Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity

A trailblazer on African pitches, Artan was chosen for the 2026 World Cup but was denied entry to the United States during mandatory preparations — a setback that has become a flashpoint for Somali pride and international procedure

Tehran says Israeli troops and strikes would violate the emerging agreement, while Israeli leaders say they are not bound by it and will keep forces in the south

Trump and mediators say a signing is set for Friday, but the deal text has not been released and nuclear and sanctions questions remain for further talks

The U.S.-Iran ceasefire appears to crumble as Trump says he's considering new strikes and Tehran will "pay the price" for not accepting a deal.

Tehran says many points have been settled but no signing is imminent, as Trump and Rubio signal optimism over a possible pact to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s foreign minister said negotiations would resume immediately after a Friday signing, while President Trump said he hoped the conflict would soon be behind both sides

A preliminary deal is expected to open the Strait of Hormuz, while the most difficult disputes are being pushed into further talks