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US, Iran step back from war brink as Trump postpones strikes amid negotiation claims

From Daily Star · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The US and Iran stepped back from the brink of war on June 11, with President Trump postponing planned military strikes.
  • Trump cited progress in negotiations, stating a deal was approved by all parties and set to be signed soon, though Iran's foreign ministry called such claims speculative.
  • Analysts suggest the decision to de-escalate may have been driven by the lack of a clear strategy and the significant economic disruption a renewed conflict would cause for the US.

The United States and Iran pulled back from the edge of renewed full-scale conflict on June 11, after President Donald Trump postponed planned U.S. military strikes against Iran. The decision came just hours after the U.S. military indicated it would carry out strikes for a third consecutive night, a move Iran had warned would be met with a severe response.

Discussions and final points have been, in both concept and great detail, approved by all parties involved.

— Donald TrumpStated on social media regarding negotiations between the US and Iran.

President Trump attributed the postponement to progress in negotiations between the two nations. He announced on social media that discussions had reached a point where "Discussions and final points have been, in both concept and great detail, approved by all parties involved," adding that a deal was expected to be signed in the "next few days." However, Iran's foreign ministry has countered these claims, labeling reports of an agreement as speculative and insisting that "nothing has been finalised."

Even if an agreement is reached, it appears to be a memorandum of understanding rather than a comprehensive peace deal. Such an accord would likely establish a framework for further discussions on unresolved issues, including Iran's nuclear program and ballistic missile capabilities. Trump has previously declared imminent deals that did not materialize, raising skepticism about the current situation.

The US would 'receive a more severe response than before' if it followed through on its threats.

— Iranian militaryWarning of retaliation against potential US strikes.

Beyond the diplomatic statements, strategic considerations likely played a significant role in the decision to de-escalate. A return to all-out war with Iran presented considerable risks and costs for the United States, with no clear strategic plan or defined objective articulated by the Trump administration. The potential for widespread economic disruption and the complex nature of the Iranian regime, described as a "militia with a state" dominated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, may have factored heavily into the decision to avoid further military engagement.

Nothing has been finalised.

— Iranian foreign ministryCommenting on claims of an imminent agreement with the US.
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Originally published by Daily Star in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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