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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Trump said the
Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing
.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Each side was expected to sign electronically. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei in statements carried by state media said the signing “will not happen tomorrow,” but “the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high.”
A tenuous ceasefire has been in place since April 7.
Trump has asserted multiple times in recent weeks the countries were on the cusp of a d…
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Pakistan says that the deal to end the war in Iran is taking “immediate effect” after both sides have signed it, but that there will still be a formal signing ceremony on Friday.
Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator.
He said in a post on X that the deal “shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade”.
I am honoured to announce that the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been electronically signed today between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of I…
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Trump said the
Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing
.
Read more:
Israel strikes Beirut suburbs threatening U.S.-brokered ceasefire
Israeli army captures strategic Lebanon castle in deepest incursion
‘To call it a ceasefire is a joke’: Israeli soldiers share rare accounts from Gaza
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Each side was expected to sign electronically. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei in statements carried by state media said the signing “will not happen tomorrow,” but “the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high.”
A tenuous ceasefire has been in place since April 7.
Trump has asserted multiple times in recent weeks the countries were on the cusp of a d…
Iran ‘will reopen Strait of Hormuz and can sell oil freely under deal with US’
Iran ‘will reopen Strait of Hormuz and can sell oil freely under deal with US’
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind US President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further exten…
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to endthe warand open theStrait of Hormuz, offering relief to the global economy more than three months since fighting began.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to endthe warand open theStrait of Hormuz, offering relief to the global economy more than three months since fighting began.
Details of the deal were not immediately available and Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would occur Friday in Switzerland. Iran said the text would be published after that. Key issues like Iran’s nuclear program are expected to be addressed later.
But even as it became clear the parties still have days to influence what lies ahead, the announcements had an air of relief.
“Congratulations to all!” U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on social media, adding: “I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade,” imposed in retaliation for Iran’s grip on the crucial waterway.
He soon hedged, however, saying the strait wouldn’t open until Friday’s signing. The U.S. previously said it would ease its blockade of Iranian ports as the strait reopens, and would agree to relax sanctions to allow Iran to sell more of it…
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind US President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further exten…
Iran and the US reach a tentative deal to end the war in Iran - AP News
Iran and the US reach a tentative deal to end the war in Iran - AP News
The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. This offers relief to the global economy more than three months since fighting began.
The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement early Monday to open the Strait of Hormuz and further extend a shaky ceasefire in the Iran war, potentially allowing desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market.
Tehran residents on Monday cautiously welcomed an initial agreement between Iran and the United States to further extend a shaky ceasefire in the Iran war.
World welcomed an initial agreement early Monday between the United States and Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further extend a shaky ceasefire in the Iran war. Details of the deal were not immediately released and Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would occur Friday in Switzerland.
The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end their war and open the Strait of Hormuz, offering relief to the Gulf region and global economy more than three months sin…
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TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — Iran on Saturday said that it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
because of Israel’s attacks in
Lebanon
and warned that while negotiators were going to Switzerland for talks with the United States on their
interim agreement
, not much likely will happen if the fighting doesn’t stop.
U.S. President Donald Trump
, in response, threatened to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” His social media post underscored that the agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days.
The announcements indicated a rough start to technical-level U.S.-Iran talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating.
Iran’s joint military command said the strait was closed because of the U.S. “clear breach of its commitments” by failing to end
the war
. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts.
Iranian state media said the negotiating team leaving for Switzerland includes parliamentary Speaker
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf
, Fore…
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TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — U.S. and Iranian negotiators headed to a Swiss venue Saturday for talks on adding key details to their
interim agreement
to halt
the war
, hours after Tehran said it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
because of Israel’s attacks in
Lebanon
and warned that little might be achieved if the fighting doesn’t stop.
U.S. President Donald Trump
, in response, unleashed a new threat to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” The agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days.
The announcements indicated a rough start to the technical-level talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating.
U.S. Vice President
JD Vance
left for Switzerland on Saturday evening, just as Iranian state TV posted video showing Iran's…
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TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — U.S. and Iranian negotiators headed to a Swiss venue Saturday for talks on adding key details to their
interim agreement
to halt
the war
, hours after Tehran said it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
because of Israel’s attacks in
Lebanon
and warned that little might be achieved if the fighting doesn’t stop.
U.S. President Donald Trump
, in response, unleashed a new threat to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” The agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days.
The announcements indicated a rough start to the technical-level talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating.
U.S. Vice President
JD Vance
left for Switzerland on Saturday evening, just as Iranian state TV posted video showing Iran's…
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
Iran ‘will reopen Strait of Hormuz and can sell oil freely under deal with US’
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind US President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further exten…
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The American push to quickly begin high-stakes talks with Iran hit a snag on Friday, just days after the signing of an agreement that opens a two-month window for negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme and returning oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to prewar levels.
Iranian officials did not travel as planned to Switzerland, insisting that Israel strikes on Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants Lebanon must stop before the talks can take place, according to three regional officials and a person familiar with the matter.
They were not authorised to publicly discuss the ongoing mediation to try to get the talks rescheduled and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Smoke rises to the sky following an Israeli military strike in southern Lebanon (Leo Correa/AP)
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
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TEHRAN, Iran, June 15 (ANI) - Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has confirmed a peace deal with the United States, and said that Tehran will enter a proposed 60-day negotiation period for a final agreement only after verifying Washington's commitments towards ending hostilities, lifting the blockade and releasing Iranian assets.
US President Donald Trump has announced the completion of a peace deal between Washington and Tehran, along with the lifting of US Naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Iran's state-affiliated Press TV, Gharibabadi said the official signing ceremony of the agreement will take place on Friday, after which the text of the Memorandum of Understanding will be made public.
'The enemy that had launched an attack to carry out its sinister objectives suffered defeat in all its goals, and the Islamic Republic of Iran achieved great victories in the war. The memorandum of understanding was not just a product of diplomacy, but is indebted to Iran's military achievements. It is indebted to the pure blood of the martyrs we gave in confronting the enemies of the establishme…
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TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — Iran on Saturday said that it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
because of Israel’s attacks in
Lebanon
and warned that while negotiators were going to Switzerland for talks with the United States on their
interim agreement
, not much likely will happen if the fighting doesn’t stop.
U.S. President Donald Trump
, in response, threatened to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” His social media post underscored that the agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days.
The announcements indicated a rough start to technical-level U.S.-Iran talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating.
Iran’s joint military command said the strait was closed because of the U.S. “clear breach of its commitments” by failing to end
the war
. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts.
Iranian state media said the negotiating team leaving for Switzerland includes parliamentary Speaker
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf
, Fore…
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
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US Iran War Live Updates: Trump-Iran deal allows Tehran to immediately ...
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An interim U.S.-Iran accord aimed at ending the war in the Middle East could be signed on Friday at the Buergenstock mountaintop resort in central Switzerland, according to a statement issued by the Swiss government on Tuesday.
The Swiss foreign ministry said in a statement that it had been in close contact with the U.S., Iran, Pakistan and Qatar regarding the possible signing of what it called a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran.
"At this stage, the signing is scheduled for Friday, June 19, at Buergenstock in the canton of Nidwalden. The location was proposed by the Pakistani and Qatari mediators, as well as by the U.S. and Iran," the ministry said.
Hezbollah has received assurances from its ally Iran that it will demand a withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon in its next phase of talks with the United States, Hezbollah's media relations office told Reuters on Tuesday.
A withdrawal would be the result of, and not a pre-condition for, continu…
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US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz, a major shipping lane for global energy supplies that Iran has effectively shut down for months, would open on Friday. Photo: Reuters
United States and Iranian officials say they have agreed on a peace framework for a deal to end their war, halt the US blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, possibly leading to lower energy prices once oil shipments resume through the critical waterway.
"The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete," US President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Sunday evening (local time) in Washington.
His post came shortly after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose country has served as a mediator, announced a deal had been struck early on Monday (local time).
The pact will be officially signed on Friday in Switzerland, Sharif wrote.
Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce that the Peace Deal between the United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran has been REACHED. Both sides have declared the immediate and perma…
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U.S. and Iranian negotiators were in Switzerland on Sunday
for talks on their interim agreement
to end the
Iran war
. Pakistani and Qatari mediators also were there for the technical-level discussions on resolving the conflict that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.
The U.S. team is led by Vice President
JD Vance
and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. They are meeting with Iranian negotiators led by Parliament Speaker
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf
and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
again over Israel’s ongoing
military campaign in Lebanon
. The
interim deal
between the U.S. and Iran is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon.
U.S. President
Donald Trump
has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. The interim agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days in the waterway that is vital for the world’s oil supply.
Here is the latest:
Direct U.S.-Iran talks have begun in Switzerland
Both Iran and the White House say four-way talks hav…
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
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Trump says interim deal reached to end Iran war and US blockade | AP News
The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. This offers relief to the global economy more than three months since fighting began.
A woman waves an Iranian flags as she chants slogans against Iran and U.S. talks at the Islamic Revolution square in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Members of the Lebanese Army Intelligence stand guard in front of an apartment that was struck in an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, Beirut’s southern suburbs, Lebanon, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)
Pedestrians walk past a poster showing the slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, left, and the late revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini on a sidewalk at the Islamic Revolution square in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Lebanese soldiers stand guard at the site of an Israeli airstrike that struck an apartment in Dahiyeh, Beirut’s southern suburbs, Lebanon, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)
People gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike that struck an apartment in Dahiyeh, B…
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
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U.S. and Iranian negotiators were in Switzerland on Sunday
for talks on their interim agreement
to end the
Iran war
. Pakistani and Qatari mediators also were there for the technical-level discussions on resolving the conflict that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.
The U.S. team is led by Vice President
JD Vance
and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. They are meeting with Iranian negotiators led by Parliament Speaker
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf
and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
again over Israel’s ongoing
military campaign in Lebanon
. The
interim deal
between the U.S. and Iran is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon.
U.S. President
Donald Trump
has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. The interim agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days in the waterway that is vital for the world’s oil supply.
Here is the latest:
Direct U.S.-Iran talks have begun in Switzerland
Both Iran and the White House say four-way talks hav…
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Residents swim and play in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz while cargo ships and commercial vessels lie anchored in the distance off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Progress on a deal to end the Iran war appeared to mount on Saturday, with mediator Pakistan and the U.S. saying an agreement could be reached as soon as Sunday — although, Iran cast doubt on that timing.
President Trump, who has asserted many times throughout the war that the countries are on the verge of an agreement, said Saturday morning
on Truth Social
that a deal was "scheduled to get signed" Sunday and that the Strait of Hormuz — a key global oil and gas transport route — would open soon after.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, however, said he didn't think a finalized pact would happen so soon.
Baghaei told Iranian state media Saturday: "It will not be tomorrow." But, he added: "The possibility of this happening in the coming days…
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Trump said the
Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing
.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Each side was expected to sign electronically. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei in statements carried by state media said the signing “will not happen tomorrow,” but “the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high.”
A tenuous ceasefire has been in place since April 7.
Trump has asserted multiple times in recent weeks the countries were on the cusp of a d…
ISLAMABAD — 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 Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet.
ISLAMABAD — 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 Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on social media the deal was “scheduled to get signed tomorrow,” and that the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately. Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, however, said “although it will not happen tomorrow, the possibility that it could take place in the coming days cannot be ruled out.”
Each side was expected to sign electronically.
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Meanwhile, Trump was expected to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz during the Group of Seven summit that starts Monday. And Iran’s state-run television said funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in the war’s opening attack, will take place in July.
A senior U.S. official, who briefed journalists on condition of anonymity under rules set by the White House, said Trump planned to meet on the G7 sidelines with the leaders of Egypt, Qatar and United Arab Emirates to discuss efforts to wind down th…
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ZURICH (AP) — The U.S. push to quickly begin high-stakes talks with Iran hit a snag just two days after the signing of an agreement that opens a 60-day window to negotiate a permanent understanding about Iran’s nuclear program while getting oil traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz back to prewar levels.
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The official signing ceremony will be on Friday 19 June in Switzerland, Mr Sharif said. The deal came after hours of tense speculation about whether a deal would be reached today, following Israeli strikes on Beirut which threatened to derail peace talks as Iranian officials vowed revenge.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran on Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its
stockpile of highly enriched uranium
and waives U.S.-backed
sanctions on the country
, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington, according to details released by both countries.
The initial deal to end the war takes “immediate effect” after leaders from both countries signed it, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who helped mediate the agreement, said online.
The agreement calls for a permanent end to hostilities and starts a 60-day negotiating clock to reach a final deal on the future of Iran’s nuclear program, though Trump left the door open to resume attacks. It appears to offer Iran several benefits up front while extracting little in return.
The deal has been shrouded in secrecy and confusion for days. U.S. officials refused to disclose the terms even after saying Trump and Vice President JD Vance digitally signed it over the weekend. Trump signed a physical copy Wednesday whi…
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TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — Iran on Saturday said that it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
because of Israel’s attacks in
Lebanon
and warned that while negotiators were going to Switzerland for talks with the United States on their
interim agreement
, not much likely will happen if the fighting doesn’t stop.
U.S. President Donald Trump
, in response, threatened to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” His social media post underscored that the agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days.
The announcements indicated a rough start to technical-level U.S.-Iran talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating.
Iran’s joint military command said the strait was closed because of the U.S. “clear breach of its commitments” by failing to end
the war
. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts.
Iranian state media said the negotiating team leaving for Switzerland includes parliamentary Speaker
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf
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at today’s G7 summit, and questions about the agreement will likely come up. Read
the draft here
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, adding that the US will resume strikes if Iran doesn’t “behave.” He also
denied the US would be investing
in a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran.
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Trump said the
Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing
.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Each side was expected to sign electronically. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei in statements carried by state media said the signing “will not happen tomorrow,” but “the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high.”
A tenuous ceasefire has been in place since April 7.
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Trump signed the deal on Wednesday, a White House official said.
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites.
Following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire,initial U.S.-Iran talksin Pakistan in April failed to reach a peace deal. Trump later announced the open-ended extension of the ceasefire and the continuation of a U.S. blockade until negotiations concluded.
On Sunday, Trump announced that the U.S. and Iran had reached a "great deal." The memorandum of understanding was read to reporters on Wednesday, and the U.S. and Iranian presidents signed it that day, a White House official said.
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Pakistan says that the deal to end the war in Iran is taking “immediate effect” after both sides have signed it, but that there will still be a formal signing ceremony on Friday.
Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator.
He said in a post on X that the deal “shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade”.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
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Iran and the US inched closer to a deal to end the Iran war, as Qatari mediators travelled to Tehran on Sunday to finalise the agreement, according to two regional officials.
The officials expressed cautious optimism that the US and Iran were finally approaching an agreement that could halt hostilities that have killed thousands of people, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure has thrown world markets into disarray.
US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the deal would be signed on Sunday, while Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said it could happen in the coming days.
Mr Trump said that the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
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Pakistan says that the deal to end the war in Iran is taking “immediate effect” after both sides have signed it, but that there will still be a formal signing ceremony on Friday.
Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator.
He said in a post on X that the deal “shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade”.
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Progress on a deal to end the Iran war appeared to mount on Saturday, with mediator Pakistan and the U.S. saying an agreement could be reached as soon as Sunday — although, Iran cast doubt on that timing.
President Trump, who has asserted many times throughout the war that the countries are on the verge of an agreement, said Saturday morning
on Truth Social
that a deal was "scheduled to get signed" Sunday and that the Strait of Hormuz — a key global oil and gas transport route — would open soon after.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, however, said he didn't think a finalized pact would happen so soon.
Baghaei told Iranian state media Saturday: "It will not be tomorrow." But, he added: "The possibility of this happening in the coming days…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he signed an agreement with Iran Wednesday that U.S. officials say calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waive sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who helped mediate the initial deal to end the war, said it is taking ‘immediate effect’ after leaders from both countries signed it, but that there will still be a formal signing ceremony on Friday.
The agreement would open the Strait of Hormuz toll-free for two months and affirm a commitment to Lebanon’s territorial integrity in the face of Israel’s invasion against the Hezbollah militant group, according to officials from both countries.
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Pakistan says that the deal to end the war in Iran is taking “immediate effect” after both sides have signed it, but that there will still be a formal signing ceremony on Friday.
Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator.
He said in a post on X that the deal “shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade”.
I am honoured to announce that the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been electronically signed today between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of I…
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Key mediator Pakistan said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and US President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow”.
Meanwhile, Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Mr Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
The US president said that a deal to end the war with Iran would be ‘signed tomorrow’ (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalised within 24 hours, with each side expected to sign electronically.
Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, in statements carried by state media, said the signing “…
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said Wednesday that if he doesn't like the deal that the U.S. and Iran negotiate to halt the fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, he'll resume his bombing campaign in the Middle Eastern country.
The declaration came as Trump met with Egypt's president at a Group of Seven summit in France, and as a copy of the draft agreement with Iran circulated at the meeting for the world's most advanced economies.
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Timeline: The US and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to end the war. Here's how we got here
<p>US and Iranian officials have <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2007972/us-iran-reach-preliminary-agreement-to-end-war-signing-set-for-friday">agreed</a> on a framework deal to end the war, halt hostilities on all fronts, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the future of Iran’s nuclear programme and sanctions relief to be settled in later negotiations.</p>
<p>US President Donald Trump announced that the agreement was “complete” and ordered an end to the US blockade of Iranian ports, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that a peace agreement had been reached after intensive talks, adding that the official signing ceremony would take place on June 19 in Switzerland.</p>
<p>Iran also confirmed the framework understanding and ceasefire, saying the fighting would stop immediately, though key issues such as uranium enrichment and the release of frozen assets would be decided in subsequent discussions.</p>
<p>Below is a timeline of the key events that led up to the agreement.</p>
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
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Iran and the US inched closer to a deal to end the Iran war, as Qatari mediators travelled to Tehran on Sunday to finalise the agreement, according to two regional officials.
The officials expressed cautious optimism that the US and Iran were finally approaching an agreement that could halt hostilities that have killed thousands of people, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure has thrown world markets into disarray.
US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the deal would be signed on Sunday, while Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said it could happen in the coming days.
Mr Trump said that the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Trump said the
Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing
.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Each side was expected to sign electronically. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei in statements carried by state media said the signing “will not happen tomorrow,” but “the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high.”
A tenuous ceasefire has been in place since April 7.
Trump has asserted multiple times in recent weeks the countries were on the cusp of a d…
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
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Iran and the US inched closer to a deal to end the Iran war, as Qatari mediators travelled to Tehran on Sunday to finalise the agreement, according to two regional officials.
The officials expressed cautious optimism that the US and Iran were finally approaching an agreement that could halt hostilities that have killed thousands of people, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure has thrown world markets into disarray.
US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the deal would be signed on Sunday, while Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said it could happen in the coming days.
Mr Trump said that the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
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Iran and the US inched closer to a deal to end the Iran war, as Qatari mediators travelled to Tehran on Sunday to finalise the agreement, according to two regional officials.
The officials expressed cautious optimism that the US and Iran were finally approaching an agreement that could halt hostilities that have killed thousands of people, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure has thrown world markets into disarray.
US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the deal would be signed on Sunday, while Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said it could happen in the coming days.
Mr Trump said that the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement early Monday to open the
Strait of Hormuz
and further extend a shaky ceasefire in
the Iran war
, potentially allowing desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market.
Details of
the deal
were not immediately released and Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would occur Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced intense challenges.
Israel's continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut's southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations.
Meanwhile, the deal gives just 60 days to resolve what to do about Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium and its atomic program. That took years to resolve in Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
US and Pakistan say deal to end Iran war closer than ever but Tehran needs time
US and Pakistan say deal to end Iran war closer than ever but Tehran needs time
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Key mediator Pakistan said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and US President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow”.
Meanwhile, Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Mr Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
The US president said that a deal to end the war with Iran would be ‘signed tomorrow’ (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalised within 24 hours, with each side expected to sign electronically.
Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, in statements carried by state media, said the signing “…
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Really big news last night, but we’re not exactly sure what the news is. The bottom line in terms of the announcement made by Pakistan, made by Iran, and made by the United States of America is that some kind of formal agreement has been reached. The document is not available to our eyes at this point. It’s not available to the public. It’s not absolutely certain that there is a document itself that is in final form, but there were some very clear statements made by political leaders.
One of the most important of the statements came from Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan. He’s identified as the lead mediator between t…
Vance’s push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump as weekend negotiations are put on hold
Vance’s push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump as weekend negotiations are put on hold
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Trump called off Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s trip to Pakistan to meet with the Iranians after receiving a deal offer "that should have been better" from the Iranian delegation, he said.
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement early Monday to open the
Strait of Hormuz
and further extend a shaky ceasefire in
the Iran war
, potentially allowing desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market.
Details of
the deal
were not immediately released and Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would occur Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced intense challenges.
Israel's continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut's southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations.
Meanwhile, the deal gives just 60 days to resolve what to do about Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium and its atomic program. That took years to resolve in Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
U.S…
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to endthe warand open theStrait of Hormuz, offering relief to the global economy more than three months since fighting began.
Details of the deal were not immediately available and Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would occur Friday in Switzerland. Iran said the text would be published after that. Key issues like Iran’s nuclear program are expected to be addressed later.
But even as it became clear the parties still have days to influence what lies ahead, the announcements had an air of relief.
“Congratulations to all!” U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on social media, adding: “I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade,” imposed in retaliation for Iran’s grip on the crucial waterway.
He soon hedged, however, saying the strait wouldn’t open until Friday’s signing. The U.S. previously said it would ease its blockade of Iranian ports as the strait reopens, and would agree to relax sanctions to allow Iran to sell more of it…
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to endthe warand open theStrait of Hormuz, offering relief to the global economy more than three months since fighting began.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to endthe warand open theStrait of Hormuz, offering relief to the global economy more than three months since fighting began.
Details of the deal were not immediately available and Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would occur Friday in Switzerland. Iran said the text would be published after that. Key issues like Iran’s nuclear program are expected to be addressed later.
But even as it became clear the parties still have days to influence what lies ahead, the announcements had an air of relief.
“Congratulations to all!” U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on social media, adding: “I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade,” imposed in retaliation for Iran’s grip on the crucial waterway.
He soon hedged, however, saying the strait wouldn’t open until Friday’s signing. The U.S. previously said it would ease its blockade of Iranian ports as the strait reopens, and would agree to relax sanctions to allow Iran to sell more of it…
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
A woman waves an Iranian flag during a pro-government campaign as a portrait of the slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28, is displayed at right, in downtown Tehran, Iran, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
A woman waves an Iranian flag during a pro-government campaign as a portrait of the slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28, is displayed at right, in downtown Tehran, Iran, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the U.S.
to end the war
is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord,
due to be signed
in Switzerland on Friday, also envisions Iran receiving at least $300 billion to rebuild after the war and says the U.S. would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran — if a
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is reached.
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US, Iran inch closer to deal, timing remains unclear
US, Iran inch closer to deal, timing remains unclear
US and Pakistani leaders forecast a Sunday signing of a long-elusive framework agreement to end fighting between the United States and Iran, but Tehran cast doubt over the timing and hardline protesters in Iran voiced opposition.President Donald Trump posted on social media on Saturday that the deal with Iran was scheduled to be signed the next day, his 80th birthday. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the two sides had agreed on a framework for a peace deal and that Islamabad was preparing for an electronic signing on Sunday, to be followed by technical-level talks in the coming week.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.But Iran did not confirm a Sunday signing. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, speaking before Trump’s post, had cautioned against commenting on the timing of the signing but was quoted by state media saying, “It will not be tomorrow,” but could happen “in the coming days.”Trump wrote on Truth
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TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — U.S. and Iranian negotiators headed to a Swiss venue Saturday for talks on adding key details to their
interim agreement
to halt
the war
, hours after Tehran said it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
because of Israel’s attacks in
Lebanon
and warned that little might be achieved if the fighting doesn’t stop.
U.S. President Donald Trump
, in response, unleashed a new threat to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” The agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days.
The announcements indicated a rough start to the technical-level talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating.
U.S. Vice President
JD Vance
left for Switzerland on Saturday evening, just as Iranian state TV posted video showing Iran's…
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Trump said the
Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing
.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Each side was expected to sign electronically. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei in statements carried by state media said the signing “will not happen tomorrow,” but “the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high.”
A tenuous ceasefire has been in place since April 7.
Trump has asserted multiple times in recent weeks the countries were on the cusp of a d…
US and Pakistan say deal to end Iran war closer than ever but Tehran needs time
US and Pakistan say deal to end Iran war closer than ever but Tehran needs time
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Key mediator Pakistan said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and US President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow”.
Meanwhile, Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Mr Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
The US president said that a deal to end the war with Iran would be ‘signed tomorrow’ (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalised within 24 hours, with each side expected to sign electronically.
Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, in statements carried by state media, said the signing “…
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U.S. and Iranian negotiators were in Switzerland on Sunday
for talks on their interim agreement
to end the
Iran war
. Pakistani and Qatari mediators also were there for the technical-level discussions on resolving the conflict that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.
The U.S. team is led by Vice President
JD Vance
and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. They are meeting with Iranian negotiators led by Parliament Speaker
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf
and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
again over Israel’s ongoing
military campaign in Lebanon
. The
interim deal
between the U.S. and Iran is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon.
U.S. President
Donald Trump
has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. The interim agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days in the waterway that is vital for the world’s oil supply.
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind US President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further exten…
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Trump said the
Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing
.
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Israeli army captures strategic Lebanon castle in deepest incursion
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Each side was expected to sign electronically. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei in statements carried by state media said the signing “will not happen tomorrow,” but “the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high.”
A tenuous ceasefire has been in place since April 7.
Trump has asserted multiple times in recent weeks the countries were on the cusp of a d…
A small motorboat passes anchored vessels in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Thursday, June 11, 2026.(Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)
A small motorboat passes anchored vessels in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Thursday, June 11, 2026.(Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)
ISLAMABAD — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Each side was expected to sign electronically. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei in statements carried by state media said the signing “will not happen tomorrow,” but “the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high.”
A tenuous ceasefire has been in place since April 7. Trump has asserted multiple times in recent weeks the countries were on the cusp of a deal.
Iran has long expressed wariness in negotiations, pointing out that previous talk…
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Doha [Qatar], June 15 (ANI): World leaders on Monday welcomed the peace deal announced between the United States and Iran, describing it as a major diplomatic breakthrough that could help restore stability in West Asia, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and ease economic pressures caused by months of conflict in the region.
The agreement, announced by US President Donald Trump and supported by mediators led by Pakistan, drew praise from Qatar, Turkiye, the United Kingdom, Germany and France, with leaders urging all parties to implement the deal fully and pursue lasting peace through dialogue.
Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani welcomed the agreement and praised the role played by regional and international actors in facilitating the understanding.
'We welcome the agreement reached on the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran,' he said in a post on X, adding that Qatar looked forward to future negotiations being conducted in a 'positive and constructive spirit.'
In a separate statement, Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the memorandum as 'an import…
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
ISLAMABAD — 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 Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet.
ISLAMABAD — 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 Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on social media the deal was “scheduled to get signed tomorrow,” and that the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately. Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, however, said “although it will not happen tomorrow, the possibility that it could take place in the coming days cannot be ruled out.”
Each side was expected to sign electronically.
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Meanwhile, Trump was expected to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz during the Group of Seven summit that starts Monday. And Iran’s state-run television said funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in the war’s opening attack, will take place in July.
A senior U.S. official, who briefed journalists on condition of anonymity under rules set by the White House, said Trump planned to meet on the G7 sidelines with the leaders of Egypt, Qatar and United Arab Emirates to discuss efforts to wind down th…
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ISLAMABAD — The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end
their war
and open the
Strait of Hormuz
, offering relief to the Gulf region and global economy more than three months since fighting began.
Details of
the deal
were not immediately released and Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would occur Friday in Switzerland. It was expected to extend the tenuous ceasefire reached in April so that negotiators can try to resolve thorny issues such as Iran's nuclear program and related sanctions.
There was no immediate word from Israel, which together with the U.S. started the war on Feb. 28 bu…
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind US President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further exten…
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TEHRAN, Iran, June 15 (ANI) - Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has confirmed a peace deal with the United States, and said that Tehran will enter a proposed 60-day negotiation period for a final agreement only after verifying Washington's commitments towards ending hostilities, lifting the blockade and releasing Iranian assets.
US President Donald Trump has announced the completion of a peace deal between Washington and Tehran, along with the lifting of US Naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Iran's state-affiliated Press TV, Gharibabadi said the official signing ceremony of the agreement will take place on Friday, after which the text of the Memorandum of Understanding will be made public.
'The enemy that had launched an attack to carry out its sinister objectives suffered defeat in all its goals, and the Islamic Republic of Iran achieved great victories in the war. The memorandum of understanding was not just a product of diplomacy, but is indebted to Iran's military achievements. It is indebted to the pure blood of the martyrs we gave in confronting the enemies of the establishme…
ISLAMABAD — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said
ISLAMABAD — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said
a deal
to end
the Iran war
was closer than ever and
U.S. President Donald Trump
asserted it would be "signed tomorrow," while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Trump said the
Strait of Hormuz
would open immediately after the signing.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Each side was expected to sign electronically. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei in statements carried by state media said the signing “will not happen tomorrow," but “the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high."
A tenuous ceasefire has been in place since April 7. Trump has asserted multiple times in recent weeks the countries were on the cusp of a deal.
Iran has long expressed wariness in negotiations, pointing out that previous talks with the U.S. last year and early this year ended with attacks by the U.S. and Israel.
Trump to discuss demining the strait at G7 summit
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind US President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further exten…
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind US President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further exten…
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Trump said the
Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing
.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Each side was expected to sign electronically. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei in statements carried by state media said the signing “will not happen tomorrow,” but “the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high.”
A tenuous ceasefire has been in place since April 7.
Trump has asserted multiple times in recent weeks the countries were on the cusp of a d…
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Trump said the
Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing
.
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Israel strikes Beirut suburbs threatening U.S.-brokered ceasefire
Israeli army captures strategic Lebanon castle in deepest incursion
‘To call it a ceasefire is a joke’: Israeli soldiers share rare accounts from Gaza
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Each side was expected to sign electronically. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei in statements carried by state media said the signing “will not happen tomorrow,” but “the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high.”
A tenuous ceasefire has been in place since April 7.
Trump has asserted multiple times in recent weeks the countries were on the cusp of a d…
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U.S. and Iranian negotiators were in Switzerland on Sunday
for talks on their interim agreement
to end the
Iran war
. Pakistani and Qatari mediators also were there for the technical-level discussions on resolving the conflict that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.
The U.S. team is led by Vice President
JD Vance
and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. They are meeting with Iranian negotiators led by Parliament Speaker
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf
and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
again over Israel’s ongoing
military campaign in Lebanon
. The
interim deal
between the U.S. and Iran is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon.
U.S. President
Donald Trump
has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. The interim agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days in the waterway that is vital for the world’s oil supply.
Here is the latest:
Direct U.S.-Iran talks have begun in Switzerland
Both Iran and the White House say four-way talks hav…
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TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — U.S. and Iranian negotiators headed to a Swiss venue Saturday for talks on adding key details to their
interim agreement
to halt
the war
, hours after Tehran said it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
because of Israel’s attacks in
Lebanon
and warned that little might be achieved if the fighting doesn’t stop.
U.S. President Donald Trump
, in response, unleashed a new threat to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” The agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days.
The announcements indicated a rough start to the technical-level talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating.
U.S. Vice President
JD Vance
left for Switzerland on Saturday evening, just as Iranian state TV posted video showing Iran's…
US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump due to Lebanon fighting
US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump due to Lebanon fighting
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The American push to quickly begin high-stakes talks with Iran hit a snag on Friday, just days after the signing of an agreement that opens a two-month window for negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme and returning oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to prewar levels.
Iranian officials did not travel as planned to Switzerland, insisting that Israel strikes on Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants Lebanon must stop before the talks can take place, according to three regional officials and a person familiar with the matter.
They were not authorised to publicly discuss the ongoing mediation to try to get the talks rescheduled and spoke on condition of anonymity.
The situation was fluid as Israel and Hezbollah agreed on Friday to renew their ceasefire, according to a US official and regional…
US and Iran enter second day of negotiations as Qatar and Pakistan hail progress
US and Iran enter second day of negotiations as Qatar and Pakistan hail progress
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Negotiators from the US and Iran were set to engage in a second day of talks on Monday to solidify a permanent end to the war between the countries, after a first day of mediation began with a rocky start.
Mediators Qatar and Pakistan hailed what they called “encouraging progress” made during the talks.
A senior US diplomat claimed progress on multiple fronts, including the establishment of “mechanisms” to ensure the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global energy shipments, remains open and that a ceasefire in southern Lebanon holds.
Yet the first full day of talks between the US and Iran, who were accompanied by Qatari and Pakistani officials, was jolted by blistering statements from US Presiden…
Qatar says ‘cautiously optimistic’ US-Iran deal will lead to regional security
Qatar says ‘cautiously optimistic’ US-Iran deal will lead to regional security
Qatar, a key negotiator in the deal to end the war between the US and Iran, said on Tuesday it believed the agreement could deliver security to the Middle East.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“We are cautiously optimistic that the signing of the memorandum of understanding will lead to the next phase of regional security through the talks that will take place on the nuclear program and on other issues,” foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari told reporters at a regular press briefing.Read more:Trump says Iran deal going to a ‘second stage’
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Leaders of both the U.S. and Iran have signed a memorandum of agreement on ending the war in Iran, and it “shall enter into force with immediate effect,” Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Wednesday.
The agreement calls for Tehran to, at a minimum, dilute its
stockpile of highly enriched uranium
and would waive but not permanently end
sanctions on the country
, according to U.S. officials who read the language of the memorandum on ending the war to journalists after days of secrecy.
The agreement would also open
the Strait of Hormuz
toll-free for two months and affirm a commitment to Lebanon’s territorial integrity in the face of Israel’s invasion
against the Hezbollah militant group
.
President Donald Trump meanwhile, is wrapping up his time with world leaders in France for the
Group of Seven summit
. Trump’s last stop in France was a
glitzy dinner at the Palace of Versailles
outside Paris.
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After an initial delay at the beginning of the US-Iran peace talks last week, US Vice President JD Vance is on his way to Switzerland for the first round of negotiations with Tehran. For the talks, likely scheduled for Sunday, there are some give-and-take expectations regarding Iran's nuclear capabilities and frozen funds.
Washington wishes for the first round of negotiations to conclude with Iran's invitation for UN inspectors to visit its nuclear sites, earlier bombed by the US and Israel, Axios reported, citing two regional sources.Follow US-Iran war news live updates
What will Iran get in return? The US is reportedly willing to release some of the Islamic Republic's frozen funds, starting with a $6 billion account in Qatar. This money would be used to buy humanitarian produce, the report mentioned.
The hard-won interim peace deal, signed by US President Donald Trump and Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian, gives a 60-day window for negotiations. However, this is only the beginning of a process to end the long-running war. Meanwhile, the risk of a possible Israeli disruption looms over the US-Iran peace …
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
Unattributed party consulted ISRAEL in Mashhad, (IR30), Iran
ISLAMABAD — 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 Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on social media the deal was “scheduled to get signed tomorrow,” and that the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately. Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, however, said “although it will not happen tomorrow, the possibility that it could take place in the coming days cannot be ruled out.”
Each side was expected to sign electronically.
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What we know about a possible deal to end the Iran war
Meanwhile, Trump was expected to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz during the Group of Seven summit that starts Monday. And Iran’s state-run television said funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in the war’s opening attack, will take place in July.
A senior U.S. official, who briefed journalists on condition of anonymity under rules set by the White House, said Trump planned to meet on the G7 sidelines with the leaders of Egypt, Qatar and United Arab Emirates to discuss efforts to wind down th…
Live updates: US and Iran sign hard copy of agreement - CNN
Live updates: US and Iran sign hard copy of agreement - CNN
•
Agreement signed:
President Donald Trump signed a copy of
the US-Iran agreement
at the Palace of Versailles in France, concluding his G7 trip. The US then sent a photo of the signed agreement to the Iranians, a US official said. The document was then
signed by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
.
• What comes next
: The agreement commits the US and Iran to
achieving a final deal
within 60 days. It also says the US will issue waivers so
Iran will be able to export oil
and spells out provisions for
reopening the Strait of Hormuz
. It also commits the US and regional partners to developing
a $300 billion reconstruction fund
for Iran.
•
Spotlight on Lebanon:
The agreement ends the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, where
Israel has continued to carry out strikes
. Trump said the US
sent Israel a copy of the agreement
, and again criticized Israel’s military actions against Hezbollah, saying: “they could do better.”
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind US President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further exten…
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Iran said Tuesday that talks with the United States on its nuclear programme and sanctions relief would likely begin later this week, as President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would "completely open" once the foes sign their deal.
Officials say negotiations over a final deal would take place in a 60-day window after the memorandum of understanding to end nearly four months of war triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran is physically signed.
"Likely on Friday, at a location to be determined... a new round of negotiations between Iran and the United States to reach a final agreement will begin," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
"In the final agreement, decisions will be made on the nuclear issues and the lifting of sanctions."
According to Iran's deputy foreign minister, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Islamic republic's top n…
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind US President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further exten…
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Senior U.S. officials have dictated the memorandum of understanding with Iran to journalists after days of secrecy. The officials spoke Wednesday on condition of anonymity to read the the draft, which Iran has not released, ahead of formal signing ceremony set for Friday. According to the officials, the draft agreement includes a new “minimum” standard for downblending of highly enriched Iranian uranium and has provisions to ensure the “territorial integrity” of Lebanon after Israel’s latest attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanese territory. In return, the U.S. will move to waive, but not eliminate, some wide-ranging sanctions against Iran once the deal is signed.
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U.S. and Iranian negotiators were in Switzerland on Sunday
for talks on their interim agreement
to end the
Iran war
. Pakistani and Qatari mediators also were there for the technical-level discussions on resolving the conflict that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.
The U.S. team is led by Vice President
JD Vance
and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. They are meeting with Iranian negotiators led by Parliament Speaker
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf
and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
again over Israel’s ongoing
military campaign in Lebanon
. The
interim deal
between the U.S. and Iran is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon.
U.S. President
Donald Trump
has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. The interim agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days in the waterway that is vital for the world’s oil supply.
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Key mediator Pakistan said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and US President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow”.
Meanwhile, Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Mr Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
The US president said that a deal to end the war with Iran would be ‘signed tomorrow’ (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalised within 24 hours, with each side expected to sign electronically.
Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, in statements carried by state media, said the signing “…
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a deal
to end
the Iran war
was closer than ever and
U.S. President Donald Trump
asserted it would be "signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Trump said the
Strait of Hormuz
would open immediately after the signing.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Each side was expected to sign electronically. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei in statements carried by state media said the signing “will not happen tomorrow," but “the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high."
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Progress on a deal to end the Iran war appeared to mount on Saturday, with mediator Pakistan and the U.S. saying an agreement could be reached as soon as Sunday — although, Iran cast doubt on that timing.
President Trump, who has asserted many times throughout the war that the countries are on the verge of an agreement, said Saturday morning
on Truth Social
that a deal was "scheduled to get signed" Sunday and that the Strait of Hormuz — a key global oil and gas transport route — would open soon after.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, however, said he didn't think a finalized pact would happen so soon.
Baghaei told Iranian state media Saturday: "It will not be tomorrow." But, he added: "The possibility of this happening in the coming days…
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Progress on a deal to end the Iran war appeared to mount on Saturday, with mediator Pakistan and the U.S. saying an agreement could be reached as soon as Sunday — although, Iran cast doubt on that timing.
President Trump, who has asserted many times throughout the war that the countries are on the verge of an agreement, said Saturday morning
on Truth Social
that a deal was "scheduled to get signed" Sunday and that the Strait of Hormuz — a key global oil and gas transport route — would open soon after.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, however, said he didn't think a finalized pact would happen so soon.
Baghaei told Iranian state media Saturday: "It will not be tomorrow." But, he added: "The possibility of this happening in the coming days…
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind US President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further exten…
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Strait of Hormuz
because of Israel’s attacks in
Lebanon
and warned that while negotiators were going to Switzerland for talks with the United States on their
interim agreement
, not much likely will happen if the fighting doesn’t stop.
U.S. President Donald Trump
, in response, threatened to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” His social media post underscored that the agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days.
The announcements indicated a rough start to technical-level U.S.-Iran talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating.
Iran’s joint military command said the strait was closed because of the U.S. “clear breach of its commitments” by failing to end
the war
. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts.
Iranian state media said the negotiating team leaving for Switzerland includes parliamentary Speaker
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf
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ISLAMABAD — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said
a deal
to end
the Iran war
was closer than ever and
U.S. President Donald Trump
asserted it would be "signed tomorrow," while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Trump said the
Strait of Hormuz
would open immediately after the signing.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Each side was expected to sign electronically. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei in statements carried by state media said the signing “will not happen tomorrow," but “the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high."
A tenuous ceasefire has been in place since April 7. Trump has asserted multiple times in recent weeks the countries were on the cusp of a deal.
Iran has long expressed wariness in negotiations, pointing out that previous talks with the U.S. last year and early this year ended with attacks by the U.S. and Israel.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
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Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
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Progress on a deal to end the Iran war appeared to mount on Saturday, with mediator Pakistan and the U.S. saying an agreement could be reached as soon as Sunday — although, Iran cast doubt on that timing.
President Trump, who has asserted many times throughout the war that the countries are on the verge of an agreement, said Saturday morning
on Truth Social
that a deal was "scheduled to get signed" Sunday and that the Strait of Hormuz — a key global oil and gas transport route — would open soon after.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, however, said he didn't think a finalized pact would happen so soon.
Baghaei told Iranian state media Saturday: "It will not be tomorrow." But, he added: "The possibility of this happening in the coming days…
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stockpile of highly enriched uranium
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, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who helped mediate the deal to end the war, said it is taking ‘immediate effect’ after leaders from both countries signed it, but that there will still be a formal signing ceremony on Friday.
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said in a statement published by Iranian state media Thursday ahead of the talks expected to take place in Islamabad this weekend.
It's a message that has been put forward consistently by Tehran this week. Like their American counterparts, Iranian officials celebrated what they said was a major victory in the war.
“The era of Iran has begun,” Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref boasted in a post on X after the two-…
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
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US-Iran ‘peace deal’ announced; Trump says Strait of Hormuz reopening
The United States and Iran have agreed on a framework for a peace accord aimed at ending months of conflict, lifting the US blockade on Iranian ports, and reopening the
Strait of Hormuz
, a move that could ease pressure on global energy markets and bring down
oil prices
.
US President Donald
Trump
announced the breakthrough on Sunday, saying the agreement had been finalised.
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US and Iran reach agreement to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz
US and Iran reach agreement to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to endthe warand open theStrait of Hormuz, offering relief to the global economy more than three months since fighting began.
Details of the deal were not immediately available. Key mediator Pakistan said the signing will be Friday in Switzerland. Key issues like Iran’s nuclear program are expected to be addressed later.
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed a deal had been reached and said he had authorized an end to the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, imposed in retaliation for Iran’s grip on the crucial waterway.
“Congratulations to all!” Trump wrote on social media, adding: “I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade.”
The U.S. previously said it would ease its blockade of Iranian ports as the strait reopens, and would agree to relax sanctions to allow Iran to sell more of its oil and strengthen its battered economy.
Iran’s deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, confirmed the agree…
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U.S. and Iranian negotiators are in Switzerland on Sunday for talks on working out key details of their interim agreement to end the Iran war.
A team led by U.S. Vice President
JD Vance
, including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, is to meet with Iranian negotiators led by parliamentary Speaker
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and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Pakistani envoys are also in place, as well as Qatari mediators, for the technical-level discussions to end the conflict that began in late February.
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<p><strong>• Fresh round expected on July 11<br>• US, Iran trade barbs despite pause in negotiations<br>• Trump mocks Khamenei funeral as Tehran vows justice against US, Israel<br>• Iran warns against military activity by ‘extra-regional powers’ in Strait of Hormuz<br>• Ghalibaf says post-war ‘realities have changed’, rejects US president’s remarks on food supplies</strong></p>
<p>WASHINGTON: Islamabad is emerging as the leading venue for the next round of technical negotiations between the United States and Iran, diplomatic sources told <em>Dawn</em>.</p>
<p>The resumption of the talks is part of ongoing efforts to keep the diplomatic process on track and resolve longstanding disputes between Washington and Tehran.</p>
<p>“There are two possible venues for the technical talks — Islamabad and the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2009717">Burgenstock resort</a> in Switzerland,” one diplomatic source said. “Islamabad, however, is the more likely option.”</p>
<p>The technical talks are expected to take place on July 11, although a final decision on the venue has yet to be announced.</p>
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The week draws to a close with more confusion than when it started.
A massive relief rally over the announcement of an interim peace agreement with Iran has faded, and the next stage of talks has stalled.
Stock markets are taking it in their stride, holding near record highs. But markets hate uncertainty, and with the U.S. closed for trade today, expect an unpredictable session.
It's official — the much-touted signing of the U.S.-Iran deal in Switzerland has been cancelled.
The Swiss town of Bürgenstock was meant to play host to the next phase of negotiations on the path toward a final peace agreement. But on Friday, the Swiss Foreign Ministry announced that the talks would not go ahead, after U.S. Vice President JD Vance said he would not be traveling in for the meeting.
During a White House news conference on Thursday,Vance defended President Donald Trump's interim peace deal, while insisting the United States is not paying theIslamic Republic.
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US
and
Iranian
officials say they have reached
a permanent agreement
to end their war, which includes the immediate reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
Hizbullah welcomed
the US-Iran agreement, saying it included a ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon
Despite this, Israel
said on Monday
it intends to maintain its presence in Lebanon
Pakistan says it will oversee the formal signing ceremony of the framework agreement in Geneva, Switzerland,
on Friday
Oil
prices, which have risen more than 50 per cent since the US and Israel attacked Iran,
fell sharply on the news
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
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TEHRAN, Iran, June 15 (ANI) - Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has confirmed a peace deal with the United States, and said that Tehran will enter a proposed 60-day negotiation period for a final agreement only after verifying Washington's commitments towards ending hostilities, lifting the blockade and releasing Iranian assets.
US President Donald Trump has announced the completion of a peace deal between Washington and Tehran, along with the lifting of US Naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Iran's state-affiliated Press TV, Gharibabadi said the official signing ceremony of the agreement will take place on Friday, after which the text of the Memorandum of Understanding will be made public.
'The enemy that had launched an attack to carry out its sinister objectives suffered defeat in all its goals, and the Islamic Republic of Iran achieved great victories in the war. The memorandum of understanding was not just a product of diplomacy, but is indebted to Iran's military achievements. It is indebted to the pure blood of the martyrs we gave in confronting the enemies of the establishme…
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“Progress” in talks:
Iran’s foreign minister said sanctions on his country’s oil were waived and some of its
frozen assets released
. Abbas Araghchi also said a “reconstruction and development plan” was launched. A High Level Committee to oversee mediation and a
“line of communication” for the Strait of Hormuz
are being set up, mediators Qatar and Pakistan said.
•
Tense moments:
Talks had previously
stalled when President Donald Trump angered Iran’s top negotiator
by threatening the Tehran delegation. Trump told Fox News the US could resume bombing Iran and “take over” the strait if a deal is not reached.
•
Lebanon conflict:
The US and Iran agreed to create
a “de-confliction cell,”
facilitated by Qatar and Pakistan to ensure the end of military operations in Lebanon, according to the mediators. Fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah has been a
key obstacle to a deal
, with Tehran insisting that deadly Israeli strikes must stop.
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Key mediator Pakistan said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and US President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow”.
Meanwhile, Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Mr Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
The US president said that a deal to end the war with Iran would be ‘signed tomorrow’ (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalised within 24 hours, with each side expected to sign electronically.
Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
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Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
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Iran and the US inched closer to a deal to end the Iran war, as Qatari mediators travelled to Tehran on Sunday to finalise the agreement, according to two regional officials.
The officials expressed cautious optimism that the US and Iran were finally approaching an agreement that could halt hostilities that have killed thousands of people, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure has thrown world markets into disarray.
US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the deal would be signed on Sunday, while Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said it could happen in the coming days.
Mr Trump said that the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
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Iran and the US inched closer to a deal to end the Iran war, as Qatari mediators travelled to Tehran on Sunday to finalise the agreement, according to two regional officials.
The officials expressed cautious optimism that the US and Iran were finally approaching an agreement that could halt hostilities that have killed thousands of people, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure has thrown world markets into disarray.
US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the deal would be signed on Sunday, while Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said it could happen in the coming days.
Mr Trump said that the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
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Vance’s push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump as weekend negotiations are put on hold
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ZURICH (AP) — The U.S. push to quickly begin high-stakes talks with Iran hit a snag just two days after the signing of an agreement that opens a 60-day window to negotiate a permanent understanding about Iran’s nuclear program while getting oil traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz back to prewar levels.
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Trump says agreement with Iran is scheduled to be signed Sunday
Trump says agreement with Iran is scheduled to be signed Sunday
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Potential agreement:
US President Donald Trump said an agreement with Iran is
“scheduled to get signed” on Sunday
and would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
denied plans for a Sunday signing
, criticizing Trump’s “unusual insistence” on that day and saying a framework “has not yet been finalized.”
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Officials are
planning for a virtual signing
because meeting in person presented logistical challenges and more potential for the process to get derailed, sources told CNN. The memorandum of understanding would
kick off a new 60-day period of negotiations
on how to implement the framework and resolve remaining sticking points, a US official said Friday.
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Pakistan says that the deal to end the war in Iran is taking “immediate effect” after both sides have signed it, but that there will still be a formal signing ceremony on Friday.
Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator.
He said in a post on X that the deal “shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade”.
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
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Such an signing ceremony would represent a major step for the two countries, which saw diplomatic relations break off in 1980 over the US Embassy hostage crisis in Tehran.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to read the the draft, which Iran has not released, ahead of formal signing ceremony set for Friday.
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US and Iranian officials said they had agreed on a framework to end their war, halt the US blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a preliminary pact that sent oil prices falling but leaves the fate of Iran's nuclear programme to further negotiations.
"The deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform around 5.30pm ET local time in Washington (2130 GMT) on Sunday. His post came shortly after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose country has served as a mediator, announced a deal had been struck early on Monday local time.
The memorandum of understanding is scheduled to be officially signed on Friday in Switzerland.
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
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Pakistan says that the deal to end the war in Iran is taking “immediate effect” after both sides have signed it, but that there will still be a formal signing ceremony on Friday.
Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator.
He said in a post on X that the deal “shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade”.
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Negotiators from the US and Iran were set to engage in a second day of talks on Monday to solidify a permanent end to the war between the countries, after a first day of mediation began with a rocky start.
Mediators Qatar and Pakistan hailed what they called “encouraging progress” made during the talks.
A senior US diplomat claimed progress on multiple fronts, including the establishment of “mechanisms” to ensure the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global energy shipments, remains open and that a ceasefire in southern Lebanon holds.
Yet the first full day of talks between the US and Iran, who were accompanied by Qatari and Pakistani officials, was jolted by blistering statements from US Presiden…
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TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — Iran on Saturday said that it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
because of Israel’s attacks in
Lebanon
and warned that while negotiators were going to Switzerland for talks with the United States on their
interim agreement
, not much likely will happen if the fighting doesn’t stop.
U.S. President Donald Trump
, in response, threatened to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” His social media post underscored that the agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days.
The announcements indicated a rough start to technical-level U.S.-Iran talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating.
Iran’s joint military command said the strait was closed because of the U.S. “clear breach of its commitments” by failing to end
the war
. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts.
Iranian state media said the negotiating team leaving for Switzerland includes parliamentary Speaker
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf
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TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — U.S. and Iranian negotiators headed to a Swiss venue Saturday for talks on adding key details to their
interim agreement
to halt
the war
, hours after Tehran said it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
because of Israel’s attacks in
Lebanon
and warned that little might be achieved if the fighting doesn’t stop.
U.S. President Donald Trump
, in response, unleashed a new threat to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” The agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days.
The announcements indicated a rough start to the technical-level talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating.
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Pakistan says that the deal to end the war in Iran is taking “immediate effect” after both sides have signed it, but that there will still be a formal signing ceremony on Friday.
Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator.
He said in a post on X that the deal “shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade”.
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U.S. and Iranian negotiators were in Switzerland on Sunday
for talks on their interim agreement
to end the
Iran war
. Pakistani and Qatari mediators also were there for the technical-level discussions on resolving the conflict that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.
The U.S. team is led by Vice President
JD Vance
and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. They are meeting with Iranian negotiators led by Parliament Speaker
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf
and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
again over Israel’s ongoing
military campaign in Lebanon
. The
interim deal
between the U.S. and Iran is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon.
U.S. President
Donald Trump
has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. The interim agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days in the waterway that is vital for the world’s oil supply.
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Islamabad MoU nears finalisation as US, Iran clash on signing date
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<p>• Shehbaz hopes deal will pave way for lasting peace, says Pakistan preparing for ‘electronic signing’<br>• Trump claims signing scheduled for today; threatens Iran; official says Washington to take part in de-mining<br>• Iran states deal close but rules out signing today; negotiators not going to Islamabad, Geneva soon</p>
<p>ISLAMABAD: In what appears to be a historic milestone for Middle East peace, Islamabad is preparing for an electronic signing by the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2007361">US and Iran</a> on a framework for a peace deal, to be followed by technical-level talks next week, albeit with varying dates for the remote signing as Trump insisted that it would be inked on Sunday while Iranian authorities denied it would be as early.</p>
<p>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in a post on X on Saturday, announced that the agreement was expected to be “finalised in the next 24 hours”. The deal was “closer…than ever before”, he wrote, hoping that the deal would lay a “strong foundation for lasting peace”.</p>
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US-Iran deal to end Gulf war signed, official says; Lebanon remains sticking point
US-Iran deal to end Gulf war signed, official says; Lebanon remains sticking point
The memorandum of understanding aiming to end the war in the Gulf has already been signed by US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and the speaker of Iran’s parliament who heads its negotiating team, a US official said on Monday.There was no immediate response from Tehran to the report that the agreement, which both sides announced overnight, had already been signed. Previous reports from both sides had suggested it would be signed officially at a ceremony in Geneva on Friday.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.In an early reminder of the agreement’s fragility, Israel - which launched the war alongside the United States in February and was not consulted on the talks to end it - struck a car with a drone in southern Lebanon, where it has been battling the Iran-aligned Hezbollah movement. Iran has said the deal must bring a full cessation of hostilities there.The terms of the memorandum of understanding, reached after more than
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
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Iran and the US inched closer to a deal to end the Iran war, as Qatari mediators travelled to Tehran on Sunday to finalise the agreement, according to two regional officials.
The officials expressed cautious optimism that the US and Iran were finally approaching an agreement that could halt hostilities that have killed thousands of people, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure has thrown world markets into disarray.
US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the deal would be signed on Sunday, while Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said it could happen in the coming days.
Mr Trump said that the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
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Vance’s push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump as weekend negotiations are put on hold
Vance’s push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump as weekend negotiations are put on hold
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President Donald Trump has signed an agreement with Iran that calls for Tehran to dilute its
stockpile of highly enriched uranium
and waives U.S.-backed
sanctions on the country
, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington,
according to details released by both countries
.
The White House had planned a signing ceremony on Friday in Switzerland, but its fate is now uncertain, with conflicting information from the U.S., Iran and Pakistan.
Meanwhile, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
lashed out at NATO allies
Thursday, announcing a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe whose outcome will depend on how fast the Europeans
take responsibility
for their own security.
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The U.S. vice president said the agreement with Iran requires that it restrain Hezbollah and keep it from attacking Israel, with such attacks warranting a response from Israel.
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ISLAMABAD — The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end
their war
and open the
Strait of Hormuz
, offering relief to the Gulf region and global economy more than three months since fighting began.
Details of
the deal
were not immediately released and Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would occur Friday in Switzerland. It was expected to extend the tenuous ceasefire reached in April so that negotiators can try to resolve thorny issues such as Iran's nuclear program and related sanctions.
There was no immediate word from Israel, which together with the U.S. started the war on Feb. 28 bu…
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Trump said the
Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing
.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Each side was expected to sign electronically. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei in statements carried by state media said the signing “will not happen tomorrow,” but “the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high.”
A tenuous ceasefire has been in place since April 7.
Trump has asserted multiple times in recent weeks the countries were on the cusp of a d…
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Senior US officials dictated the memorandum of understanding with Iran to journalists on Wednesday after days of secrecy, and Iran suggested that its deal with the United States could be signed by presidents Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian.
Such an signing ceremony would represent a major step for the two countries, which saw diplomatic relations break off in 1980 over the US Embassy hostage crisis in Tehran.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to read the the draft, which Iran has not released, ahead of formal signing ceremony set for Friday.
According to the officials, the draft agreement includes a new “minimum” standard for downblending of highly enriched Iranian uranium and has provisions to ensure the “territorial integrity” of Lebanon after Israel’s latest attacks against Hezbollah i…
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Key mediator Pakistan said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and US President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow”.
Meanwhile, Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Mr Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
The US president said that a deal to end the war with Iran would be ‘signed tomorrow’ (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalised within 24 hours, with each side expected to sign electronically.
Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, in statements carried by state media, said the signing “…
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the U.S.
to end the war
is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord,
due to be formally signed
in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the U.S. would secure at least $300 billion to rebuild Iran after the war and work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a
final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear program
is reached.
The U.S. agreement to immediately allow Iran to sell its oil freely and the offer to eventually lift all sanctions represent major concessions that outstrip the terms of
Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal
with world powers, which U.S. President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew America from in his first term, declaring it the “worst deal ever.” This new accord likely will draw
intense criticism in Washington
— an…
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
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Progress on a deal to end the Iran war appeared to mount on Saturday, with mediator Pakistan and the U.S. saying an agreement could be reached as soon as Sunday — although, Iran cast doubt on that timing.
President Trump, who has asserted many times throughout the war that the countries are on the verge of an agreement, said Saturday morning
on Truth Social
that a deal was "scheduled to get signed" Sunday and that the Strait of Hormuz — a key global oil and gas transport route — would open soon after.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, however, said he didn't think a finalized pact would happen so soon.
Baghaei told Iranian state media Saturday: "It will not be tomorrow." But, he added: "The possibility of this happening in the coming days…
US-Iran deal to take ‘immediate effect’, says Pakistan’s prime minister
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Pakistan says that the deal to end the war in Iran is taking “immediate effect” after both sides have signed it, but that there will still be a formal signing ceremony on Friday.
Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator.
He said in a post on X that the deal “shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade”.
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The announcement of a
US-Iran Peace Deal
has prompted a broad international response, with world leaders and multilateral organisations describing the agreement as a significant step towards ending one of the most destabilising conflicts in the Middle East in recent years. The framework agreement, announced by American and Iranian officials on Sunday, includes an
immediate ceasefire
, the lifting of the US blockade of Iran and the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global energy supplies.
The development comes after more than three months of conflict that drew in regional actors, disrupted maritime trade routes and raised concerns about the security of global oil markets. While key elements of the agreement still require detailed negotiations, the announcement has already generated optimism among governments worried about the economic and security consequences of a prolonged confrontation.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
Iran ‘will reopen Strait of Hormuz and can sell oil freely under deal with US’
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind US President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further exten…
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
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Iran and the US inched closer to a deal to end the Iran war, as Qatari mediators travelled to Tehran on Sunday to finalise the agreement, according to two regional officials.
The officials expressed cautious optimism that the US and Iran were finally approaching an agreement that could halt hostilities that have killed thousands of people, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure has thrown world markets into disarray.
US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the deal would be signed on Sunday, while Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said it could happen in the coming days.
Mr Trump said that the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
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ISLAMABAD — 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 Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet.
ISLAMABAD — 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 Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on social media the deal was “scheduled to get signed tomorrow,” and that the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately. Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, however, said “although it will not happen tomorrow, the possibility that it could take place in the coming days cannot be ruled out.”
Each side was expected to sign electronically.
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Meanwhile, Trump was expected to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz during the Group of Seven summit that starts Monday. And Iran’s state-run television said funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in the war’s opening attack, will take place in July.
A senior U.S. official, who briefed journalists on condition of anonymity under rules set by the White House, said Trump planned to meet on the G7 sidelines with the leaders of Egypt, Qatar and United Arab Emirates to discuss efforts to wind down th…
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
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The American push to quickly begin high-stakes talks with Iran hit a snag on Friday, just days after the signing of an agreement that opens a two-month window for negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme and returning oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to prewar levels.
Iranian officials did not travel as planned to Switzerland, insisting that Israel strikes on Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants Lebanon must stop before the talks can take place, according to three regional officials and a person familiar with the matter.
They were not authorised to publicly discuss the ongoing mediation to try to get the talks rescheduled and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Smoke rises to the sky following an Israeli military strike in southern Lebanon (Leo Correa/AP)
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Residents swim and play in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz while cargo ships and commercial vessels lie anchored in the distance off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Progress on a deal to end the Iran war appeared to mount on Saturday, with mediator Pakistan and the U.S. saying an agreement could be reached as soon as Sunday — although, Iran cast doubt on that timing.
President Trump, who has asserted many times throughout the war that the countries are on the verge of an agreement, said Saturday morning
on Truth Social
that a deal was "scheduled to get signed" Sunday and that the Strait of Hormuz — a key global oil and gas transport route — would open soon after.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, however, said he didn't think a finalized pact would happen so soon.
Baghaei told Iranian state media Saturday: "It will not be tomorrow." But, he added: "The possibility of this happening in the coming days…
Iran says talks on final US deal to begin this week - RTL
Iran says talks on final US deal to begin this week - RTL
Iran said Tuesday that talks with the United States on its nuclear programme and sanctions relief would likely begin later this week, as President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would "completely open" once the foes sign their deal.
Officials say negotiations over a final deal would take place in a 60-day window after the memorandum of understanding to end nearly four months of war triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran is physically signed.
"Likely on Friday, at a location to be determined... a new round of negotiations between Iran and the United States to reach a final agreement will begin," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
"In the final agreement, decisions will be made on the nuclear issues and the lifting of sanctions."
According to Iran's deputy foreign minister, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Islamic republic's top negotiator, will attend the signing in Switzerland.
The US side will be represented by Vice President JD Vance, who said Trump himself might also attend.
The developments came after Trump said an Iranian blockade on the crucial Hormuz strait oil and gas route would be fully lift…
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind US President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further exten…
Iran, US agree to halt war and reopen Hormuz - Military Times
Iran, US agree to halt war and reopen Hormuz - Military Times
The United States and Iran have reportedly agreed to terms to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, news that brought relief to markets — although the pact may hinge on an end to hostilities in Lebanon and defers talks on Tehran’s nuclear program.
While still a framework, the deal marked the biggest breakthrough towards resolving the conflict that has killed thousands and upended energy markets since it began with joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in February.
“The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform at around 5:30 p.m. in Washington on Sunday. His post came shortly after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose country has served as a mediator, announced a deal had been struck.
The memorandum of understanding is scheduled to be officially signed on Friday in Switzerland.
The precise terms were not immediately known. Sharif said in a post on X that the pact called for “the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.”
Leaders of the Group of Seven nations are due to arriv…
A small motorboat passes anchored vessels in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Thursday, June 11, 2026.(Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)
A small motorboat passes anchored vessels in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Thursday, June 11, 2026.(Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)
ISLAMABAD — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Each side was expected to sign electronically. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei in statements carried by state media said the signing “will not happen tomorrow,” but “the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high.”
A tenuous ceasefire has been in place since April 7. Trump has asserted multiple times in recent weeks the countries were on the cusp of a deal.
Iran has long expressed wariness in negotiations, pointing out that previous talk…
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Iran has tentatively agreed to resume nuclear talks with the United States as it tries to
avert the threat of further military strikes,
in what would be the first such negotiations since the Trump administration bombed three of Iran’s nuclear sites last summer.
The discussions are expected to be held in Oman, a source familiar with the matter told CNN Tuesday night. Iran’s semi-official ISNA news agency also reported Oman as the venue for talks that it said would take place on Friday.
The White House said Tuesday that talks between would proceed this week despite changes requested by Tehran to the venue and format.
Sources had told CNN on Monday that Iran’s top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, was likely to meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Tr…
US and Pakistan say deal to end Iran war closer than ever but Tehran needs time
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Key mediator Pakistan said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and US President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow”.
Meanwhile, Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Mr Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
The US president said that a deal to end the war with Iran would be ‘signed tomorrow’ (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalised within 24 hours, with each side expected to sign electronically.
Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, in statements carried by state media, said the signing “…
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement early Monday to open the
Strait of Hormuz
and further extend a shaky ceasefire in
the Iran war
, potentially allowing desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market.
Details of
the deal
were not immediately released and Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would occur Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced intense challenges.
Israel's continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut's southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations.
Meanwhile, the deal gives just 60 days to resolve what to do about Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium and its atomic program. That took years to resolve in Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
U.S…
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Residents swim and play in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz while cargo ships and commercial vessels lie anchored in the distance off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Progress on a deal to end the Iran war appeared to mount on Saturday, with mediator Pakistan and the U.S. saying an agreement could be reached as soon as Sunday — although, Iran cast doubt on that timing.
President Trump, who has asserted many times throughout the war that the countries are on the verge of an agreement, said Saturday morning
on Truth Social
that a deal was "scheduled to get signed" Sunday and that the Strait of Hormuz — a key global oil and gas transport route — would open soon after.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, however, said he didn't think a finalized pact would happen so soon.
Baghaei told Iranian state media Saturday: "It will not be tomorrow." But, he added: "The possibility of this happening in the coming days…
US-Iran Deal Finalised: What's Agreed, What's Still Pending
US-Iran Deal Finalised: What's Agreed, What's Still Pending
The United States and Iran have agreed on a framework to end their months-long war, with plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift restrictions on Iranian ports. The US-Israel-Iran war began on February 28, and hostilities stopped after the April 8 ceasefire, with minor skirmishes ongoing around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. But even as it became clear the parties still have days to influence what lies ahead, the announcement of a deal signing had an air of relief.
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The signing will take place on Friday in Switzerland. Pakistan first announced the deal after a day in which Israel, sidelined from the negotiations, attacked Beirut’s southern suburbs while pursuing the Iranian-backed Hezbollah.
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind US President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further exten…
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TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — U.S. and Iranian negotiators headed to a Swiss venue Saturday for talks on adding key details to their
interim agreement
to halt
the war
, hours after Tehran said it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
because of Israel’s attacks in
Lebanon
and warned that little might be achieved if the fighting doesn’t stop.
U.S. President Donald Trump
, in response, unleashed a new threat to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” The agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days.
The announcements indicated a rough start to the technical-level talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating.
U.S. Vice President
JD Vance
left for Switzerland on Saturday evening, just as Iranian state TV posted video showing Iran's…
US-Iran deal to take ‘immediate effect’, says Pakistan’s prime minister
US-Iran deal to take ‘immediate effect’, says Pakistan’s prime minister
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Pakistan says that the deal to end the war in Iran is taking “immediate effect” after both sides have signed it, but that there will still be a formal signing ceremony on Friday.
Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator.
He said in a post on X that the deal “shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade”.
I am honoured to announce that the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been electronically signed today between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of I…
Middle East crisis live: Trump says Iran deal will be signed today but Tehran casts doubt on timing
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<p>Deal could see strait of Hormuz immediately ‘open to all’, but Trump says US retains the ‘ultimate alternative’ if talks fail</p><p>Hello and welcome to the Guardian’s continuing coverage of the crisis in the Middle East.</p><p><strong>Peace talks between the US and Iran grind on with <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump">Donald Trump</a> on Saturday saying the US is set to sign a new agreement with Iran today</strong>, and claiming the deal would prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, while reopening the strait of Hormuz to international shipping.</p><p><strong>Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, said on Saturday Islamabad was preparing for an electronic signing within 24 hours</strong> to be followed by technical-level talks next week. “We are closer to a peace deal than ever before,” Sharif wrote on <a href="https://x.com/CMShehbaz/status/2065751039136207357?s=20">social media.</a></p><p>But an <strong>Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, counselled caution.</strong> “We will have to wait and see about the exact date of th…
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TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — Iran on Saturday said that it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
because of Israel’s attacks in
Lebanon
and warned that while negotiators were going to Switzerland for talks with the United States on their
interim agreement
, not much likely will happen if the fighting doesn’t stop.
U.S. President Donald Trump
, in response, threatened to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” His social media post underscored that the agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days.
The announcements indicated a rough start to technical-level U.S.-Iran talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating.
Iran’s joint military command said the strait was closed because of the U.S. “clear breach of its commitments” by failing to end
the war
. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts.
Iranian state media said the negotiating team leaving for Switzerland includes parliamentary Speaker
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf
, Fore…
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to endthe warand open theStrait of Hormuz, offering relief to the global economy more than three months since fighting began.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to endthe warand open theStrait of Hormuz, offering relief to the global economy more than three months since fighting began.
Details of the deal were not immediately available and Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would occur Friday in Switzerland. Iran said the text would be published after that. Key issues like Iran’s nuclear program are expected to be addressed later.
But even as it became clear the parties still have days to influence what lies ahead, the announcements had an air of relief.
“Congratulations to all!” U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on social media, adding: “I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade,” imposed in retaliation for Iran’s grip on the crucial waterway.
He soon hedged, however, saying the strait wouldn’t open until Friday’s signing. The U.S. previously said it would ease its blockade of Iranian ports as the strait reopens, and would agree to relax sanctions to allow Iran to sell more of it…
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Residents swim and play in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz while cargo ships and commercial vessels lie anchored in the distance off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Progress on a deal to end the Iran war appeared to mount on Saturday, with mediator Pakistan and the U.S. saying an agreement could be reached as soon as Sunday — although, Iran cast doubt on that timing.
President Trump, who has asserted many times throughout the war that the countries are on the verge of an agreement, said Saturday morning
on Truth Social
that a deal was "scheduled to get signed" Sunday and that the Strait of Hormuz — a key global oil and gas transport route — would open soon after.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, however, said he didn't think a finalized pact would happen so soon.
Baghaei told Iranian state media Saturday: "It will not be tomorrow." But, he added: "The possibility of this happening in the coming days…
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to endthe warand open theStrait of Hormuz, offering relief to the global economy more than three months since fighting began.
Details of the deal were not immediately available and Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would occur Friday in Switzerland. Iran said the text would be published after that. Key issues like Iran’s nuclear program are expected to be addressed later.
But even as it became clear the parties still have days to influence what lies ahead, the announcements had an air of relief.
“Congratulations to all!” U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on social media, adding: “I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade,” imposed in retaliation for Iran’s grip on the crucial waterway.
He soon hedged, however, saying the strait wouldn’t open until Friday’s signing. The U.S. previously said it would ease its blockade of Iranian ports as the strait reopens, and would agree to relax sanctions to allow Iran to sell more of it…
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Trump said the
Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing
.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Each side was expected to sign electronically. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei in statements carried by state media said the signing “will not happen tomorrow,” but “the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high.”
A tenuous ceasefire has been in place since April 7.
Trump has asserted multiple times in recent weeks the countries were on the cusp of a d…
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Talks underway:
Vice President
JD Vance
and US officials are holding high-stakes talks with Iran in Switzerland. Pakistan and Qatar are mediating. The negotiations
began with a focus
on the
conflict in Lebanon
, the Strait of Hormuz and
Iran’s nuclear program
, a diplomat told CNN.
•
Trump’s threats:
Even as Vance
touted early progress
in Switzerland, US President Donald Trump
threatened the Iranian delegation
in a Fox News interview on Sunday. Trump vowed to resume bombing and “take over” the Strait of Hormuz if a deal is not reached. Iranian officials at the Swiss talks have
lodged a complaint
about the remarks, state media reports.
•
Lebanon looms large:
Fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah has
imperiled diplomatic progress
. Tehran said Saturday that it was closing the strait over
deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon
, though the
US military has denied
that Iran controls the key waterway.
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Iran's state media says 'forced American-Zionist enemy to end war'
Iran's state media says 'forced American-Zionist enemy to end war'
In a major update on theUS-Iran conflicton Sunday, both parties and mediatorPakistanconfirmed a deal to end hostilities has been agreed upon. The peace deal will be signed in Switzerland on Friday, June 19.
With the Iran war on the brink of ending, Iran's state media is touting it as a victory of the Islamic Republic. As soon as Iranian officials confirmed that hat a memorandum of understanding has been finalized, Iran's state-owned TV channels showed narratives of victory of Iran over the US and Israel.
Young Journalists Club, a state-affiliated news agency in Iran,described the deal as a victory, claiming that the "Islamic Republic of Iran officially forced the American-Zionist enemy to end the war on all fronts.”
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Fars News Agency, a semi-official news agency considered close to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) provided more details of how Iran purportedly “forced” US to end the war on all fronts and lift the naval blockade on the country.
The agency reported and the New York Times later con…
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Pakistan says that the deal to end the war in Iran is taking “immediate effect” after both sides have signed it, but that there will still be a formal signing ceremony on Friday.
Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator.
He said in a post on X that the deal “shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade”.
I am honoured to announce that the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been electronically signed today between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of I…
US-Iran deal to take ‘immediate effect’, says Pakistan’s prime minister
US-Iran deal to take ‘immediate effect’, says Pakistan’s prime minister
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Pakistan says that the deal to end the war in Iran is taking “immediate effect” after both sides have signed it, but that there will still be a formal signing ceremony on Friday.
Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator.
He said in a post on X that the deal “shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade”.
I am honoured to announce that the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been electronically signed today between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of I…
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Residents swim and play in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz while cargo ships and commercial vessels lie anchored in the distance off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Progress on a deal to end the Iran war appeared to mount on Saturday, with mediator Pakistan and the U.S. saying an agreement could be reached as soon as Sunday — although, Iran cast doubt on that timing.
President Trump, who has asserted many times throughout the war that the countries are on the verge of an agreement, said Saturday morning
on Truth Social
that a deal was "scheduled to get signed" Sunday and that the Strait of Hormuz — a key global oil and gas transport route — would open soon after.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, however, said he didn't think a finalized pact would happen so soon.
Baghaei told Iranian state media Saturday: "It will not be tomorrow." But, he added: "The possibility of this happening in the coming days…
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Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
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Iran and the US inched closer to a deal to end the Iran war, as Qatari mediators travelled to Tehran on Sunday to finalise the agreement, according to two regional officials.
The officials expressed cautious optimism that the US and Iran were finally approaching an agreement that could halt hostilities that have killed thousands of people, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure has thrown world markets into disarray.
US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the deal would be signed on Sunday, while Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said it could happen in the coming days.
Mr Trump said that the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind US President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further exten…
US-Iran deal to take ‘immediate effect’, says Pakistan’s prime minister
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Pakistan says that the deal to end the war in Iran is taking “immediate effect” after both sides have signed it, but that there will still be a formal signing ceremony on Friday.
Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator.
He said in a post on X that the deal “shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade”.
I am honoured to announce that the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been electronically signed today between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of I…
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
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Iran and the US inched closer to a deal to end the Iran war, as Qatari mediators travelled to Tehran on Sunday to finalise the agreement, according to two regional officials.
The officials expressed cautious optimism that the US and Iran were finally approaching an agreement that could halt hostilities that have killed thousands of people, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure has thrown world markets into disarray.
US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the deal would be signed on Sunday, while Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said it could happen in the coming days.
Mr Trump said that the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
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Residents swim and play in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz while cargo ships and commercial vessels lie anchored in the distance off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Progress on a deal to end the Iran war appeared to mount on Saturday, with mediator Pakistan and the U.S. saying an agreement could be reached as soon as Sunday — although, Iran cast doubt on that timing.
President Trump, who has asserted many times throughout the war that the countries are on the verge of an agreement, said Saturday morning
on Truth Social
that a deal was "scheduled to get signed" Sunday and that the Strait of Hormuz — a key global oil and gas transport route — would open soon after.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, however, said he didn't think a finalized pact would happen so soon.
Baghaei told Iranian state media Saturday: "It will not be tomorrow." But, he added: "The possibility of this happening in the coming days…
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TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — Iran on Saturday said that it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
because of Israel’s attacks in
Lebanon
and warned that while negotiators were going to Switzerland for talks with the United States on their
interim agreement
, not much likely will happen if the fighting doesn’t stop.
U.S. President Donald Trump
, in response, threatened to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” His social media post underscored that the agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days.
The announcements indicated a rough start to technical-level U.S.-Iran talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating.
Iran’s joint military command said the strait was closed because of the U.S. “clear breach of its commitments” by failing to end
the war
. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts.
Iranian state media said the negotiating team leaving for Switzerland includes parliamentary Speaker
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf
, Fore…
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Pakistan says that the deal to end the war in Iran is taking “immediate effect” after both sides have signed it, but that there will still be a formal signing ceremony on Friday.
Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator.
He said in a post on X that the deal “shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade”.
I am honoured to announce that the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been electronically signed today between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of I…
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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, center, arrives at the Buergenstock resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, Switzerland, early Sunday, June 21, 2026. (Urs Flueeler/Keystone, Pool via AP)
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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, left, and Speaker of the Islamic Parliament of Iran Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf, right, confer at the Buergenstock resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, Switzerland, early Sunday, June 21, 2026. (Urs Flueeler/Keystone, Pool via AP)
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Relatives of missed victims weep, as they gather at the site of destroyed buildings that were hit in an Israeli airstrike in Qannarit village, southern Lebanon, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
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In this photo, released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, right, meets Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (Iran's Foreign Ministry, via AP)
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A small motorboat passes anchored vessels in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Thursday, June 11, 2026.(Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)
ISLAMABAD — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Each side was expected to sign electronically. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei in statements carried by state media said the signing “will not happen tomorrow,” but “the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high.”
A tenuous ceasefire has been in place since April 7. Trump has asserted multiple times in recent weeks the countries were on the cusp of a deal.
Iran has long expressed wariness in negotiations, pointing out that previous talk…
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ISLAMABAD — The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end
their war
and open the
Strait of Hormuz
, offering relief to the Gulf region and global economy more than three months since fighting began.
Details of
the deal
were not immediately released and Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would occur Friday in Switzerland. It was expected to extend the tenuous ceasefire reached in April so that negotiators can try to resolve thorny issues such as Iran's nuclear program and related sanctions.
There was no immediate word from Israel, which together with the U.S. started the war on Feb. 28 bu…
Vance’s push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump as weekend negotiations are put on hold
Vance’s push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump as weekend negotiations are put on hold
By: Aamer Madhani And Jamey Keaten, The Associated Press
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ZURICH (AP) — The U.S. push to quickly begin high-stakes talks with Iran hit a snag just two days after the signing of an agreement that opens a 60-day window to negotiate a permanent understanding about Iran’s nuclear program while getting oil traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz back to prewar levels.
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US and Pakistan say deal to end Iran war closer than ever but Tehran needs time
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Key mediator Pakistan said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and US President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow”.
Meanwhile, Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Mr Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
The US president said that a deal to end the war with Iran would be ‘signed tomorrow’ (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalised within 24 hours, with each side expected to sign electronically.
Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, in statements carried by state media, said the signing “…
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 U.S. President Donald Trump was expected to discuss demin...
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 U.S. President Donald Trump was expected to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz during next week’s Group of Seven summit.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Trump said the
Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing
.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Each side was expected to sign electronically. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei in statements carried by state media said the signing “will not happen tomorrow,” but “the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high.”
A tenuous ceasefire has been in place since April 7.
Trump has asserted multiple times in recent weeks the countries were on the cusp of a d…
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After more than 100 days of conflict, the United States and Iran are set to sign a landmark peace agreement on Friday, according to an announcement by US President Donald Trump. The deal follows a series of statements this week indicating that a ceasefire had been reached between the two sides. Tehran has also confirmed the development, stating that the war will officially be declared over on Monday. The conflict began on February 28 following a jointUS-Israel attack on Iran.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was the first leader to publicly announce the agreement. Shortly afterward, Trump confirmed the development in a post on Truth Social, saying, "The deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete."
Earlier, Trump had told The Washington Post that his administration was preparing to unveil a major agreement with Tehran.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
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Iran and the US inched closer to a deal to end the Iran war, as Qatari mediators travelled to Tehran on Sunday to finalise the agreement, according to two regional officials.
The officials expressed cautious optimism that the US and Iran were finally approaching an agreement that could halt hostilities that have killed thousands of people, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure has thrown world markets into disarray.
US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the deal would be signed on Sunday, while Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said it could happen in the coming days.
Mr Trump said that the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Trump said the
Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing
.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Each side was expected to sign electronically. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei in statements carried by state media said the signing “will not happen tomorrow,” but “the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high.”
A tenuous ceasefire has been in place since April 7.
Trump has asserted multiple times in recent weeks the countries were on the cusp of a d…
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Iran circulated competing versions of a proposed interim agreement with the US, even as President Donald Trump stuck to his Sunday timeline to sign a deal.
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All of the competing texts — there were at least three — include similar elements around reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway, giving Iran sanctions relief and opening the door to longer-term negotiations around its nuclear program.
But they diverge in key respects, making it hard to assess how much of a win the deal will be for either side. A major discrepancy hinged on how much financial relief Iran would get immediately or in the future — a concern for Iran hawks in the US who don’t want Trump to give away too much.
The White House declined to comment even with time running out for the US and Iran to sign their agreement by Sunday — Trump’s 80th birthday — as the president had promised. On Sunday afternoon,
Fox
News cited Trump as saying a deal would be signed in two to three hours.
At one point earlier Sunday, the likelihood of a signing appeared to grow more remote after Israel’s military hit the Lebanese capital, saying …
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Vance’s push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump as weekend negotiations are put on hold
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ISLAMABAD — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said
ISLAMABAD — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said
a deal
to end
the Iran war
was closer than ever and
U.S. President Donald Trump
asserted it would be "signed tomorrow," while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Trump said the
Strait of Hormuz
would open immediately after the signing.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Each side was expected to sign electronically. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei in statements carried by state media said the signing “will not happen tomorrow," but “the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high."
A tenuous ceasefire has been in place since April 7. Trump has asserted multiple times in recent weeks the countries were on the cusp of a deal.
Iran has long expressed wariness in negotiations, pointing out that previous talks with the U.S. last year and early this year ended with attacks by the U.S. and Israel.
Trump to discuss demining the strait at G7 summit
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IRAN threatened LEBANON in Lake Lucerne, Switzerland (general), Switzerland
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U.S. and Iranian negotiators were in Switzerland on Sunday
for talks on their interim agreement
to end the
Iran war
. Pakistani and Qatari mediators also were there for the technical-level discussions on resolving the conflict that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.
The U.S. team is led by Vice President
JD Vance
and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. They are meeting with Iranian negotiators led by Parliament Speaker
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf
and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
again over Israel’s ongoing
military campaign in Lebanon
. The
interim deal
between the U.S. and Iran is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon.
U.S. President
Donald Trump
has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. The interim agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days in the waterway that is vital for the world’s oil supply.
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Negotiators from the US and Iran were set to engage in a second day of talks on Monday to solidify a permanent end to the war between the countries, after a first day of mediation began with a rocky start.
Mediators Qatar and Pakistan hailed what they called “encouraging progress” made during the talks.
A senior US diplomat claimed progress on multiple fronts, including the establishment of “mechanisms” to ensure the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global energy shipments, remains open and that a ceasefire in southern Lebanon holds.
Yet the first full day of talks between the US and Iran, who were accompanied by Qatari and Pakistani officials, was jolted by blistering statements from US Presiden…
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TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — U.S. and Iranian negotiators headed to a Swiss venue Saturday for talks on adding key details to their
interim agreement
to halt
the war
, hours after Tehran said it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
because of Israel’s attacks in
Lebanon
and warned that little might be achieved if the fighting doesn’t stop.
U.S. President Donald Trump
, in response, unleashed a new threat to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” The agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days.
The announcements indicated a rough start to the technical-level talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating.
U.S. Vice President
JD Vance
left for Switzerland on Saturday evening, just as Iranian state TV posted video showing Iran's…
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The American push to quickly begin high-stakes talks with Iran hit a snag on Friday, just days after the signing of an agreement that opens a two-month window for negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme and returning oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to prewar levels.
Iranian officials did not travel as planned to Switzerland, insisting that Israel strikes on Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants Lebanon must stop before the talks can take place, according to three regional officials and a person familiar with the matter.
They were not authorised to publicly discuss the ongoing mediation to try to get the talks rescheduled and spoke on condition of anonymity.
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TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — U.S. and Iranian negotiators headed to a Swiss venue Saturday for talks on adding key details to their
interim agreement
to halt
the war
, hours after Tehran said it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
because of Israel’s attacks in
Lebanon
and warned that little might be achieved if the fighting doesn’t stop.
U.S. President Donald Trump
, in response, unleashed a new threat to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” The agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days.
The announcements indicated a rough start to the technical-level talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating.
U.S. Vice President
JD Vance
left for Switzerland on Saturday evening, just as Iranian state TV posted video showing Iran's…
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Vance’s push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump as weekend negotiations are put on hold
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The American push to quickly begin high-stakes talks with Iran hit a snag on Friday, just days after the signing of an agreement that opens a two-month window for negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme and returning oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to prewar levels.
Iranian officials did not travel as planned to Switzerland, insisting that Israel strikes on Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants Lebanon must stop before the talks can take place, according to three regional officials and a person familiar with the matter.
They were not authorised to publicly discuss the ongoing mediation to try to get the talks rescheduled and spoke on condition of anonymity.
The situation was fluid as Israel and Hezbollah agreed on Friday to renew their ceasefire, according to a US official and regional…
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TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — U.S. and Iranian negotiators headed to a Swiss venue Saturday for talks on adding key details to their
interim agreement
to halt
the war
, hours after Tehran said it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
because of Israel’s attacks in
Lebanon
and warned that little might be achieved if the fighting doesn’t stop.
U.S. President Donald Trump
, in response, unleashed a new threat to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” The agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days.
The announcements indicated a rough start to the technical-level talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating.
U.S. Vice President
JD Vance
left for Switzerland on Saturday evening, just as Iranian state TV posted video showing Iran's negotiators arriving there. They are led by parliamentary Speaker
Mohamma…
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Trump hands Iran a major nuclear concession as US and regime get closer to peace deal... while Tehran demands two-part agreement: live updates | Daily Mail Online
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Donald Trumphas agreed to letIranretain its civilian nuclear program in a major concession as the two sides say they are closer than ever to reaching a peace deal, with Iran wanting it done in two parts.
A seniorWhite Houseofficial said: 'We're not bothered at all by the idea of civilian power plants in Iran; what we're bothered by is the type of infrastructure that would allow them to jump from civilian power generation tonuclear weaponsdevelopment.'
The official pointed to how the United Arab Emirates has a civilian nuclear power program that could not be turned into a bomb-making operation.
Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed the deal is in its final stages, while laying out what they want out of Washington.
That includesIsrael's withdrawal from Lebanon and Tehran's continued control over a reopened Strait of Hormuz …
US and Pakistan say deal to end Iran war closer than ever but Tehran needs time
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Key mediator Pakistan said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and US President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow”.
Meanwhile, Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Mr Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
The US president said that a deal to end the war with Iran would be ‘signed tomorrow’ (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalised within 24 hours, with each side expected to sign electronically.
Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, in statements carried by state media, said the signing “…
US and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan's ...
US and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan's ...
Trump said in the Oval Office on Thursday that a deal to end the war is close, without giving details. Trump hours earlier threatened to launch major strikes on Iran and to seize control of its oil and gas industries as escalating attacks between the countries pushed the Middle East closer to full-scale war. The threats came after the U.S and Iran traded strikes for a second straight day. Trump has claimed multiple times the U.S. and Iran are on the verge of a peace deal without anything coming to fruition.
Residents swim and play in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz while cargo ships and commercial vessels lie anchored in the distance off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.(Razieh Poudat/ISNA via AP)
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Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
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Iran and the US inched closer to a deal to end the Iran war, as Qatari mediators travelled to Tehran on Sunday to finalise the agreement, according to two regional officials.
The officials expressed cautious optimism that the US and Iran were finally approaching an agreement that could halt hostilities that have killed thousands of people, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure has thrown world markets into disarray.
US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the deal would be signed on Sunday, while Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said it could happen in the coming days.
Mr Trump said that the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
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, not much likely will happen if the fighting doesn’t stop.
U.S. President Donald Trump
, in response, threatened to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” His social media post underscored that the agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days.
The announcements indicated a rough start to technical-level U.S.-Iran talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating.
Iran’s joint military command said the strait was closed because of the U.S. “clear breach of its commitments” by failing to end
the war
. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts.
Iranian state media said the negotiating team leaving for Switzerland includes parliamentary Speaker
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US and Pakistan say deal to end Iran war closer than ever but Tehran needs time
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Key mediator Pakistan said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and US President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow”.
Meanwhile, Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Mr Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
The US president said that a deal to end the war with Iran would be ‘signed tomorrow’ (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalised within 24 hours, with each side expected to sign electronically.
Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, in statements carried by state media, said the signing “…
ISLAMABAD — 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 Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet.
ISLAMABAD — 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 Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on social media the deal was “scheduled to get signed tomorrow,” and that the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately. Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, however, said “although it will not happen tomorrow, the possibility that it could take place in the coming days cannot be ruled out.”
Each side was expected to sign electronically.
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Meanwhile, Trump was expected to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz during the Group of Seven summit that starts Monday. And Iran’s state-run television said funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in the war’s opening attack, will take place in July.
A senior U.S. official, who briefed journalists on condition of anonymity under rules set by the White House, said Trump planned to meet on the G7 sidelines with the leaders of Egypt, Qatar and United Arab Emirates to discuss efforts to wind down th…
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Tehran says no technical meetings are planned despite reports of discussions in Doha
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US President Donald Trump’s envoys will take part in a meeting with Iranian officials in Doha on Tuesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
In an interview withFox News, Leavitt said Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to the Qatari capital for high-level discussions this week as talks on a memorandum of understanding continue.
She added that technical-level discussions will also take place on the sidelines of the main meetings.
The White House has said Iran has requested a meeting in Doha, with US President Donald Trump confirming that discussions will take place on tomorrow, according to a social media post shared by the administration.
In a post attributed to the White House, Trump said: “Iran has requested a meeting. It will take place tomorrow in Doha! President DJT.”
The brief statement did not provide details on the agenda of the proposed talks or the level of diplomatic engagement expected in the Qatari capital.
Iran's foreign ministry denied reports that Iranian an…
Iran's president seeks 'fair and equitable' negotiations, while US ...
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The comments on Tuesday from reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian represent the first clear signal from Iran that it may take part in negotiations being organized by Turkey.
Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, attends the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, on Sept. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis, File)
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s president said Tuesday he instructed the country’s foreign minister to “pursue fair and equitable negotiations” with the United States, the first clear sign from Tehran it wants to…
U.S.-Iran deal: What to know - CNBC
U.S.-Iran deal: What to know - CNBC
Markets are celebrating a preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement intended to end their war that triggered a global economic downturn and lasted nearly four months.Stocks surgedon Monday, asoil pricesandbond yieldsfell.
No deal has yet been signed, though the sides have agreed to a "memorandum of understanding" and stood down militarily, and the critical Strait of Hormuz is to be reopened as part of the deal, according to U.S. PresidentDonald Trump.
Here is what we know about what's been agreed and what could happen next.
Iran's deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, said the text has been finalized and will be signed on Friday in Geneva. He added, "A permanent and immediate end to the war has been declared on all fronts." Trump also said the U.S. naval blockade of Iran would stand down.
The text of the memorandum of understanding has not, as of Monday, been released. What we know is from statements by those involved in the talks.
The Strait of Hormuz isn't officially open yet, but both Trump and Iran's deputy foreign minister have said it would reopen Friday after the signing in Geneva.
Trump's reaction to the agreement on Truth Social focus…
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Trump said the
Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing
.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Each side was expected to sign electronically. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei in statements carried by state media said the signing “will not happen tomorrow,” but “the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high.”
A tenuous ceasefire has been in place since April 7.
Trump has asserted multiple times in recent weeks the countries were on the cusp of a d…
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
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Iran and the US inched closer to a deal to end the Iran war, as Qatari mediators travelled to Tehran on Sunday to finalise the agreement, according to two regional officials.
The officials expressed cautious optimism that the US and Iran were finally approaching an agreement that could halt hostilities that have killed thousands of people, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure has thrown world markets into disarray.
US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the deal would be signed on Sunday, while Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said it could happen in the coming days.
Mr Trump said that the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
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Vance’s push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump as weekend negotiations are put on hold
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Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
Iran ‘will reopen Strait of Hormuz and can sell oil freely under deal with US’
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind US President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further exten…
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US-Iran deal today? Trump gears up for 'electronic signing' as Tehran ...
US President Donald Trump has claimed that a long-awaited peace deal with Iran will be signed on Sunday — coinciding with his 80th birthday and ending nearly four months of fighting. Pakistani officials have also broached the possibility of an ‘electronic signing’ in a matter of hours. Tehran has however contradicted American claims about a signing on Sunday and criticised Trump for focusing on that date.
“The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is open to all. Our relationship with Iran is a much different and better one than previous administrations have had,” Trump posted via Truth Social on Saturday night.
The remarks come a few days after Trump said that he expected the signing to take place in Europe — with Vice President JD Vance representing the US. Plans for the signing to happen in-person have since been dropped.
Contradictory details have emerged about the signing date — with Iran insisting that there were no such plans in motion for Sunday. The official schedule for President Donald Trump also has no public events or formal signing ce…
What the US-Iran deal means for the rest of the Middle East (and beyond)
What the US-Iran deal means for the rest of the Middle East (and beyond)
A man flashes a victory sign as he rides a motorcycle past a banner that reads "Thank you Iran" following a deal between the US and Iran, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, on June 15, 2026. (REUTERS/ Mohamed Azakir)
It’s bigger than the both of them. This week, the United States and Iran will sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU), which is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and solidify the ceasefire that they struck seventy days ago. The bilateral agreement will have far-reaching implications for other countries in the Middle East and beyond. Below, Atlantic Council experts assess the impacts on several affected regions and countries.
Nicholas Hopton
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Victoria J. Taylor
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Jon Wilks
Syria
Michael Kugelman
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Mark N. Katz
Russia
Melanie Hart
China
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The Gulf states have been keen to see an end to the uncertainty provoked by the misjudged war against Iran, as well as a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to more normal maritime traffic. These countries have been hit by Iranian missiles and drones, had their oil …
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US, Pakistan Confirm Iran MoU Signing on Sunday as Tehran ...
US President Donald Trump (C) listens to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (R) as he delivers a statement during a summit on Gaza in Sharm el-Sheikh on October 13, 2025. (YOAN VALAT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
US, Pakistan Confirm Iran MoU Signing on Sunday as Tehran Questions Timeline and Israel Warns of Security Threats
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Iran indicated that the signing of the agreement “will not be tomorrow” (Sunday), as Israeli officials warn the deal will "endanger Israel’s security interests”
[ISLAMABAD] Pakistan and US President Donald Trump have officially confirmed that the electronic signing ceremony of the US–Iran agreement will be held on Sunday. However, Iran has raised doubts concerning the timeline and Israeli officials expressed concerns about the deal’s security risks.
In a statement issued on Saturday evening, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan regarding the matter.
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind US President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further exten…
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
Israeli military strikes Beirut suburbs in the lead-up to US-Iran deal - WESH
Israeli military strikes Beirut suburbs in the lead-up to US-Iran deal - WESH
Israeli military strikes Beirut suburbs in the lead-up to anticipated US-Iran deal
Israeli military strikes Beirut suburbs in the lead-up to anticipated US-Iran deal
President Donald Trump posting on social media Saturday that the US and Iran are expected on Sunday to sign *** framework for talks that could end the war between the countries. Iran's military force denied it would sign that day and criticized his unusual existence on the timing, which lands on his birthday. Few details have been released about the terms of the possible agreement, which is officially being called *** memorandum of understanding. If signed, it would trigger *** 60-day period of more technical negotiations, according to *** senior White House official, and it isn't clear if Iran's Supreme Leader has yet approved it. During an interview Friday, Iran's Foreign minister said it would be the first of two phases. The second phase of final agreement will be covering sanctions removal and the nuclear program. And one or two other issues. Iran ending its nuclear ambitions has been *** key sticking point all along for the US Iran will…
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ANI15 Jun 2026, 05:33 GMT+10
TEHRAN, Iran, June 15 (ANI) - Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has confirmed a peace deal with the United States, and said that Tehran will enter a proposed 60-day negotiation period for a final agreement only after verifying Washington's commitments towards ending hostilities, lifting the blockade and releasing Iranian assets.
US President Donald Trump has announced the completion of a peace deal between Washington and Tehran, along with the lifting of US Naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Iran's state-affiliated Press TV, Gharibabadi said the official signing ceremony of the agreement will take place on Friday, after which the text of the Memorandum of Understanding will be made public.
'The enemy that had launched an attack to carry out its sinister objectives suffered defeat in all its goals, and the Islamic Republic of Iran achieved great victories in the war. The memorandum of understanding was not just a product of diplomacy, but is indebted to Iran's military achievements. It is indebted to the pure blood of the martyrs we gave in confronting the enemies of the establishme…
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind US President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further exten…
Lawmakers respond with praise, questions following Iran deal
Lawmakers respond with praise, questions following Iran deal
Lawmakers respond with praise, questions following Iran deal announcement
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WASHINGTON — U.S. lawmakers responded with praise, cautious optimism and condemnation following President Donald Trump’s announcement Sunday of a highly anticipated deal between the U.S. and Iran to end their war.
The tentative agreement calls for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to the U.S. naval blockade, 106 days after the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran, which led to the waterway that carries nearly 20% of the world’s oil during peacetime being paralyzed.
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U.S. lawmakers responded with praise, cautious optimism and condemnation following President Donald Trump’s announcement Sunday of a highly anticipated deal between the U.S. and Iran to end their war
The tentative agreement calls for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to the U.S. naval blockade, 106 days after the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran, which led to the waterway that carries nearly 20% of t…
US-Iran deal to take ‘immediate effect’, says Pakistan’s prime minister
US-Iran deal to take ‘immediate effect’, says Pakistan’s prime minister
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Pakistan says that the deal to end the war in Iran is taking “immediate effect” after both sides have signed it, but that there will still be a formal signing ceremony on Friday.
Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator.
He said in a post on X that the deal “shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade”.
I am honoured to announce that the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been electronically signed today between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of I…
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The deal was also meant to halt the fighting in Lebanon, but Israel's military announced on Friday new strikes against Hezbollah targets, with 18 people killed, according to the Lebanese health ministry.
newly signed deal to end the Middle East war was already under strain on Friday, after talks in Switzerland were postponed and fighting flared between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The developments came after Iran's supreme leader announced he had only allowed the preliminary deal to stop war to go ahead despite reservations, and as his top negotiator warned Washington the Islamic republic stood ready to retaliate in the event of any breach.
Mediators in the conflict -- including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey -- were due to gather for talks in the Egyptian city of Alamein on Sunday to discuss the deal, Cairo and Isla…
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OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war concluded early Monday, with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week as Iran and the United States agreed to create a “de-confliction cell” to address the fighting in Lebanon.
A statement from mediators Pakistan and Qatar said the cell would include the Lebanese government and would “ensure the adherence of the termination of military operations in Lebanon." But it remains unclear whether that will be enough to stop fighting between the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah and Israel, which occupies Lebanon and insists it must maintain a free hand to attack militants who are launching attacks into northern Israel.
The U.S. offered no immediate comment, while Iran praised the meditators' work.
The talks marked the start of a 60-day diplomatic process that seeks to reach a permanent deal to end the Iran war. But the fighting in Lebanon remains one of the key sticking points.
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The American push to quickly begin high-stakes talks with Iran hit a snag on Friday, just days after the signing of an agreement that opens a two-month window for negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme and returning oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to prewar levels.
Iranian officials did not travel as planned to Switzerland, insisting that Israel strikes on Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants Lebanon must stop before the talks can take place, according to three regional officials and a person familiar with the matter.
They were not authorised to publicly discuss the ongoing mediation to try to get the talks rescheduled and spoke on condition of anonymity.
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement early Monday to open the
Strait of Hormuz
and further extend a shaky ceasefire in
the Iran war
, potentially allowing desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market.
Details of
the deal
were not immediately released and Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would occur Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced intense challenges.
Israel's continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut's southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations.
Meanwhile, the deal gives just 60 days to resolve what to do about Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium and its atomic program. That took years to resolve in Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
U.S…
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Trump said the
Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing
.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Each side was expected to sign electronically. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei in statements carried by state media said the signing “will not happen tomorrow,” but “the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high.”
A tenuous ceasefire has been in place since April 7.
Trump has asserted multiple times in recent weeks the countries were on the cusp of a d…
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind US President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further exten…
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
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Pakistan says that the deal to end the war in Iran is taking “immediate effect” after both sides have signed it, but that there will still be a formal signing ceremony on Friday.
Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator.
He said in a post on X that the deal “shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade”.
I am honoured to announce that the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been electronically signed today between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of I…
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but significant challenges remain to ending the war, including whether Israel will continue its offensive in Lebanon.
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Details of the deal were not immediately released, but it appeared that it would not be implemented until it is signed, which mediator Pakistan said would happen Friday in Geneva. Even if the strait — a crucial waterway for the world's oil and natural gas — fully opens then, it will likely take months for the global energy crisis sparked by its closure to ease.
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind US President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further exten…
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WATCH: Trump Signs Iran Peace Deal at Versailles Palace in France
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has signed the Iran Memorandum of Understanding at the historic Palace of Versailles in France, marking a major diplomatic development in ongoing US–Iran relations.
The signing comes after the agreement was previously approved through a digital process by senior officials, according to sources familiar with the matter. With the formal signing now completed at Versailles, the memorandum has officially come into effect, signaling the start of its implementation phase.
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The ceremony in France represents a significant follow-up to earlier behind-the-scenes negotiations that led to the drafting and digital endorsement of the agreement. Officials said the move was intended to streamline the process and accelerate the transition from negotiation to execution.
According to the White House, the memorandum establishes a structured framework aimed at de-escal…
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind US President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further exten…
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Iran deal 'all signed' as US President Trump reveals details to be released 'pretty soon', claims Strait of Hormuz will quickly be 'completely open'
US President Donald Trump has confirmed the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Iran, saying details would be released "pretty soon" and claiming the Strait of Hormuz would be "completely open" by Friday.
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United States President Donald Trump has confirmed a memorandum of understanding with Iran is "all signed", adding details of the peace agreement would be made public "pretty soon".
Lengthy negotiations over a deal to end the war appeared in jeopardy as late as last week after the US launched the first direct strikes on Iran since an April ceasefire came into effect and Tehran traded its own attacks with Israel.
In a whipsaw shift on Friday, President Trump used
one social media post to threaten even more severe attacks and the seizure of Iran's key oil export hub before using another hours later to announce the cancellation of strikes and claim complete agreement had been reached on a deal to…
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Pakistan says that the deal to end the war in Iran is taking “immediate effect” after both sides have signed it, but that there will still be a formal signing ceremony on Friday.
Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator.
He said in a post on X that the deal “shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade”.
I am honoured to announce that the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been electronically signed today between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of I…
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Trump said the
Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing
.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Each side was expected to sign electronically. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei in statements carried by state media said the signing “will not happen tomorrow,” but “the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high.”
A tenuous ceasefire has been in place since April 7.
Trump has asserted multiple times in recent weeks the countries were on the cusp of a d…
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TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — U.S. and Iranian negotiators headed to a Swiss venue Saturday for talks on adding key details to their
interim agreement
to halt
the war
, hours after Tehran said it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
because of Israel’s attacks in
Lebanon
and warned that little might be achieved if the fighting doesn’t stop.
U.S. President Donald Trump
, in response, unleashed a new threat to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” The agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days.
The announcements indicated a rough start to the technical-level talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating.
U.S. Vice President
JD Vance
left for Switzerland on Saturday evening, just as Iranian state TV posted video showing Iran's…
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Pakistan says that the deal to end the war in Iran is taking “immediate effect” after both sides have signed it, but that there will still be a formal signing ceremony on Friday.
Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator.
He said in a post on X that the deal “shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade”.
I am honoured to announce that the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been electronically signed today between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of I…
US and Pakistan say deal to end Iran war closer than ever but Tehran needs time
US and Pakistan say deal to end Iran war closer than ever but Tehran needs time
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Key mediator Pakistan said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and US President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow”.
Meanwhile, Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Mr Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
The US president said that a deal to end the war with Iran would be ‘signed tomorrow’ (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalised within 24 hours, with each side expected to sign electronically.
Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, in statements carried by state media, said the signing “…
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TheUnited StatesandIranhave announced a framework agreement to end a conflict that has lasted for more than three months now, with both sides confirming that a formal Memorandum of Understanding is expected to be signed in Switzerland on Friday, June 19.
The proposed deal includes ending military operations, reopening theStrait of Hormuzand lifting the US naval blockade, while leaving Iran's nuclear programme to future negotiations, news agency Associated Press (AP) reported.
Pakistan, which served as a mediator, announced that both countries had reached an understanding calling for "the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon."
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The exact text of the agreement has not yet been made public and is expected to be released only after the official signing.
US President Donald Trump announced the breakthrough on his Truth Social platform, saying, “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all! I hereby fully …
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President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington, according to details released by both countries.
The initial deal to end the war takes “immediate effect” after leaders from both countries signed it, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who helped mediate the agreement, said in a post on X.
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ZURICH (AP) — The U.S. push to quickly begin high-stakes talks with Iran hit a snag just two days after the signing of an agreement that opens a 60-day window to negotiate a permanent understanding about Iran’s nuclear program while getting oil traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz back to prewar levels.
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Trump said the
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Each side was expected to sign electronically. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei in statements carried by state media said the signing “will not happen tomorrow,” but “the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high.”
A tenuous ceasefire has been in place since April 7.
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Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
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Iran and the US inched closer to a deal to end the Iran war, as Qatari mediators travelled to Tehran on Sunday to finalise the agreement, according to two regional officials.
The officials expressed cautious optimism that the US and Iran were finally approaching an agreement that could halt hostilities that have killed thousands of people, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure has thrown world markets into disarray.
US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the deal would be signed on Sunday, while Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said it could happen in the coming days.
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind US President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further exten…
Iran and US to embark on two months of peace talks Friday
Iran and US to embark on two months of peace talks Friday
The United States and Iran are to launch talks on a final settlement to their conflict on Friday in Switzerland, officials said, as news that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen sent world oil prices tumbling.
Negotiations over a final deal are to start immediately after a deal signing ceremony and continue during a 60-day window, leading to decisions on the fate of Iran's nuclear programme and a plan for the lifting of international economic sanctions.
Optimism that the war triggered by the February 28 US-Israeli strikes on Tehran might be coming to an end was dented, however, by fresh Israeli strikes on south Lebanon.
Iran's central military command, Khatam al-Anbiya, warned that Israel should "await a harsh response" to the strikes, which Lebanon's state news agency said targeted two vehicles in the town of Mayfadoun and another in nearby Shukeen, near the town of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, killing four.
The Israeli military said it conducted a strike after it "identified a suspicious vehicle" near where its soldiers were operating and that its forces intercepted several rockets and carried out an air strike against …
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Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator.
He said in a post on X that the deal “shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade”.
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Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator.
He said in a post on X that the deal “shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade”.
I am honoured to announce that the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been electronically signed today between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of I…
US, Iran sign war-ending deal, which enters into effect 2 days earlier than planned
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The American push to quickly begin high-stakes talks with Iran hit a snag on Friday, just days after the signing of an agreement that opens a two-month window for negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme and returning oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to prewar levels.
Iranian officials did not travel as planned to Switzerland, insisting that Israel strikes on Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants Lebanon must stop before the talks can take place, according to three regional officials and a person familiar with the matter.
They were not authorised to publicly discuss the ongoing mediation to try to get the talks rescheduled and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Smoke rises to the sky following an Israeli military strike in southern Lebanon (Leo Correa/AP)
The situation was fluid as Israel …
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The Trump administration released
the 14-point memorandum of understanding
on Wednesday. President Trump emphasized the U.S.-Iran agreement is not a final deal, and he warned the U.S. could resume bombing Iran "if they don't behave."
Israel has continued carrying out limited strikes in Lebanon since Mr. Trump announced the agreement with Iran. Tehran has said that if Israel keeps troops in Lebanon and continues attacks in the country, it would be considered a violation of the agreement with Washington.
Iranian tankers are
crossing the U.S. naval blockade
line, adding to confusion for shippers after Mr. Trump said the blockade would only lift after the memorandum of understanding with Tehran is signed on Friday. Shipping firms say
clarity and security guarantees are needed
before normal operations can resume.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
A woman waves an Iranian flag during a pro-government campaign as a portrait of the slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28, is displayed at right, in downtown Tehran, Iran, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
A woman waves an Iranian flag during a pro-government campaign as a portrait of the slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28, is displayed at right, in downtown Tehran, Iran, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the U.S.
to end the war
is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord,
due to be signed
in Switzerland on Friday, also envisions Iran receiving at least $300 billion to rebuild after the war and says the U.S. would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran — if a
final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear program
is reached.
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Tehran declared the US "was forced to sign" a surrender while Iran's military said enemies had "no option but to accept defeat," as Israel said IDF forces would remain in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza "for an unlimited period".
The initial agreement between the US and Iran reached on Sunday has already faced hurdles, amid Tehran's claims that it aims to control maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz as the war's victor, and Israel insisting that it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
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After Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed in televised remarks that the framework deal put an "immediate end" to the war pending a "final agreement" after another 60 days of talks, Fars news agency stated that a legal framework governing navigation in the waters of the Persian Gulf would be e…
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US-Iran deal to take ‘immediate effect’, says Pakistan’s prime minister
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Pakistan says that the deal to end the war in Iran is taking “immediate effect” after both sides have signed it, but that there will still be a formal signing ceremony on Friday.
Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator.
He said in a post on X that the deal “shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade”.
I am honoured to announce that the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been electronically signed today between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of I…
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Iran indicated that the signing of the agreement “will not be tomorrow” (Sunday), as Israeli officials warn the deal will “endanger Israel’s security interests”
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[ISLAMABAD] Pakistan and US President Donald Trump have officially confirmed that the electronic signing ceremony of the US–Iran agreement will be held on Sunday. However, Iran has raised doubts concerning the timeline and Israeli officials expressed concerns about the deal’s security risks.
In a statement issued on Saturday evening, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan regarding the matter.
According to the statement, both welcomed the US–Iran negotiations in their final stage, with the electronic signing ceremony scheduled for Sunday, and expressed the hope that this important development will contribute to lasting peace and stability in the region.
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TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — Iran on Saturday said that it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
because of Israel’s attacks in
Lebanon
and warned that while negotiators were going to Switzerland for talks with the United States on their
interim agreement
, not much likely will happen if the fighting doesn’t stop.
U.S. President Donald Trump
, in response, threatened to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” His social media post underscored that the agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days.
The announcements indicated a rough start to technical-level U.S.-Iran talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating.
Iran’s joint military command said the strait was closed because of the U.S. “clear breach of its commitments” by failing to end
the war
. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts.
Iranian state media said the negotiating team leaving for Switzerland includes parliamentary Speaker
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf
, Fore…
US and Iran enter second day of negotiations as Qatar and Pakistan hail progress
US and Iran enter second day of negotiations as Qatar and Pakistan hail progress
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Negotiators from the US and Iran were set to engage in a second day of talks on Monday to solidify a permanent end to the war between the countries, after a first day of mediation began with a rocky start.
Mediators Qatar and Pakistan hailed what they called “encouraging progress” made during the talks.
A senior US diplomat claimed progress on multiple fronts, including the establishment of “mechanisms” to ensure the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global energy shipments, remains open and that a ceasefire in southern Lebanon holds.
Yet the first full day of talks between the US and Iran, who were accompanied by Qatari and Pakistani officials, was jolted by blistering statements from US Presiden…
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Trump said the
Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing
.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Each side was expected to sign electronically. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei in statements carried by state media said the signing “will not happen tomorrow,” but “the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high.”
A tenuous ceasefire has been in place since April 7.
Trump has asserted multiple times in recent weeks the countries were on the cusp of a d…
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The American push to quickly begin high-stakes talks with Iran hit a snag on Friday, just days after the signing of an agreement that opens a two-month window for negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme and returning oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to prewar levels.
Iranian officials did not travel as planned to Switzerland, insisting that Israel strikes on Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants Lebanon must stop before the talks can take place, according to three regional officials and a person familiar with the matter.
They were not authorised to publicly discuss the ongoing mediation to try to get the talks rescheduled and spoke on condition of anonymity.
The situation was fluid as Israel and Hezbollah agreed on Friday to renew their ceasefire, according to a US official and regional…
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
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TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — U.S. and Iranian negotiators headed to a Swiss venue Saturday for talks on adding key details to their
interim agreement
to halt
the war
, hours after Tehran said it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
because of Israel’s attacks in
Lebanon
and warned that little might be achieved if the fighting doesn’t stop.
U.S. President Donald Trump
, in response, unleashed a new threat to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” The agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days.
The announcements indicated a rough start to the technical-level talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating.
U.S. Vice President
JD Vance
left for Switzerland on Saturday evening, just as Iranian state TV posted video showing Iran's…
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Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
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Iran and the US inched closer to a deal to end the Iran war, as Qatari mediators travelled to Tehran on Sunday to finalise the agreement, according to two regional officials.
The officials expressed cautious optimism that the US and Iran were finally approaching an agreement that could halt hostilities that have killed thousands of people, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure has thrown world markets into disarray.
US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the deal would be signed on Sunday, while Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said it could happen in the coming days.
Mr Trump said that the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
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Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
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Iran and the US inched closer to a deal to end the Iran war, as Qatari mediators travelled to Tehran on Sunday to finalise the agreement, according to two regional officials.
The officials expressed cautious optimism that the US and Iran were finally approaching an agreement that could halt hostilities that have killed thousands of people, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure has thrown world markets into disarray.
US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the deal would be signed on Sunday, while Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said it could happen in the coming days.
Mr Trump said that the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
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TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — U.S. and Iranian negotiators headed to a Swiss venue Saturday for talks on adding key details to their
interim agreement
to halt
the war
, hours after Tehran said it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
because of Israel’s attacks in
Lebanon
and warned that little might be achieved if the fighting doesn’t stop.
U.S. President Donald Trump
, in response, unleashed a new threat to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” The agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days.
The announcements indicated a rough start to the technical-level talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating.
U.S. Vice President
JD Vance
left for Switzerland on Saturday evening, just as Iranian state TV posted video showing Iran's…
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Trump said the
Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing
.
Read more:
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Israeli army captures strategic Lebanon castle in deepest incursion
‘To call it a ceasefire is a joke’: Israeli soldiers share rare accounts from Gaza
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Each side was expected to sign electronically. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei in statements carried by state media said the signing “will not happen tomorrow,” but “the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high.”
A tenuous ceasefire has been in place since April 7.
Trump has asserted multiple times in recent weeks the countries were on the cusp of a d…
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Talks underway:
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began with a focus
on the
conflict in Lebanon
, the Strait of Hormuz and
Iran’s nuclear program
, a diplomat told CNN.
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Trump’s threats:
Even as Vance
touted early progress
in Switzerland, US President Donald Trump
threatened the Iranian delegation
in a Fox News interview on Sunday. Trump vowed to resume bombing and “take over” the Strait of Hormuz if a deal is not reached. Iran’s
top negotiator denounced Trump’s remarks
, calling them a sign of “desperation.”
•
Lebanon looms large:
Fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah has
imperiled the diplomatic process
. Tehran said Saturday that it was closing the strait over
deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon
, though the
US military has denied
that Iran controls the key waterway.
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Pakistan says that the deal to end the war in Iran is taking “immediate effect” after both sides have signed it, but that there will still be a formal signing ceremony on Friday.
Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator.
He said in a post on X that the deal “shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade”.
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TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — Iran on Saturday said that it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
because of Israel’s attacks in
Lebanon
and warned that while negotiators were going to Switzerland for talks with the United States on their
interim agreement
, not much likely will happen if the fighting doesn’t stop.
U.S. President Donald Trump
, in response, threatened to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” His social media post underscored that the agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days.
The announcements indicated a rough start to technical-level U.S.-Iran talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating.
Iran’s joint military command said the strait was closed because of the U.S. “clear breach of its commitments” by failing to end
the war
. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts.
Iranian state media said the negotiating team leaving for Switzerland includes parliamentary Speaker
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf
, Fore…
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Pakistan says that the deal to end the war in Iran is taking “immediate effect” after both sides have signed it, but that there will still be a formal signing ceremony on Friday.
Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator.
He said in a post on X that the deal “shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade”.
I am honoured to announce that the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been electronically signed today between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of I…
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TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — Iran on Saturday said that it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
because of Israel’s attacks in
Lebanon
and warned that while negotiators were going to Switzerland for talks with the United States on their
interim agreement
, not much likely will happen if the fighting doesn’t stop.
U.S. President Donald Trump
, in response, threatened to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” His social media post underscored that the agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days.
The announcements indicated a rough start to technical-level U.S.-Iran talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating.
Iran’s joint military command said the strait was closed because of the U.S. “clear breach of its commitments” by failing to end
the war
. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts.
Iranian state media said the negotiating team leaving for Switzerland includes parliamentary Speaker
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf
, Fore…
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war
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Iran and the US inched closer to a deal to end the Iran war, as Qatari mediators travelled to Tehran on Sunday to finalise the agreement, according to two regional officials.
The officials expressed cautious optimism that the US and Iran were finally approaching an agreement that could halt hostilities that have killed thousands of people, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure has thrown world markets into disarray.
US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the deal would be signed on Sunday, while Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said it could happen in the coming days.
Mr Trump said that the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
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The American push to quickly begin high-stakes talks with Iran hit a snag on Friday, just days after the signing of an agreement that opens a two-month window for negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme and returning oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to prewar levels.
Iranian officials did not travel as planned to Switzerland, insisting that Israel strikes on Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants Lebanon must stop before the talks can take place, according to three regional officials and a person familiar with the matter.
They were not authorised to publicly discuss the ongoing mediation to try to get the talks rescheduled and spoke on condition of anonymity.
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Trump says "it depends" if he will attend the signing ceremony on Friday.
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites.
Following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire,initial U.S.-Iran talksin Pakistan in April failed to reach a peace deal. Trump later announced the open-ended extension of the ceasefire and the continuation of a U.S. blockade until negotiations concluded.
On Sunday, Trump announced that the U.S. and Iran had reached a "great deal," which he said would be signed on Friday.
During a press spray with French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7, President Donald Trump said the text of the memorandum of understanding would be released “pretty soon,” but sometime after Friday.
“This is a very powerful document, and I want it to be released. So, probably pretty soon. I would say, after-- sometime after Friday, because the Strait opens. It’s open now, but it opens completely,” Trump said.
This comes as a senior administration official said Monday that the MOU would be re…
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
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Progress on a deal to end the Iran war appeared to mount on Saturday, with mediator Pakistan and the U.S. saying an agreement could be reached as soon as Sunday — although, Iran cast doubt on that timing.
President Trump, who has asserted many times throughout the war that the countries are on the verge of an agreement, said Saturday morning
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Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, however, said he didn't think a finalized pact would happen so soon.
Baghaei told Iranian state media Saturday: "It will not be tomorrow." But, he added: "The possibility of this happening in the coming days…
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Key mediator Pakistan said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and US President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow”.
Meanwhile, Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.
Mr Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.
The US president said that a deal to end the war with Iran would be ‘signed tomorrow’ (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalised within 24 hours, with each side expected to sign electronically.
Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, in statements carried by state media, said the signing “…
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to end the war
is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has expressed support for efforts toward a potential Iran deal during a phone call with US President Donald Trump.
Starmer stressed the importance of ensuring that any agreement delivers a “durable and lasting peace”, according to Downing Street.
His office said the UK is ready to support the implementation of any peace deal and work with international partners to ensure its success.
Both leaders agreed on the need to restore freedom of navigation, aimed at easing global economic pressures linked to disrupted maritime routes.
The statement added that Starmer and Trump will remain in close contact as negotiations progress.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has denied that any agreement with the United States will be signed on Sunday, pushing back against comments from US President Donald Trump.
The IRGC said the proposed timeline amounts to a “test for Iran’s negotiating team”, stressing that Iranian offici…
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TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — Iran on Saturday said that it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
because of Israel’s attacks in
Lebanon
and warned that while negotiators were going to Switzerland for talks with the United States on their
interim agreement
, not much likely will happen if the fighting doesn’t stop.
U.S. President Donald Trump
, in response, threatened to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” His social media post underscored that the agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days.
The announcements indicated a rough start to technical-level U.S.-Iran talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating.
Iran’s joint military command said the strait was closed because of the U.S. “clear breach of its commitments” by failing to end
the war
. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts.
Iranian state media said the negotiating team leaving for Switzerland includes parliamentary Speaker
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U.S. and Iranian negotiators were in Switzerland on Sunday
for talks on their interim agreement
to end the
Iran war
. Pakistani and Qatari mediators also were there for the technical-level discussions on resolving the conflict that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.
The U.S. team is led by Vice President
JD Vance
and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. They are meeting with Iranian negotiators led by Parliament Speaker
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf
and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
On the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the
Strait of Hormuz
again over Israel’s ongoing
military campaign in Lebanon
. The
interim deal
between the U.S. and Iran is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon.
U.S. President
Donald Trump
has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. The interim agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days in the waterway that is vital for the world’s oil supply.
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind US President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further exten…
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Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
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Live updates: US-Iran war, Trump and Tehran reach agreement as G7
• Diplomatic breakthrough:
The US and Iran say they have
reached an agreement
that will end a US blockade of Iranian ports and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. While Vice President JD Vance said the agreement was
signed electronically
over the weekend,
no text has been released
and both sides have
offered conflicting accounts
of what will follow a
signing ceremony
on Friday.
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Israel’s defense minister said its
forces are not withdrawing
from southern Lebanon, even though Iran has said the agreement includes an end to the conflict there. President Donald Trump was
enraged with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
for striking Beirut hours before the agreement was announced, a source said.
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— will be in the spotlight.
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US officials reveal details of Iran agreement after days of secrecy
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Senior US officials dictated the memorandum of understanding with Iran to journalists on Wednesday after days of secrecy, and Iran suggested that its deal with the United States could be signed by presidents Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian.
Such an signing ceremony would represent a major step for the two countries, which saw diplomatic relations break off in 1980 over the US Embassy hostage crisis in Tehran.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to read the the draft, which Iran has not released, ahead of formal signing ceremony set for Friday.
According to the officials, the draft agreement includes a new “minimum” standard for downblending of highly enriched Iranian uranium and has provisions to ensure the “territorial integrity” of Lebanon after Israel’s latest attacks against Hezbollah i…
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind US President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further exten…
Confusion over Lebanon truce, Iranian frozen assets emerge as US-Iran ...
Confusion over Lebanon truce, Iranian frozen assets emerge as US-Iran ...
After the United States and Iran announced that they had reached a deal to end the nearly three-month war in the West Asia region, several questions remain unanswered. Among them, the key questions are regarding sanctions relief for Iran and the release of its frozen assets and the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
On Sunday, US PresidentDonald Trumpannounced that the deal with Iran is complete and with a "let the oil flow", Trump signalled towards the restoration of peace in the West Asia region.
However, it's easier said than done.
As the world reacts to the deal announcement, some gaps are yet to be filled.
Israel's ongoing military operations in Lebanon almost derailed the peace deal between the US and Iran.
Since the start of the fragile ceasefire with the US in April, Iran has called for an end to hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon.
Despite an extension of the truce between Israel and Hezbollah, the rivals continued to trade strikes, resulting in a short resumption of Iranian attacks across the Gulf region.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and
Iran
reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the
Strait of Hormuz
, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah.
Details of
the deal
, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland.
But the memorandum of understanding over the war already faced hurdles.
Israel’s continued hostilities with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah
in Lebanon, where Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, nearly derailed the negotiations. Israel joined the U.S. in
launching the war on Feb. 28
.
Israel says it won't withdraw from Lebanon
In the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the deal, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Isr…
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Pakistan says that the deal to end the war in Iran is taking “immediate effect” after both sides have signed it, but that there will still be a formal signing ceremony on Friday.
Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator.
He said in a post on X that the deal “shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade”.
I am honoured to announce that the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been electronically signed today between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of I…
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Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
The accord, due to be formally signed in a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, lays out that the US would secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war.
And it would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear programme is reached.
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind US President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further exten…
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No verdict, no pronouncement. The model extracts atomic factual claims with verbatim quotes; every quote is validated against the source text and corroboration is computed by counting how many editorially-opposed blocs assert each fact. 3 fabricated/unverifiable quotes were rejected by the cite-or-die gate.
The spine · 4 facts corroborated across ≥2 opposed blocs
2×cross-perspective · 2The Strait of Hormuz will open immediately after the signing.
israelother
gdelt“Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing”
timesofisrael“Hormuz to open 'immediately'”
2×broadly confirmedTehran says tolls will be charged on ships in the Strait of Hormuz after 60 days.
israelwestern
guardian“Chief Iranian negotiator says key waterway will ‘not return to prewar conditions’ after 60-day window”
timesofisrael“Hormuz to open 'immediately' but Tehran says tolls to be charged after 60 days”
1×broadly confirmedThe US and Iran have reached a preliminary or framework agreement to end the war, halt hostilities on all fronts, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
other
gdelt“Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed.”
apnews.com“The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz.”
1×broadly confirmedPakistan, as key mediator, said an agreement was closer than 'ever before' and that the signing ceremony was initially expected to occur on Friday or Sunday.
other
bluesky“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””
gdelt“Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal was expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Each side was expected to sign electronically. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.”
apnews.com“Details of the deal were not immediately released and Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would occur Friday in Switzerland.”
Contested · 3 — sources conflict; shown, not resolved
⚔ Incompatible dates: June 19 vs. Sunday (which, given context, is June 14 or 15, not June 19)
A pakistan The official signing ceremony for the agreement is scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.
B Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday but did not provide details.
⚔ Incompatible dates: June 19 vs. Friday (June 12 or 13)
A pakistan The official signing ceremony for the agreement is scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.
B Key mediator Pakistan said the signing would occur Friday in Switzerland.
⚔ Contradictory assertion of signing status: already signed (June 15) vs. not yet signed and unlikely to happen tomorrow (June 14)
A gulf US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and the speaker of Iran’s parliament who heads its negotiating team signed a memorandum of understanding aiming to end the war in the Gulf.
B other Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said the signing ‘will not happen tomorrow,’ but ‘the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high.’
Single-source · 10 — reported by one bloc only (uncorroborated)
US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and the speaker of Iran’s parliament who heads its negotiating team signed a memorandum of understanding aiming to end the war in the Gulf.
alarabiya
US President Donald Trump announced that the agreement was 'complete' and ordered an end to the US blockade of Iranian ports.
dawn
Iran confirmed the framework understanding and ceasefire, saying the fighting would stop immediately.
dawn
The official signing ceremony for the agreement is scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.
dawn
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said the signing ‘will not happen tomorrow,’ but ‘the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high.’
gdelt
The US and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding extending the truce.
timesofisrael
The US-Iran deal enters into effect two days earlier than planned.
timesofisrael
Israel was not consulted on the talks to end the war.
alarabiya
Iran has said the deal must bring a full cessation of hostilities in Lebanon.
alarabiya
Israel struck a car with a drone in southern Lebanon.
alarabiya
Framing · 7 — loaded language surfaced (spin shown, not adopted)
alarabiya
“In an early reminder of the agreement’s fragility, Israel - which launched the war alongside the United States in February and was not consulted on the talks to end it - struck a car with a drone in southern Lebanon”
→ Israel struck a car with a drone in southern Lebanon.
timesofisrael
“US, Iran sign war-ending deal, which enters into effect 2 days earlier than planned”
→ The US-Iran deal enters into effect two days earlier than planned.
timesofisrael
“‘This was not easy,’ says US leader as he inks agreement; Iran gloats it achieved ‘everything’ it wanted”
→ US leader said the agreement was difficult to achieve; Iran stated it achieved its objectives.
bluesky
“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””
→ Pakistan said an agreement to end the Iran war was closer than ever before.
gdelt
“Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet”
→ Iran made optimistic statements about the deal.
guardian
“Reaction: Donald Trump’s Iran deal met with anger, relief and incredulity”
→ Reactions to Donald Trump’s Iran deal included anger, relief, and incredulity.
timesofisrael
“Iran gloats it achieved ‘everything’ it wanted”
→ Iran stated it achieved its objectives in the deal.
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