Iran war day 105: Trump halts attacks after Kharg Island threat

Author: Elizabeth MelimopoulosPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: Iran

PoliticsWorld / International

Iran war day 105: Trump halts attacks after Kharg Island threat

US President Donald Trump cancelled a third straight night of planned strikes on Iran, saying talks were close to a deal. Hours earlier, he had threatened to target Kharg Island and other oil facilities. A senior Iranian official confirmed that a proposed memorandum of understanding was being considered by Iran's top leadership. Tehran is presenting a potential deal as a victory, telling people the sacrifices of war were worth it.

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