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War & Conflict1h 49m ago

President 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.

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Washington, Middle East, Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain, Strait of Hormuz

Who
President Donald Trump, U.S., Israel, Iran, Adm. Brad Cooper, Secretary of State Marco Rubio
What
President 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.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:31:00 GMT · 1h 49m ago
Where
Washington, Middle East, Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain, Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
The war, which began on February 28, has not yet fully achieved key objectives outlined by Trump, despite some degradation of Iran's military capabilities.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The ongoing conflict has impacted the global economy, tested international alliances, and raised questions about the planning and justification of the war. A potential deal could bring long-term peace to the region, yet several critical objectives remain unfulfilled and Iran continues to launch attacks.

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45 events in this thread
  1. War & Conflict22m ago
    The UAE has agreed to unfreeze between $10 billion and $20 billion in Iranian funds to ease tensions and encourage a halt to Iranian attacks.
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  2. War & Conflict22m ago
    The 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.
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  3. War & Conflict49m ago
    The 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.
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  4. War & Conflict49m ago
    The 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.
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  5. War & Conflict51m ago
    U.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."
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  6. War & Conflict1h 10m ago
    Iranian 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.
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  7. War & Conflict1h 10m ago
    Iranian 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.
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  8. War & Conflict1h 10m ago
    Iranian 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.
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  9. Currently Reading1h 49m ago
    President 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.
  10. War & Conflict2h 14m ago
    Donald 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.
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  11. War & Conflict2h 14m ago
    Donald 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.
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  12. War & Conflict3h 14m ago
    Pakistan'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.
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  13. War & Conflict3h 14m ago
    Pakistan'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.
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  14. War & Conflict3h 19m ago
    The 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.
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  15. War & Conflict3h 42m ago
    Pakistan 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.
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  16. War & Conflict3h 42m ago
    Pakistan 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.
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  17. War & Conflict3h 42m ago
    Pakistan 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.
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  18. War & Conflict3h 47m ago
    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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  19. War & Conflict3h 47m ago
    A 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.
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  20. War & Conflict3h 47m ago
    A 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.
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  21. War & Conflict3h 47m ago
    Australian 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.
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  22. War & Conflict4h 23m ago
    The 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.
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  23. War & Conflict4h 23m ago
    The 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.
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  24. War & Conflict4h 43m ago
    Donald Trump has said that Iranian claims regarding a peace deal bear “no relation to the truth”, as peace talks descend once again into chaos.
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  25. War & Conflict5h 12m ago
    U.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.
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  26. War & Conflict5h 19m ago
    U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he called off fresh strikes on Iran, claiming a deal to end the war was imminent.
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  27. War & Conflict5h 19m ago
    U.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.
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  28. War & Conflict5h 21m ago
    The 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.
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  29. War & Conflict5h 21m ago
    The United States and Iran are close to signing an agreement aimed at ending their war, three regional officials told the Associated Press on Friday.
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  30. War & Conflict5h 24m ago
    The United States and Iran are close to signing an agreement aimed at ending their war, three regional officials told The Associated Press on Friday.
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  31. War & Conflict5h 26m ago
    Oil prices slid to a two-month low as conflicting signals from Washington and Tehran fueled uncertainty over a potential U.S.-Iran deal.
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  32. War & Conflict5h 33m ago
    The 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.
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  33. War & Conflict5h 45m ago
    The 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.
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  34. War & Conflict5h 50m ago
    Media speculation surrounds an anticipated peace agreement between Iran and the United States, prompting Tehran to urge caution.
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  35. War & Conflict5h 52m ago
    Iran 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.
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  36. War & Conflict6h 20m ago
    Iranian 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.
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  37. War & Conflict7h 21m ago
    Pakistan'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.
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  38. War & Conflict9h 2m ago
    US 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.
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  39. War & Conflict9h 33m ago
    A memorandum aimed at halting the war in the Gulf could be signed as early as Sunday, with Geneva emerging as the most likely venue.
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  40. War & Conflict9h 34m ago
    Iran'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.
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  41. War & Conflict10h 26m ago
    Iran on Friday published the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) that it is negotiating with the United States.
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  42. War & Conflict10h 26m ago
    Iran on Friday published the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) that it is negotiating with the United States.
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  43. War & Conflict10h 59m ago
    The 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.
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  44. War & Conflict11h 20m ago
    The 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.
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  45. War & Conflict11h 45m ago
    A 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.
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