Military operations persist despite imminent US-Iran peace deal signing
Regional military operations persist as the US-Iran peace deal approaches signing, with drone interceptions, airstrikes, and political resistance continuing.
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US-Iran Peace Agreement
Diplomatic negotiations and agreement between the United States and Iran addressing nuclear program and regional tensions
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 13 Jun, 03:37 UTC
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Benjamin Netanyahu opposes US demands to curtail Israeli military operations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has clashed with Trump over US demands that Israel curb military action in Lebanon to facilitate Washington's negotiations with Iran.
Israeli forces conduct airstrikes in southern Lebanon
Israeli military forces carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday and issued evacuation warnings for the city of Nabatieh and more than 20 other locations ahead of planned raids.
Proposed Iran peace deal includes Strait of Hormuz reopening and sanctions relief
According to sources from both the US and Iran, the proposed peace agreement calls for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the US naval blockade on Iranian ports. The deal would also include a 60-day period for nuclear program negotiations, suspension of sanctions on Iran's oil and petrochemical sales, and lifting of the naval blockade in place since April 13, 2026.
US forces intercept Iranian attack drones near Strait of Hormuz
US military forces shot down several Iranian one-way attack drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, the critical waterway that carried approximately one-fifth of the world's oil and liquid gas supplies before the conflict.
Disagreement between US and Iranian officials over deal terms
US officials claimed the agreement stipulates Iran's nuclear material would be destroyed and its nuclear program dismantled, with no frozen assets released until certain demands are met. In contrast, Iranian sources claimed the deal would release $24 billion of Iran's frozen assets and suspend sanctions without preconditions.
Iran foreign ministry expresses caution on deal signing timeline
Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei cautioned that the deal signing would not occur on June 14 as Trump claimed, though he said it could happen within the coming days.
Pakistan's PM indicates electronic signing of Iran deal within 24 hours
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Saturday that Islamabad was preparing for an electronic signing of the peace deal within 24 hours to be followed by technical-level talks the following week.
Trump announces US-Iran peace deal scheduled for signing on June 14
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the US and Iran will sign a peace agreement on June 14, 2026. Trump stated the deal would prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping immediately after signing.
Iranian Foreign Minister claims Iran won the conflict with the US
Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister, stated on state television on Friday that the draft peace agreement demonstrated that Iran had emerged as the winner of the three-month conflict with the United States.
US maintains naval blockade of Iranian ports since mid-April
The United States has maintained a naval blockade of Iranian ports since mid-April to choke off Iran's oil exports, in response to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran demands Hezbollah-Israel fighting in Lebanon be included in peace deal
Iran has insisted that any deal to end the war must also end fighting in Lebanon between its ally militia Hezbollah and Israel. This condition complicates negotiations as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu appears intent on pursuing his goal of destroying the militant group.
US and Iran reach agreement on deal text to end war
The United States and Iran have agreed on the wording of an agreement aimed at ending their war in the Middle East. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the U.S. and Iran reached a "final, agreed upon text" on the deal, with Pakistan leading mediation efforts and working with both sides on next steps.
Pakistan leads mediation of US-Iran peace deal with regional backing
Pakistan, led by its army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, has taken the lead in mediating a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran, with backing from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar. A signing ceremony for the agreement is expected in the coming days after officials in Washington and Tehran approve it.
US-Iran deal expected to include phased sanctions relief and asset release
Regional officials said the emerging deal is expected to include the phased lifting of sanctions on Iran and the release of frozen Iranian assets that have been held by international authorities.
Emerging US-Iran deal includes nuclear material removal from Iran
A senior U.S. administration official said the emerging agreement between the US and Iran would include the removal and destruction of Iran's highly enriched uranium and the dismantling of Tehran's nuclear program. Technical details on uranium removal would be worked out over 60 days after both sides sign the agreement.
Iran exchanges fire with US and Israel over three days
Iran exchanged fire with the U.S. and Israel over three days this week, threatening to return the Middle East to full-scale war. This escalation occurred as negotiations toward a peace deal were underway.
Israel maintains occupation in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, and West Bank
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Israel would not pull out of the zones it is occupying in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, nor would it withdraw from the northern refugee camps of the Israeli-occupied West Bank, regardless of the US-Iran peace deal.
Strait of Hormuz closure to be addressed in US-Iran deal
The emerging US-Iran agreement is expected to pave the way for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for oil and natural gas. Iran has effectively closed the strait, disrupting global energy supplies and driving up fuel prices and food costs worldwide.
US-Iran war launched on February 28 disrupts Middle East energy supplies
A war launched by the U.S. and Israel on February 28 has rattled the Middle East and virtually shut down oil and natural gas shipments from the Persian Gulf. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since April 7.
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2 alternative perspectives
Trump sets June 14 deadline as Iran expresses caution on signing
Deal signing imminent but Iran's caution and unresolved disagreements cast doubt on announced timeline.
Military escalation accelerates as diplomacy stalls on Iran deal
Military escalation intensifies despite ongoing US-Iran peace negotiations, with combat and blockades contradicting diplomatic progress.
US-Iran deal framework addresses nuclear, sanctions, and maritime terms
US-Iran deal framework includes nuclear removal, sanctions relief, and maritime security terms.