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US Strike on Iran Called Off Hours Before Launch as Trump Claims Deal
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57% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 11, 2026
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NBC reported that the U.S. military was hours from striking Iran when Donald Trump canceled the operation and claimed a deal had been reached. Iran denied any final agreement, while tensions rose in the Strait of Hormuz with a tanker seizure and U.S. interception of two Iranian drones.
- 01The U.S. strike on Iran was canceled about three hours before launch.
- 02Trump said the U.S. had reached a “great deal” with Iran.
- 03Tehran said no final agreement had been signed or completed.
- 04Iranian forces stopped an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
- 05U.S. forces intercepted two Iranian drones targeting civilian ships.
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Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 12, 2026
US Strike on Iran Called Off Hours Before Launch as Trump Claims Deal
Channel 13Center · HebrewJun 12, 2026
Mediators Told Trump an Initial Deal with Iran Was Close Before He Scrapped Airstrikes
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 12, 2026
Trump Abruptly Cancels Iran Strike Hours Before Launch, NBC Says
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