'VERY HARD' Plus: SpaceX's initial public offering, L.A. taking S.F.'s place, matchmaking reinvented, and more... Reason · Jun 12
Sanctions relief, Lebanon ceasefire inclusion, Hormuz reopening: Inside the 14-point US-Iran potential deal framework Reports indicate the US and Iran are advancing a 14-point draft understanding to end hostilities and ease sanctions, potentially paving the way for a nuclear deal. The framework includes a comprehensive ceasefire, sanctions suspension, and a $300 billion reconstruction commitment, with a 60-day negotiation period to finalize a settlement. The Times of India · Jun 12
U.S.-Iran Deal Could Be Signed On Sunday In Geneva, Report Claims The memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran to end the war could be signed in Geneva, Switzerland, on Sunday, according to a new report. International Business Times · Jun 12
An ideological tug-of-war: the pressures facing Iran’s World Cup squad in US Flag bans, travel headaches and a religious regime video among bumps in road, as team prepares to be first to play in country with which it is at war The Guardian - UK · Jun 12
It's time to cancel the WH reality show With Karoline Leavitt on leave, Trump-era briefings have gone from godawful to completely dysfunctional Salon · Jun 12
Iran Will Reportedly Insist On Right To Enrich Uranium As Netanyahu Says Tehran 'Will Not Have Nuclear Weapons' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will not allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon as a semi-official news agency in Tehran said the country won't give up its right to enrich uranium. International Business Times · Jun 12
Albania protests escalate into diplomatic standoff with Iran Protests in Albania over a Jared Kushner-backed resort project have sparked a diplomatic row with Iran. Prime Minister Edi Rama alleges that online campaigns supporting the protests are part of an Iranian-backed "hybrid war," while Iran denies the claims. Euronews · Jun 12
India bonds rise as oil slumps on Iran peace deal hope Indian government bonds saw a significant rise on Friday. This surge was driven by a sharp decline in crude oil prices. Hopes of a breakthrough with Iran boosted sentiment. However, domestic fiscal worries capped the gains. The benchmark 2036 note yield fell to its lowest since issuance. Investors are watching… The Economic Times · Jun 12
Wall Street extends gains ahead of SpaceX debut; Trump claims a breakthrough in Iran war talks Wall Street's rebound continued and oil prices sank more than 3% after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed there was a breakthrough in talks to end the Iran war AAP · Jun 12
Iran insists on nuclear enrichment and control over Strait of Hormuz under any deal with US Iran insisted on Friday on its right to enrich uranium and maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz under any deal with the United States, after President Donald Trump said a draft accord was ready. Beyond this, according to IRNA, Iran would insist on managing traffic though the Strait of… The Economic Times · Jun 12
Iranian State Outlet Says Agreement With U.S. Doesn't Include Giving Up Control Of Hormuz Strait Iranian state news agency IRNA said on Friday that the terms of a draft agreement with the U.S. does not include giving up control of the Hormuz Strait, which Tehran is seeking to control following the war. International Business Times · Jun 12
France 24 · Jun 12 US, Iran signal peace deal is close after Trump lashes out at ‘dishonorable’ Iranians The US and Iran on Friday signaled that an initial peace agreement to end the Iran war was close although details of the deal were not officially released. The consensual signaling came hours after President Donald Trump posted a message lashing out at "very dishonorable" Iranians after local media reported…
France 24 · Jun 12 Viral video of Iran downing US helicopter was generated by AI A video claiming to show the Iranian army downing a US Apache attack helicopter has garnered millions of views on social media. But the video was AI-generated.
The Independent UK · Jun 12 When Trump’s Iran peace deal could be signed – and what it would mean IN FULL
Sports Lens · Jun 12 Iran vs New Zealand World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets Iran vs New Zealand meet at SoFi Stadium on June 15 in Group G. Iran are favored at -118, and our pick backs them to win in a game with real knockout implications.
The Conversation · Jun 12 Trump has backed away from renewed war with Iran – here’s why The US and Iran stepped back from the brink of returning to all-out war on June 11. Hours after saying the US military would carry out strikes against Iran for a third consecutive night, Donald Trump postponed the attack. The Iranian military had said the US would “receive a more…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 12 First Thing: Iran peace deal remains elusive as choice of US targets draws legal questions Trump claims strikes called off as deal is close, but Tehran denies agreement near, while legal experts question if US targets may be a war crime
The Guardian - UK · Jun 12 Oil prices plummet as Trump claims he is close to US-Iran deal Brent crude falls as optimism rises that strait of Hormuz could reopen over the weekend
Barchart · Jun 12 S&P Futures Climb as U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Nears, SpaceX Debut in Focus June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.46% this morning, extending yesterday’s gains as fresh signs emerged that the U.S. and Iran are moving closer to a peace deal.