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Trump and Iran Say an Agreement Is Near, but They Mean Different Things
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100% centerFirst reported by Ynet · Jun 12, 2026
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The United States and Iran both say a memorandum of understanding is close, followed by 60 days of negotiations, but they describe its contents very differently. Washington says it would curb Iran's nuclear program and regional militancy, while Tehran says it would end the war, require an Israeli pullback from Lebanon, and leave key issues open.
- 01Both sides say a memorandum of understanding is near, with 60 days of follow-up talks.
- 02Washington says the deal would dismantle Iran's nuclear program and stop regional funding.
- 03Tehran says the text is not final and still leaves nuclear and sanctions talks open.
- 04The biggest divide is Lebanon, where the U.S. backs Israel's right to self-defense.
- 05Araghchi said Iran will never give up Hezbollah.
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