Day 105 | Trump says the war with Iran ended today

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that upon finalisation, a draft deal with the United States would be signed "remotely", which could happen "in the coming days."

"As soon as the final stages of our negotiations are completed, this agreement will be signed and announced. The signing will initially take place digitally. Each side will sign remotely. After that, it will be announced that this memorandum of understanding has been signed by both parties," said Araghchi in an interview with state television.

"This could happen in the coming days. I am very hopeful."

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the proposed US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding would include provisions on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the US naval blockade, while committing both sides to respect sovereignty and refrain from the use of force.

He said the agreement text has been revised multiple times, with nuclear issues deferred to a second phase of negotiations, and added that the MoU would declare an end to hostilities across all fronts, including Lebanon, stressing that Iran “will never leave Lebanon alone.”

US Central Command said American forces continue to enforce the blockade on Iran, reporting that 139 commercial ships have been redirected and nine non-compliant vessels disabled since April 13.

Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani discussed US-Iran mediation efforts in a phone call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, according to Qatar’s foreign ministry.

The statement said both officials welcomed progress in negotiations and expressed satisfaction with recent developments.

They also welcomed Pakistan’s announcement that a final text of an agreement had been reached, urging Washington and Tehran to move quickly toward signing a deal.

Both sides reaffirmed their support for continued diplomatic efforts and expressed hope for lasting peace and stability in the region.

'Israeli' Channel 12, citing a US source, reported that US President Donald Trump told 'Israeli' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a recent phone call that the agreement is “good” and that it is time to end the war.

The source added that Netanyahu spoke little during the call and realized he had limited ability to influence the agreement.

A proposed deal between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war would also include Lebanon, where 'Israel' has been attacking Lebanon, a senior US official said Friday.

"It includes Lebanon, it includes Iran, it includes the Gulf Coast countries, and includes Israel," the senior administration official told reporters on a call.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the “final, agreed upon text” of a peace deal between the United States and Iran has been reached, signaling what he described as a major step toward ending hostilities between the two sides.

In a post on X, Sharif said Pakistan is now working closely with both parties to finalize the next steps in the agreement process.

“Pakistan is now working closely with both sides to finalize the next steps,” he wrote, adding that “peace has never been this close as it is now.”

Amid ongoing intense mediation efforts by Pakistan, we are fully aware of incessant misinformation campaign being waged by those who want to sabotage the peace deal. Setting aside the noise, we can confirm that a final, agreed upon text of the peace deal has been reached and…

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) June 12, 2026

Trump reshared Araghchi’s post on Truth Social saying the Islamabad memorandum is “closer than ever” to completion.

US Vice President JD Vance said that any potential agreement with Iran would be structured to prioritize the concerns of the United States and its allies, emphasizing that economic benefits would only follow compliance with agreed obligations.

In a post on X, Vance stated that Iran is not receiving any cash and will not be granted funds merely for signing a deal or participating in negotiations. He added that if Iran meets its commitments under the agreement, “economic benefits will flow to them and to the entire region,” suggesting the deal could contribute to broader regional stability.

I'm seeing a lot of fake information about a potential deal to reopen the Strait and end Iran's nuclear weapons program. First, the Iranians are not receiving any cash, and no funds are being released for simply signing a deal or attending a meeting. The deal is structured to…

— JD Vance (@JDVance) June 12, 2026

Vance also said the proposed framework has the potential to “remake the region and lead to lasting peace,” while noting that former President Donald Trump “is going to get us a good outcome, one way or the other.”

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer to completion, urging media outlets to avoid speculation until the agreement is finalized and details are officially released.

The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer. Pending its finalization, the media should refrain from entering speculation about its content.

In line with our responsible and transparent approach, all details will be shared with the public in due course.

— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) June 12, 2026

A source close to Iran’s negotiating team rejected reports that an agreement is set to be signed in Geneva on Sunday, saying Iran’s internal review process has not yet been completed.

Iran has agreed to dismantle its nuclear program and destroy nuclear material under a deal with the United States, a White House official told AFP Friday, as the two sides gave clashing accounts of the agreement.

Tehran also agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz and will not receive any frozen funds until they honor their commitments under the "performance-based deal," the senior administration official said.

US President Donald Trump on Friday sharply criticized Iran in a post on Truth Social, accusing Iranian officials of misrepresenting the terms of ongoing discussions and questioning the country's willingness to negotiate in good faith.

In the post, Trump claimed that information allegedly leaked by Iran to media outlets did not reflect the terms that had been agreed upon in writing. He dismissed Iranian statements suggesting progress toward a deal, asserting that they "bear no relation to the truth."

"The terms that Iran leaked out to the Fake News have NOTHING to do with the terms that were agreed to, in writing," Trump wrote. He further described Iranian officials as "very dishonorable people to deal with" and said there was "no such thing as dealing in good faith" with them.

Trump also referenced what he described as a "totally rebuffed" drone attack targeting Indian ships departing the Strait of Hormuz. Calling the reported incident "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE," he urged Iranian authorities to "get their act together, and FAST."

• Netanyahu doubts ceasefire memorandum will lead to lasting deal
• 'Israel' remains skeptical of broader agreement with Tehran
• Differences emerge between US and 'Israeli' accounts of Iran talks

'Israel' is launching a concerted diplomatic press to convince the United States to withhold the release of billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets, a crucial economic concession currently embedded in a fast-tracking regional ceasefire agreement.

An 'Israeli' source familiar with the highly sensitive discussions confirmed to CNN that Jerusalem is actively lobbying Washington against providing Tehran with an immediate financial lifeline.

The push comes amid intense behind-the-scenes diplomacy aimed at halting a devastating multi-month conflict that has repeatedly threatened to drag the entire Middle East into a wider war.

Trump diplomatic timeline

The high-stakes lobbying effort follows a flurry of communication between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, including a direct phone call late Thursday night.

The discussions were dialed up after Trump publicly claimed that 'Israel' was among a broad coalition of Middle Eastern nations that formally approved the transitional framework.

However, deep strategic rifts remain visible beneath the surface.

CNN previously reported that Trump’s sudden public announcement suggesting an imminent agreement caught Netanyahu completely off guard.

The 'Israeli' prime minister was reportedly in the middle of an emergency huddle with top security officials assessing the Iranian threat landscape when Trump's statements hit the airwaves.

On Friday, Netanyahu attempted to project a united front while firmly re-establishing 'Israel's' non-negotiable red lines.

"As long as I am the Prime Minister of 'Israel', Iran will not have nuclear weapons," Netanyahu declared in an official press statement.

Disagreements over final terms

A stark rhetorical disconnect has emerged regarding what a final, comprehensive deal with Iran will actually entail.

Following his call with the US president, Netanyahu issued a statement asserting that Trump had firmly committed to forcing Iran to completely dismantle its domestic nuclear program, remove its stockpiles of enriched uranium, limit its ballistic missile development, and entirely cut off financial and military aid to its regional proxies.

In contrast, Trump’s public statements have remained tightly focused on neutralizing Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile.

The American president has notably omitted any mention of Iranian ballistic missiles or regional proxy networks for several weeks, favoring a swift de-escalation that would allow for the gradual reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz maritime corridor.

'Israeli' intelligence and military officials have long maintained a deeply cynical view of Tehran's diplomatic maneuvers, operating under the assumption that the Islamic Republic is not negotiating in good faith.

The 'Israeli' source emphasized that Jerusalem views the upcoming memorandum of understanding as a stalling tactic by Iran, warning that the initial text is highly unlikely to pave the way toward a viable, long-term settlement.

• State media says draft contains no new nuclear concessions
• Tehran insists no changes to current atomic policy
• Initial framework reiterates pledge not to develop nuclear weapons

The Iranian government has firmly outlined its boundaries regarding the impending diplomatic breakthrough with Washington, declaring that the text of the highly anticipated ceasefire memorandum does not impose any immediate restrictions or new commitments on its nuclear infrastructure.

According to reports published by the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Tehran intends to keep its atomic ambitions entirely separate from the initial diplomatic instrument designed to halt regional warfare.

Official sources clarified that while a framework for future dialogue is being established, Iran's sovereign defense and scientific red lines remain firmly intact.

60-Day countdown to nuclear dialogue

The state news agency revealed that formal, detailed negotiations concerning the future of Iran’s nuclear program are legally scheduled to commence within 60 days of the official signing of the memorandum of understanding.

This multi-stage approach allows the primary document to serve strictly as a mechanism to pause hostilities, lift immediate blockades, and stabilize international trade routes before diving into the technically complex and politically fraught atomic file.

Crucially, Iranian officials emphasized that the current text does not alter the trajectory or legal standing of the country's domestic facilities.

"The general outlines of the current memorandum of understanding do not include any active agreement or consensus regarding the nuclear file at this moment," state media reported, citing senior diplomatic sources. "Iran will not undertake any new obligations, and its peaceful nuclear program will remain unchanged under this initial text."

No new restrictions beyond non-weaponization

Addressing growing domestic and international speculation, the state media briefings repeatedly underscored that the references to the atomic file within the draft agreement are strictly foundational.

Tehran maintains that the language embedded in the text does not subject the country to aggressive spot-inspections or sudden enrichment rollbacks as a prerequisite for the ceasefire.

Instead, the document merely binds Iran to its long-standing public position: a formal pledge to refrain from weaponizing its enriched fissile material.

"The references to the nuclear program in the memorandum of understanding only obligate Iran to its existing stance of not developing nuclear weapons," the state broadcaster affirmed, adding that any further regulatory frameworks will have to be hammered out on an equal playing field during the subsequent 60-day negotiation window.

Domestic enrichment

In a critical update published by state media late Friday, Iran explicitly laid out its mandatory parameters for the upcoming round of talks, signaling a stiff challenge to Washington's "zero enrichment" demands.

The Iranian News Agency stated unequivocally that any future atomic negotiations will be conducted strictly within the boundaries of Tehran's core national principles.

Chief among these non-negotiable red lines is the formal international recognition of Iran's inherent right to peaceful domestic uranium enrichment.

Furthermore, Tehran stipulated that all existing stockpiles of enriched materials must remain physically inside Iranian borders-flatly rejecting back-channel proposals from Western and regional intermediaries suggesting the material be shipped to a third-party country like Russia or blended down as a confidence-building measure.

By anchoring its position early, Iran has signaled to the international community that while it is willing to sign a memorandum to stop the physical fighting, it will not accept unilateral atomic disarmament as the price for peace.

• New Delhi says attacks on merchant vessels are unacceptable
• Government warns strikes threaten maritime trade and stability
• India urges Washington to prevent civilian casualties at sea

In a major diplomatic rift between the two global partners, India’s Ministry of External Affairs launched a sharp, formal protest against the United States on Friday, explicitly condemning recent US military strikes that targeted commercial shipping vessels.

New Delhi took the rare step of summoning the US Deputy Chief of Mission to the foreign ministry headquarters to deliver a direct reprimand.

Indian officials told the top American diplomat that the targeting of merchant ships by US forces is fundamentally "unacceptable" and poses a severe threat to international commerce.

Threatening stability of global trade

The diplomatic confrontation follows growing frustration in New Delhi regarding Western military operations in strategic shipping corridors, which have increasingly bled into commercial shipping lanes.

India, which relies heavily on unhindered maritime passages for its massive energy imports and export economy, warned that these aggressive military interventions are causing dangerous destabilization.

"The attacks by US forces on commercial vessels directly undermine the safety, security, and stability of international maritime trade," India’s Ministry of External Affairs stated in a stern briefing following the meeting.

The foreign ministry emphasized that the ocean corridors must remain neutral zones for merchant shipping, warning that the current trajectory of military engagements risks choking vital global supply chains.

Demands to prevent loss of civilian life

Beyond the immediate economic disruptions, New Delhi expressed grave concern for the safety of civilian mariners, many of whom are Indian nationals working aboard international cargo carriers and oil tankers.

During the tense meeting, Indian diplomats firmly requested that the US Deputy Chief of Mission convey an urgent message back to Washington: the United States military must immediately guarantee the implementation of stringent measures to safeguard merchant operations and prevent any future civilian casualties.

The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi has not yet issued a formal response detailing the specific operational parameters that led to the targeted vessels being engaged.

The United States and Iran are rapidly closing in on an interim agreement to defuse months of intense regional conflict, with a highly anticipated signing ceremony potentially taking place in Geneva as early as this Sunday.

According to sources familiar with the matter reported by Bloomberg, the sudden diplomatic momentum coincides with next week's G7 summit in France, where leaders are poised to address the wider implications of the breakthrough.

The text of the draft agreement reportedly contains multiple provisions, including a timeline to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and the release of frozen Iranian financial assets.

However, a senior G7 official emphasized that the upcoming document is structurally designed as an initial memorandum of understanding (MoU) rather than a final, comprehensive treaty, serving instead as a diplomatic framework for extended, long-term negotiations.

Global financial markets reacted immediately to the news, with oil prices tumbling and Wall Street staging a broad relief rally amid hopes of an impending pause in hostilities.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that the Iranian nation will unflinchingly defend its independence, dignity, and territorial integrity despite facing intense external pressure and threats.

Pezeshkian lauded the public's continuous, months-long presence on the national stage, asserting that their collective steadfastness has completely disrupted and neutralized the strategic calculations and long-term planning of foreign adversaries.