A US official stated that a nuclear deal with Iran was "75 percent there," as reported by The Hill. This development provided an update on the progress of negotiations regarding the US-Iran nuclear deal.

Economics

The US Energy Chief reported that half of the stoppages at the Strait of Hormuz had been restored, according to Bloomberg Markets. This indicated a partial return to normal traffic conditions in the critical shipping lane.

Crypto

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) increased from 0.56¢ to 0.68¢ at 5pm EDT on June 12, 2026. No clearly matching news surfaced around this move.