Vance begs Iran deal critics to have faith in Trump - but Congress isn’t thrilled ANALYSIS: JD Vance tries to assure conservatives, but comes off sounding much like Obama’s team in 2015, write John Bowden and Eric Garcia The Independent UK · Jun 18
UK-France Strait of Hormuz mission fills US mine clearance gap, says Nato chief The planned operation aims to protect and reassure vessels using the strategic sea route with the ending of hostilities Evening Standard · Jun 18
Mixed signs of peace: 3 Saudi oil tankers cross Hormuz, Israel strikes Lebanon Vice president JD Vance said he plans to travel to Switzerland for talks on the Iran deal but he doesn't know when that will happen. He had been expected to lead talks on implementing the agreement with Iran aimed at diluting its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and restarting oil… The Economic Times · Jun 18
JD Vance Takes Aim At Israeli Officials Over Criticism Of Iran Deal: 'Wake Up' Vice President JD Vance took aim at Israel over discontent with the memorandum of understanding with Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. International Business Times · Jun 18
JD Vance: U.S. Doesn't Rule Out Military Operations in Mexico to Combat Drug Cartels Vice President JD Vance tells Univision the U.S. reserves the right to take unilateral military action in Mexico against cartels, despite Sheinbaum's opposition. Latin Times · Jun 18
This latest ‘treaty of Versailles’ forgets history at its peril THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The signing of this placeholder peace deal puts the US president and his administration in an embarrassing position – and leaves the West with no more reassurance about Iran The Independent UK · Jun 18
Iran's ayatollah says he approved US framework deal despite having 'different view' Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance defended the deal, saying he would likely head to Switzerland for talks to turn it into a long-term agreement. Euronews · Jun 18
There are many questions about the Iran deal. Here are (some) answers. The agreement struck between the United States and Iran aims to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanctions on the Islamic Republic and relaunch nuclear talks with a 60-day deadline The Independent UK · Jun 18
Vance defends Iran deal, eyes Swiss talks WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday defended the deal to end the Iran war, saying he would likely head to Switzerland for talks to turn it into a long-term agreement. Bangkok Post · Jun 18
U.S. lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials The U.S. lifted its blockade of Iran, and oil tankers began freely moving through the Strait of Hormuz after months of being unable to use the critical channel AAP · Jun 18
AAP · Jun 18 Iranian supreme leader endorses direct negotiations with the US Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtab Khamenei endorsed direct negotiations with the U.S. late Thursday in a statement read by state media
AAP · Jun 18 US-Iran talks called off, hurting bid for lasting truce A US push to start high-stakes talks with Iran has hit a snag just days after the countries agreed to fresh negotiations and an extended ceasefire.
The Independent UK · Jun 18 JD Vance came out to defend Trump’s Iran deal. It got weird ANALYSIS: The vice president couldn’t say whether or when his trip to Switzerland might happen, joked awkwardly about his book promotion and The View — and rounded off with an unexpectedly threatening rant about Israel, writes Holly Baxter
The Economic Times · Jun 18 'All US blockade enforcement efforts have ceased': Centcom lifts blockade on ships to, from Iranian ports Big news out of the Middle East! The US has officially lifted its blockade on ships going to and from Iranian ports. Central Command confirmed this major development, signaling a significant shift in maritime operations and potentially easing tensions in the region. This move could have wide-ranging implications for international…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18 Iran announces plans to bring in maritime fees for strait of Hormuz As US lifts its blockade, Tehran says fees to cover cost of managing waterway will come into effect at end of 60-day negotiation period
AAP · Jun 18 Cuba's Communist Party approves emergency economic plan opening to private enterprise Cuba's Communist Party has approved an emergency economic package with unprecedented free-market measures
The Independent UK · Jun 18 Vance delivers veiled threat to Israel after criticism over Trump’s deal with Iran Israeli cabinet ministers have criticized the deal, which has raised tensions between the longtime allies as Trump has sought to end the war he started
The Independent UK · Jun 18 Vance says to trust him to negotiate world peace – he’s been on The View Vice president’s joke appeared to fall flat in the room
The Independent UK · Jun 18 60-day ceasefire begins as 12 million barrels of oil flow through Strait of Hormuz IN FULL
The Economic Times · Jun 18 Vance criticizes Israel 'freakout' over Iran deal in interview US Vice President JD Vance has criticized Israel's strong reaction to a recent agreement between the US and Iran. Vance described the Israeli response as a 'weird panic' and 'freakout'. He suggested this reaction stems from a lack of trust in the US. Vance stated that America has earned the…
AAP · Jun 18 US allows more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting blockade under deal, Vance says Vice President JD Vance says the U.S. Navy has allowed more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting a blockade as part of an agreement to end the war