Trump says in 'final throes' of Middle East peace deal

Trump signals imminent announcement on long-awaited Middle East accord

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) whispers to US President Donald Trump after handing him a note saying the Middle East peace deal is “very close” during an event at the White House in Washington, DC. Photo taken on October 8, 2025.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) whispers to US President Donald Trump after handing him a note saying the Middle East peace deal is “very close” during an event at the White House in Washington, DC. Photo taken on October 8, 2025.
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US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (June 9, 2026) that he was in the "final throes" of reaching a Middle East peace deal.

"We're in the final throes of what will be a very, very good deal," he told reporters on his return from an NBA Finals game.

When asked whether it would be matter of days or weeks, he said it would take "two or three days."

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