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West Asia War LIVE: Abbas Araghchi says draft U.S. deal includes ending naval blockade, Hormuz arrangements

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas ‌Araghchi said on Friday (June 12, 2026) ⁠that an “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)” for ‌addressing the U.S.-Israeli ‌war ‌on ⁠Iran ⁠had “never been closer”, but urged media outlets ‌to refrain from speculating about its contents ‌until it was finalised. He said Iran ⁠would share all ‌details with the public in due course, in ‌what he called Tehran’s responsible and transparent ⁠approach. Iran’s state media said on Friday (June 12, 2026) that under a draft agreement with the United States, Tehran would not give up control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. A possible U.S. accord will set a 60-day negotiation for a nuclear deal, the Iranian media said on Friday (June 12, 2026). Iran’s Mehr news agency published what it said was a draft deal with the United States to provide a framework for an end to the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas ‌Araghchi said on Friday (June 12, 2026) ⁠that an “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)” for ‌addressing the U.S.-Israeli ‌war ‌on ⁠Iran ⁠had “never been closer”, but urged media outlets ‌to refrain from speculating about its contents ‌until it was finalised. He said Iran ⁠would share all ‌details with the public in due course, in ‌what he called Tehran’s responsible and transparent ⁠approach.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday (June 12, 2026) accused Iran of carrying out a drone attack against Indian ships leaving the Strait of Hormuz, saying it was “totally unacceptable.” Three vessels with an Indian crew came under attack off the Oman coast this week. One of them resulted in the death of three Indian seafarers on Wednesday (June 11).

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday (June 12) that he and the U.S. President were in “full agreement” to keep Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, a day after Mr. Trump touted an imminent deal with Tehran.

Iran’s state media said on Friday (June 12, 2026) that under a draft agreement with the United States, Tehran would not give up control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. A possible U.S. accord will set a 60-day negotiation for a nuclear deal, the Iranian media said on Friday (June 12, 2026). Iran’s Mehr news agency published what it said was a draft deal with the United States to provide a framework for an end to the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon.

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