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War & Conflict2h 52m 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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CAIRO, Tehran, Iran

Who
Donald Trump, Huraz Ahmadi, Mehdi Bostanchi, Esmail Baghaei, Hamid Reza Bani Ebrahimi, Abdullah Hosseini, Rahman Ghahremanpour, unnamed Tehran residents, unnamed social media influencer and therapist
What
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.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:00:50 GMT · 2h 52m ago
Where
CAIRO, Tehran, Iran ·
Why
Iranians are experiencing confusion and exhaustion as the country and its economy are squeezed between war and multiplying domestic crises, with back-and-forth strikes pushing a shaky ceasefire to the edge of collapse.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The ongoing conflict and sanctions have led to significant economic hardship in Iran, including business closures, job losses, and triple-digit food inflation, creating widespread anxiety and desperation for peace among its citizens, while also raising fears of renewed internet blackouts and further instability.

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34 events in this thread
  1. War & Conflict47m 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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  2. War & Conflict47m 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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  3. War & Conflict52m 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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  4. War & Conflict1h 15m 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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  5. War & Conflict1h 15m 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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  6. War & Conflict1h 15m 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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  7. War & Conflict1h 20m 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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  8. War & Conflict1h 20m 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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  9. War & Conflict1h 20m 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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  10. War & Conflict1h 20m 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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  11. War & Conflict1h 56m 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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  12. War & Conflict1h 56m 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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  13. War & Conflict2h 16m 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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  14. War & Conflict2h 44m 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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  15. War & Conflict2h 52m 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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  16. Currently Reading2h 52m 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.
  17. War & Conflict2h 54m 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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  18. War & Conflict2h 54m 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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  19. War & Conflict2h 56m 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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  20. War & Conflict2h 59m 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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  21. War & Conflict3h 6m 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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  22. War & Conflict3h 18m 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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  23. War & Conflict3h 22m ago
    Media speculation surrounds an anticipated peace agreement between Iran and the United States, prompting Tehran to urge caution.
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  24. War & Conflict3h 25m 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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  25. War & Conflict3h 52m 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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  26. War & Conflict4h 53m 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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  27. War & Conflict6h 35m 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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  28. War & Conflict7h 5m 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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  29. War & Conflict7h 7m 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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  30. War & Conflict7h 58m ago
    Iran on Friday published the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) that it is negotiating with the United States.
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  31. War & Conflict7h 58m ago
    Iran on Friday published the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) that it is negotiating with the United States.
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  32. War & Conflict8h 32m 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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  33. War & Conflict8h 52m 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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  34. War & Conflict9h 18m 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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