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President Donald Trump praised a finalized memorandum of understanding with Iran, set to be signed on Friday. Vice President JD Vance called it a 'big win.' However, some Republican lawmakers expressed concerns over differing interpretations of the MOU's terms, while Democrats continue to seek clarity.
President Trump announced a peace deal with Iran on Truth Social, calling it the 'Great Deal.' Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif confirmed military operations have ended, with a signing ceremony set for Friday in Switzerland. Key issues like sanctions and nuclear program are left for further talks within 60 days.
President Trump celebrated his 80th birthday by announcing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and hosting a UFC event at the White House. He praised the event as 'one of the most exciting days in the history' of the White House, with an estimated 80,000 fight fans attending on the Ellipse.
President Trump announced a preliminary ceasefire deal with Iran, including a permanent toll-free Strait of Hormuz. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed digitally on Sunday by Trump, Vance, and Iran's Parliament Speaker. An in-person signing ceremony is scheduled for Friday in Switzerland.
President Trump expects Iran to deliver a diplomatic breakthrough on his 80th birthday, June 14, 2026, but Iranian officials signal a deal may take longer as they review the proposed text. Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei had not agreed to the memorandum as of Friday. Israeli strikes on Beirut could imperil the deal.
President Trump criticized Israel's strike on Beirut, calling for restraint and expressing frustration with Netanyahu. He stated the U.S.-Iran peace deal remains on track for Sunday, though the strike delayed signing by a few hours. Iran threatened retaliation, warning the strikes could imperil final-stage talks.
President Trump announced a signed peace deal with Iran, fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The full text will be released after a Friday signing ceremony. A US official clarified Israel's Lebanon withdrawal is not a prerequisite, but Israel retains the right to retaliate against Hezbollah attacks. The announcement follows months of false promises that peace was imminent.
Former VP Mike Pence expressed skepticism about a US-Iran peace deal shortly before President Trump announced one on Sunday. VP Vance noted unresolved details, including Iran's uranium stockpile, and confirmed the deal was signed digitally by Trump, Vance, and Iran's speaker. A signing ceremony is planned for Friday in Switzerland.
In a friendly hour-long call on his 80th birthday, Trump told Putin that ending Russia's war in Ukraine is critical and offered to help. Trump emphasized the need to end hostilities and expressed readiness to influence European allies and Kyiv toward that goal ahead of the G7 summit.
President Trump urged Israel and Iran to avoid escalation after Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut killed three and wounded 16. He stated a US-Iran agreement was still expected within hours and planned to ask Tehran not to retaliate. The deal, mediated by Pakistan, aims to end the US-Iran war.