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Iran submits revised proposal, Trump says ceasefire 'a lot closer'

ABC Australia · May 23, 2026, 7:45 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.
  • Senior US and Iranian officials believe they are close to a breakthrough to strike a draft peace deal to end the war in the Middle East.
  • Mr Trump said he would only sign a deal that would prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. (Narendra Modi via X)

Senior US and Iranian officials believe they are close to a breakthrough to strike a draft peace deal to end the war in the Middle East.

Mr Trump said he would only sign a deal that would prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

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