US President Trump announced a deal with Iran to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, June 14, 2026, but Tehran has not confirmed the signing date. Despite progress, disagreements remain, and hardliners in Iran oppose concessions.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stated the agency is prepared to verify any nuclear agreement between the U.S. and Iran, emphasizing verification's centrality. He also highlighted the NPT's importance and the growing global consideration of nuclear energy.
A senior Trump administration official expressed confidence that a deal to end the war with Iran will be signed in the coming days, potentially leading to the destruction of Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles. Technical details are still being finalized.
A US official revealed that an upcoming understanding with Iran will allow Washington to obtain Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, with the agreement stipulating the destruction and removal of these materials. The deal, which includes Lebanon, Gulf states, and Israel, aims to reopen straits, dismantle Iran's nuclear program, and ensure regional peace.
Donald Trump claims he can negotiate a superior Iran nuclear deal than Obama's JCPOA, but current tentative agreements, possibly a 60-day ceasefire extension, lack specifics on nuclear material and involve less experienced negotiators, raising doubts about his ability to secure a better outcome.
A senior US official stated that a US-Iran deal includes dismantling Iran's nuclear program and ending its funding of terrorist groups. The official described it as a "performance-based deal," while Iran previously insisted on the release of frozen funds and denied funding terrorism.
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US Secretary of State Rubio defended the Trump administration's foreign policy and budget proposals in congressional hearings. Iran's nuclear program was a key focus, with Rubio stating negotiations are difficult and a deal is not guaranteed. He also addressed budget cuts to diplomacy and increases to defense spending.
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President Trump stated that details of a deal with Iran are being finalized, emphasizing it must be "a Great Deal for all or, no Deal at all." He outlined conditions for Iran's enriched uranium and urged Arab leaders to sign the Abraham Accords.
Despite claims of progress, US-Iran talks on a nuclear deal and ending conflict remain stalled over uranium enrichment, sanctions relief, and control of the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides express cautious optimism but highlight major sticking points.
Fox News reported, citing sources, that a framework agreement between the US and Iran is 95% complete, with Tehran agreeing in principle. Key areas like the nuclear stockpile and Strait of Hormuz are settled, but final language is still being negotiated.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated to The New York Times that while an agreement with Iran has regional support, a comprehensive nuclear deal cannot be finalized in a mere 72 hours, likening the idea to doing it "on the back of a napkin."
US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about ongoing negotiations with Iran for a new nuclear agreement, stating discussions are progressing constructively. He emphasized that the blockade will remain until a final deal is signed and certified. Trump also criticized the 2015 JCPOA as a flawed agreement.
Russian officials discuss Ukraine's potential victory, the new world order, and the "special military operation." Iran proposes uranium enrichment limits, while the EU braces for energy crises. Tensions rise with US-Iran and Russia-Ukraine conflicts.
A draft proposal for an Iran nuclear deal has been agreed upon and is expected to be announced within 24 hours. The White House previously stated the deal would prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, satisfactorily resolving the enriched uranium issue. Trump assessed the chances of a good deal or 'blowing up Iran' as 50/50.
Sources indicate progress in talks between Iran and the US regarding the Strait of Hormuz and frozen funds. Trump warned of severe consequences if no deal is reached, while Rubio suggested an announcement may be imminent.
The US issued a warning to Iran following President Trump's threat of military action and a deadline for a deal. The specifics of the warning and the nature of the potential deal remain unclear.
It comes after Axios reported on Wednesday that the two countries were nearing a one-page memo to end their war.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced a historic diplomatic breakthrough with Tehran is imminent, crediting President Trump's unique approach. Trump claimed the new deal will surpass the 2015 JCPOA, which he criticized as a guaranteed path to nuclear weapons and called financially unfavorable.
Trump posted on Truth Social claiming a new nuclear deal with Iran would be far superior to the 2015 JCPOA, which he called one of the worst deals in American history. The first round of talks in Islamabad on April 11-12 lasted 21 hours but ended without agreement. Iran has said it has no plans for a second round, citing the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as a ceasefire violation. The ceasefire is set to expire Wednesday evening.
