TRUMP’S DEVIL IN THE IRAN PEACE DEAL - Opinion | Daily Mirror

Daily Mirror LK · 🇱🇰 public Sri Lanka · May 29, 2026 · 843 words · By DM Editorial

Abraham Accords and Islamic Solidarity Israeli-Lebanese Conflict US-Iran Diplomatic Failure

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Reply To: Name - Reply Comment Trump appeared optimistic — so much so that he even dismissed critics within his support base as “losers”.

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Reply To: Name - Reply Comment Trump appeared optimistic — so much so that he even dismissed critics within his support base as “losers”.

Why it matters

Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the two countries were close to agreement.

Common ground

Oil prices fell, stock markets rose, and hopes cautiously replaced fears of a global recession.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Appeal to Anger: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

Follow-up questions

What terms are actually in the Iran proposal, and which side would have to compromise first?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that The Trump administration secured a ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel after talks in Washington?
What happens next if the deal stalls, and who has the power to restart talks?

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Claim 1: “The Trump administration secured a ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel after talks in Washington.”

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Multiple sources (Wikipedia, BBC, and other web results) confirm the Trump administration brokered a ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel in 2024 and 2026.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 3, 2026 · The agreement was reached after days of negotiations led by the Trump administration, with both countries committing to halt hostilities and ...
https://www.facebook.com/WSEO1077/posts/fox-news-sources-bre…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 3, 2026 · Hezbollah has rejected a US-brokered ceasefire plan agreed by the Lebanese and Israeli governments, throwing the future of a truce in Lebanon ...
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/04/israel-lebanon…

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web search NEUTRAL — On 27 November 2024, a ceasefire agreement was signed by Israel, Lebanon, and five mediating countries, including the United States.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Israel–Lebanon_ceasefire_…

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Claim 2: “sanctions were to be lifted”

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Five independent cross-references (France24, Krdo, Nypost, Axios) all report that the lifting of sanctions was a component of the deal.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — In return there'd be a lifting of sanctions against Iran and an unfreezing of assets.
https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/the-debate/20260507-sti…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — the US would lift its blockade on Iranian ports and issue some sanctions waivers to allow Iran to sell oil freely
https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260524-middle-east…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — It [Iran's 10-point plan] included regulating passage through the Strait of Hormuz; terminating attacks on Iran and its regional proxy forces; the withdrawal of US forces from the region; compensation…
https://krdo.com/news/2026/04/08/the-us-and-iran-have-agreed…

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Claim 3: “Pakistan outright rejected the demand”

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Claim 4: “the nuclear issue addressed in a follow-up deal within 30 days”

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Web search results indicate a 60-day memorandum of understanding and Trump's statement regarding a 30 to 60 day window toward a final agreement, specifically excluding nuclear weapons from initial proposals.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 30 for 30 is a series of documentary films airing on ESPN, its sister networks, and online highlighting interesting people and events in sports history. This includes four "volumes" of 30 episodes eac…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/30_for_30

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 30 (thirty) is the natural number following 29 and preceding 31.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/30_(number)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 30 may refer to: 30 (number), the natural number following 29 and preceding 31 one of the years 30 BC, AD 30, 1930, 2030
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Claim 5: “US forces were to be withdrawn from the region”

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Two independent sources (Al Jazeera and Krdo) confirm that the withdrawal of US forces from the region/vicinity was part of the framework/plan.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The Iranian TV report of a framework deal said the US would also lift its blockade of Iranian ports and withdraw military forces from Iran’s vicinity
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/28/iran-and-us-trade-a…

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Claim 6: “Since March, nearly 4,000 people, mostly civilians, have been killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon.”

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Claim 7: “Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the two countries were close to agreement.”

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Multiple web search results from May 2026 report that Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated a deal was imminent or that the U.S. and Iran were close to an agreement.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marco Antonio Rubio (, ROO-bee-oh; born May 28, 1971) is an American politician, attorney, and diplomat serving as the 72nd United States secretary of state since 2025. He is also the acting national …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Rubio

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jeanette Christina Dousdebes Rubio (née Dousdebes; born December 5, 1973) is an American former professional cheerleader. She is married to United States Secretary of State and former senator Marco Ru…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanette_Dousdebes_Rubio

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of international visits undertaken by Marco Rubio (in office since 2025) while serving as the 72nd and current United States secretary of state. The list includes both private travel an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_international_trips_ma…

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Claim 8: ““I am formally requesting that all countries immediately sign the Abraham Accords, and that, if Iran signs its agreement with me, as President of the United States of America, it would be an honour to have them also be part of this unparalleled World Coalition,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.”

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Claim 9: “Iran retaliated by shooting down a $30 million US MQ-9 Reaper drone.”

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Claim 10: “US$24 billion of Iran’s frozen funds were to be released”

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Sources provide conflicting figures: one source mentions a $25 billion release, while others mention a precondition of $12 billion in frozen assets held in Qatar.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On June 22, 2025, the United States Air Force and Navy attacked three nuclear facilities in Iran as part of the Twelve-Day War, under the code name Operation Midnight Hammer. The Fordow Uranium Enrich…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_United_States_strikes_on_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On April 12, 2025, Iran and the United States began a series of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear peace agreement, following a letter from US president Donald Trump to Iranian supreme leader Al…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–2026_Iran–United_States_n…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been at war with Iran and its regional allies. Active hostilities broke out after surprise US–Israeli airstrikes targeting military and govern…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war

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Claim 11: “all agreements legalised through a United Nations resolution”

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The web search results returned generic 'deal' websites (coupons/discounts) and did not provide any information regarding a UN resolution to legalize the US-Iran agreements.

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web search NEUTRAL — Your search for great deals and coupon savings ends here. Find the best bargains and money-saving offers, discounts, promo codes, freebies and price comparisons from the trusted Slickdeals community.
https://slickdeals.net/

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web search NEUTRAL — Today's best deals, sales and discounts across the web, vetted by our team of experts to ensure we provide the lowest prices.
https://www.dealnews.com/

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Claim 12: “Trump urged Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Pakistan to sign the Accord”

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Claim 13: “a high-level Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi arrived in Doha.”

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Claim 14: “The Strait of Hormuz was to reopen under a new mechanism”

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Multiple sources, including Wikipedia and web search results from May 2026, confirm that the Strait of Hormuz was blocked and that a major agreement to reopen it was being negotiated by the Trump administration.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the attacks by the United States and Is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz

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Claim 15: “The US launched military strikes on Iran’s Bandar Abbas region in the south.”

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While Wikipedia confirms the existence of a '2026 Iran war' and the 'Bandar Abbas' region/ships, no specific evidence in the provided results confirms a US military strike specifically on the Bandar Abbas region in the context of this deal.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the ongoing 2026 Iran war covers the period since 28 February 2026.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2026_Iran_war

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Iran Air Flight 655 was an international scheduled passenger flight from Tehran to Dubai via Bandar Abbas that was shot down on 3 July 1988 by two surface-to-air missiles fired by USS Vincennes, a Uni…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bandar Abbas (Persian: بندرعباس) is a class that includes a pair of fleet supply ships operated by the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.
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Claim 16: “the peace process — with Pakistan’s mediation — made progress.”

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Claim 17: “More than 1.2 million civilians have been displaced”

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Claim 18: “Israel continues its bombing campaign while occupying 14 per cent of southern Lebanon.”

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Claim 19: “the US attacked Iranian navy boats and military facilities near Bandar Abbas on Monday.”

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Claim 20: “a permanent ceasefire in Lebanon was to be announced”

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Web search results from The Guardian and BBC report a ceasefire in Lebanon linked to the US-Iran negotiations, although one source notes Hezbollah's rejection of a specific plan.

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web search NEUTRAL — On 27 November 2024, a ceasefire agreement was signed by Israel, Lebanon, and five mediating countries, including the United States. Hezbollah attacked Israel on 8 October 2023, leading to a year of c…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Israel–Lebanon_ceasefire_…

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web search NEUTRAL — Trump announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire – The Latest. The ceasefire deal is linked directly to parallel negotiations aimed at a US-Iranian peace agreement.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/16/trump-announce…

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web search NEUTRAL — The agreement was later welcomed by Lebanon, and pitted as an "opportunity" by Israel. It forms a separate agreement to the US-Iran truce and comes after Israel continued attacking Lebanon with Netany…
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c20dd5ynxz9t

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