US-Iran war LIVE updates: Trump says ‘99%’ chance of Iran not getting nukes; draft peace memo leaves out one major issue
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Trump says he would ‘continue dropping bombs on Iranians heads’ if they didn’t ‘behave’. A draft US-Iran peace deal reportedly leaves out uranium enrichment issues.
conflict, with President Donald Trump saying the deal prevents Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, news agency Reuters reported. The memorandum extends the fragile ceasefire announced in April by another 60 days to create space for negotiations on a permanent settlement.
- Under the agreement, Washington will lift its blockade on Iranian ports, while Iran will restore the movement of oil tankers and commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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A senior US official said Iran will be allowed to resume oil exports immediately after the agreement is signed, supported by banking, transport and insurance arrangements.
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Israel has distanced itself from both the April ceasefire and the latest US-Iran understanding, raising questions over the durability of the truce.
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US Vice President JD Vance suggested Israel and Lebanon are covered by the agreement, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu maintained that Israel is not bound by its terms.
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Although both sides say the Strait of Hormuz will reopen from Friday, shipping companies remain cautious and are waiting to see whether the ceasefire holds before fully resuming operations.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:18:51 pm
US-Iran war LIVE updates: ‘Defeated Iran in the first week,’ says Trump
US-Iran war LIVE updates: “Defeated Iran militarily in the first week,” said Trump.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:17:29 pm
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Trump wants Israel to ‘use good judgement’ on Lebanon
US-Iran war LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump said he expects Israel to “use good judgement” in its military operations in Lebanon, while also stressing that Israel must retain the ability to defend itself. Asked whether he believes Israel should halt its campaign in Lebanon, Trump responded, “No, I want Israel to be able to protect itself.” He added, “But I do want [Israel] to use good judgment,” suggesting support for continued military action alongside a call for restraint.
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