US, Iran inch closer to deal to end the war: What to know
The United States and Iran are reportedly close to finalizing a peace deal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. The proposed agreement includes reopening the strategically important Strait of Hormuz and addressing Iran's nuclear program. However, significant disagreements remain, particularly regarding the status of the Strait and Iran's nuclear ambitions.
- ▪President Trump announced that a possible agreement with Iran has been largely negotiated.
- ▪The proposed deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and formal discussions to end the US-Israel war on Iran.
- ▪Iranian officials have confirmed ongoing negotiations but have pushed back against some of Trump's claims regarding the agreement.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 2 days. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ What to know about the emerging US-Iran deal to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz — The Hill
- ▪ What we know and don’t know about the possible deal to end the Iran war - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Possible Iran-US deal to end the war: What we know — Straits Times — World
- ▪ 'Significant movement here in Washington': US and Iran report progress towards deal on ending war — France 24 (EN)
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News|US-Israel war on IranUS, Iran inch closer to deal to end the war: What to knowThe proposed US-Iran peace deal seeks to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid lingering disagreements.ListenListen (8 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA woman holds a placard with photos of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei and his predecessor and late father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during an anti-US and Israel protest at the Hafte Tir Square in Tehran on May 17, 2026 [File: AFP]By Al Jazeera Staff, AP and ReutersPublished On 24 May 202624 May 2026United States President Donald Trump says a possible agreement between Washington and Tehran to end months of war is now “largely…
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