De-escalation: Trump cancels planned strikes on Iran

On June 11, President Donald Trump called off planned airstrikes on Iran. Investing.com says he had warned of more attacks a day earlier and suggested a final peace deal has been approved.

Talks to reach a deal between Washington and Iran are still on track after overnight negotiations, CNN reported, according to the Times of Israel and Middle East Eye. News18 and Crypto Briefing likewise say negotiations remain on track despite recent strikes.

Qatari negotiators left Tehran on Thursday after talks with Iranian officials that lasted into the early hours, Reuters reported via Ynetnews.

Crypto Briefing reports Bitcoin fell 7% amid U.S.–Iran tensions and ongoing talks, and notes U.S. sanctions on Iran’s largest crypto exchange Nobitex added regulatory pressure.

Details differ among outlets: NDTV Profit characterizes the clashes as Washington strikes on Tehran, while the Times of Israel and Middle East Eye describe both sides trading attacks. There is also a split on Qatari mediation, with Ynetnews/Reuters saying negotiators left Tehran, while NDTV Profit says Qatari mediators continue efforts in the city.

AI-synthesized from multiple reported sources