Over 100 days after death, Iran declares 6-day funeral for supreme leader Ali Khamenei; burial on July 9 NEW DELHI: Iran's longest-serving Supreme leader Ali Khamenei, killed in US-Israel joint strikes, will be buried on July 9 after a multi-day funeral, starting July 4. The Times of India · Jun 13
What you need to know about possible US-Iran peace deal to end Middle East war US and Iran appear close to a deal to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · Jun 13
Lebanese army withdraws from southern village after Israeli troops advance nearby The Lebanese army has withdrawn its troops from a base in a southern village after Israeli forces advanced nearby The Independent UK · Jun 13
MarketBeat Week in Review – 06/08 - 06/12 Stocks rallied on optimism surrounding a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal and SpaceX's historic IPO debut, reinforcing investor confidence and market momentum MarketBeat · Jun 13
UAE Says No Deal To Unlock Billions To Iran Amid Talks To End War The UAE's denial came after a slew of reports alleging the government has agreed to release up to $20 billion in frozen assets to Iran, CNBC reported. International Business Times · Jun 13
US downs Iranian drones targeting ships in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran, Washington discuss future of key waterway US forces intercepted Iranian drones targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring safe passage. This occurs amidst ongoing diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran concerning Iran's nuclear program, sanctions relief, and the strategic waterway's future. Iran's Foreign Minister outlined potential agreements, including lifting the US naval blockade and… The Times of India · Jun 13
Indian seafarers' deaths, disputed attacks and a widening US-Iran blame game India watches closely as the US and Iran trade accusations over maritime incidents. Both nations present conflicting accounts of negotiations and military achievements. These disputes directly impact India, with its seafarers caught in the middle and its energy security at stake. The war over narratives is as crucial as battlefield… The Economic Times · Jun 13
The Economic Times · Jun 13 Bitcoin holds near $64,000 as falling oil prices and US-Iran peace hopes lift risk sentiment Bitcoin hovered near $64,000, buoyed by falling oil prices and optimism for a US-Iran peace deal, which lifted overall risk sentiment. While Bitcoin saw a slight gain, Ethereum experienced a minor dip. Major altcoins showed mixed performance, with some falling and others rising.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 13 US says downed multiple Iran drones as both insist deal closer The United States said it downed multiple Iranian drones targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz early Saturday, hours after both sides said a deal to end the Middle East war was closer than ever.
The Economic Times · Jun 13 Oil nears two-month lows on reports of imminent US-Iran peace deal Oil prices dropped significantly, reaching their lowest point in nearly two months as U.S. and Iranian officials indicated a potential agreement to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. Reports suggested a memorandum could be signed soon, impacting global oil markets and the Strait of Hormuz.
AAP · Jun 13 FED:Fuel prices destined to jump despite record supplies The expected end to the 32-cent-a-litre fuel tax cut will see fuel prices tick back up despite hopes for a looming resolution to the conflict in Iran.
The Economic Times · Jun 13 Global markets: Stocks rise as SpaceX makes market debut; oil slides on Gulf peace hopes Global equities rose Friday, led by a surge in SpaceX's market debut, which pushed its valuation past $2 trillion. Wall Street ended higher as investors weighed hopes for an Iran peace deal against the tangible boost from the successful IPO. Oil prices slid over 3% on renewed optimism for a…
The Economic Times · Jun 13 Dollar steadies, set for weekly loss on US-Iran deal talks The dollar steadied but eyed a weekly loss as Middle East peace talks and SpaceX's massive IPO dominated market attention. The euro edged higher after the ECB's rate hike, while traders awaited the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting. Markets are assessing the impact of potential peace and the SpaceX offering on…
The Times of India · Jun 13 38 'close deals' later: Why has Trump been saying Iran war to end soon since March? US President Donald Trump has publicly predicted an imminent deal to end the Iran war at least 38 times since March, according to CNN's tally, with each claim followed by no final agreement.