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

The conflicting accounts follow U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland and leave unclear whether IAEA inspectors will return to nuclear sites damaged in last year’s strikes

Sardar Pashei and AJ Edelman said the deal gives Tehran breathing room, while Trump has framed it as a way to avoid wider conflict and stabilize energy markets

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