Published: Jun 12, 2026, 22:12 IST | Updated: Jun 12, 2026, 22:12 IST
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened major military action against Iran—only to call it off hours later while claiming that a peace deal was within reach. Tehran, however, insists that no final agreement has been reached.
As diplomacy, military pressure, and ceasefire claims collide across the Middle East, one question remains: what gives Iran its strategic leverage?