US and Iran Reportedly Close to Signing Deal on Ceasefire, Nuclear Limits

The US and Iran are close to signing a deal involving a 60-day ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and curbing Iran's nuclear program, according to several news outlets.

The Details: The New York Times (Lean Left bias) cited two US officials who also said Iran had agreed to give up its stockpile of enriched uranium, however an Iranian source later denied that claim. Axios (Lean Left) reported on Sunday that as part of the deal, the strait would be open with no tolls, and Iran would agree to clear the mines it had deployed in the strait. In return, the US would lift its blockade on Iranian ports and issue sanction waivers to allow Iran to sell oil freely, according to the outlet. No official deal has been signed yet.

Deal With Israel: Axios also reported the deal includes an end to the war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. It cited an Israeli source who said Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "expressed concern about that condition" in a phone call with President Trump on Saturday. Wall Street Journal (Center) also cited an Israeli official who said Netanyahu told Trump that Israel "will maintain its freedom of action there." On Truth Social, Trump said he had several "good" calls with Middle Eastern leaders, including Netanyahu, which he said "went very well."

For Context: According to estimates by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iran had 970 lbs of uranium enriched to 60% when the US and Israel first attacked Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025.

How the Media Covered It: Whereas most outlets that covered the story generally focused on the deal nearing a close and Iran's reported agreement to give up its uranium, Fox News (Right), Jerusalem Post (Center) and Times of Israel (Center) all emphasized in their headlines that Iran hadn't officially agreed to that part of the deal. Wall Street Journal wrote about the negative impact the deal could have on Israel and the Gulf, saying that a deal would "leave Iran with an overt role managing the strait and emboldened to use military threats to get its way in future disputes." In its reporting, The New York Times emphasized that precise details of the deal were unclear and outlined potential options for the US and Iran if the deal was signed or not. The New York Post (Lean Right) and Times of Israel reported Iran's uranium stockpile equates to about 11 nuclear bombs. The Post focused on the impact to Iran if it didn't give up its uranium and noted "conflicting responses" from Iranian leaders during negotiations. Washington Post (Lean Left) also noted Iran hadn't agreed to give up its uranium and quoted an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson who said Iran was "cautious" after being attacked twice in the last year during negotiations. It also detailed ongoing fighting between Hezbollah and Israeli forces.

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