Trump Claims Iran Peace Deal Near, But Tehran Urges Caution Amid Hormuz Tensions
President Donald Trump

Trump Claims Iran Peace Deal Near, But Tehran Urges Caution Amid Hormuz Tensions

Jun 12, 2026 - 15:02
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Hopes for an end to the three-month-old U.S.-Iran war surged on Friday, June 12, after President Donald Trump announced a peace deal could be signed in Europe as early as this weekend, potentially reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz despite continued military clashes and caution from Tehran.


The proposed deal represents the most significant diplomatic breakthrough yet to end a conflict that has killed thousands and driven global energy prices sharply higher.

"We just made a great settlement of the war with Iran," Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday.

"The strait will officially open as soon as we sign, which could be soon, very soon, maybe over the weekend in Europe," he said, adding that Vice President JD Vance would attend the signing ceremony.

Asked if Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei had approved the deal, Trump said, "I understand the answer is yes."

Tehran Urges Caution

Despite Trump’s optimism, Tehran indicated that a final agreement has not yet been locked in. The two sides have traded strikes this week, severely straining a ceasefire originally announced in April.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that while large parts of the agreement have been finalized, Iran will not compromise on its red lines.

"We have not reached a final conclusion on this matter," Baghaei said. "This is a very important issue that is currently being reviewed by the relevant decision-making bodies."

Trump Claims Iran Peace Deal Near, But Tehran Urges Caution Amid Hormuz Tensions

Jun 12, 2026 - 15:02
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Trump Claims Iran Peace Deal Near, But Tehran Urges Caution Amid Hormuz Tensions
President Donald Trump

Hopes for an end to the three-month-old U.S.-Iran war surged on Friday, June 12, after President Donald Trump announced a peace deal could be signed in Europe as early as this weekend, potentially reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz despite continued military clashes and caution from Tehran.


The proposed deal represents the most significant diplomatic breakthrough yet to end a conflict that has killed thousands and driven global energy prices sharply higher.

"We just made a great settlement of the war with Iran," Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday.

"The strait will officially open as soon as we sign, which could be soon, very soon, maybe over the weekend in Europe," he said, adding that Vice President JD Vance would attend the signing ceremony.

Asked if Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei had approved the deal, Trump said, "I understand the answer is yes."

Tehran Urges Caution

Despite Trump’s optimism, Tehran indicated that a final agreement has not yet been locked in. The two sides have traded strikes this week, severely straining a ceasefire originally announced in April.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that while large parts of the agreement have been finalized, Iran will not compromise on its red lines.

"We have not reached a final conclusion on this matter," Baghaei said. "This is a very important issue that is currently being reviewed by the relevant decision-making bodies."