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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

US Reports Iran-Israel Ceasefire Negotiations Near Completion

Jun 12, 2026 05:43 PM CT Washington D.C., United States ceasefire,negotiations,de-escalation,diplomacy,iran-israel

Summary

A senior US administration official indicated that a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel is imminent, describing the negotiations as 'very close' to finalization. This development suggests a potential de-escalation in direct or proxy hostilities, marking a significant shift in the conflict trajectory if the deal is ratified.

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A senior administration official said the two sides were “not quite at the finish line yet.”

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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

Provided assessment that ceasefire deal is 'very close' but not yet finalized.

Iran NEUTRAL

Party to the reported ceasefire negotiations.

Israel NEUTRAL

Party to the reported ceasefire negotiations.

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