Iran, US say deal to end war 'has never been closer'
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- Iran and the US are reportedly close to an agreement to end their war, with mediators in Pakistan working to finalize the details.
- Both countries' foreign ministers have expressed optimism, though US President Trump has disputed leaked terms from Iran.
- Israel has stated it is not a party to the deal.
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The war between Iran and the United States, involving Israel and proxy groups like Hezbollah, has been ongoing since February 28, 2026. Mediators in Pakistan have been working to broker a peace deal.
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Iran, US say deal to end war 'has never been closer'
Matt Ford | Richard Connor with AFP, AP, dpa, Reuters
Published 06/12/2026Published June 12, 2026
Iran's foreign minister and the US president have both stated that an agreement to end the war in Iran could be imminent. Mediators in Pakistan say they are working "to finalize the next steps." DW has more.
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What you need to know
Mediator Pakistan describes Iran-US peace deal text as 'agreed'
US, Iran say an agreement to end war has never been closer
Trump says deal details leaked by Iran are untrue
Israel's Netanyahu says his country is not party to proposed deal
Here is a roundup of the main events from the war in Iran and the wider Middle East on Friday, June 12, 2026:
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An interim deal to end the war could be signed within days.
Wahrscheinlich · Innerhalb von Tagen
Negotiations on Iran's nuclear program will occur in later stages.
Sehr wahrscheinlich · Innerhalb von Monaten
Offene Fragen
- What are the specific terms of the 'Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding'?
- How will Iran's nuclear program be addressed?
- What is Israel's exact stance on the deal's implications for its security?
