Iran and US closing in on deal to end Middle East war
The United States and Iran are nearing a potential agreement to end the ongoing Middle East war, with a deal possibly being finalized soon. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that the agreement would align with President Trump's goal of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. While Iran confirmed the existence of a draft agreement, it stated that discussions regarding its nuclear program would be postponed for 60 days after any deal is reached.
- ▪The US and Iran have been observing a ceasefire since April 8 while negotiations continue.
- ▪Iran has imposed controls on Gulf shipping, and the US has blockaded Iran's ports during this period.
- ▪The draft agreement includes provisions for the release of some of Iran's frozen funds and a temporary lifting of sanctions on its oil and gas exports.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 10 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ War in the Middle East: Trump says Iran deal 'largely negociated' — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Trump says US and Iran deal to end war is ‘largely negotiated’ — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Trump announces Iran war deal framework is nearly finalized after regional talks — Crypto Briefing
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| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 18:28:58 +0800 |
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Iran and US closing in on deal to end Middle East warSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a deal will align with US President Donald Trump’s goal to prevent Iran from having a nuclear weapon. PHOTO: AFPPublished May 24, 2026, 06:28 PMUpdated May 24, 2026, 06:28 PMTEHRAN – The United States and Iran could strike a deal to end the Middle East war as early as May 24, Washington’s top diplomat has said, while Tehran insisted the agreement would do nothing to limit its nuclear programme.Washington and Tehran have been observing a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a negotiated settlement, although Iran has imposed controls on Gulf shipping and the US has blockaded Iran’s ports.On May 24, during a visit to India, US…
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