Last Updated on June 13, 2026 12:59 am by BIZNAMA NEWS
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Diplomatic efforts to stop the fighting in West Asia remain on shaky ground today, after Iran announced that it has not made any final decision on a proposed agreement with the United States. That statement directly contradicts U.S. President Donald Trump, who earlier suggested a breakthrough was just days away. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said, talk of a finalized deal or a signing ceremony is premature, though he did confirm that much of the negotiating text has been drafted. The mixed messages follow President Trump’s claim that he canceled planned military strikes on Iran because discussions were progressing at the highest levels in Tehran. But Iran insists major issues are still unresolved, especially its right to uranium enrichment and other strategic priorities.
The proposed framework under discussion includes a permanent halt to hostilities, a 60‑day window for nuclear negotiations, and talks on releasing frozen Iranian assets. One of the most sensitive points remains the future of the Strait of Hormuz. Despite hopes for diplomacy, tensions remain high. U.S. forces reportedly intercepted two Iranian drones near the Strait, highlighting how fragile the security situation still is. Meanwhile in Lebanon, cross‑border clashes and security operations continue; Israel maintains military pressure on several fronts. Maritime security concerns also persist, with disruptions in the Red Sea and Gulf waters affecting global shipping and raising fresh worries for energy markets.
US President Donald Trump today accused Iran of carrying out drone attacks on Indian ships leaving the Strait of Hormuz. In a social media post, Mr Trump described the incident as totally unacceptable. The remarks came after India summoned the US Chargé d’Affaires, Jason Meeks, and lodged a strong protest over continuing attacks by US naval forces on commercial vessels carrying Indian mariners in the Gulf of Oman. One such attack resulted in the death of three Indian seafarers on Wednesday.
Earlier in the day, Iran condemned the US attacks on commercial vessels, describing them as brutal and accusing Washington of engaging in lawless conduct that threatens global peace and maritime security. In a statement posted on social media, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei expressed condolences over the deaths of the Indian nationals and called for accountability from the international community.