Is Trump actually close to agreeing deal to end war in Iran? What we know

WorldPolitics
12 Jun 2026 • 3:25 PM MYT
The Independent
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Is Trump actually close to agreeing deal to end war in Iran? What we know

  • Iran has denied claims by Donald Trump that peace negotiations with the US have been finalised, insisting it will not compromise on its 'red lines'.
  • This contradicts Donald Trump's assertion that 'discussions and final points' had been approved by all parties and a deal could be signed as early as this weekend.
  • Iranian state TV reported that no final conclusion has been reached on the matter, which is currently under review by relevant decision-making bodies.
  • Donald Trump had previously threatened to strike Iran 'very hard' and seize Kharg Island, a strategic oil export hub, but later cancelled scheduled strikes, citing progress in negotiations.
  • The current diplomatic tensions follow recent exchanges of strikes between the US and Iran, which have placed a fragile ceasefire in jeopardy.

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