft agreement, though Iran's Fars news agency subsequently rejected that a deal had been reached.
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  13. War & Conflict5h 19m ago
    U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he had called off new military strikes on Iran, claiming a breakthrough in negotiations to end the war.
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  14. War & Conflict5h 44m ago
    US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the US and Iran could come to terms this weekend on an agreement to end the three-month-old war.
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  15. War & Conflict6h 42m ago
    Iran has declared all Elon Musk-affiliated businesses in the Middle East, including SpaceX’s Starlink ground stations, legitimate military targets.
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  16. War & Conflict7h 1m ago
    President Donald Trump stated on Friday that a peace deal with Iran could be signed as soon as this weekend, while Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said no final decision had been made.
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  17. War & Conflict7h 8m ago
    US President Donald Trump claimed the United States had "ended the war with Iran," asserting that Tehran has agreed never to pursue nuclear weapons.
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  18. War & Conflict7h 28m ago
    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was 'caught off guard' after US President Donald Trump cancelled planned strikes against Iran and announced a potential diplomatic agreement.
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  19. War & Conflict7h 40m ago
    US President Donald Trump stated on Thursday, June 11, 2026, that a deal with Iran to end the three-month-old war could be signed as soon as this weekend.
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  20. War & Conflict7h 40m ago
    US President Donald Trump announced that a deal to end the war with Iran could be signed as soon as this weekend, despite an Iranian official stating no final decision had been made.
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  21. War & Conflict7h 51m ago
    Hopes grew on Friday for peace between Iran and the United States after President Donald Trump said a deal could be signed as soon as this weekend, even as Tehran said it had not made a final decision on a pact.
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  22. War & Conflict8h 2m ago
    US President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that a possible operation to seize Iran’s key Kharg Island would be “off the table” if an agreement to end the war is signed, potentially as early as this weekend.
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  23. War & Conflict8h 11m ago
    Hopes grew on Friday for peace between Iran and the United States after President Donald Trump said a deal could be signed as soon as this weekend, even as Tehran said it had not made a final decision on a pact.
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  24. War & Conflict8h 39m ago
    US President Donald Trump said he has cancelled planned military strikes on Iran for a third straight day, claiming that a deal with Tehran is close to being finalised.
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  25. War & Conflict8h 50m ago
    Asian shares climbed sharply on Friday, tracking big Wall Street gains, and oil prices slipped after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed there was a breakthrough in talks to end the Iran war.
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  26. War & Conflict9h 14m ago
    President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the U.S. and Iran could finalize an agreement this weekend to end the three-month-old war that has rattled global oil markets.
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  27. War & Conflict10h 45m ago
    US President Donald Trump announced that a deal to end the war with Iran is nearly complete and is expected to be signed over the weekend in Europe, with Iran agreeing never to have a nuclear weapon.
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  28. War & Conflict10h 45m ago
    US President Donald Trump announced that a deal to end the war with Iran is nearly complete and is expected to be signed over the weekend in Europe.
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  29. War & Conflict11h 15m ago
    US President Trump announced a nearly complete deal to end the war with Iran, expected to be signed over the weekend in Europe.
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  30. War & Conflict11h 15m ago
    US President Trump announced a nearly complete deal to end the war with Iran, expected to be signed in Europe this weekend, after canceling planned military strikes.
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  31. War & Conflict11h 25m ago
    US President Donald Trump suggested that recent US military action had reshaped Iran's leadership structure, saying a new group of leaders had emerged in Tehran and was proving more willing to negotiate with Washington.
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  32. War & Conflict11h 49m ago
    US President Donald Trump announced that a deal to end the war with Iran is nearly complete and is expected to be signed over the weekend in Europe.
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  33. War & Conflict12h 47m ago
    Gold held its biggest gain since March after President Donald Trump said the United States could sign a deal with Iran over the weekend to end the war.
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  34. War & Conflict12h 47m ago
    Gold held its biggest gain since March after President Donald Trump said the United States could sign a deal with Iran over the weekend to end the war.
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  35. War & Conflict12h 53m ago
    US President Donald Trump claimed on Thursday that the United States has “ended war with Iran” and that Tehran has “agreed to never have a nuclear weapon”.
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