US and Iranian presidents sign deal aiming to end war
The fate of Iran's nuclear programme, a key reason cited by the US for starting the conflict, is still to be negotiated.
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"If the enemy does not understand the language of logic, we will enter again with the language of power."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I didn't want to see economic catastrophe."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Iran's finger is on the trigger."
— Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf , Politician
Key People
Supreme Leader of Iran.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament.
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The fate of Iran's nuclear programme, a key reason cited by the US for starting the conflict, is still to be negotiated.
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