Qatari Negotiators Head to Tehran to Finalize U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Deal as Trump Claims Paper Is Ready
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Updated · Haaretz · Jun 10
Qatari Negotiators Head to Tehran to Finalize U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Deal as Trump Claims Paper Is Ready
3 articles · Updated · Haaretz · Jun 10
Summary
Qatari negotiators traveled to Tehran early Wednesday to finalize a U.S.-Iran cease-fire agreement after consultations with Washington, according to an official familiar with the talks.
Trump said from the Oval Office that a "fully negotiated deal" is complete and Iran only needs to "sign a paper," while warning the U.S. could strike again if Tehran delays.
The diplomatic push comes after renewed hostilities that included about 30 Iranian missiles fired at Israeli targets; satellite images showed fragments from an interception hit Israel's Ramat David air base, with no casualties reported.
Pressure on Tehran also widened diplomatically: the IAEA board passed a U.S.-backed resolution 21-3 demanding Iran declare remaining enriched uranium stocks and allow inspectors to verify them.
Separately, the United States and 21 allies accused Iran of directing assassination, kidnapping and intimidation campaigns across Europe, North America and Australia, underscoring the broader stakes around the cease-fire effort.
Can a fragile US-Iran deal survive Tehran's power struggles and direct strikes on Israel?
With a nuclear deal imminent, why is Iran escalating European terror attacks via new proxy groups?
On the Edge: US-Iran Ceasefire Tested by June 2026 Escalation and Diplomatic Race to Prevent Wider War
Overview
This report traces the roots of the 2026 US-Iran conflict to the US withdrawal from the JCPOA in 2018 and the re-imposition of sanctions, which destabilized the region and fueled mistrust. Over time, hardline positions grew stronger in both countries, while regional tensions escalated through proxy conflicts and attacks on shipping. These developments made direct confrontation seem inevitable. In February 2026, open conflict erupted, with US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, leading to a cycle of retaliation and a fragile ceasefire. The current situation remains unstable, shaped by unresolved core issues and ongoing diplomatic efforts.