The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Stocks Set to Open Mixed as Investors Weigh U.S.-Iran Progress, PCE Inflation Data and Fed Speak Awaited

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are down -0.10%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +0.11% this morning, pointing to a mixed open on Wall Street after a long weekend as investors weigh the progress of U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.

Barchart · Jun 22

World shares are mixed and US futures fall as Iran talks make progress

World shares are mixed Monday, with Japan and South Korea trading higher and setting new records

AAP · Jun 22

Number of ships passing through Strait of Hormuz plummets again after Iran closes waterway

The waterway was officially closed on Monday but a handful of ships are still getting through

The Independent UK · Jun 22

From bromance to battles: Starmer and Trump’s rocky transatlantic relationship

Initially drawing praise for his deft handling of the unpredictable president, Sir Keir ended up at loggerheads with him on Iran.

Evening Standard · Jun 22

How Starmer and Trump’s transatlantic bromance collapsed into bitter public rows

Once dubbed ‘no Winston Churchill’, Sir Keir drew the ire of the US President on multiple occasions

The Independent UK · Jun 22

US, Iran wrap second day of talks after rough start

Amidst continuing tensions, high-stakes negotiations between the US and Iran in Switzerland hit a snag due to some of Trump's pointed comments. Despite Iranian delegates temporarily departing the table, mediators noted 'encouraging progress' in addressing the Lebanon crisis and maintaining an open Strait of Hormuz.

The Economic Times · Jun 22

Qatar PM appears to snub JD Vance at US-Iran peace talks

This is the awkward moment JD Vance appears to be snubbed by Qatar’s prime minister during the US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland.

The Independent UK · Jun 22

Japan's Nikkei rises past 72,000 as AI euphoria persists

Japan's Nikkei index has soared past 72,000 for the first time, fueled by AI investment enthusiasm and positive U.S.-Iran peace talks. The benchmark Nikkei 225 closed up 1.55%, reaching a record intraday peak. Government plans for substantial investment in AI and chips by 2040 are also boosting confidence, though some…

The Economic Times · Jun 22

Trump sends new threat to Iran if country attempts to close Strait of Hormuz

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The Independent UK · Jun 22

Iran Walks Out of US Talks in Switzerland Amid Trump's Renewed Threats Over Lebanon

Iranian negotiators left US talks in Switzerland after Trump's threats over Lebanon, complicating efforts to ease regional tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz

International Business Times UK · Jun 22