U.S.-Iran deal nears conclusion: Pakistani officials say Iran and the U.S. have agreed on the text; U.S. officials say there is no 100% certainty it will be signed; Iranian Foreign Minister says it could be signed remotely within days.

Trump first claimed on social media that Iranian media reports about the draft agreement were inconsistent with the facts, then reposted a statement by Iran’s Foreign Minister saying Tehran and Washington had never been closer to reaching a deal. The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that Iran and the U.S. have already reached understandings on most issues, that Iran is currently reviewing the draft and is in the final stage of its internal review process, and that it expects to jointly issue a statement with Oman soon regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz. Different sources have revealed varying versions of the agreement, differing notably on issues such as control of the Strait, nuclear matters, the unfreezing of Iranian funds, and war reparations. According to U.S. media, American officials said there is an 85% probability the agreement will be signed; upon signing, a 60-day technical negotiation period would commence, during which Iran would commit to permanently abandoning its nuclear program an

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Express News | Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi: The management model of the Strait of Hormuz will not revert to its pre-war state. Sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran and Oman. Iran will ensure the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz

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Express News | Prime Minister of Pakistan: Confirms Final Text of U.S.-Iran Agreement Has Been Reached

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Hong Kong Market Close (06.12) | Hang Seng Index Rises 1.93%; Materials and Airline Stocks Rebound; Chow Tai Fook (01929) Surges 15% Post-Earnings

The situation in the Middle East has taken a dramatic turn, with Trump again making a TACO statement, saying an agreement could be signed as early as this weekend. Hong Kong's three major stock indices rebounded, with the Hang Seng Index rising more than 2% at one point.

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