Trump Cancels Planned Iran Strikes, Claims Progress Toward Peace Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on June 11, 2026, that he was canceling planned military strikes against Iran, citing breakthrough negotiations and claiming that final points of a peace deal had been approved by Iranian leadership and regional allies. The announcement marked a dramatic reversal from Trump's earlier threat that same day to attack Iran "VERY HARD TONIGHT" and seize control of its oil infrastructure. The development is significant because it temporarily de-escalates a conflict that has killed thousands and disrupted global energy markets, though Iran has not formally confirmed approval of any agreement.
President Donald Trump abruptly canceled scheduled military strikes against Iran on June 11, 2026, announcing that negotiations had reached a breakthrough with approval from the highest levels of Iranian leadership. Trump stated that "final points" of a peace deal had been approved by the U.S., Israel, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Egypt, and suggested the agreement could be signed as early as the weekend, possibly in Europe. The announcement came hours after Trump had threatened to attack Iran "VERY HARD TONIGHT" and seize Kharg Island, the critical oil terminal through which 90% of Iran's exports pass. However, Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency denied that Tehran had approved any memorandum of understanding, and Iranian officials have not formally confirmed the deal. The U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports would remain in effect until the agreement is finalized. Trump claimed the deal would prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping lane that Iran has disrupted throughout the conflict.
How coverage differed
The Washington Times (right-leaning) framed Trump's decision more favorably, emphasizing the "breakthrough" and Trump's reasoning that "they've taken a pounding," while PBS NewsHour (left-leaning) provided more critical context about Trump's pattern of making threats followed by negotiations and noted his history of making unsubstantiated claims about imminent deals. Most centrist outlets presented the facts more neutrally, though some emphasized the contradiction between Trump's morning threats and afternoon cancellation.
What different sources said
- ReutersCenter
Iran says no final decision made on possible US agreement, IRNA says
- NDTVCenter
Iran Says 'Text Not Final' After Trump Claims Khamenei Approved Peace Deal
- WSJCenter
Trump Cancels Iran Strikes, Says Tehran Has ‘Approved’ Talks
- The Straits TimesCenter
Trump cancels US strikes on Iran, citing progress in peace talks
- EuronewsCenter
Trump says he is cancelling fresh strikes on Iran and hints at possible peace deal
- Washington TimesRight
Trump cancels strikes on Iran, points to breakthrough in talks
- South China Morning PostCenter
Trump calls off Iran strikes, citing progress in talks
- ForbesCenter
Trump Cancels Iran Bombings And Claims Peace Deal Is Approved
- Global NewsCenter
Trump cancels new strikes on Iran, suggests progress toward peace deal
- PBS NewsHourLeft
Trump says he has called off latest threats to strike Iran, citing progress in talks
- Deutsche WelleCenter
Iran war: Trump calls off threatened strikes, says deal nearly done
- The HillCenter
Trump says Iranian Supreme Leader approved deal
- The HillCenter
Trump teases deal with Iran
- France 24Center
Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing progress in negotiations
- CBS NewsCenter
Details on progress toward Iran peace agreement as Trump calls off strikes
- The EconomistCenter
Iran has lost its fear of war
- BloombergCenter
US, Turkey Resolve Key Issue on State Bank Ahead of Trump Visit
- NPR NewsLeft
Trump now says a peace deal will be announced 'soon,' cancels further strikes
- BloombergCenter
Trump Says Deal With Iran Could Be Signed Within Days
- CNBCCenter
Trump claims Iran war settled 'subject to finalization,' expects signing in 'next few days'
- Fox NewsRight
Trump pivots on strikes while dangling Iran deal, testing whether Tehran blinks
- BloombergCenter
Trump Cancels Planned Iran Strikes in Latest Reversal
- CBS NewsCenter
Trump speaks about decision to cancel planned Iran strikes
Trump Cancels Planned Strikes on Iran
- Sydney Morning HeraldCenter
Trump backpedals on major Iran strike
- CBS NewsCenter
U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding likely to be signed next week
- CBS NewsCenter
Trump takes questions on potential Iran peace deal progress after canceling strikes
- NBC NewsLeft
Trump says deal with Iran will come 'maybe this weekend'
- NDTVCenter
"Made Great Settlement Of War With Iran, Could Sign This Weekend": Trump
- BreitbartFar Right
Trump Cancels Strikes, Says Iran Deal ‘Approved by All Parties Involved’
- NDTVCenter
Trump Says He Believes Iran's Supreme Leader Has Approved Deal With US
- NDTVCenter
"Made Great Settlement Of War With Iran, Could Sign This Weekend": Trump
- Channel NewsAsiaCenter
Trump says US, Iran could sign peace deal as soon as this weekend
- The Straits TimesCenter
Trump announces ‘great’ Iran settlement that will trigger opening of Hormuz strait
- Washington ExaminerRight
Trump teases peace deal signing in Europe after calling off Iran strikes
- The Straits TimesCenter
Trump says US, Iran could sign peace deal as soon as this weekend
- CBS NewsCenter
Trump says planned strikes on Iran are canceled, cites progress on potential deal
- AxiosCenter
Trump cancels Iran strikes as mediators claim deal close
- Financial TimesCenter
Donald Trump says US close to deal with Iran and calls off strikes
- The HillCenter
Trump cancels strikes on Iran; claims deal almost done
- NDTVCenter
After Threatening To Hit Iran "Very Hard Tonight", Trump Calls Off Strikes
- Fox News PoliticsRight
Trump says he's canceled Iran strikes, adds potential deal-signing 'to be announced shortly'
- BBC US & CanadaCenter
Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran
- The HillCenter
Trump snaps back to dealmaker after tempting all-out war
- CBS WorldCenter
Details on Trump's potential deal with Iran
Iran war live updates: Iran says no final decision made as Trump claims 'great settlement' reached
- CBS NewsCenter
What we know about a possible agreement with Iran
- The HinduCenter
Iran says hasn’t reached a final decision on deal with U.S.
- Moneycontrol.comCenter
Iran denies approving US deal text as Trump says planned strikes were canceled: Report
- CBS NewsCenter
What comes next if an Iran agreement is finalized?
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