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War & Conflict2h 21m 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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Geneva, Strait of Hormuz, Kharg Island

Who
Donald Trump, Iran, JD Vance, Mojtaba Khamenei, Pakistan officials
What
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.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:05:46 GMT · 2h 21m ago
Where
Geneva, Strait of Hormuz, Kharg Island ·
Why
Iran published a 14-point draft deal on state media outlining its demands to end the war, which included significant financial reparations and strategic concessions.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This public disagreement over a draft peace deal, with contrasting terms from Iran and a firm rejection from Trump, significantly complicates efforts to de-escalate ongoing conflict and could lead to continued instability in the Middle East, affecting global oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

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