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President Donald Trump announced on June 13, 2026 that the US and Iran have reached a "great settlement," with both sides finalising documents. A confirmed deal could trigger oil price moves and reshape Middle East security arrangements, though Iran has not yet publicly confirmed the agreement.
Diplomatic sources put the odds of a US-Iran peace deal at nine out of ten, with Islamabad likely to host the signing given its role in facilitating early talks. A framework would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US-Israeli military campaign, with nuclear programme details deferred to later rounds.
The U.S. and Iran have agreed in principle to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for roughly one-fifth of global oil supply. The deal excludes Iran's missiles and uranium enrichment, leaving core nuclear tensions unresolved.
President Trump said a Memorandum of Understanding with Iran on a peace deal is largely negotiated. If finalized, the agreement could trigger sanctions relief, reshape Middle East geopolitics, and push global oil prices lower.
Trump and Xi are set to meet with both sides deliberately sidelining the US military campaign against Iran to focus on trade. The White House has pre-emptively lowered expectations, saying Trump is unlikely to shift China's stance on Iran.
President Trump rejected Iran's latest ceasefire proposal, saying it lacked nuclear concessions, and called the peace process "life support." The White House announced new sanctions and Trump scheduled a meeting with senior military commanders to weigh next steps.
President Trump rejected Iran's counter-proposal in nuclear talks, calling it "totally unacceptable" after it was relayed through Pakistan. Iran's demands include lifting the US blockade and releasing frozen Iranian assets, leaving the two sides far apart.
Iran rejected a U.S. peace offer and declared it will not yield to American demands, while Washington pressed China to lean on Tehran. The deadlock raises the risk of prolonged Middle East instability and potential oil supply disruption near the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump and Xi are meeting face-to-face for the first time in over six months, with trade, Iran, nuclear issues, and AI all on the agenda. The summit is aimed at stabilising a relationship under strain, and any signals on tariffs or tech restrictions will move markets.
President Trump warned that the US has Iran's enriched uranium under surveillance and will strike anyone who approaches it. The threat raises the risk of military escalation and could rattle oil markets given Iran's role in Gulf energy supply routes.
Iran sent its reply to a 14-point US peace proposal through Pakistani mediators on Sunday, with state media saying Tehran's response focuses on ending the war and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has responded to a U.S. proposal on ending the Middle East conflict, Iranian state media reported Sunday. Details of either the proposal or the response have not been made public, leaving the diplomatic direction unclear.
A senior Iranian politician likened Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz to an atomic bomb in impact, warning it can affect the entire global economy with a single decision. The statement, made during active US-Iran talks, signals Tehran is using the world's most critical oil chokepoint as diplomatic leverage.
The US and Iran exchanged fire even as President Trump said a ceasefire remained in effect, exposing how fragile the pause is. Washington is still awaiting Tehran's response to a US proposal that would stop fighting but leave Iran's nuclear programme unresolved.
Iran said the US has responded to its 14-point peace proposal, delivered via Pakistan, and is now reviewing Washington's reply. Trump called the talks "very positive" and launched Project Freedom to escort stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz, while Iranian military figures threatened to sink US ships.
Iran confirmed the US has responded to its latest nuclear proposal, though neither side revealed the contents. President Trump said before reviewing it Saturday that he could not imagine it would be acceptable, signaling a wide gap remains.
Iran has submitted a 14-point proposal to end the war, which President Trump is now reviewing. Deep mistrust between Washington and Tehran remains the main barrier to any deal moving forward.
President Trump confirmed he is reviewing a 14-point peace proposal from Iran, while warning military strikes could restart if Tehran steps out of line. The dual signal keeps US military leverage intact and opens a potential path toward a structured nuclear or regional deal.
Trump said he will review a 14-point plan Iran submitted but expressed doubt a deal is possible. The development comes as Israel continues striking Lebanon, keeping the region on a volatile diplomatic and military knife-edge.
Trump cancelled a Pakistan trip by envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner, saying Iran should call the US directly. The move shifts the diplomatic burden to Tehran and removes a near-term milestone that regional governments and energy markets had been tracking.
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President Donald Trump announced on June 13, 2026 that the US and Iran have reached a "great settlement," with both sides finalising documents. A confirmed deal could trigger oil price moves and reshape Middle East security arrangements, though Iran has not yet publicly confirmed the agreement.
17d ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Diplomatic sources put the odds of a US-Iran peace deal at nine out of ten, with Islamabad likely to host the signing given its role in facilitating early talks. A framework would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US-Israeli military campaign, with nuclear programme details deferred to later rounds.
1mo ago · 4 min · Global Affairs
The U.S. and Iran have agreed in principle to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for roughly one-fifth of global oil supply. The deal excludes Iran's missiles and uranium enrichment, leaving core nuclear tensions unresolved.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
President Trump said a Memorandum of Understanding with Iran on a peace deal is largely negotiated. If finalized, the agreement could trigger sanctions relief, reshape Middle East geopolitics, and push global oil prices lower.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Trump and Xi are set to meet with both sides deliberately sidelining the US military campaign against Iran to focus on trade. The White House has pre-emptively lowered expectations, saying Trump is unlikely to shift China's stance on Iran.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
President Trump rejected Iran's latest ceasefire proposal, saying it lacked nuclear concessions, and called the peace process "life support." The White House announced new sanctions and Trump scheduled a meeting with senior military commanders to weigh next steps.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
President Trump rejected Iran's counter-proposal in nuclear talks, calling it "totally unacceptable" after it was relayed through Pakistan. Iran's demands include lifting the US blockade and releasing frozen Iranian assets, leaving the two sides far apart.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Iran rejected a U.S. peace offer and declared it will not yield to American demands, while Washington pressed China to lean on Tehran. The deadlock raises the risk of prolonged Middle East instability and potential oil supply disruption near the Strait of Hormuz.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Trump and Xi are meeting face-to-face for the first time in over six months, with trade, Iran, nuclear issues, and AI all on the agenda. The summit is aimed at stabilising a relationship under strain, and any signals on tariffs or tech restrictions will move markets.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
President Trump warned that the US has Iran's enriched uranium under surveillance and will strike anyone who approaches it. The threat raises the risk of military escalation and could rattle oil markets given Iran's role in Gulf energy supply routes.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Iran sent its reply to a 14-point US peace proposal through Pakistani mediators on Sunday, with state media saying Tehran's response focuses on ending the war and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Iran has responded to a U.S. proposal on ending the Middle East conflict, Iranian state media reported Sunday. Details of either the proposal or the response have not been made public, leaving the diplomatic direction unclear.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
A senior Iranian politician likened Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz to an atomic bomb in impact, warning it can affect the entire global economy with a single decision. The statement, made during active US-Iran talks, signals Tehran is using the world's most critical oil chokepoint as diplomatic leverage.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
The US and Iran exchanged fire even as President Trump said a ceasefire remained in effect, exposing how fragile the pause is. Washington is still awaiting Tehran's response to a US proposal that would stop fighting but leave Iran's nuclear programme unresolved.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Iran said the US has responded to its 14-point peace proposal, delivered via Pakistan, and is now reviewing Washington's reply. Trump called the talks "very positive" and launched Project Freedom to escort stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz, while Iranian military figures threatened to sink US ships.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Iran confirmed the US has responded to its latest nuclear proposal, though neither side revealed the contents. President Trump said before reviewing it Saturday that he could not imagine it would be acceptable, signaling a wide gap remains.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Iran has submitted a 14-point proposal to end the war, which President Trump is now reviewing. Deep mistrust between Washington and Tehran remains the main barrier to any deal moving forward.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
President Trump confirmed he is reviewing a 14-point peace proposal from Iran, while warning military strikes could restart if Tehran steps out of line. The dual signal keeps US military leverage intact and opens a potential path toward a structured nuclear or regional deal.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Trump said he will review a 14-point plan Iran submitted but expressed doubt a deal is possible. The development comes as Israel continues striking Lebanon, keeping the region on a volatile diplomatic and military knife-edge.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Trump cancelled a Pakistan trip by envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner, saying Iran should call the US directly. The move shifts the diplomatic burden to Tehran and removes a near-term milestone that regional governments and energy markets had been tracking.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs