Iran's challenges at World Cup swirl outside draw with Belgium Iran took another important step toward advancing in the World Cup, but once again the off-the-field play dominated the conversation The Independent UK · Jun 21
Iran peace optimism expected to bolster stock markets A potential peace agreement between the US and Iran could become a catalyst for global financial markets, though it may take months for the global energy market to stabilise, say analysts. Bangkok Post · Jun 21
Thai workers flock back to Israel As a fragile ceasefire takes hold following the June 2026 US-Iran agreement, a different kind of movement is unfolding at Israel's borders. Dozens of Thai workers continue arriving in the country, carrying suitcases packed with hopes for a better future. Bangkok Post · Jun 21
Peace with Iran is all about Lebanon now The ceasefire that was reportedly just agreed between the United States and Iran reflects US President Donald Trump's desperation to escape the quagmire that he created. Gone is the muddled array of objectives he touted in the war's early days. Bangkok Post · Jun 21
Still a long way to go During the past week, global attention focused on the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, bringing months of protracted conflict to a halt. Bangkok Post · Jun 21
SPO:Iran battle to draw with 10-man Belgium, group tightens Striker Romelu Lukaku was promoted to start for Belgium but they could not find a way past Iran's defence. AAP · Jun 21
Iran battle to draw with 10-man Belgium, group tightens Striker Romelu Lukaku was promoted to start for Belgium but they could not find a way past Iran's defence. AAP · Jun 21
Vast majority of Americans say Iran war was a mistake and want conflict to end IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 21
Belgium handed World Cup problem in Iran stalemate thanks to Alireza Beiranvand heroics Belgium 0-0 Iran: Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves and Nathan Ngoy’s dismissal leaves one of the fancied teams of the tournament stuck on two points from two games The Independent UK · Jun 21
Iran battle for 0-0 draw with 10-man Belgium, staying alive in Group G Iran used seven saves from Alireza Beiranvand and a man advantage from a Belgium red card to pull out a 0-0 draw in the second consecutive tie for both teams in World Cup Group G play Sunday afternoon in Inglewood, Calif. Bangkok Post · Jun 21
Iran’s Beiranvand denies 10-man Belgium in World Cup draw as Nathan Ngoy sees red Iran had a goal disallowed for offside while battling to a 0-0 draw with 10-man Belgium, with Alireza Beiranvand saving brilliantly from Maxim De Cuyper The Guardian - UK · Jun 21
France 24 · Jun 21 World Cup 2026: Iran hold 10-man Belgium to goalless draw in Los Angeles Nathan Ngoy was sent off early in the second half as ten-man Belgium continued to underwhelm with a second draw in as many World Cup games, this time against a valiant Iranian side that had a goal disallowed for a marginal offside.
Evening Standard · Jun 21 Belgium 0-0 IR Iran: Thibaut Courtois and Alireza Beiranvand take centre stage as ten-man Red Devils nick draw Plenty of chances followed Nathan Ngoy’s sending off but neither side could break the deadlock
The Guardian - AU · Jun 21 Morning Mail: The high cost of romance scams, UK PM expected to step down, Iran peace talks suspended over Trump threats Australians cheated out of millions by romance scams; US-Iran peace talks under way in Switzerland
France 24 · Jun 21 Switzerland talks enter tough phase after Trump renews threats against Iran US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday there was a chance to “turn over a new leaf” with Iran as negotiators met in Switzerland to build on last week’s interim agreement. But President Donald Trump’s renewed threats over Iran-backed Hezbollah and the Strait of Hormuz – and Israel's refusal to…
Sports Illustrated · Jun 21 Clash of Iran Protesters Exposes Complexity of World Cup Support There was an ideological clash between fellow Iranians before Sunday’s clash with Belgium.
International Business Times UK · Jun 21 Iran Suspend Negotiations as Trump Threats Escalate, Apology Set as Condition for Peace Talks Return Iran has suspended peace talks with the US in Switzerland after Trump's aggressive statements, demanding an apology and Israeli military withdrawal from southern Lebanon before resuming negotiations.
France 24 · Jun 21 What's the state of the Strait? US and Iranian officials have begun talks in Switzerland, just five days into a 60-day ceasefire agreement that already appears under strain. Tehran claims it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing the continued fighting in Lebanon, while Washington says the talks are focused on ending Iran's nuclear weapons ambitions…
FourFourTwo · Jun 21 Who are the ITV commentators and pundits for Belgium vs Iran? It’s a star-studded line-up for this Sunday evening clash
FourFourTwo · Jun 21 Who is the referee for Belgium vs Iran? It’s all level in Group G heading into this contest – and now we know who’s going to be running the show
The Independent UK · Jun 21 Three-quarters of Americans say they want Iran war to end and it was not worth the cost Nearly six in ten Americans say the war caused more problems for U.S. than it solved
Salon · Jun 21 Trump threatens Iranian officials The president said the officials "would not have a country" if they closed the Strait of Hormuz