Trump Cancels Planned Iran Strikes, Claims Progress Toward Peace Deal
President Trump called off planned U.S. military strikes against Iran on June 11, claiming negotiations had reached Iran's highest leadership and that a peace deal could be signed as soon as this weekend in Europe. The announcement came hours after Trump threatened to hit Iran 'very hard tonight' and seize Kharg Island, continuing a weeks-long pattern of alternating escalation and diplomatic overtures. Iran's Foreign Ministry and state media denied any final agreement had been reached, casting significant uncertainty over Trump's claims, while global markets surged and oil prices fell on the news.
On June 11, 2026, President Trump abruptly canceled scheduled U.S. military strikes on Iran, posting on Truth Social that discussions had been 'brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved,' and suggesting a memorandum of understanding could be signed within days, possibly in Europe with Vice President JD Vance representing the U.S. The reversal came just hours after Trump threatened a major strike and raised the prospect of seizing Kharg Island, Iran's primary oil export hub handling roughly 90% of its crude exports. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran 'had not reached a final conclusion,' while the IRGC-affiliated Fars News Agency cited a source close to Iran's negotiating team denying any approved text existed; Iran's Tasnim agency noted Trump had claimed a deal was imminent at least 38 times in the prior two months. CBS News and other outlets reported that a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding — covering a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a framework for nuclear negotiations — was likely to be signed early the following week, with Geneva emerging as a possible venue. The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20% of global energy supply normally transits, has been largely closed since the war began on February 28, driving oil prices as high as $113 a barrel and prompting the IEA to release 400 million barrels of emergency crude. Global stock markets surged and oil prices fell nearly 5% on Trump's announcement, though prices partially recovered after Iran disputed his characterization of the deal.
What's missing
The sources do not clarify the precise legal or operational status of the U.S. naval blockade under international law, nor do they detail what congressional authorization, if any, exists for the ongoing military campaign and the threatened seizure of Kharg Island.
How coverage differed
Right-leaning outlets such as Fox News and the Washington Examiner framed Trump's military pressure as a deliberate and potentially effective negotiating strategy, emphasizing that Iran had 'taken a pounding' and was being pushed toward a deal. Left-leaning and centrist outlets such as NPR, The Independent, and PBS NewsHour placed greater emphasis on the whiplash nature of Trump's messaging, domestic political pressures including rising inflation and low poll numbers, and expert skepticism that repeated threats without follow-through had undermined U.S. credibility with Tehran.
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
- The Wall Street JournalCenter
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 News CanadaCenter
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
- 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
- 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
Trump Cancels Planned Strikes on Iran
- Sydney Morning HeraldCenter
Trump backpedals on major Iran strike
- NBC NewsLeft
Trump says deal with Iran will come 'maybe this weekend'
- BreitbartFar Right
Trump Cancels Strikes, Says Iran Deal ‘Approved by All Parties Involved’
- Channel NewsAsiaCenter
Trump says US, Iran could sign peace deal as soon as this weekend
- Washington ExaminerRight
Trump teases peace deal signing in Europe after calling off Iran strikes
- 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
- BBC US & CanadaCenter
Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran
- ABC AustraliaCenter
Iran war live updates: Iran says no final decision made as Trump claims 'great settlement' reached
- 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
- Al JazeeraLeft
Iran weighs proposed deal but remains wary of US intentions
- The IndependentLeft
Trump reverses course to say no new strikes on Iran after boisterous threats to hit country ‘very hard’
- AP NewsCenter
Asian shares surge and oil prices slip after Trump claims a breakthrough in Iran war talks
- The Jerusalem PostRight
Trump pragmatically changes course, 'has no interest' in Kurdish offensive in Iran
- National ReviewRight
The Week: Trump’s Air Strike Diplomacy
- SemaforCenter
Trump touts deal with Iran
- The Guardian USLeft
Oil prices plummet as Trump claims he is close to US-Iran deal
- investingLiveCenter
The US-Iran MoU could be signed as soon as Sunday in Geneva - BBG
- NewsweekCenter
Every Time Trump Has Threatened–and Then Cancelled–Iran Strikes
- The Globe and MailCenter
U.S.-Iran peace deal to halt war could be signed on Sunday in Geneva, source says
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