TEHRAN June 12, 2026 — Iranian state media on Friday, June 12, 2026, announced what it described as a confirmed agreement with the United States, including the lifting of sanctions, the withdrawal of US military forces from areas surrounding Iran, and the end of the naval blockade on Iranian ports.
The announcement, widely shared on social media including by accounts like @BRICSinfo, frames the purported deal as a significant victory for Tehran following months of conflict, ceasefires, and indirect talks mediated by countries such as Pakistan and Qatar.
Negotiations between the US and Iran have been active since early 2025–2026 tensions escalated into conflict, involving strikes, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, and disputes over Iran’s nuclear program. Key elements discussed in prior frameworks include:
- A potential 60-day ceasefire extension.
- Gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for shipping.
- Phased sanctions relief tied to Iranian actions, such as down-blending highly enriched uranium or verifiable limits on its nuclear activities.
- Temporary waivers for Iranian oil sales and access to some frozen assets (e.g., funds in Qatar for humanitarian purposes).
Iranian demands have consistently included full sanctions relief, US troop withdrawals from the region, and an end to the blockade—points Tehran has highlighted in state media reports. However, US officials have repeatedly described Iranian claims as overstated or “fabricated” in some cases, emphasizing “relief for performance” rather than immediate concessions.
President Donald Trump has stated recently that a “great settlement” is close, with a possible signing ceremony in Europe, and that he canceled planned strikes due to diplomatic progress. Iranian sources, however, have often labeled such reports as “speculative” and noted that no final text has been approved.
This latest Iranian media claim fits a pattern of optimistic framing from Tehran amid fluid talks. No independent confirmation of a fully signed agreement has emerged from US sources or neutral mediators as of this reporting. Further updates are expected as both sides continue indirect diplomacy.
This is a developing story. Details remain subject to official confirmation.
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