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A 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.
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United States, Iran, senior U.S. official, U.S. President Donald Trump
What
A 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.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:33:21 GMT · 2h 35m ago
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Why
The deal aims to resolve the conflict between the United States and Iran, involving the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports.
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How this affects you
If signed, this deal could significantly alter trade routes and geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East by reopening a major maritime passage and altering Iran's nuclear program and economic relations.
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37 events in this thread- War & Conflict38m 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 & Conflict1h 3m 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 & Conflict1h 3m 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 & Conflict2h 3m 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 & Conflict2h 3m 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 & Conflict2h 8m 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 & Conflict2h 31m 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 & Conflict2h 31m 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 & Conflict2h 31m 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 & Conflict2h 35m 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 & Conflict2h 35m 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
- Currently Reading2h 35m 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.
- War & Conflict2h 36m 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 & Conflict3h 12m 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 & Conflict3h 12m 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 & Conflict3h 32m 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 & Conflict4h 0m 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 & Conflict4h 8m 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 & Conflict4h 8m 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 & Conflict4h 10m 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 & Conflict4h 10m 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 & Conflict4h 12m 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 & Conflict4h 15m 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 & Conflict4h 22m 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 & Conflict4h 34m 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 & Conflict4h 38m agoMedia speculation surrounds an anticipated peace agreement between Iran and the United States, prompting Tehran to urge caution.Open article
- War & Conflict4h 40m 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 & Conflict5h 8m 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 & Conflict6h 9m 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 & Conflict7h 51m 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 & Conflict8h 21m 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 & Conflict8h 22m 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 & Conflict9h 14m agoIran on Friday published the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) that it is negotiating with the United States.Open article
- War & Conflict9h 14m agoIran on Friday published the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) that it is negotiating with the United States.Open article
- War & Conflict9h 48m 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 & Conflict10h 8m 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 & Conflict10h 34m 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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