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War & Conflict2h 15m ago

Momentum for a deal to end the Iran war appeared to grow Saturday as key mediator Pakistan said an agreement was closer than “ever before” and US President Donald Trump was expected to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz during next week’s Group of Seven summit.

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Islamabad, Pakistan, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf

Who
US President Donald Trump, Pakistan, Iran, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
What
Momentum for a deal to end the Iran war appeared to grow Saturday as key mediator Pakistan said an agreement was closer than “ever before” and US President Donald Trump was expected to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz during next week’s Group of Seven summit.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:39:00 GMT · 2h 15m ago
Where
Islamabad, Pakistan, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf ·
Why
Pakistan is mediating a deal to end the Iran war, with an agreement reportedly imminent, and the US aims to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz, which has been impacted by the conflict.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

A potential peace deal to end the war, mediated by Pakistan and involving the US, could significantly de-escalate tensions in the Middle East and reopen critical shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, which has been virtually shut down to oil and natural gas shipments.

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54 events in this thread
  1. War & Conflict13m ago
    U.S. President Donald Trump and mediator Pakistan announced on Saturday that an initial deal to end the war in the Middle East would be signed on Sunday, a claim Iran subsequently questioned.
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  2. War & Conflict29m ago
    Donald Trump stated that an agreement to end the war with Iran will be signed tomorrow, followed by the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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  3. War & Conflict34m ago
    US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that a deal to end the war with Iran would be signed on Sunday, June 14, and that the strategic Strait of Hormuz would be immediately open to all.
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  4. War & Conflict1h 12m ago
    Pakistan announced Saturday that an agreement to end the Iran war is closer than ever before, with Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson also expressing optimism about a deal in the coming days.
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  5. War & Conflict1h 12m ago
    Pakistan stated on Saturday that a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever before, with Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson indicating a high likelihood of finalizing an agreement in the coming days.
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  6. War & Conflict1h 12m ago
    US President Donald Trump said that an initial deal to end the war in the Middle East would be signed on Sunday, though Iran denied the signing would take place so soon.
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  7. War & Conflict1h 12m ago
    US President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that an initial deal to end the war in the Middle East would be signed on Sunday.
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  8. War & Conflict1h 12m ago
    US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that an initial deal to end the war in the Middle East would be signed on Sunday.
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  9. War & Conflict1h 15m ago
    The signing of the deal on ending the conflict between the United States and Iran is scheduled for Sunday, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday.
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  10. War & Conflict1h 15m ago
    The signing of the deal on ending the conflict between the United States and Iran is scheduled for Sunday, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday.
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  11. War & Conflict1h 15m ago
    The signing of the deal on ending the conflict between the United States and Iran is scheduled for Sunday, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday.
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  12. Currently Reading2h 15m ago
    Momentum for a deal to end the Iran war appeared to grow Saturday as key mediator Pakistan said an agreement was closer than “ever before” and US President Donald Trump was expected to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz during next week’s Group of Seven summit.
  13. War & Conflict2h 15m ago
    Momentum for a deal to end the Iran war appeared to grow Saturday, with Pakistan stating an agreement is closer than "ever before" and US President Donald Trump expected to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz during the Group of Seven summit.
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  14. War & Conflict2h 15m ago
    Momentum for a deal to end the Iran war appeared to grow Saturday as key mediator Pakistan said an agreement was closer than "ever before."
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  15. War & Conflict2h 47m ago
    Iran does not rule out that signing of the memorandum on ending the conflict with the United States will take place in the coming days.
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  16. War & Conflict3h 29m ago
    Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, said on Saturday that a deal aimed at ending the war in the Middle East is closer than “ever before” and is expected to be finalised within 24 hours.
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  17. War & Conflict3h 49m ago
    President Trump is expected to discuss plans to demine the Strait of Hormuz with allies during next week’s G7 summit, while mediators indicate an agreement to end the war is close.
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  18. War & Conflict3h 49m ago
    Mediators said an agreement to end the war was close and expected to be finalized within 24 hours, with Pakistan preparing for its electronic signing.
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  19. War & Conflict3h 49m ago
    Mediators said an agreement to end the war was close.
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  20. War & Conflict3h 49m ago
    U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to discuss plans to demine the Strait of Hormuz with allies during next week’s Group of Seven summit in France, as mediators indicated an agreement to end the war was close.
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  21. War & Conflict3h 49m ago
    Mediators stated on Saturday that an agreement to end the war was close, with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expecting it to be finalized within 24 hours.
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  22. War & Conflict3h 49m ago
    Pakistan anticipates finalizing a peace deal to end the war within 24 hours, while U.S. President Donald Trump plans to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz at the G7 summit.
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  23. War & Conflict3h 52m ago
    U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to discuss plans to demine the Strait of Hormuz with allies during next week’s Group of Seven summit in France.
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  24. War & Conflict4h 17m ago
    The US believes it has a "strong" deal with Iran to end the ongoing conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and President Trump is scheduled to meet with several world leaders, including PM Modi, at the G7 Summit.
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  25. War & Conflict4h 17m ago
    A senior US administration official confirmed Friday that the US believes it has a "strong" deal with Iran to end conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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  26. War & Conflict4h 44m ago
    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday that all commercial vessels must immediately comply with US directives in the Strait of Hormuz.
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  27. War & Conflict4h 44m ago
    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar that all commercial vessels must comply with US directives in the Strait of Hormuz, and India protested the deaths of three Indian mariners in a US military strike in the Gulf of Oman.
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  28. War & Conflict4h 44m ago
    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar that all commercial vessels must immediately comply with US directives in the Strait of Hormuz.
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  29. War & Conflict4h 48m ago
    Iran and the United States are approaching the signing of a framework for a peace agreement, as per Iranian officials on Saturday.
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  30. War & Conflict4h 48m ago
    Iran and the United States are approaching the signing of a framework for a peace agreement, mediated by Pakistan.
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  31. War & Conflict5h 53m ago
    The United States and Iran appear close to a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stating it is expected to be finalized within 24 hours.
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  32. War & Conflict6h 28m ago
    Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the United States and Iran are expected to sign an initial peace deal within 24 hours after mediating between the two countries.
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  33. War & Conflict6h 28m ago
    The United States and Iran have agreed on a framework for a peace deal after more than three months of war and are expected to sign the initial deal in the next 24 hours.
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  34. War & Conflict6h 28m ago
    Pakistan announced that the United States and Iran are expected to sign an initial peace deal within the next 24 hours to end more than three months of war, with negotiations over Iran's nuclear program to follow.
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  35. War & Conflict6h 50m ago
    The war between the US and Iran has crossed its 15th week, involving over 5,000 strike events across 12 countries.
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  36. War & Conflict6h 50m ago
    The war between the US and Iran has extended into its 15th week, marked by 5,034 strike events across 12 countries and a fragile ceasefire, with Donald Trump claiming a deal is 'near' for the 39th time.
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  37. War & Conflict6h 51m ago
    Iran has in recent weeks "collapsed tunnels" leading to its uranium stockpile and "booby-trapped" entrances with explosive mines, making access significantly more difficult.
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  38. War & Conflict6h 51m ago
    Iran has recently "collapsed tunnels" and "booby-trapped" entrances with explosive mines at sites believed to contain its uranium stockpile.
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  39. War & Conflict6h 51m ago
    Iran has 'collapsed tunnels' and 'booby-trapped' entrances with explosive mines at sites believed to hold its uranium stockpile, making access more difficult.
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  40. War & Conflict7h 23m ago
    The United States and Iran appear close to a deal to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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  41. War & Conflict7h 23m ago
    The United States and Iran appear close to a deal to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with mediators working to finalize an agreement.
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  42. War & Conflict7h 53m ago
    Abolfazl Pasandideh stated that Iran's presence in the United States for the World Cup should be interpreted as a gesture of goodwill amid ongoing talks to end conflict.
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  43. War & Conflict7h 53m ago
    Abolfazl Pasandideh stated that Iran's decision to send its national team to compete on U.S. soil for the World Cup is a gesture of goodwill amid ongoing talks to end the conflict.
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  44. War & Conflict7h 53m ago
    Iran's envoy to Mexico, Abolfazl Pasandideh, views the national team's participation in the World Cup in the United States as a signal of Tehran's desire for peace amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.
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  45. War & Conflict8h 25m ago
    The United States and Iran signaled that an agreement to end their war was close, with a senior US administration official saying both sides had agreed on a text and that Washington expects to sign an initial deal in the coming days.
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  46. War & Conflict8h 25m ago
    The United States and Iran signaled that an agreement to end their war was close, with US forces shooting down multiple Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz hours after an Iranian official said his country had emerged stronger from the conflict.
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  47. War & Conflict8h 25m ago
    The United States and Iran signaled that an agreement to end their war was close, with a senior US administration official stating both sides had agreed on a text for an initial deal.
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  48. War & Conflict9h 26m ago
    International gold prices have retreated more than 25% from their peak of $5,586 earlier this year, potentially leading to its weakest annual performance since 2013.
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  49. War & Conflict9h 35m ago
    Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran will use military assets to control the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, following the establishment of a new legal regime.
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  50. War & Conflict10h 34m ago
    US President Donald Trump has paused a plan by the military to forcibly seize Iran’s enriched uranium.
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  51. War & Conflict11h 0m ago
    The United States and Iran signaled on Friday, June 12, that an agreement to end their war was close, but hours later, US forces shot down multiple Iranian one-way attack drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz.
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  52. War & Conflict11h 0m ago
    The United States and Iran signaled on Friday, June 12, that an agreement to end their war was close, but hours later US forces shot down multiple Iranian one-way attack drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz.
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  53. War & Conflict12h 26m ago
    The United States and Iran appear closer than at any point since February to reaching an agreement on issues ranging from sanctions relief to the future of Tehran’s nuclear programme and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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  54. War & Conflict12h 26m ago
    The United States and Iran are reportedly close to an agreement to end months of conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and launch fresh nuclear negotiations.
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