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Iranian authorities have confirmed a memorandum of understanding for peace with the US is getting closer – though there have been disputes over some points.

US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social this morning to say that he had spoken with leaders and representatives from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain.

"An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalisation between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed," Trump wrote.

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"Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly. In addition to many other elements of the Agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened."

Trump also said he spoke separately with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a call he claimed went "very well".

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson‌ Esmail Baqaei said in a televised interview the two sides were closer to "finalising" an agreement.

"The topics being discussed at this stage focus broadly on ending the war, halting the US naval aggression – what they themselves have labeled a 'naval blockade' – and issues related to the release of Iran's blocked assets," he said, as reported by semi-official Iranian news agency Fars.

He said Iran's nuclear program had not been included in the talks, but that it would form one of the points of understanding in the memorandum.

"In later stages – within 30 days, 60 days, or whatever timeframe is ultimately agreed upon – we can discuss the nuclear issue or other mutually agreed matters separately," he said.

"But at this stage, as stated, all our focus is on ending the war."

Baqaei also said the Strait of Hormuz had "nothing to do" with the US, while Al Jazeera reported state media had dismissed the notion that Iran would relinquish its "management" of the strait, outright disputing Trump's assertion as unrealistic.

"Although Iran has agreed to allow the number of passing ships to return to the level before the war, this does not at all mean 'free passage' to the pre-war situation," a report on Fars said.

"The management of the strait, determining the route, time, manner of passage, and issuing permits, will remain exclusively under the control and discretion of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Therefore, Trump's claim in this regard is incomplete and does not correspond to reality."

Bumpy road to peace

Trump recently once again called off a threatened resumption of hostilities in the Middle East, claiming progress in negotiations.

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The US Navy continues to blockade Iranian ports, while Iran maintains it will keep control of the crucial trade channel in the Strait of Hormuz.

In Trump's post, there was no mention of Iran's nuclear program and highly enriched uranium, which Iran has sought to discuss later.

The US and Iran were closing in on a deal to end the war, a regional official with direct knowledge of the Pakistan-led mediation efforts said earlier this weekend.

Pakistani army chief Field Marshal General Asim Munir visited Tehran to speak with President Masoud Pezeshkian this weekend.

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The anonymous official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss closed-door deliberations, cautioned that "last-minute disputes" could blow up the efforts. This is not the first time in recent weeks that a deal has been described as close.

He said the potential deal would include an official declaration of the war's end, with two-month negotiations on Iran's nuclear program. The Strait of Hormuz would be reopened and the US would end its blockade of Iran's ports.

Iran, meanwhile, had signalled "narrowing differences" in negotiations with the US after Pakistan's army chief held more talks in Tehran, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told journalists in India that "there's been some progress made" and "there may be news later today".

Both Iran and the US emphasised their key positions and have warned of the risks of resuming attacks and disrupting their ceasefire. Rubio repeated the US stance that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon and must turn over its highly enriched uranium, and the Strait of Hormuz must be open.

Iran state TV earlier quoted Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei as describing the draft as a "framework agreement" and adding: "We want this to include the main issues required for ending the imposed war and other issues of essential importance to us. Then, over a reasonable time span, between 30 to 60 days, details are discussed and ultimately a final agreement is reached."

"Over the past week, the trend has been toward narrowing differences," Baghaei told Iran's official IRNA news agency, adding that nuclear issues are not part of current negotiations.

"Our focus at this stage is on ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon," Baghaei said, adding that lifting sanctions on Tehran "has explicitly been included in the text and remains our fixed position."

– with Associated Press.

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‘We’re really proud of how he’s handled himself this week.’

The man shot and killed by Secret Service officers outside the White House this morning had previously tried to enter the presidential building's grounds, including twice last year.

Three sources identified the gunman as 21-year-old Nasire Best, who this morning (Australia time) approached a security checkpoint and opened fire on agents.

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"Shortly after 6pm Saturday (8am Sunday AEST) an individual in the area of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue pulled a weapon from his bag and began firing," the Secret Service said in a preliminary statement posted online.

"Secret Service Police returned fire striking the suspect who was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. During the shooting one bystander was also struck by gunfire.

"No injuries were sustained by officers. The president was in the White House during the incident, however no protectees or operations were impacted.

"This incident remains under investigation and additional information will be released as it becomes available."

It's unclear whether the bystander was shot by Best or by officers.

Investigators recovered a pistol they believe belongs to the suspect, an anonymous official previously said.

Officers had encountered Best multiple times near the White House last summer, according to a court affidavit, which says he was "known to the Secret Service" for "walking around the White House complex inquiring how to gain access at various entry points."

He was involuntarily committed on June 26, 2025, for "obstructing vehicle entry" to part of the White House complex, the court documents said.

On July 10, 2025, Best ignored warning signs and walked into a restricted area outside the White House, the affidavit said, where multiple officers confronted him. Best claimed to be Jesus and said "that he wanted to get arrested," the report said.

A judge issued an order demanding he stay away from the White House grounds.

While investigating the encounters last year, investigators discovered Best had made various statements on social media, including claiming he was "the real" Osama bin Laden, and at least one post indicating his desire to harm Trump, the source said.

But police had never encountered the suspect behaving violently or wielding a weapon before, according to a law enforcement source.

Trump was at the White House during the shooting but was unaffected, and has been briefed on the incident, according to a spokesperson.

The building was locked down for about 40 minutes but has since returned to normal.

Journalists reporting on US President Donald Trump's claim of a nearly finalised peace deal with Iran were rushed to the briefing room and told to shelter in place after the noises were heard.

"I was in the middle of taping on my iPhone for a social video from the White House North Lawn when we heard the shots," ABC US reporter Selina Wang posted on X.

"It sounded like dozens of gunshots. We were told to sprint to the press briefing room where we are holding now."

A Secret Service official told CNN that the agency was investigating reports of shots fired at the corner of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, which is just outside the White House complex.

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Secret Service agents carrying rifles could be seen moving through the North Lawn area following the incident and blocking the White House press briefing room.

The Secret Service said it was "aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW" — one block from the White House — and was "working to corroborate the information with personnel on the ground".

In a social media post, FBI Director Kash Patel said officers were responding to shots fired and said he would "update the public as we're able."

The lockdown comes a month after the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where reporters and Trump administration officials ducked for cover as shots rang out.

The suspect in that shooting, Cole Tomas Allen, sprinted through a security checkpoint with a shotgun in hand, exchanging fire with Secret Service agents who chased behind him, according to security footage.

He has pleaded not guilty to attempting to assassinate Trump and to other charges.

– with CNN and Associated Press