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5 min readIn the span of a single news cycle, the United States pulled back from planned military strikes on Iran, SpaceX shattered global IPO records, and the Pope delivered a pointed message on migration from the dock of shame in the Canary Islands. President Trump told reporters Thursday that the U.S. had canceled plans for military action against Iran because, in his words, a peace agreement is imminent. Speaking from the White House, Trump insisted a deal was close: "We just made a great settlement of the war with Iran. And we're going to be, subject to finalization of documents, we should get done." He added that a naval blockade would remain in place until the deal is finalized. When asked whether negotiators had secured an agreement to stop Iran from having a nuclear weapon, Trump answered, "Yes, conceptually." There has been no official confirmation from Iran that an agreement is close, leaving the situation suspended between the president’s optimism and the absence of a signed document.
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- 1 (00:04) **Trump Cancels Military Strikes on Iran, Cites Imminent Peace Deal** - President Trump says planned strikes were canceled because a peace agreement is "conceptually" reached, though a naval blockade remains until finalization.
- 2 (00:49) **SpaceX Pulls Off Largest IPO in History** - The company raises $75 billion, more than doubling the previous record held by Saudi Aramco.
- 3 (01:43) **Pope Leo Focuses on Refugees During Spain Visit** - The pontiff speaks at a port known as the "dock of shame," calling for action on behalf of migrants.
- 4 (02:48) **Wall Street Rallies on Lower Oil Prices and Iran Deal Hopes** - The Dow, NASDAQ, and S&P all post strong gains.
- 5 (03:01) **Carolina Hurricanes Lead Stanley Cup Final 3-2** - Defeat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Raleigh; can win the championship on Saturday night.
- 6 (03:20) **2026 World Cup Kicks Off** - Host nation Mexico beats South Africa 2-0 in Mexico City; thousands of fans attend a watch party in Los Angeles.
- 7 (04:17) **Opening of New Gordie Howe Bridge Delayed** - Canadian PM Mark Carney says it may take longer to open the U.S.-Canada trade route bridge; ribbon-cutting ceremony still scheduled for Friday.
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