US-Iran conflict and Middle East peace negotiations
The developments in this story so far, most recent first.
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Saudi and Iran foreign ministers discuss diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions
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President Trump announced the cancellation of a planned military strike against Iran.
Following 13 consecutive days of US bombardment on Iran, which occurred after attacks on vessels in Hormuz that Washington attributed to Tehran, US President Donald Trump announced on a Saturday that he had canceled a planned military strike against Iran. The cancellation came after Tehran and several other Middle Eastern countries requested time to finalize the framework regarding a peace deal.
The announcement was met with skepticism from Iranian military officials, who dismissed the President's claim regarding the canceled strike as a lie. Additionally, a source close to Iran's negotiating team denied reports that an agreement had been reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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The US-Iran deal collapsed following 13 days of US bombardment on Iran.
The agreement between the United States and Iran collapsed last month. This breakdown followed 13 consecutive days of US bombardment on Iran, which was conducted in response to attacks on vessels in Hormuz that Washington attributed to Tehran.
This series of military actions occurred after previous diplomatic steps, including a ceasefire signed in April and a memorandum of understanding mediated by Pakistan in June, which had been intended to end the military conflict.
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The US and Iran signed a Pakistan-mediated memorandum of understanding.
Following a ceasefire signed in April, the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding in June. The agreement was mediated by Pakistan and sought to end their military conflict while working toward a lasting peace agreement.
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The US and Iran signed a ceasefire.
In April 2026, the United States and Iran signed a ceasefire. This agreement was intended to end their military conflict and was followed in June by a Pakistan-mediated memorandum of understanding aimed at reaching a lasting peace agreement.
While the ceasefire and subsequent memorandum were established to foster peace, the deal collapsed the following month. This breakdown occurred after thirteen consecutive days of US bombardment on Iran, which Washington attributed to attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.