Trump cancels strikes before Iran deal signing

The claimed draft would extend the ceasefire, reopen Hormuz, and start 60 days of nuclear talks

Jun 11, 5:39 PM EDT Cross-checked across 6 sources

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Trump canceled planned strikes against Iran after claiming a draft deal was close, while Tehran said no final decision had been made.

Frame 1Trump canceled planned Iran strikes, shifting the Iran war from bombs back to a fragile deal track.
Frame 2The claimed draft would extend the ceasefire, reopen Hormuz, and start 60 days of nuclear talks.
Frame 3Tehran has not made a final decision, and Iranian sources denied any approved memorandum.
Frame 4Qatari mediation narrowed gaps over frozen assets, Strait arrangements, and how nuclear talks would run.
Frame 5The U.S. blockade stays until signing, with Strait rules and Iranian port access not finalized.
Frame 6Trump floated a weekend signing in Europe; prior White House near-deal claims have collapsed.

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Published: Jun 11, 5:39 PM EDT
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