The US and Iranian officials said they had agreed on a framework to end their war, halt the US blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
"The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete," US president Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social.
His post came shortly after Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a deal had been struck early on Monday local time. The memorandum of understanding is scheduled to be officially signed on Friday in Switzerland.
Trump said the Strait of Hormuz, a major shipping route for global oil and gas supplies that Iran has effectively shut down for months, would open on Friday, and that he had ordered the end of the US blockade of Iranian ports.
"Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!" Trump wrote.
Oil prices fell on the news. Brent crude futures fell 4 per cent in early trading on Monday, while US West Texas Intermediate slid more than 4.6 per cent.
The fate of Iran's nuclear program, another thorny issue, will also be addressed in those later talks, sources previously told Reuters.
Key Points
- Trump announces peace deal with Iran and immediate opening of Strait of Hormuz
- Oil prices fall to lowest since March as Trump announces peace deal
- Qatari officials call US-Iran agreement 'an important step towards consolidating sustainable peace'
- US president lashes out at Netanyahu in angry phone call over Beirut attack
- 'Let's not blow it': Trump condemns Israeli attack on Lebanon
Turkey and Japan welcome US-Iran peace deal
04:40 , Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
More countries are welcoming the peace deal between the US and Iran to end their months-long war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed the agreement, calling it an important step toward peace and stability in the Middle East.
"I view the agreement reached between the United States and Iran as an important development for establishing peace and tranquility in our region," Erdogan said in a post on X.
"I emphatically underscore the need to avoid rhetoric, provocations, and actions that could escalate tensions in the period leading up to the signing of the agreement, and to remain vigilant against possible sabotage," he said.
Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi said Tokyo had actively pursued diplomatic efforts, saying that the priority was to calm the situation.
She said Japan expected the deal to be steadily implemented, free and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz to be secured, and a final agreement on Iran’s nuclear issue to be reached as soon as possible.
Trump says 'let the oil flow'
04:38 , Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
President Donald Trump has announced that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen on Friday once the peace deal with Iran was formally signed by both nations.
"I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
"Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!" he added.
Oil prices fall to lowest since March as Trump announces peace deal
04:15 , Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
Oil prices slipped to their lowest since March after US president Donald Trump and Iran's deputy foreign minister said they had reached an initial deal to end the war and to resume traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude futures fell $3.58, or 4.10 per cent, to $83.75 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate was at $80.87, down $4.01, or 4.72 per cent.
Both contracts tumbled more than 3 per cent on Friday.
The world has lost millions of barrels of oil and gas supply since the war closed the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supplies, for more than three months.
People wave Iranian flag at demonstration in Tehran
04:10 , Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
Trump lashes out at Netanyahu in angry phone call over Beirut attack
04:00 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Donald Trump reportedly lashed out at Benjamin Netanyahu in an angry phone call following Israel’s attack on Beirut on Sunday.
In a post on Truth Social earlier today, the US president condemned the attack, stating it “should not have happened” so close to a peace deal with Iran.
The US president urged the Israeli prime minister to “not blow it”, as negotiations with Iran enter the final stages.
The chief foreign correspondent for Fox News said in a post on X: “President Trump said he asked Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu “what the f*** are you doing?” on a call after the Israeli strikes against Beirut.
“He told Netanyahu not to conduct additional strikes. The President told me he will ask Iran not to respond with missile fire toward Israel.”
US official denied report Iran will get billions 'up front' under peace agreement: report
03:43 , Brendan Rascius
A U.S. official rebutted an Iranian state media report that Iran will be given billions under the terms of the newly announced peace agreement, according to a new report.
“A senior USG official involved in the process of the [memorandum of understanding] with Iran is denying a report being quoted from Iran media that Iran gets $12 billion up front,” Maggie Haberman, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, wrote on X on Sunday evening.
“The USG official said, as officials in the administration have for weeks, that the agreement is all performance-based,” she added.
Fox News host questions why details of peace deal haven't been made public
03:35 , Brendan Rascius
Fox News host Mark Levin, a prominent ally and adviser of Trump, expressed frustration about the newly announced peace agreement.
“I have asked for days, why can't we, the people, see the damn [memorandum of understanding]? Not through people briefed by an anonymous person. Honestly, I've never seen anything like this. If it is a great outcome for peace, then release it,” he wrote on X on Sunday evening.
Several other Trump allies, including Senator Lindsey Graham, have telegraphed concern about the deal, which officials say is poised to end months of fighting in the Middle East.
Vance says the agreement could 'fundamentally transform the Middle East for the next 50 years'
03:05 , Brendan Rascius
Vice President JD Vance said the newly announced peace agreement could “fundamentally transform the Middle East for the next 50 years.”
Speaking to Fox News, he said the deal would ensure that Iran will be barred from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He added that the administration is still determining who will attend the signing event in Switzerland.
“I certainly plan to be there, but it’s possible the president himself could be there,” he said.
Trump announces peace deal with Iran is 'complete'
03:00 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Donald Trump has announced that the peace deal with Iran is now “complete”.
He wrote on Truth Social: “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow! President DONALD J. TRUMP
Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will be 'permanently toll free'
02:36 , Brendan Rascius
In a phone interview with The New York Times on Sunday afternoon, President Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will be “permanently toll free.”
He also stressed that if a final nuclear agreement is not reached, he would renew military strikes on Iran or establish the U.S. as “the guardian of the Middle East” in exchange for one-fifth of the region’s revenue.
UN secretary-general praises agreement between US and Iran
02:10 , Brendan Rascius
António Guterres, the secretary-general of the United Nations, congratulated the U.S. and Iran for reaching a peace deal that will establish a permanent ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow for further negotiations.
“My deep appreciation goes to Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and other regional countries, for the constructive role played in supporting the negotiations that led to the peace deal,” Guterres wrote on X on Sunday.
I warmly congratulate the US & Iran for having reached a peace deal that provides for an immediate & permanent ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a framework for further negotiations. This represents a critical step towards the peaceful settlement of the…
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) June 14, 2026
Hegseth insists US had control of Strait of Hormuz all along – despite shipping freeze that has impacted global economy
02:00 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clashed with CBS’s Margaret Brennan on Sunday over whether the U.S. ever established functional military control over the Strait of Hormuz, as the administration once again promised that a peace agreement was hours away from being inked.
For months, the strait’s closure has affected global shipping traffic and put a serious dent in the amount of oil making it to market every month. The resulting fuel price spikes have soared past $4 a gallon across the U.S., but in recent days has begun to decline towards pre-war levels.
Last week, White House officials touted the ability of the U.S. Navy to safely escort ships through the strait, which is often mined by Iranian boats, and protect them from Iran’s aerial drone attacks. Traffic through the strait with naval escorts has now trickled up to about one half of the levels witnessed before hostilities began, providing some relief in the market.
Read more here:
Hegseth insists US controlled Strait of Hormuz all along – despite shipping freeze
Republican senator calls for Trump to be awarded Nobel prize
01:35 , Brendan Rascius
A Republican lawmaker called for President Trump to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, following his announcement that a peace deal with Iran had been reached.
“An historic day for the world,” Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno wrote on X. “Let’s get the Nobel Peace Prize ready!”
Top House Democrat slams Trump after peace deal is annouced
01:00 , Brendan Rascius
The top Democrat in the House of Representatives heavily criticized President Donald Trump after he announced a peace deal had been reached with Iran.
“President Obama built a global coalition that constrained Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Donald Trump recklessly ripped that agreement up and took us to war,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries wrote on X.
“Now gas prices are soaring, Iran is stronger and America is less safe,” he added. “That’s the Trump record.”
Israel's attack on Lebanon cast serious doubt over peace deal
01:00 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Earlier on Sunday, Iranian negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Israel's latest attack on the southern suburbs of Beirut, which Israel said targeted Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants, showed the United States lacks "the will and ability to fulfill your commitments" in a post on X.
Iran's foreign ministry said it held the United States responsible for the attack. Iran warned of a "strong response", and its top joint military command said the "finger (is) on the trigger" ready to fire at the "enemy's heart".
In a post on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, Trump said: "This morning's attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran." Israel has said it was not party to the planned U.S.-Iran deal. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has differed with Trump over American demands that Israel curb its military action in Lebanon to allow the United States to reach a deal with Iran.
GOP senator says he's 'concerned' about conflicting views of the peace agreement
Monday 15 June 2026 00:41 , Brendan Rascius
Senator Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican and staunch ally of President Trump, said he is “concerned” about conflicting views of the agreement reached between the U.S. and Iran.
“I am somewhat concerned that Iran’s view of the agreement seems different than what the American negotiating team is claiming,” Graham, a foreign policy hawk and fierce backer of the Iran war, wrote on X on Sunday.
I am pleased to hear the memorandum of understanding with Iran to allow the Strait of Hormuz to open has been agreed to. I will be watching closely the ensuing negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear program and other matters.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) June 14, 2026
I am somewhat concerned that Iran’s view of the… https://t.co/3vSNSOc1mp
Watch: JD Vance calls newly announced US-Iran peace deal a "big win"
Monday 15 June 2026 00:30 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Qatari officials call US-Iran agreement 'an important step towards consolidating sustainable peace'
Monday 15 June 2026 00:28 , Brendan Rascius
Qatari officials joined those from a number of other nations in welcoming the newly announced agreement between the U.S. and Iran.
“The State of Qatar welcomes the agreement reached on the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran on addressing the outstanding issues between them, including ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and considers it an important step towards consolidating sustainable peace and promoting economic growth regionally and internationally,” Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Sunday.
Some officials have described the agreement as an MOU, which would pave the way for further talks, while others have characterized it as a final deal. Key details are still emerging.
Statement | Qatar Welcomes the Agreement Reached on the Memorandum of Understanding Between the United States and Iran on Addressing Outstanding Issues
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) June 14, 2026
Doha | June 15, 2026
The State of Qatar welcomes the agreement reached on the Memorandum of Understanding between the United… pic.twitter.com/wcRXF5Gk4X
French President Emmanuel Macron says he welcomes peace deal between the US and Iran
Monday 15 June 2026 00:18 , Brendan Rascius
French President Emmanuel Macron said he welcomed the peace deal between the U.S. and Iran, calling for it to be implemented rapidly.
“This agreement must enable the urgent and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz,” he wrote on X, according to an English translation. “The resumption of maritime traffic, without restriction or toll, is an indispensable condition for regional stability and the global economy.”
“This agreement also paves the way for comprehensive negotiations in service of peace and security for all in the Middle East,” Macron continued. “These must address concerns related to Iran’s nuclear and ballistic programs, as well as its policy of regional destabilization. This is how we will be able to build a solid and lasting peace. France is prepared to play its full part, alongside its partners.”
“It will also continue to provide its full support to the determined efforts of the Lebanese authorities to restore the sovereignty of the State, which alone can ensure Lebanon’s stability and territorial integrity and meet the needs of its populations,” he added.
Je salue l’accord conclu entre les États-Unis et l’Iran, fruit d’un effort diplomatique auquel ont contribué plusieurs partenaires. J’appelle à sa mise en œuvre rapide et complète par tous les belligérants.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) June 14, 2026
Cet accord doit permettre la réouverture urgente et inconditionnelle…
Trump boasts that he achieved what his predecessors could not in Iran
Monday 15 June 2026 00:07 , Brendan Rascius
Shortly after declaring a peace deal with Iran “complete,” President Trump boasted that he had achieved what many of his predecessors could not.
“This Great Deal will bring Peace and Security to the whole Region,” Trump wrote on Truth Social at 6:27 p.m. “Many presidents have tried to make Peace with Iran, and all have failed before me. The Leaders of the Region have, for the first time, found a President who can help them achieve real Peace.”
“With the opening of the Strait upon the signing of the Deal on Friday, for purposes of mine removal, oil will flow on both ends again for the Region, and the World,” he added.
he central question of Iran's nuclear program remains
Monday 15 June 2026 00:00 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
After the war began, Iran attacked Israel and several Arab Gulf nations with missiles and drones. A ceasefire was reached on April 7.
Ten days later, the U.S. military imposed its blockade.
A historic face-to-face meeting between Vice President JD Vance and Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf ended without success.
Throughout negotiations, Trump alternatively threatened to destroy Iranian infrastructure, even its civilisation, and praised the relationship with Iran as “more professional” as his administration sought an exit from the war with midterm U.S. elections coming later this year.
Iran’s government, with its own tensions around hard-liners as it scrambled to replace several top officials killed in the war, repeatedly expressed wariness of negotiations after rounds of talks last year and early this year ended with U.S. and Israeli attacks.
Tehran has emphasised that it wanted a deal to focus on ending the war, with discussions put off until later on its nuclear program — the issue at the center of it all.
Starmer says Iran-US agreement is 'hugely important step forward' in ending the war
Sunday 14 June 2026 23:43 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Sir Keir Starmer has said the agreement between Iran and the US is a “hugely important step forward in ending the war”.
He also congratulated Donald Trump and mediators from Pakistan and Qatar for contributing to the “breakthrough”.
My statement on today's agreement between the United States and Iran. pic.twitter.com/taQZufv7ij
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) June 14, 2026
The deal came under criticism even in the final hours
Sunday 14 June 2026 23:30 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
The deal likely returns to a status that existed before the war, but with thousands of people dead and Iran wielding a new source of negotiating pressure with its ability to influence transits of the strait.
The waterway is crucial to significant shipments of oil, natural gas and related products like fertiliser, and its effective closure rocked the global economy.
Of the stated targets by the U.S. and Israel when they launched the war on Feb. 28 with strikes that killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Tehran still has a missile program, support for armed proxies in the region like Hezbollah and a stockpile of highly enriched uranium for its nuclear program.
Khamenei’s son is now supreme leader, though he has not been seen in the public since the war began. His approval was needed for Iran to sign off on the deal.Iran has wanted a ceasefire deal to include the fighting in Lebanon, where Israel has pushed its invasion deeper than at any point in over a quarter-century as it targets Hezbollah.
Tehran also has sought the release of billions of dollars in frozen funds.The emerging deal had been sharply criticized by Israel’s government and by critics in Trump’s own Republican Party.
Some said it did not improve on the terms of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal that Trump withdrew the U.S. from during his first term and still describes as “bad.”
There was also apparent friction inside Iran in the hours before the announcement, as the government earlier Sunday warned that any division at home over the deal weakens its negotiating position.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged national unity and called it a “disgrace” when someone stands before parliament and calls anyone who negotiates a traitor.
Iran state TV says country 'forced US to accept peace deal'
Sunday 14 June 2026 22:57 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Iran state TV said the country has forced the US to accept the peace deal.
An official statement from the Supreme National Security Council is to be issued shortly.
The state TV said it has been decided that marine traffic through the Gulf will be regulated by Iran in coordination with Oman.
Pakistan's PM confirms peace deal has been reached
Sunday 14 June 2026 22:53 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed a peace deal has been reached between Iran and the US following “intensive talks”.
In a post on social media, he wrote: “Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.”
Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce that the Peace Deal between the United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran has been REACHED. Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) June 14, 2026
US and Iran to hold official signing ceremony on Friday, Pakistan says
Sunday 14 June 2026 22:51 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
The US and Iran will hold an official signing ceremony on Friday in Switzerland, Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said on social media.
“Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon,” a statement from Pakistan said, adding that mediators this week will facilitate meetings to “lay the foundation for the technical talks.”
Iranian state media reported Pakistan’s statement after a day in which Israel, sidelined from the negotiations, attacked Beirut’s southern suburbs and posed a threat to the discussions nearing an end.
Trump announces peace deal with Iran is 'complete'
Sunday 14 June 2026 22:34 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Donald Trump has announced that the peace deal with Iran is now “complete”.
He wrote on Truth Social: “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow! President DONALD J. TRUMP
Watch: Secretary of Homeland Security says US at 'highest threat level it's ever been' amid Iran war, World Cup and UFC Freedom 250
Sunday 14 June 2026 22:30 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Deal to include conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz, official says
Sunday 14 June 2026 21:30 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
A official said the emerging agreement includes provisions for reopening the strait.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran wants a deal that allows Tehran to charge ships “for services rendered” when they transit the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has imposed a toll system during the war, which the U.S. and other nations say violates international law.
Transit through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for oil and natural gas, has been disrupted and crimped global energy supplies, driven up fuel prices and made food and other basics more expensive well beyond the region.
What you need to know about possible US-Iran peace deal to end Middle East war
Sunday 14 June 2026 20:30 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
The United States and Iran appear close to a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Friday the U.S. and Iran agreed to wording of an agreement aimed at ending their war in the Middle East and that mediators were working with both sides to finalize a deal.
However, Tehran has cast doubt over the timing of the signing. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, speaking before Trump's post, had cautioned against commenting on the timing of the signing but was quoted by state media saying, "It will not be tomorrow," but could happen "in the coming days".
Here’s what you need to know:
What you need to know about possible US-Iran peace deal to end Middle East war
Trump lashes out at Netanyahu in angry phone call over Beirut attack
Sunday 14 June 2026 19:44 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Donald Trump reportedly lashed out at Benjamin Netanyahu in an angry phone call following Israel’s attack on Beirut on Sunday.
In a post on Truth Social earlier today, the US president condemned the attack, stating it “should not have happened” so close to a peace deal with Iran.
The US president urged the Israeli prime minister to “not blow it”, as negotiations with Iran enter the final stages.
The chief foreign correspondent for Fox News claimed Trump told him the deal with Iran “is expected to be signed in the next 24 hours”.
He added in a post on X: “President Trump said he asked Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu “what the f*** are you doing?” on a call after the Israeli strikes against Beirut.
“He told Netanyahu not to conduct additional strikes. The President told me he will ask Iran not to respond with missile fire toward Israel.”
Spoke with President Trump. He says the deal with Iran is expected to be signed in the next 2-3 hours.
— Trey Yingst (@TreyYingst) June 14, 2026
President Trump said he asked Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu “what the fu*k are you doing?” on a call after the Israeli strikes against Beirut. He told Netanyahu not to…
What happened today?
Sunday 14 June 2026 19:15 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
If you are just checking in this evening, here’s what you missed:
Israeli military said it had struck Hezbollah infrastructure in the southern suburbs of Beirut.
Benjamin Netanyahu's office said the strikes were in response to Hezbollah attacks on the north of the country.
Donald Trump later condemned Israel’s strikes, stating it “should not have happened” and telling Israel and Iran, “This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace — Let’s not blow it!”
Netanyahu sends birthday message to Trump after jeopardizing Iran peace deal
Sunday 14 June 2026 18:40 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has penned a birthday message to President Donald Trump as he turns 80 years old.
“Happy birthday Donald. This year your birthday comes at an auspicious time,” he wrote in a tribute on X, alongside a photo of the two world leaders clasping hands. “America celebrates 250 years of freedom - a great nation built on liberty and faith.”
He continued, “I wish you continued strength and vigor as you lead America towards a bright future of peace through strength, and as we continue to bring the U.S. - Israel alliance to ever greater heights.”
The birthday message came after Netanyahu defied Trump by striking Lebanon while a peace deal is near, with Trump claiming an agreement would be signed Sunday.
'A strong response is coming'
Sunday 14 June 2026 18:13 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
"A strong response is coming," the head of the Iranian parliament's national security committee has said in response to Israel’s strikes on Lebanon.
Donald Trump and mediator Pakistan said on Saturday they expected the deal with Iran would be signed on Sunday.
An official involved in the talks said on Sunday that mediators were optimistic the deal was "nearly over the line”.
Trump also told Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone on Sunday that a deal was near, a Kremlin aide said.
But Tehran cast doubt over the timing even before the strike on Beirut.
A senior Iranian official told Reuters that, under the terms of the draft deal, the US would agree to release $25 billion of frozen Iranian assets, while Tehran would agree not to produce or acquire nuclear weapons.
Israel's strikes on Lebanon raise concerns for status of peace deal, Iran negotiator says
Sunday 14 June 2026 17:41 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Iran’s parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, a lead negotiator for Tehran, has warned the US after Israel's strikes that “if you lack the will and ability to fulfill your commitments, speaking of continuing the path is not possible”.
“Without a doubt, these crimes will not go unanswered,” said Gen. Mohammad Jafar Asadi, deputy commander of Iran’s Joint Command Headquarters.
تجاوز صهیونیستها به ضاحیه باردیگر نشان داد آمریکا یا ارادهای برای اجرای تعهدات خود ندارد یا توان آن را. با چراغ سبز نشان دادن به رژیم نمیتوانید امتیاز بگیرید. بازی پلیس بد و پلیس خوب قدیمی شده است.
— محمدباقر قالیباف | MB Ghalibaf (@mb_ghalibaf) June 14, 2026
اگر اراده و توان اجرای تعهدات خود را ندارید، سخن گفتن از ادامه مسیر ممکن نیست.
What's the latest with signing the Iran-US deal?
Sunday 14 June 2026 17:11 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Donald Trump said on Saturday the deal with Iran was scheduled to be signed on Sunday, his 80th birthday.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad was preparing for an electronic signing, with technical-level talks to follow.
But Iran's Fars news agency, citing an informed source, said on Sunday Tehran had not yet taken a final decision on the framework agreement, with reviews of its political, legal and technical aspects ongoing at expert and decision-making levels.
Draft terms of the agreement described to Reuters by multiple sources indicate the U.S. would begin releasing frozen Iranian assets and waive sanctions on its oil exports, in return for Iran opening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's nuclear programme would then be addressed during a 60-day period of talks.
The senior Iranian official told Reuters on Sunday that Iran agreed to maintain the nuclear status quo, including no uranium enrichment or expanding nuclear facilities, until a final deal was reached.
A U.S. official said the agreement would ultimately lead to the dismantling of Iran’s nuclear programme, with its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to be destroyed and removed.
The senior Iranian official said the draft deal would allow Iran, which denies seeking a nuclear bomb, to dilute its enriched uranium inside the country.
Mediators push Iran and the US closer to a deal
Sunday 14 June 2026 16:30 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Iran’s parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, a lead negotiator for Tehran, warned the U.S. on X after Israel's strikes that “if you lack the will and ability to fulfill your commitments, speaking of continuing the path is not possible."
“Without a doubt, these crimes will not go unanswered,” said Gen. Mohammad Jafar Asadi, deputy commander of Iran’s Joint Command Headquarters, the official Mizan news agency reported.
Qatari mediators traveled to Tehran on Sunday to finalise the agreement, according to two regional officials.
The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak to the media, expressed cautious optimism that the U.S. and Iran were finally approaching a deal that could halt hostilities that have killed thousands of people and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure has thrown world markets into disarray.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Saturday the deal would be signed Sunday, while Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said it could happen in the coming days.
Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after the signing.The deal is expected to be signed electronically, without an in-person ceremony, though it’s unclear when or how the signing will take place.
Iran's government warned that any division at home over the deal weakens its negotiating position, and those criticising negotiators are taking aim at a national decision.
Iranians must recognize that no war lasts forever, spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani told the state-run IRNA news agency.
Trump condemns Israeli attack on Beirut
Sunday 14 June 2026 16:03 , Holly Evans
Donald Trump has criticised the Israeli strike on Beirut, saying it “should not have happened” so close to a peace deal.
He said the Hezbollah attack in northern Israel, which Benjamin Netanyahu used to justify the strike, was “very small and meaningless”.
The US president, who had hoped the Iran would sign a peace deal on Sunday, said that “all sides should stand down”.
He said: “This morning’s attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran.
“Israel has the right to defend itself against threats, but the attack it was responding to was very small and meaningless, nobody was hurt, injured, or killed, and should not disrupt this important process.
“We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon, and all sides should stand down. There should be no more attacks by Israel anywhere in Lebanon, but there should also be no more attacks by any other party, including Hezbollah, against Israel.
“This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace — Let’s not blow it! Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
Watch: Israel strikes Beirut in breach of ceasefire
Sunday 14 June 2026 15:38 , Holly Evans
Israel preparing for possible fire in coming hours
Sunday 14 June 2026 15:21 , Holly Evans
Israeli military has said they are preparing for possible fire towards Israel in the coming hours.
The IDF said they are ready for defensive and offensive scenarios, after they launched strikes at Beirut in Lebanon.
Netanyahu defies Trump over Lebanon strikes while peace deal is near
Sunday 14 June 2026 15:01 , Holly Evans
The peace deal in its current form is a deep disappointment to Israel's government.
The last time Israel struck the Beirut suburbs a week ago, it set off the most serious escalation of fighting between Iran and Israel since the tenuous ceasefire took hold April 7.
.There was no immediate White House comment on Israel's strikes. US President Donald Trump, who had said the deal could be signed Sunday, has pressed Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop hitting Lebanon hard while a deal is near, but the prime minister has defied him.
Netanyahu's office said the strikes were in response to Hezbollah attacks on the north of the country.
There was no immediate comment from the Iranian-backed Hezbollah.
Netanyahu sends birthday message to Trump
Sunday 14 June 2026 14:47 , Holly Evans
Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has posted a message to Donald Trump on the US president's 80th birthday.
"This year your birthday comes at an auspicious time," Benjamin Netanyahu wrote in a post on social media.
He said: “Happy birthday Donald.
“This year your birthday comes at an auspicious time. America celebrates 250 years of freedom - a great nation built on liberty and faith.
“I wish you continued strength and vigor as you lead America towards a bright future of peace through strength, and as we continue to bring the U.S. - Israel alliance to ever greater heights.”
Happy birthday Mr. @POTUS,
— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) June 14, 2026
Happy birthday Donald.
This year your birthday comes at an auspicious time.
America celebrates 250 years of freedom -
a great nation built on liberty and faith.
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Iran negotiator says US 'lacks the will to fulfill its commitments'
Sunday 14 June 2026 13:55 , Holly Evans
Iran’s top negotiator has said that the Israeli attacks in Beirut shows “the US either lacks the will to fulfill its commitments or the ability to do so”.
The peace deal is now in jeopardy, after both US and Iran signalled that they were in the final stages of finalising negotiations.
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said: “The Zionists' incursion into Dahiyeh has once again shown that America either lacks the will to fulfill its commitments or the ability to do so. By giving the green light to the regime, you cannot gain concessions.
“The game of bad cop and good cop is outdated. If you lack the will and ability to fulfill your commitments, speaking of continuing the path is not possible.”
تجاوز صهیونیستها به ضاحیه باردیگر نشان داد آمریکا یا ارادهای برای اجرای تعهدات خود ندارد یا توان آن را. با چراغ سبز نشان دادن به رژیم نمیتوانید امتیاز بگیرید. بازی پلیس بد و پلیس خوب قدیمی شده است.
— محمدباقر قالیباف | MB Ghalibaf (@mb_ghalibaf) June 14, 2026
اگر اراده و توان اجرای تعهدات خود را ندارید، سخن گفتن از ادامه مسیر ممکن نیست.
In pictures: Israel launches strikes on Beirut
Sunday 14 June 2026 13:25 , Holly Evans
Israeli military attacks Hezbollah in Beirut's southern suburbs, statement says
Sunday 14 June 2026 13:00 , Holly Evans
The Israeli military attacked on Sunday Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs, the group's stronghold known as Dahiyeh, according to a joint statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz.
The attack came in response to Hezbollah's firing into Israeli territory, the statement said.
What you need to know about possible US-Iran peace deal to end Middle East war
Sunday 14 June 2026 12:40 , Holly Evans
The United States and Iran appear close to a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Friday the U.S. and Iran agreed to wording of an agreement aimed at ending their war in the Middle East and that mediators were working with both sides to finalize a deal.
However, Tehran has cast doubt over the timing of the signing. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, speaking before Trump's post, had cautioned against commenting on the timing of the signing but was quoted by state media saying it could happen "in the coming days".
Previous declarations of an imminent breakthrough failed to materialize.
Read the full analysis here:
What you need to know about possible US-Iran peace deal to end Middle East war
Peace deal jeopardised as Israel strikes Beirut
Sunday 14 June 2026 12:18 , Holly Evans
The Israeli military says it has struck Hezbollah infrastructure in the southern suburbs of Beirut, in a move that could jeopardise Donald Trump’s peace deal with Iran.
A "precise strike" was conducted on a command centre used by the terrorist group, the IDF says.
Its statement adds: "Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance."
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the attack was in response to Hezbollah firing into Israeli territory.
Trump’s G7 summit plans include meetings with Middle East leaders on Iran
Sunday 14 June 2026 12:15 , Holly Evans
President Donald Trump is set to meet with Middle Eastern leaders at the G7 summit in France next week, senior US officials said Saturday, and he is expected to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Trump is scheduled to travel to Evian, France, for the G7 summit early Monday after attending UFC Freedom 250, a mixed martial arts event at the White House, on Sunday.
He will speak to a number of European leaders who he’s squabbled with over trade, tariffs, Ukraine and NATO since his return to the White House early in 2025.
Trump will meet separately with the leaders of Egypt, Qatar, United Arab Emirate, France and India at the summit that starts Monday.
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Trump will meet Middle East leaders at G7 - and have dinner at Versailles palace
What else is likely to be included in the deal?
Sunday 14 June 2026 11:51 , Holly Evans
A senior Iranian official told Reuters a final draft of the memorandum of understanding with the U.S. covered a range of issues, from Tehran’s nuclear work to reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Other details include:
- The U.S. agrees not to impose any new sanctions on Iran until a final deal is reached.
- Following a final agreement, all U.S. and U.N. sanctions on Iran would be lifted according to an agreed timetable.
- The U.S. will waive oil sanctions on Iran for a specified period, allowing Tehran to sell oil and receive revenue.
- The U.S. agrees to release $25 billion of Iran’s frozen assets, including via direct cash transfers, cooperation among regional countries, and financial credit lines.
- Washington, in coordination with its regional allies, would prepare a reconstruction and development plan for Iran, to be negotiated and agreed with Tehran within 60 days.
Israeli military says Hezbollah launched three projectiles towards northern Israel
Sunday 14 June 2026 11:26 , Holly Evans
The Israeli military said on Sunday that Hezbollah launched three projectiles towards northern Israeli communities in what it described as a blatant ceasefire violation.
The projectiles fell near the communities of Shomera and Shlomi, the military added, saying this is in addition to two projectiles that crossed into the territory over the weekend.
Iran says draft peace would see Tehran agree to not producing a nuclear weapon
Sunday 14 June 2026 11:11 , Holly Evans
A senior Iranian official has said that under the draft peace deal, Tehran would agree to neither produce nor acquire nuclear weapons.
They added that the US would agree to allow Iran to dilute the highly enriched uranium stockpile inside the country, with the mechanism to be discussed in the next 60 days.
Iran would immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels, while the US will lift the naval blockade.
Iran would prefer enriched uranium to be diluted in the country
Sunday 14 June 2026 10:11 , Holly Evans
Iran's nuclear program would be addressed during a 60-day period of talks.
A US official said the agreement would ultimately lead to the dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program, with its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to be destroyed and removed.
Foreign Minister Araqchi has said Iran's preferred position is that its enriched uranium should be diluted and kept in the country.
When is the deal likely to be signed?
Sunday 14 June 2026 09:25 , Holly Evans
US and Pakistani leaders forecast a Sunday signing of a long-elusive framework agreement to end months of fighting between the United States and Iran, but Tehran cast doubt over the timing and hardline protesters in Iran voiced opposition.
President Donald Trump posted that the deal with Iran was scheduled to be signed on Sunday, his 80th birthday. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad was preparing for an electronic signing, to be followed by technical-level talks in the coming week.
But Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, speaking before Trump's post, was quoted by state media as saying on Saturday it would "not be tomorrow" but could happen "in the coming days."
Iran's Fars news agency citing an informed source said on Sunday that Tehran has not yet taken a final decision on the framework agreement, with reviews of its political, legal and technical aspects still ongoing at expert and decision-making levels.
Iranian hardliners dissatisfied with potential peace deal
Sunday 14 June 2026 08:54 , Holly Evans
At pro-government rallies held across Iran on Saturday night, residents and news agencies reported that hardliners opposed to the framework agreement loudly voiced their dissatisfaction.
A resident in the northeastern city of Mashhad told Reuters that some protesters chanted: "Death to the compromiser," in an apparent reference to Araqchi. "Compromiser, resign, resign."
Draft terms of the agreement described to Reuters by multiple sources indicate the U.S. would begin releasing billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets and waive sanctions on its oil exports, in return for Iran opening the strait.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the release of the frozen assets was an integral part of the agreement and that Tehran would have to charge for services in the strait, Fars news agency reported.
Qatari negotiators flew to Tehran in effort to finalize deal to end war with US, source says
Sunday 14 June 2026 08:26 , Holly Evans
Qatari negotiators flew to Tehran on Sunday morning as part of effort to finalize an agreement to end US-Iran war, a source with knowledge of the situation told Reuters.
US and Pakistani leaders forecast a Sunday signing of a framework agreement to end the more than three-month-long war, but Tehran cast doubt over the timing as hardline protesters in Iran voiced opposition.
Sirens sound in Jordan due to technical malfunction, state TV reports
Sunday 14 June 2026 07:45 , Holly Evans
Sirens sounded in Jordan, state TV reported early on Sunday, before the Public Security Directorate said a technical malfunction was to blame and a fault in one of the sirens was being repaired.
The directorate said technical teams were able to fix the malfunction immediately.
Fighting continues in Lebanon despite hopes of wider US–Iran deal
Sunday 14 June 2026 07:30 , Shweta Sharma
Violence showed little sign of easing in Lebanon on Saturday, even as diplomats worked towards a potential agreement between the US and Iran that Tehran says should also bring an end to fighting on other regional fronts.
Israeli operations across southern Lebanon killed at least three people, including the mayor of the town of Al-Rihan, according to Lebanese media. Heavy bombardment and air strikes were reported across multiple areas, while Hezbollah said it had launched a series of attacks against Israeli troops and military positions.
Lebanon's National News Agency reported strikes in and around Tyre, Jezzine and Nabatiyeh, as well as attacks on several villages in the south. One raid reportedly hit a church. The Israeli military also issued evacuation warnings for residents in four locations, drawing renewed concerns over displacement in the conflict zone.
Israel said its forces had targeted more than 70 Hezbollah-linked sites in southern Lebanon over the previous 24 hours. Hezbollah, meanwhile, claimed responsibility for nearly 20 attacks on Israeli positions between Friday and Saturday.
The continued fighting comes despite signals from Tehran that any understanding reached with Washington should include Lebanon. Iranian ns.
Israel has shown no indication it is prepared to halt military operations.
Defence minister Israel Katz said Israeli forces would remain in areas under their control and continue acting against what he described as security threats.
According to Lebanese health authorities, Israeli military action since March has killed more than 3,700 people and wounded over 11,600 others. Israel says 30 soldiers and 24 civilians have been killed during the same period.
No sign of Iran deal ceremony on Trump's public schedule
Sunday 14 June 2026 07:00 , Shweta Sharma
Questions remain over when a proposed US–Iran memorandum of understanding could be formally signed, with no signing ceremony listed on US president Donald Trump's public schedule for Sunday.
Trump has indicated that the agreement could be concluded electronically and has repeatedly portrayed the deal as a major diplomatic achievement. In a social media post, he argued the framework would effectively prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, while suggesting Tehran was no longer seeking one.
The anticipated agreement has also become part of Trump's broader political messaging. The US president has contrasted the emerging framework with the 2015 nuclear accord negotiated under former president Barack Obama, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Trump withdrew the United States from that deal during his first term and has argued that the new arrangement would deliver stronger guarantees if finalised.
While the White House schedule does not currently include a virtual signing event, officials could still add one at short notice if negotiations are completed.
Anger against Trump surfaces in India after deaths of three sailors
Sunday 14 June 2026 06:30 , Shweta Sharma
Public anger over the deaths of three Indian seafarers in a US military strike appears to be spilling onto the streets, with videos circulating on social media purportedly showing auto-rickshaw drivers removing posters featuring US President Donald Trump and the American flag.
The posters were reportedly part of the US Embassy's "Freedom 250" campaign marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. According to posts accompanying the videos, drivers who had earlier been paid to display the advertisements were taking them down in protest over the deaths of the sailors.
Auto drivers now tearing off the Trump, US flag posters! The US Embassy had launched the "Freedom 250" campaign to celebrate America's 250th anniversary and paid auto-rickshaw drivers to put posters
— Gargi Rawat (@GargiRawat) June 14, 2026
The drivers removing the posters to protest the killing of 3 Indian sailors by… pic.twitter.com/nhKPreb9wv
The backlash comes days after three Indian crew members were killed when US forces struck the tanker MT Settebello off the coast of Oman as part of Washington's enforcement of a blockade targeting Iran-linked shipping. The incident prompted India to lodge a strong diplomatic protest with the United States and demand an end to attacks on commercial vessels carrying Indian nationals.
It came as Marco Rubio told India “violations of US blockade and illicit transport of Iranian oil will not be tolerated” after Indian foreign minister S Jaishankar raised the killings in a phone call with him.
What could be in the proposed US–Iran agreement?
Sunday 14 June 2026 06:00 , Shweta Sharma
Details emerging from negotiations suggest the proposed US–Iran framework agreement would initially focus on restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz before tackling the more contentious issue of Tehran's nuclear programme.
According to sources familiar with the talks, the memorandum of understanding would require Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy supplies, while the United States would lift its naval blockade. A US official said the two steps would occur simultaneously, followed by efforts to clear mines from the waterway, potentially with support from G7 countries.
"Iran is going to open up the Strait of Hormuz, that's a requirement. It could be open with no tolls. As they do that, we will lift our blockade," a US official told reporters.
"It's going to happen in conjunction, and part of the next step, the phase after that, is going to be the demining of the straits," the official said, indicating countries in the Group of Seven major powers could have a role in this.
The draft terms also reportedly include the release of billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets and waivers on sanctions affecting Iran's oil exports in exchange for Tehran reopening the strait.
Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the release of frozen assets was an essential part of any agreement. Iran's Fars news agency also quoted him as saying Tehran would continue to charge for services in the Strait of Hormuz and that foreign military bases in the region should be removed, although no further details were provided.
The agreement would then open a 60-day window for negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme. A US official said Washington ultimately wants Iran's nuclear programme dismantled, with its stockpile of highly enriched uranium destroyed and removed from the country.
The outlines of the proposed deal were discussed on Saturday in a call between US president Donald Trump and British prime minister Keir Starmer, according to Downing Street.
Hardliners rally against proposed US–Iran agreement
Sunday 14 June 2026 05:30 , Shweta Sharma
Opposition to the proposed US–Iran framework agreement was on display across Iran on Saturday, with hardliners staging rallies in Tehran and other cities to denounce any compromise with Washington.
Videos circulating on social media and Iranian news websites appeared to show demonstrators gathered outside Iran's foreign ministry and in public squares in Tehran, chanting slogans against foreign minister Abbas Araqchi, including: "Araqchi, have some shame, let go of America."
At pro-government rallies across the country, hardline protesters also voiced anger at the tentative deal. In the northeastern city of Mashhad, one resident told Reuters that some demonstrators chanted "Death to the compromiser" and called on Araqchi to resign.
The unrest comes as fighting continues despite diplomatic efforts. The US military said it intercepted multiple Iranian attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, while Israel announced strikes on more than 70 Hezbollah-linked targets in Lebanon over the previous 24 hours.
Iran says signing of Islamabad memorandum will not take place on Sunday
Sunday 14 June 2026 05:02 , Shweta Sharma
The exact timing of the signing of the Islamabad memorandum will not be on Sunday, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said, according to state media on Saturday.
Baghaei said the possibility of signing the Islamabad memorandum in the coming days could not be ruled out, but added that caution was needed regarding any comment on the signing date due to the hesitation of the other side.
Lebanese army withdraws from southern village after Israeli troops advance nearby
Sunday 14 June 2026 05:00 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
The Lebanese army on Saturday withdrew its troops from a base in a southern Lebanese village after Israeli troops advanced in an area nearby, a military official said.
The departure from the army barracks in Kfar Tebnit came as the Israeli military issued an evacuation warning for about 20 locations, including the southern city of Nabatiyeh and nearby villages.
Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported airstrikes on Saturday on different villages near Nabatiyeh, including one that killed two people in Deir al-Zahrani. It added that Nabatiyeh was subjected to artillery shelling on Saturday.
Lebanese army withdraws from southern village after Israeli troops advance nearby
Iranian lawmaker says proposed US deal crosses Khamenei's 'red lines'
Sunday 14 June 2026 04:43 , Shweta Sharma
Opposition to the proposed US–Iran agreement has a
lso emerged from within Iran's political establishment, with a conservative lawmaker warning that the framework under discussion violates principles set out by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Speaking at a pro-government gathering, Mohammad Mannan Raisi, the MP representing the holy city of Qom, criticised the memorandum of understanding expected to be signed in the coming days, arguing that it crossed Khamenei's "red lines".
In a strongly worded speech, Raisi urged Iranian officials involved in the negotiations to show what he described as "a bit of honour" and accused them of making excessive concessions.
He also referred to US president Donald Trump as the "killer" of Khamenei, reflecting continuing anger among hardline factions over the conflict and Washington's role in it.
Iran casts uncertainty over deal on Sunday
Sunday 14 June 2026 04:30 , Shweta Sharma
A planned Sunday signing of a framework agreement aimed at ending the US and Iran conflict appeared uncertain after Tehran declined to confirm the timeline, despite optimistic statements from Washington and Islamabad.
US president Donald Trump said on social media that a deal with Iran was scheduled to be signed on Sunday, while Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said both sides had agreed on a framework and that preparations were underway for an electronic signing.
However, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei cast doubt on the timing, saying the agreement would "not be tomorrow" but could be finalised "in the coming days".
Trump said that once a framework agreement is signed, the Strait of Hormuz – a critical route for global oil shipments that Iran has blocked – would immediately reopen to international traffic.
What's in the peace deal?
Sunday 14 June 2026 04:00 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday that while changes in the deal were still possible, the tentative agreement showed his country had emerged stronger from the conflict.
Hours after those remarks, US forces shot down multiple Iranian one-way attack drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.
The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the drones had posed a threat to commercial traffic.
U.S. Central Command later confirmed the action and said the strait, a major artery for global oil supplies, was open.Iran has for months effectively blockaded the strait, and the U.S. navy has blocked Iranian ports to reduce its oil exports.
The proposed memorandum of understanding calls for reopening the strait and lifting the U.S. naval blockade, sources on all sides of the talks said.
Negotiations over Iran's nuclear program - Trump's stated rationale for starting the war - would take place afterwards.
"Iran is going to open up the Strait of Hormuz, that's a requirement. It could `be open with no tolls. As they do that, we will lift our blockade," said the U.S. official who spoke on Saturday.
"It's going to happen in conjunction, and part of the next step, the phase after that, is going to be the demining of the straits," the official said, indicating countries in the Group of Seven major powers could have a role in this.
Sirens sound across Jordan - state TV
Sunday 14 June 2026 03:42 , Shweta Sharma
Air raid sirens have been activated across parts of Jordan, according to state television.
More details are awaited.
Iran says funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei will begin on July 4 amid peace deal rumours
Sunday 14 June 2026 03:01 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
The funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will begin in Tehran on July 4 and conclude with his burial in the northeastern city of Mashhad on July 9, state media reported on Saturday.
Khamenei, was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran in February. His death marked the end of more than three decades at the helm of the Islamic Republic.
The start of the funeral will coincide with America’s Independence Day, a major federal holiday in the United States.
Iran says funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei will begin on July 4 amid peace rumours
Trump’s G7 summit plans include meetings with Middle East leaders on Iran and dinner at Versailles palace
Sunday 14 June 2026 02:00 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
President Donald Trump is set to meet with Middle Eastern leaders at the G7 summit in France next week, senior US officials said Saturday, and he is expected to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Trump is scheduled to travel to Evian, France, for the G7 summit early Monday after attending UFC Freedom 250, a mixed martial arts event at the White House, on Sunday.
He will speak to a number of European leaders who he’s squabbled with over trade, tariffs, Ukraine and NATO since his return to the White House early in 2025.
Trump will meet Middle East leaders at G7 - and have dinner at Versailles palace
Trump insists Iran deal will be signed Sunday despite pushback from Tehran
Sunday 14 June 2026 01:00 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
President Donald Trump says a peace deal with Iran will be signed Sunday despite Tehran pushing back on claims that it will be finalized imminently.
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Trump insists Iran deal will be signed Sunday despite pushback from Tehran
Trump says deal to end war will be signed on Sunday, Iran questions timing
Saturday 13 June 2026 23:58 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
U.S. President Donald Trump and mediator Pakistan said on Saturday an initial deal to end the war in the Middle East would be signed on Sunday, although Iran denied the signing would take place so soon.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the two sides had agreed on a framework for a peace deal and that Islamabad was preparing for an electronic signing on Sunday, to be followed by technical-level talks next week.
Trump said in a social media post that the deal with Iran was scheduled to be signed on Sunday and that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil supplies which Iran has blocked, would be immediately "open to all" after it was signed.
Earlier on Saturday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei cautioned against commenting on the timing of the signing.
"We will have to wait and see about the exact date of the signing of the memorandum of understanding, although it will not be tomorrow," state media quoted Baghaei as saying.
"The possibility of this happening in the coming days cannot be ruled out. However, due to the hesitation of the other side, we must be cautious in making any comments about this process."
Deal to be signed on Sunday, Trump says as he warns of ‘ultimate alternative’ if talks fail
Saturday 13 June 2026 23:00 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Donald Trump has said the peace deal with Iran is scheduled “to be signed tomorrow” in a post online, claiming the Strait of Hormuz will then be “OPEN TO ALL”.
He added that the administration’s “relationship with Iran is a much different and better one than previous Administrations have had”.
The US president ended his post on a sinister note as he warned there is the “ultimate alternative, hopefully never to be used again” if process does not work “smoothly”.
Funeral for Iranian supreme leader to be held on US independence day
Saturday 13 June 2026 22:00 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
The funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will begin in Tehran on July 4 and conclude with his burial in the northeastern city of Mashhad on July 9, state media reported on Saturday.
Khamenei, was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran in February. His death marked the end of more than three decades at the helm of the Islamic Republic.
The start of the funeral will coincide with America’s Independence Day, a major federal holiday in the United States.
Iran says funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei will begin on July 4 amid peace rumours
Saturday 13 June 2026 21:20 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron will meet over dinner at the glittering Palace of Versailles near Paris after the G7 summit of leading industrialized nations next week in France, their governments announced Saturday.
Trump, who is trying to make progress on finalising an Iran war deal in the coming days, is expected to have a busy schedule of one-on-one meetings with foreign leaders on the sidelines of the summit in the French lakeside town of Evian-les-Bains, according to senior administration officials who briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the White House.
The Republican president is expected to discuss with US allies plans to remove mines from the Strait of Hormuz as confidence grows for a deal, one official said.
Britain and France, both G7 members, have expressed interest in assisting with demining the critical waterway once the conflict is paused.
Trump also plans individual meetings on the sidelines of the summit, which opens Monday, with the leaders of Egypt, Qatar and United Arab Emirates to discuss efforts to wind down the Iran war.
Pakistan says a deal to end the Iran war is closer than ever as Tehran shows signs of optimism
Saturday 13 June 2026 20:05 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday the terms of dealing with Iran’s nuclear program would be finalised in the 60 days after the initial agreement is signed and that the parties could decide to extend that period.
The U.S. and Israel fear Iran’s nuclear program could lead to an atomic weapon — a main reason their leaders cited for going to war. Tehran has insisted its nuclear efforts are for peaceful purposes.
A senior U.S. administration official, who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the White House, said Friday that the emerging agreement would begin the process of destroying or removing Tehran’s highly enriched uranium.
The official said the 60-day period after both sides sign the deal would be used to work out technical details for removing the uranium.
The official did not say who the U.S. envisions taking charge of removing the uranium, which is believed to be entombed under three nuclear sites battered by U.S. strikes last year.
Pakistan says a deal to end the Iran war is closer than ever as Tehran shows signs of optimism
Saturday 13 June 2026 20:05 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday the terms of dealing with Iran’s nuclear program would be finalised in the 60 days after the initial agreement is signed and that the parties could decide to extend that period.
The U.S. and Israel fear Iran’s nuclear program could lead to an atomic weapon — a main reason their leaders cited for going to war. Tehran has insisted its nuclear efforts are for peaceful purposes.
A senior U.S. administration official, who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the White House, said Friday that the emerging agreement would begin the process of destroying or removing Tehran’s highly enriched uranium.
The official said the 60-day period after both sides sign the deal would be used to work out technical details for removing the uranium.
The official did not say who the U.S. envisions taking charge of removing the uranium, which is believed to be entombed under three nuclear sites battered by U.S. strikes last year.
What's in the peace deal?
Saturday 13 June 2026 19:30 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday that while changes in the deal were still possible, the tentative agreement showed his country had emerged stronger from the conflict.
Hours after those remarks, US forces shot down multiple Iranian one-way attack drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.
The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the drones had posed a threat to commercial traffic.
U.S. Central Command later confirmed the action and said the strait, a major artery for global oil supplies, was open.Iran has for months effectively blockaded the strait, and the U.S. navy has blocked Iranian ports to reduce its oil exports.
The proposed memorandum of understanding calls for reopening the strait and lifting the U.S. naval blockade, sources on all sides of the talks said.
Negotiations over Iran's nuclear program - Trump's stated rationale for starting the war - would take place afterwards.
"Iran is going to open up the Strait of Hormuz, that's a requirement. It could `be open with no tolls. As they do that, we will lift our blockade," said the U.S. official who spoke on Saturday.
"It's going to happen in conjunction, and part of the next step, the phase after that, is going to be the demining of the straits," the official said, indicating countries in the Group of Seven major powers could have a role in this.
Keir Starmer welcomes Donald Trump’s Iran peace progress
Saturday 13 June 2026 19:00 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to end the Iran war.
Sir Keir spoke to Mr Trump on Saturday afternoon, telling him the UK was ready to support with the peace efforts.
Mediators have said an agreement to end the conflict is close, and the president is expected to discuss plans with allies during next week’s G7 summit in France.
Britain and France have expressed interest in assisting with demining the Strait of Hormuz once the conflict is paused.
Sir Keir is likely to face questions about defence spending at the G7, after the resignation of defence secretary John Healey and armed forces minister Al Carns over the long-delayed defence investment plan (Dip).
A Downing Street spokesperson said: “The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, this afternoon.
“The Prime Minister expressed his support for President Trump’s efforts to bring the conflict with Iran to an end, welcoming the progress made and underlining the importance of ensuring any deal delivers a durable and lasting peace.
“The Prime Minister reiterated that the UK stands ready to support the implementation of any peace agreement and to work with international partners to ensure its success.
“Both leaders agreed that freedom of navigation must be restored to ease the economic impacts felt globally.
“They agreed to stay in close contact and looked forward to speaking at next week’s G7 summit.”
What's the latest?
Saturday 13 June 2026 18:30 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Donald Trump and mediator Pakistan said on Saturday an initial deal to end the war in the Middle East would be signed on Sunday, although Iran denied the signing would take place so soon.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the two sides had agreed on a framework for a peace deal and that `Islamabad was preparing for an electronic signing on Sunday, to be followed by technical-level talks next week.
Trump also said in a social media post that the deal with Iran was scheduled to be signed on Sunday and that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil supplies which Iran has blocked, would be immediately "open to all" after it was signed.
Earlier on Saturday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei cautioned against commenting on the timing the signing.
"We will have to wait and see about the exact date of the signing of the memorandum of understanding, although it will not be tomorrow," state media quoted Baghaei as saying.
"The possibility of this happening in `the coming days cannot be ruled out. However, due to the hesitation of the other side, we must be cautious `in making any comments about this process."
A US official who spoke to reporters later declined to be drawn on the timing but said: "It's a great deal and a very strong deal."
Trump says peace deal with Iran is scheduled 'to be signed tomorrow'
Saturday 13 June 2026 17:50 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Donald Trump has said the peace deal with Iran is scheduled “to be signed tomorrow” in a post online.
He also claimed the Strait of Hormuz will be “OPEN TO ALL” as soon as the deal is signed.
He added that the administration’s “relationship with Iran is a much different and better one than previous Administrations have had”.
His full post on Truth Social is here: “Barack Hussein Obama’s Deal with Iran, the JCPOA, was an easy, beautiful, smooth road to a Nuclear Weapon, which Iran would have had six years ago, and would have used long before now. My Agreement with Iran is the exact opposite, A WALL TO NO NUCLEAR WEAPON! In fact, they no longer want a Nuclear Weapon, nor will they have one, either through purchase, development, or any other form of procurement. The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL. Our relationship with Iran is a much different and better one than previous Administrations have had. Unlike Obama’s Hundreds of Billions of Dollars in payments to them, including 1.7 Billion Dollars in green, cold cash, no money will exchange hands. At the appropriate time, when all is calm, we will go in and get the Nuclear Dust, buried deep under the powerful sunken granite mountains, thanks to our beautiful B-2 Bombers and their brilliant pilots, and downblend and destroy it, whether in Iran, or the United States. We look forward to working with Iran, and the entire Middle East, long into the future. Hopefully, this process will all work out quickly, easily, and smoothly. If it doesn’t, we have the ultimate alternative, hopefully never to be used again! Thank you for your attention to this matter!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP”
Iran says funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei will begin on July 4 amid peace deal rumours
Saturday 13 June 2026 17:30 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
The funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will begin in Tehran on July 4 and conclude with his burial in the northeastern city of Mashhad on July 9, state media reported on Saturday.
Khamenei, was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran in February. His death marked the end of more than three decades at the helm of the Islamic Republic.
The start of the funeral will coincide with America’s Independence Day, a major federal holiday in the United States.
Iran says funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei will begin on July 4 amid peace rumours
What we know about a possible deal to end the Iran warThe United States and Iran appear close to a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Friday the U.S. and Iran agreed to wording of an agreement aimed at ending their war in the Middle East and that mediators were working with both sides to finalize a deal.
Saturday 13 June 2026 17:00 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
The United States and Iran appear close to a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Friday the U.S. and Iran agreed to wording of an agreement aimed at ending their war in the Middle East and that mediators were working with both sides to finalize a deal.
Read more here:
What we know about a possible deal to end the Iran war
Senior US official says: We think we have a strong Iran deal
Saturday 13 June 2026 16:30 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
A senior US official on Saturday called an emerging agreement on Iran a strong deal and said that the United States would participate in de-mining of the Strait of Hormuz once the accord is sealed.
Trump expected to discuss plans to demine Strait of Hormuz at G7 summit
Saturday 13 June 2026 15:59 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Donald Trump is expected to discuss plans to demine the Strait of Hormuz with allies during next week’s Group of Seven summit in France, a senior U.S. administration official said Saturday, as mediators said an agreement to end the war was close.
Britain and France, who are both members of the G7, have expressed interest in assisting with demining the critical waterway once the conflict is paused.
The official, who briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity on ground rules set by the White House, said Trump also plans to meet on the sideline of the summit with the leaders of Egypt, Qatar and United Arab Emirates to discuss efforts to wind down the Iran war.
The summit begins Monday.
Israel not party to peace deal
Saturday 13 June 2026 15:37 , Holly Evans
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country would not be party to the agreement.
He has clashed with Trump over US demands that Israel curb military action in Lebanon to allow Washington to reach a deal with Tehran.
Araqchi said the agreement would end the war in Lebanon, implying an Israeli withdrawal from occupied areas. Israel's defense minister said it would not withdraw.
A senior Israeli official said Israel expects to retain its freedom to act against threats.
What is in the deal?
Saturday 13 June 2026 15:11 , Holly Evans
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday that while changes in the deal were still possible, the tentative agreement showed his country had emerged stronger from the conflict.
"Iran is the winner of the war with the U.S.," he said on state television on Friday. Hours after those remarks, U.S. forces shot down multiple Iranian one-way attack drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.
The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the drones had posed a threat to commercial traffic. U.S. Central Command later confirmed the action and said the waterway was open.
The proposed memorandum of understanding calls for reopening the strait and lifting the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports, sources on all sides of the talks said. Negotiations over Iran's nuclear program - Trump's stated rationale for starting the war - would take place afterwards.
A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told reporters on Friday that the deal met Trump's core objectives and put negotiations "in a very, very good place".
Draft terms described by multiple sources indicate the U.S. would begin releasing billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets and waive sanctions on its oil exports, in return for Iran opening the strait.
Iran's nuclear program would be addressed during a 60-day period of talks. The US official said the agreement would ultimately lead to the dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program, with its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to be destroyed and removed.
Israeli Air Force says it struck 70 Hezbollah infrastructures in southern Lebanon
Saturday 13 June 2026 14:39 , Holly Evans
Peace deal will not be signed on Sunday, Iran says
Saturday 13 June 2026 14:23 , Holly Evans
The exact timing of the signing of the Islamabad memorandum will not be on Sunday, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said, according to state media on Saturday.
Baghaei said the possibility of signing the Islamabad memorandum in the coming days could not be ruled out, but added that caution was needed regarding any comment on the signing date due to the hesitation of the other side.
What will happen to Lebanon remains unclear
Saturday 13 June 2026 13:55 , Holly Evans
Iran has insisted throughout that any deal must also include a ceasefire in Lebanon, where Israel has been fighting Hezbollah, Iran's proxy militia.
Israeli defence minister Israel Katz warned Friday that Israel could still act independently toward Iran and that the country would not pull out of the zones it is occupying in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, nor would it withdraw from the northern refugee camps of the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Fighting continued in southern Lebanon on Saturday.
Iran's nuclear program terms to be finalized within 60 days of the agreement.
Saturday 13 June 2026 13:26 , Holly Evans
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday the terms of dealing with Iran's nuclear program would be finalized in the 60 days after the initial agreement is signed and that the parties could decide to extend that period.Iran's nuclear program has been a key point of division.
The U.S. and Israel fear it could lead to an atomic weapon — a main reason their leaders cited for going to war. Tehran has insisted its nuclear efforts are for peaceful purposes.
A senior U.S. administration official, who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the White House, said Friday that the emerging agreement would begin the process of destroying or removing Tehran's highly enriched uranium.
The official said the 60-day period after both sides sign the deal would be used to work out technical details for removing Iran's enriched uranium.
The official did not detail who the U.S. envisions taking charge of removing the uranium, believed to be entombed under three nuclear sites that were battered by American strikes last year.
Oil prices fall at news of a potential peace deal
Saturday 13 June 2026 13:00 , Holly Evans
Progress towards an agreement has emerged at the end of a week that brought a sharp escalation in hostilities in the Gulf, including Israeli-Iranian exchanges of fire and U.S. strikes on Iranian targets, followed by retaliation against U.S. bases.
Global stock markets rose and oil prices fell on the news.
Brent crude prices were down more than 3% at their lowest in nearly two months.
Iran says funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei to begin July 4
Saturday 13 June 2026 12:45 , Holly Evans
Funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will begin in Tehran on July 4 and conclude with his burial in the northeastern city of Mashhad on July 9, state media reported on Saturday.
Khamenei, was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran in February. His death marked the end of more than three decades at the helm of the Islamic Republic.
Pakistan claims deal to be finalised in the next 24 hours
Saturday 13 June 2026 12:12 , Holly Evans
Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the United States and Iran have agreed to a framework for a peace deal that would end the months-long conflict in the Middle East, with a final text of the deal reached.
Pakistan is now preparing for an electronic signing expected within the next 24 hours followed by technical-level talks next week, Sharif added.
Deal could be signed as soon as Sunday, source says
Saturday 13 June 2026 11:44 , Holly Evans
A Western source said the deal could be signed as soon as Sunday, with Geneva seen as the likeliest venue. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi said the deal would be signed remotely before it is announced.
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis spoke on Saturday, welcomed the progress in talks and agreed to stay in close contact, Pakistan's foreign ministry said in a brief statement.
It gave no further details.
Trump says Obama’s Iran nuclear deal was ‘horrible’ but his is unlikely to be any better
Saturday 13 June 2026 10:46 , Holly Evans
As Donald Trump threatens to escalate attacks on Iran, backs off amid claims that negotiations towards a new deal to end the war are going well, then backtracks on that, there remains a big unanswered question: Can he cut a better Iran nuclear deal than Obama did?
For months, Trump has been simultaneously proclaiming that the war he started against Iran more than 100 days ago is almost at end and boasting that he will end the war with a peace agreement with Tehran that does more to curb the Islamic Republic’s nuclear ambitions than the 2015 nuclear agreement he pulled the U.S. out of during his first term.
During an interview with NBC News last week, he trashed his predecessor for offering “weak and ineffective leadership on behalf of the United States” and argued that Obama and others “allowed [Iran] to get away with murder.”
Read the full story from Andrew Feinberg here:
Trump says Obama’s Iran nuclear deal was ‘horrible’ but will his be any better?
'We will be on the other side of this soon', US treasury secretary says
Saturday 13 June 2026 10:07 , Holly Evans
US treasury secretary Scott Bessent has also voiced the possibility of a peace deal being secured with Iran in the coming days.
In an interview on Fox News, Mr Bessent said: "We will see, maybe as soon as this weekend or Monday, we will get on the other side of this."
Bessent added that the deal will result in lower energy prices for Americans, saying: "I am very confident that the challenging time with gasoline will pass by."
"My message is the underlying fundamentals are excellent," Bessent said of the US economy, "and we will be on the other side of this soon."
Trump racing to secure peace deal before G7 summit
Saturday 13 June 2026 09:44 , Holly Evans
The United States is scrambling to get a peace deal with Iran across the line before Donald Trump meets world leaders at a G7 summit on Monday, sources say.
The Telegraph reported that a senior administration official said an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war could be signed within days.
However, despite saying late on Thursday that an agreement had been approved at the highest level in Iran, the US president rolled back his confident statement early on Friday.
“The terms that Iran leaked out to the Fake News have NOTHING to do with the terms that were agreed to, in writing. What they said, including their weak and pathetic statement on having a deal, bears no relation to the truth. Very dishonorable people to deal with,” he posted on Truth Social.
UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say
Saturday 13 June 2026 08:52 , Holly Evans
The United Arab Emirates has agreed to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, four sources said, in a tactical shift after weeks of Iranian attacks on the wealthy Gulf Arab state during the U.S.-Israeli war with the Islamic Republic.
Word of the move by the UAE to seek de-escalation and which has not been previously reported, coincides with the final stages of broader negotiations between Tehran and Washington on ending the war, talks that diplomats say could involve the release of tens of billions of dollars in Iranian oil revenues frozen in foreign banks under U.S. sanctions.
In the past month, the UAE, which was heavily targeted by Iran at the height of the war, has been spared fresh strikes, while Iran has trained its missiles and drones on Kuwait and Bahrain. The last known direct attack by Iran on the UAE was more than a month ago - a May 4 strike on the Gulf state's Fujairah port on the Gulf of Oman.
Two regional sources told Reuters the UAE had agreed to release a total of $10 billion, more than $3 billion of which had already been delivered.
Israel tells residents in Lebanese towns to 'evacuate immediately'
Saturday 13 June 2026 08:25 , Holly Evans
Israel has issued an urgent evacuation warning for 20 towns and villages in southern Lebanon, telling residents: "In light of the terrorist Hezbollah party violating the ceasefire agreement, the Defence Army is compelled to act against it forcefully."
In a post on X, the Israeli military's Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee added: "The Defence Army does not intend to harm you.
"Out of concern for your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move north of the Zahrani River.
"Anyone present near Hezbollah elements, facilities, and combat means endangers their life!"
#عاجل ‼️انذار عاجل الى سكان لبنان المتواجدين في البلدات والقرى التالية: دير الزهراني, النميرية, الشرقية, الدوير, حاروف, حبوش, کفر جوز, زبدين (النبطية), النبطية التحتا, النبطية الفوقا, کفر رمان, المحمودية, سجد (جزين), ریحان, عرمتى, كفرحونة, مليخ, اللويزة (جزين), جرجوع, عربصاليم… pic.twitter.com/JKFVsyZRGp
— افيخاي ادرعي (@AvichayAdraee) June 13, 2026
Treasury Secretary insists US economy is 'excellent' and Iran deal is close
Saturday 13 June 2026 08:01 , Josh Marcus
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had an optimistic message on Friday evening about the fate of the Iran war, President Trump’s strategy, and its impact on the global economy.
“We believe that he had to take this opportunity to keep Iran from having a nuclear weapon,” Bessent said on Fox News. “We will see, maybe as soon as this weekend or Monday, we will get on the other side of this.”
He added that he was “very confident that the challenging time with gasoline will pass by” and said that when it comes to the U.S. economy, the “underlying fundamentals are excellent.”
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