US and Iran Near Historic Deal

US and Iran Near Historic Deal

From Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! by The Daily News Now!

June 13, 2026 · 2 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the nearing of a historic deal between the US and Iran aimed at ending their conflict.

Tensions are easing as the US and Iran edge toward a historic deal to end their conflict, with a memorandum of understanding reportedly set to be signed within days—expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift US sanctions, in exchange for Iran’s pledge not to pursue nuclear weapons. Pakistan, a key mediator, and Iran’s foreign minister confirm the agreement is nearly finalized, even as Donald Trump publicly endorsed the news—though later appeared confused about the specifics. Meanwhile, Iran’s media floated ambitious terms like a US reconstruction fund, which Trump denied, while India condemned a US strike that killed three of its nationals near the Strait. US forces also shot down Iranian drones targeting the Strait, citing threats to shipping, despite signs of peace. Explosions near an Iranian port were blamed by Tehran on their own warning shots. Amid the military posturing and conflicting reports, the core breakthrough remains: mutual respect for sovereignty—a first in this conflict—and further details on economic and Strait management are expected in follow-up talks. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN…

Topics covered

  • US-Iran relations
  • diplomacy
  • nuclear agreement
  • Middle East conflict
  • sanctions
  • military tensions

Keywords

  • US
  • Iran
  • historic deal
  • nuclear weapons
  • sanctions
  • Strait of Hormuz
  • diplomacy
  • Donald Trump
  • Pakistan
  • military tensions

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: US, Iran, Pakistan

Places: Strait of Hormuz, India, Iran, Strait

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