A leaked “final draft” of a possible U.S.-Iran agreement has triggered global debate after reports claimed the deal avoids key issues like Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and regional proxy groups. Mediated reportedly by Pakistan, the draft focuses on ceasefire terms, sanctions relief, freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and regional stability. Critics question whether Donald Trump is softening long-held red lines to avoid a wider Middle East conflict. While U.S. officials admit there has been “slight progress” in talks, neither Washington nor Tehran has officially confirmed a final agreement. Could this deal reshape the Middle East power balance?

A leaked “final draft” of a possible U.S.-Iran agreement has triggered global debate after reports claimed the deal avoids key issues like Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic…

Pakistan-backed draft would end the war, resolve the Hormuz crisis and open 30 days for a broader deal; Trump to brief regional leaders without Netanyahu, who will hold a separate…

Iran has pushed back against U.S. claims of progress in nuclear negotiations, with Iranian state media insisting Tehran has not accepted any binding nuclear commitments during…

The United States is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, regional…

Less than a day after US President Donald Trump said an agreement with Tehran was “largely negotiated”, signs of friction have emerged over key elements of the proposed deal.

US President Donald Trump says the nations could be close to a peace deal. The big issues at stake include the fate of Iran’s nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

US and Iran edge toward a possible peace deal as Trump urges negotiators not to rush, roiling global markets from Japan’s Nikkei to oil prices and Gulf shipping.

DUBAI — The United States is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up its stockpile of...