Trump says planned strikes on Iran are off as talks near final deal

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday evening, June 11, that planned American strikes and bombings against Iran were cancelled, writing on Truth Social that the talks had reached the final stages and that the signing date and place would be announced soon. He said the deal’s final points were approved by all sides involved, including the US and Israel, and listed Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt and others among those aligned with it. Trump also said the maritime blockade would remain in force until the agreement is completed.

A senior Israeli official told Channel 12, “We are not aware of any agreement.” In Iran, the Tasnim news agency mocked Trump’s statement, saying he has already claimed 38 times that a deal was close and that such reports should be treated as part of his earlier messaging unless Tehran itself confirms any understanding.

The report said Qatar’s envoy Ali al-Thawadi and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi negotiated in Tehran late into the night, with al-Thawadi in direct contact with the White House. Three sources said the sides reached agreement in principle on a draft covering release of frozen Iranian funds, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and the format of nuclear talks during a 60-day ceasefire. Iranian and Qatari sources said US strikes overnight had increased Iranian suspicion about Trump’s intentions.