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Multiple high-credibility sources confirm that an initial agreement to end the war between the U.S. and Iran was reached around June 15, 2026 3510. While the U.S. and Israel achieved significant battlefield successes, including nearly eliminating Iran’s naval, air force, and air defense systems, the Iranian regime remains in power 1. Iranian officials have used the terms of the deal—which reportedly includes sanctions relief and reconstruction-linked investment—to publicly characterize the outcome as a victory over foreign aggression 3910. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi and Speaker of the Parliament Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf have both explicitly labeled the deal as a victory or a great step toward final victory 38. Experts note that while Iran suffered heavy military blows, its ability to survive and extract concessions like uranium enrichment rights and economic aid has allowed it to turn survival into political leverage at the negotiating table 910.