Tehran hits back at Trump’s plan for Iran to enrich American farmers IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 23
A tale of two deals: Trump's 'infinity' inspections meets Iran's 'not so fast' TOI correspondent from Washington: One side believes that it has come away with a deal. The other side is still dealing with the idea of a deal. It turns out that the US-Iran peace agreement purportedly pounded out during talks in the Alps has more holes than Swiss cheese. The Times of India · Jun 23
Trump: Iran has agreed to 'N' checks till infinity; no talks with IAEA, says Tehran Conflicting reports emerged Tuesday regarding Iran's nuclear program and asset unfreezing. President Trump claimed Iran agreed to extensive inspections and that frozen assets would buy US humanitarian goods. However, Iran denied any nuclear talks or IAEA inspector agreements, asserting sole control over its assets. Meanwhile, progress was reported in mediated… The Economic Times · Jun 23
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
UN agency says plan underway to evacuate 11,000 stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz A U.N. agency says a plan is underway to evacuate 11,000 stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · Jun 23
The Latest: Pentagon asks Congress for roughly $80 billion to cover cost of Iran war Iran's president is in Pakistan to talk with mediators as negotiations between Tehran and Washington proceed on ending the war The Independent UK · Jun 23
'Nuclear inspection in Iran to be highest': Trump says blockade to resume if Iran goes back on deal US President Donald Trump announced Iran has agreed to long-term nuclear facility monitoring and financial concessions, with Washington easing Strait of Hormuz shipping restrictions. Trump claimed this secures "Nuclear Honesty" and an open Strait, citing record oil flow. However, Iranian officials disputed the scope of nuclear inspections, stating previously targeted… The Times of India · Jun 23
U.S. Issues Sweeping Iran Oil Sanctions Waivers, Unlocking Billions in Revenue for Tehran: What Changed? The Trump administration has taken one of the most dramatic steps toward easing pressure on Iran in decades, issuing a broad sanctions waiver that allows Tehran to resume legal oil exports and regain access to billions of dollars in potential revenue. Latin Times · 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 makes 'major concessions', agrees to long-term nuclear inspections, claims Trump US President Donald Trump announced that Iran has agreed to the highest level of nuclear inspections indefinitely, ensuring "nuclear honesty." He stated this concession was crucial for future negotiations, implying a different path would have been taken otherwise. Trump also claimed credit for keeping the vital Hormuz Strait open due… The Economic Times · Jun 23
'Bibi is hysterical about it': How US-Iran understanding is rattling Israel over Lebanon Israel expresses deep concern over new US-Iran understandings potentially legitimizing Tehran's influence in Lebanon and restricting Israeli military actions against Hezbollah. Concerns arise from recent talks and a memorandum of understanding that Israeli officials believe may increase scrutiny on Israeli strikes and pressure for troop withdrawal, potentially weakening prior agreements. The Times of India · Jun 23
Will Asia return to Iranian oil? Tehran races to secure largest oil importers after US waiver, says report Iran is actively seeking new buyers for its oil in Asia, including India, Japan, and South Korea, following a temporary US sanctions waiver. This move aims to clear millions of barrels stored at sea and diversify its customer base beyond China. While some refiners are cautiously exploring opportunities, uncertainty surrounding… The Times of India · 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
Bangkok Post · Jun 23 Iran won’t allow UN inspectors at bombed nuclear sites TEHRAN - Iran said on Tuesday that the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog will not be able to inspect key nuclear sites bombed by the US and Israel last year, as the first round of talks to end the Middle East war wrapped up in Switzerland.
France 24 · Jun 23 US waives Iran oil sanctions as part of 60-day peace negotiations The United States temporarily waived sanctions on Iranian oil exports on Monday, opening the door for Tehran to return to global energy markets as negotiations between the two countries continue. In this edition, we look at the impact this has had on oil prices, while also examining major job cuts…
The Economic Times · Jun 23 US-Iran war: Tehran says no visit scheduled for IAEA inspectors to visit bombed nuclear sites US-Iran war: Tehran has denied any scheduled visits for International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors to nuclear sites previously targeted by the U.S. This statement contradicts remarks by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who indicated an agreement for such access. Iran's official, Esmail Baghaei, also commented on agricultural imports.
Newslaundry · Jun 23 Iran’s defiance: Lessons for the Gulf and the Global South The 14-point US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed by US President Donald Trump at the Palace of Versailles in France and President Pezeshkian of Iran in Tehran on 17 June, 2026 , clearly indicates that Iran has won the first round of negotiations.
The Independent UK · Jun 23 Iran-US war latest: Trump says Tehran willing to ‘give us anything’ as Senate votes to block his military action Iran has denied that it has agreed to the inspections and warned against ‘exaggerations’
The Economic Times · Jun 23 JD Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for a deal to end US-Iran war Iran US War: United States Vice President JD Vance reported significant progress in talks with Tehran, aiming for a permanent end to the recent conflict. Discussions focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and de-escalating the Israel-Hezbollah fighting. An interim deal sets a 60-day window for negotiations on Iran's nuclear…
The Times of India · Jun 23 Did Iran agree to IAEA inspections for 'nuclear honesty'? Trump, Vance say so The recent US-Iran nuclear discussions in Switzerland ended with mixed messages regarding inspection agreements. US Vice President Vance asserted that Iran had consented to IAEA inspector access, labeling it as a significant achievement. In contrast, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson refuted any new commitments on nuclear matters, indicating that discussions had…
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…
The Economic Times · Jun 23 Iran rejects Vance's claims of Tehran allowing nuclear inspectors, says interactions with IAEA based on 'safeguards agreements' Iran has refuted US Vice President JD Vance's claims of agreeing to allow international nuclear inspectors, stating engagement with the IAEA will strictly adhere to existing safeguards and domestic laws. While Vance described recent US-Iran talks in Switzerland as highly productive, laying groundwork for a deal, Iranian officials indicated no…
France 24 · Jun 22 Vance says UN nuclear inspectors will return to Iran as US suspends sanctions The United States temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil on Monday after Vice President JD Vance said Tehran had agreed to allow UN nuclear inspectors back into the country, marking a significant step in renewed negotiations aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear programme and stabilising the Strait of Hormuz.