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Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding

2026-06-132026-06-17

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    "The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer," Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, wrote in a social media post, referring to the Pakistani capital that hosted previous US-Iran talks.

    US says downed multiple Iran drones as both insist deal closer
  3. The Standard

    n the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace deal immediately after, followed by technical level talks next week."Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had written in a social media post Friday that "The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding

    US-Iran deal could be sealed within 24 hours, mediator Pakistan says
  4. Citizen Digital

    "The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer," Araghchi wrote on X, referring to the Pakistani capital which hosted previous US-Iran talks.

    US-Iran deal 'never been closer': Iranian FM
World & Region

US military intercepts Iranian drones over Strait of Hormuz

The News

The United States said it downed multiple Iranian drones targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz early Saturday, hours after both sides claimed a deal to end the Middle East war was closer than ever. The incident followed weeks of talks between Tehran and Washington, mediated by Pakistan, marked by threats and exchanges of fire despite a fragile truce agreed in April.

13 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 13 June

  1. US military intercepts Iranian drones over Strait of Hormuz

    The United States said it downed multiple Iranian drones targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz early Saturday, hours after both sides claimed a deal to end the Middle East war was closer than ever. The incident followed weeks of talks between Tehran and Washington, mediated by Pakistan, marked by threats and exchanges of fire despite a fragile truce agreed in April.

    13 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. US-Iran peace deal could finalize within 24 hours, Pakistan says

    Pakistan's Prime Minister said on Saturday that the United States and Iran could finalize a peace agreement to end the Middle East war within 24 hours, after weeks of negotiations following an April 8 truce. Both sides have expressed optimism, though they have released conflicting information about the deal's contents.

    13 June 2026 · The Standard

  3. US and Iran closer to Middle East war-ending deal

    Iran's Foreign Minister said the United States and Iran have "never been closer" to a deal on ending the war in the Middle East, urging media to avoid speculation about the accord's details pending finalization.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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