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The U.S. has lifted its naval blockade of Iran following a controversial agreement to end military operations in the Middle East, while Iran's Supreme Leader criticized the deal as one made out of desperation by Trump, despite ongoing tensions and a commitment from Iran to comply with specific obligations outlined in the agreement. #USIranDeal #MiddleEastDiplomacy #NavalBlockade

US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'

On June 18, 2026, US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran at the Palace of Versailles, facilitated by French President Emmanuel Macron, aimed at easing Middle Eastern tensions and initiating a 60-day negotiation process that could lead to significant economic benefits for Iran, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of a US naval blockade. #TrumpIranDeal #MiddleEastDiplomacy #EnergyStability

Watch: Moment Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Versailles

A leaked 14-point draft agreement between the U.S. and Iran, which surfaced during G7 meetings in France, outlines Tehran's commitment not to develop nuclear weapons and U.S. financial support for Iran's reconstruction, but both parties acknowledge it may not be the finalized version expected to be formalized in Switzerland, with President Trump expressing irritation over the leaks and asserting the deal's strength. #USIranDeal #NuclearAgreement #MiddleEastDiplomacy

Read the full text of the leaked 14-point US-Iran draft agreement
BBC Jun 16

Iran's leadership is promoting a recently reached memorandum of understanding with the US as a victory, despite domestic divisions and economic pressures, framing it as a necessary response to military leverage and a path to resolving the country's crises, while facing criticism that such a deal could compromise national sovereignty. #IranDeal #USIranRelations #MiddleEastDiplomacy

Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity
BBC Jun 9

The recent escalation between Israel and Iran, marked by missile strikes and retaliatory attacks, underscores the precarious state of Middle Eastern diplomacy and may inadvertently bolster Tehran's position in negotiations with the U.S., as President Trump struggles to maintain control over his ally Netanyahu's aggressive actions. #IranIsraelConflict #MiddleEastDiplomacy #USIranRelations

Israel and Iran flare-up could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand
BBC Jun 1

President Trump is seeking edits to the US-Iran deal aimed at ending recent hostilities, focusing on issues like the Strait of Hormuz and the handling of enriched uranium, while Iranian officials maintain that any agreement must fully secure their rights. #USIranDeal #NuclearNegotiations #MiddleEastDiplomacy

Trump seeking edits to US-Iran deal, US media report
Kim Dotcom May 28

57 Arab and Muslim countries OFFERED Israel PEACE in 2024. GUARANTEED security in exchange for a Palestinian state and the end to the occupation. Israel REFUSED. Then Israel claims “they don’t want peace” while acting as the MAIN obstacle to peace. https://t.co/gDUfk0F9cx #PeaceIn2024 #IsraelPalestine #MiddleEastDiplomacy #IL #PS #QA #AE #SA #EG #JO #MA #DZ #TN #LY #SY #IQ #KW #OM #LB #SD #BH #YE #DZ #KW #OM #LB #SY #MA #TN #PS

Donald Trump asked his representatives to initiate the process of involving Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey in the Abraham Accords. He published the call on Truth Social in connection with negotiations regarding Iran. If the shift is confirmed, it would be an attempt to link the agreement to end the war with. (translated)

RT @Aya_Isk: 🇶🇦 FM spox Majed al-Ansari said US-Iran talks "need more time" as Trump said he held off attacks at Qatar, UAE & KSA's request… #USIranTalks #MiddleEastDiplomacy #Qatar #QA #AE #SA

BBC May 16

US President Donald Trump has indicated a willingness to accept a 20-year suspension of Iran's nuclear program, marking a shift from his previous demand for a complete cessation, while expressing frustration over stalled negotiations and the ongoing conflict involving Israel and Iran. #IranNuclearDeal #USForeignPolicy #MiddleEastDiplomacy #US #IR #IL #PK #CN

Twenty years enough for Iran nuclear suspension, says Trump
BBC May 16

US President Donald Trump indicated a potential shift in his stance by stating he would accept a 20-year suspension of Iran's nuclear program, emphasizing the need for a "real" commitment, while expressing concern over the lack of progress in negotiations amid ongoing military tensions and Israel's insistence on disarming Iran's enriched uranium stockpile. #IranNuclearDeal #USForeignPolicy #MiddleEastDiplomacy #US #IR #IL #PK #CN

Twenty years enough for Iran nuclear suspension, says Trump
BBC May 16

US President Donald Trump has indicated he would accept a 20-year suspension of Iran's nuclear program, marking a significant shift from his earlier demand for a complete cessation, while expressing frustration over stalled negotiations between the two countries and amidst ongoing military tensions in the region. #IranNuclearDeal #USForeignPolicy #MiddleEastDiplomacy #US #IR #IL #PK #CN #LB

Twenty years enough for Iran nuclear suspension, says Trump

Qatar and Turkey condemned Iran’s potential weaponization of the Strait of Hormuz to intimidate Gulf states, urging for continued diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war, restore access to the vital waterway, and ensure regional and global economic stability. #StraitOfHormuz #MiddleEastDiplomacy #RegionalSecurity #QA #IR #TR #US #PK

Qatar warns Iran against weaponising Hormuz to 'blackmail' Gulf states
BBC May 12

US President Donald Trump described the ongoing month-long ceasefire between the US and Iran as being on "massive life support," criticizing Iran's counteroffer to end hostilities as "totally unacceptable," while Iranian officials asserted their proposals were responsible and generous, thus continuing tensions in the region. #USIranRelations #Ceasefire #MiddleEastDiplomacy #US #IR #IL

Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'massive life support'
BBC May 12

US President Donald Trump described the month-long ceasefire with Iran as being on "massive life support" after rejecting Iran's counterproposal to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while emphasizing that Iran was "dishonourable" and asserting that they would never possess a nuclear weapon. #USIranRelations #Ceasefire #MiddleEastDiplomacy #US #IR #IL

Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'massive life support'
BBC May 11

US President Donald Trump describes the month-long ceasefire with Iran as being on "massive life support," criticizing Iran's recent counteroffer to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz as "totally unacceptable," while Iran maintains its proposals are "responsible" and aims to secure its interests amid ongoing tensions between the two nations. #IranUSRelations #Ceasefire #MiddleEastDiplomacy #US #IR #IL

Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'massive life support'
R
Reuters May 11

President Trump's outright dismissal of Iran's response to a U.S. peace proposal has led to a surge in oil prices amid escalating concerns over the prolonged conflict and its impact on shipping through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. #OilPrices #IranConflict #MiddleEastDiplomacy #US #IR #LB #IL #AE #QA #KW #CN

Trump rejects Iran's response to US peace proposal as 'unacceptable'