'Ready for war': Iran draws red line for US, says no final talks until MoU terms are met Iran's Parliament Speaker has issued a stark warning of war if the US fails to adhere to a memorandum of understanding, emphasizing that negotiations will halt until Washington fulfills its commitments. Tehran views recent Persian Gulf incidents as violations, vowing a strong reaction. Discussions are currently focused on implementing the… The Times of India · Jun 30
Rubio assures Gulf allies US will protect interests in Iran peace talks Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in Bahrain on Thursday to assure Gulf allies that Washington would protect their interests as it pursues a final settlement with Iran. Earlier, President Donald Trump said talks were progressing well, while requesting nearly $88 billion in supplemental funding for the Pentagon after Congress… France 24 · Jun 24
Tehran labels framework deal 'US defeat' as Trump threatens to halt talks Iranian key negotiator hailed the US–Iran framework deal as a “declaration of US defeat,” while Trump warned that talks would end immediately if reports that Tehran is seeking to impose tolls on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz prove to be true. Euronews · Jun 24
Peace deal was US ‘declaration of defeat’, says Iran’s chief negotiator IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 24
Iran calls peace pact ‘declaration of US defeat’ US Secretary of State Rubio on regional tour in bid to reassure nervous allies Bangkok Post · Jun 24
'Pragmatists' vs 'hardliners': Is Iran split over US deal? Despite internal divisions and opposition, analysts believe Iran's factional splits won't derail ongoing talks with the US. While hardliners express discontent, a consensus appears to favor testing the waters for a deal. New leaders, less ideological than their predecessors, may seek to transform Iran's global relationships, though the path ahead… The Economic Times · Jun 24
Rubio says US will not accept Iranian tolls on Hormuz US Secretary of State Marco Rubio firmly stated that Washington will not permit any tolls on the Strait of Hormuz, an international waterway. This comes as Iran and Oman announced they would study administration and costs for the route, asserting sovereignty. Meanwhile, the UN is set to evacuate over 11,000… The Economic Times · Jun 23
Iran, Oman mull charging Strait of Hormuz 'maritime service fees' Iran and Oman said Tuesday they would examine charges for what they called maritime service fees in the Strait of Hormuz through a joint working group, pressing ahead with discussions over the strategic waterway despite US opposition to any sort of toll system. France 24 · Jun 23
Rubio insists strait of Hormuz will be toll-free as he arrives for Gulf meeting US secretary of state seeks to reassure UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain over security and US-Iran ceasefire deal The Guardian - UK · Jun 23
Iran sharply contradicts the US, pushing its own view of framework deal Shortly after the first high-level US-Iran negotiations ended, discrepancies emerged over what the two sides actually agreed, as Tehran moved to directly contradict US Vice President JD Vance’s statements, prompting US President Donald Trump to reject Iran's claims. Euronews · Jun 23
Iran says won't allow UN inspectors at bombed nuclear sites Iran declared UN nuclear watchdog inspections at bombed sites are off-limits, despite a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war. Talks in Switzerland concluded with a 60-day roadmap for broader issues, including Iran's nuclear program and sanctions relief. Meanwhile, direct talks between Lebanon and Israel are set to begin… The Economic Times · Jun 23
Iran refuses UN inspectors access to bombed nuclear facilities Iran said Tuesday that UN nuclear inspectors would not be allowed to visit key nuclear sites damaged in last year's US-Israeli strikes, contradicting claims by senior US officials, as diplomatic efforts to secure a broader peace agreement and nuclear deal accelerated. France 24 · Jun 23
Vance says direct talks with Iran set 'good foundation' for deal to end the war Lower-level officials are continuing to engage in what officials described as “technical talks” in Switzerland following Vance, Ghalibaf and Araghchi’s departure, as the US and Iran look to inch closer to a concrete deal. Euronews · Jun 23
France 24 · Jun 23 Middle East live: Hezbollah demands full Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon Hezbollah leader Naim Gassem on Tuesday insisted upon a complete, scheduled withdrawal of Israel’s troops from southern Lebanon after authorities earlier said Israeli fire had killed two people there despite a ceasefire. "Israel has no choice but to fully withdraw … without retaining an inch," he said in a televised…
The Times of India · Jun 23 ‘Won't return to pre-war conditions’: Iran says Hormuz will be administered by them In a bold statement, Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, affirmed Tehran's control over the crucial Strait of Hormuz, dismissing any pre-war stipulations. Concurrently, negotiations in Switzerland culminated in securing $12 billion worth of Iranian assets stuck overseas. Additionally, Iran consented to create a communication framework to monitor maritime activities…
International Business Times UK · Jun 22 'Better Be Careful': Iran Issues Chilling Response After Trump Hints at Assassinating Peace Negotiators Iran warned Trump over his threats during Switzerland peace talks, with Speaker Ghalibaf stressing Iran's military readiness amid rising tensions and fragile negotiations.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22 Iran’s regime survived the war. Can it make peace with its own people? If war triggered a rare moment of solidarity in the divided country, many doubt it will be used for reform
International Business Times UK · Jun 21 Iran Walks Out of Switzerland Talks in Protest After Trump Threatens to 'Hit Iran Very Hard Again, Only Harder' Iran's delegation left nuclear talks in Switzerland after President Trump's threats, halting diplomatic efforts. The talks, already strained by regional conflicts, face an uncertain future.
Euronews · Jun 21 US and Iran publicly trade threats as talks take place in Switzerland US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to strike Iran if it did not stop Hezbollah from "causing trouble", while Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned the US to "be careful with their statements".
The Guardian - UK · Jun 20 What lessons will Iran’s new leadership draw from the 110-day war? Now fighting is over, the question is how Iran’s government will behave. Early clues point to more authoritarianism and prioritising relations with China
The Guardian - US · Jun 19 Barack Obama says US is ‘worse off’ than before war with Iran Former president nevertheless said in an interview that he was happy to see a ceasefire with Iran and hopes it holds
Bangkok Post · Jun 19 US-Iran deal comes under immediate strain GENEVA - Deadly exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon put a newly signed deal to end the Middle East war under further strain on Friday, after the postponement of planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland.
The Economic Times · Jun 19 US-Iran deal under immediate strain as fighting flares in Lebanon Escalating Israel-Hezbollah clashes in Lebanon are jeopardizing a recently signed Middle East peace deal. Planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland have been postponed amid warnings from Tehran of continued defiance. The accord, aimed at ending the war initiated by US-Israeli strikes, faces challenges from Israeli actions and internal Iranian hardliners, despite…
France 24 · Jun 18 Tehran and Washington sign interim peace deal to end US-Israeli war on Iran President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday signed an interim deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. The two countries now have 60 days to hammer out a lasting agreement that would see Tehran diluting its enriched uranium stocks in exchange for sweeping sanctions relief…