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Newest first · UTC+11:00White House postpones sending Vance to Switzerland for talks with Iran negotiators
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House says Vice President JD Vance isn’t leaving Thursday for Switzerland to lead a new round of talks with Iran about its nuclear program, citing difficult logistics for negotiations meant to add details to an agreement signed by President Donald Trump a day ago.
· Associated Press
With his weak Iran deal, Trump reveals danger for allies – Australia included
American power is not what it used to be. American hubris, on the other hand, is stronger than ever.
· David Crowe
U.S.-Iran deal in photos: ships in the Strait of Hormuz, daily life in Tehran
The first signs of a post-war recovery are emerging across the Middle East after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum aimed at ending the conflict. Oil tankers are once again transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and daily routines are returning to the streets of Tehran.
· Lee Ying Shan
How Trump’s deal with Iran compares to Obama’s
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump has insisted that the deal he has reached with Iran is superior to the one that former U.S. President Barack Obama sealed in 2015.
· Andy Sullivan
Trump’s Iran deal sparks anger among Republican hawks
Washington – U.S. President Donald Trump’s deal with Iran has opened a rare breach with Republican hawks, who warn that the agreement falls far short of the sweeping victory he promised and could leave Tehran richer, stronger and still able to threaten the region.
· Frankie Taggart
Trump claims Iran deal ‘probably is unconditional surrender’
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· Ryan King
Republicans blast Trump's Iran agreement as details emerge
US President Donald Trump's interim deal to end the Iran war met scorching public criticism from some of his fellow Republicans as copies of the signed agreement circulated on Capitol Hill on Thursday.
· REUTERS
US issues new sanctions against Lebanese officials, companies aligned with Hezbollah
The US issued new sanctions against two Hezbollah-aligned Lebanese officials and other members of a Hezbollah business network overseen by a previously designated individual, the US State Department announced on Thursday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
U.S.-Iran deal redraws the Middle East, with Iran’s gains alarming rivals
BEIRUT – The U.S.-Iran agreement — the first signed by an American and an Iranian president since Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution — is being hailed by its backers as the deal of the century.
· Samia Nakhoul
US-Iran MOU poses new opportunities, challenges for S. Korea: finance minister
The recent memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending their conflict presents both opportunities and challenges for South Korea, the finance minister said Friday, noting the government will implement post-conflict economic policies.
· Yonhap
Trump claims Iran deal is 'unconditional surrender,' says his power has 'no limits': Axios
U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that he has unlimited power and insisted the deal reached with Iran amounts to "unconditional surrender" by Tehran, in an interview with Axios.
· Anniek Bao
Trump’s Iran deal kicks in as focus shifts to Hormuz flows
U.S. President Donald Trump’s interim peace deal with Iran is starting to take effect, with focus shifting to the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and a complex 60-day negotiating period over Tehran’s nuclear program.
· No Author
U.S.-Iran MOU poses new opportunities, challenges for S. Korea: finance minister
SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- The recent memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending their conflict presents both opportunities and challenges for South Korea, the finance minister said Friday, noting the government will implement post-conflict economic policies.
· Kang Yoon-seung
18 dead in Lebanon as Israel retaliates for soldier deaths, ignoring US-Iran deal
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· Sbsaustralia
JD Vance tells Iran deal critics in Israel: Trump is your only ally left in the world
In a sharp rebuke to critics of Trump’s deal with Iran, the vice-president referenced the billions in defence aid Israel recieves from the US
· Reuters
Diplomatic agreements may lead to Israel-Iran escalation, former Navy commander warns
Israel must prepare for repeated rounds of fighting with Iran, former Navy commander Maj. Gen. (res.) Eliezer Marom warned in an interview with 103FM on Monday.
· 103FM
World Cup: New Zealand's viral soccer star Tim Payne signs with Olimpia in Paraguay
Iran’s Mehdi Ghayedi (10) battles for the ball with New Zealand’s Tim Payne (2) during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Iran and New Zealand in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
· Steve Mcmorran
Senators target Hegseth travel funds to get Iran school strike report
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attends a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
· Lisa Mascaro
US and Iran have good reasons to stay the course for peace
The agenda confronting negotiators over the next 60 days is challenging, and hardliners are critical, but the dawn of peace seems to be emerging
· SCMP Editorial
US and Iran have good reasons to stay the course for peace
The agenda confronting negotiators over the next 60 days is challenging, and hardliners are critical, but the dawn of peace seems to be emerging
· SCMP Editorial
Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money
The outbreak of the US-Israel war with Iran in February caused shock waves across the global economy.
· Daniel Thomas
Gulf Oil Is Available Again, But Asian Refiners Balk At Soaring Tanker Rates
Iran and the US have a peace deal? check (for 60 days, allegedly).
· Tyler Durden
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on June 19)
Iran's reconstruction & US alliesRebuilding Iran cannot be a burden for allies alone
· Kim Eun-jung
US struggles to defend Iran deal as 60-day negotiation period begins
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· Sbsaustralia
The end of Netanyahu’s War? U.S.–Iran ceasefire talks reshape the Middle East
Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator As reports emerge of an impending memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, the Middle East may be approaching the conclusion of one of the most consequential conflicts of the twenty-first century. If finalized, the agreement could bring an…
Goldman's chief economist optimistic on AI impact on growth as Iran war dims global outlook | The National
Economists warned on Wednesday that global growth is slowing amid rising geopolitical tension, mounting debt burdens and uncertainty over the economic impact of artificial intelligence, as the Iran war and trade disruptions weigh on the global economy.
· Kyle Fitzgerald
Vance calls Iran deal a ‘win-win’ as Trump lashes out at ‘fools’ who oppose it
US Vice-President also claims Iran will not receive money or sanctions relief unless it meets the obligations outlined in agreement
· Mark Magnier
Vance calls Iran deal a ‘win-win’ as Trump lashes out at ‘fools’ who oppose it
US Vice-President also claims Iran will not receive money or sanctions relief unless it meets the obligations outlined in agreement
· Mark Magnier
'We have lost': Trump's Iran pact seen as a strategic defeat in Washington
Imperial Germany famously signed a treaty under humiliating terms to end WWI at Versailles, codifying a surrender despite the fact that the war was overwhelmingly fought beyond its borders.
· Middleeasteye
At least 6 oil tankers sail through Hormuz following US-Iran deal
Many ships still remained near the Strait of Hormuz as of June 18. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Iran stood its ground, and Washington got nothing
By Timofey Bordachev, Program Director of the Valdai Club
· RT
Trump administration compares reflecting pool algae battle to Iran war
Interior department insists water at Washington landmark is ‘crystal clear’ as witnesses report murky green pool
· Callum Jones, Rachel Leingang
Iranian star Parastoo Ahmadi reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab
Musicians and production team understood to be facing same punishment after livestream of patriotic song
· Deepa Parentis
Pro-Israel hawks in US criticise Iran MoU but avoid clashing with Trump
Washington, DC – A few months ago, it would have been unthinkable for a mainstream politician in the United States — let alone a Republican senator — to acknowledge Iran’s right to self-defence.
· Ali Harb
Iran's Strait Authority to facilitate ships' passage through Hormuz
Iran's Supreme National Security Council said in a statement on Thursday that the country's Persian Gulf Strait Authority will take measures to issue fast authorisations to ships wanting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Tehran and Washington.
· Middleeasteye
Some in GOP have harsh reviews of Trump's agreement with Iran
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., leaves the chamber, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
· Thomas Beaumont
Iran’s supreme leader says approved US deal despite having ‘different’ view
Iran’s supreme leader says he initially disagreed with the recently signed memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington but ultimately approved it after receiving assurances from Iran’s leadership that the country’s interests would be protected.
· Caolán Magee
What Iran and US get from deal and why both could struggle to keep it
More than 100 days after US and Israeli bombs began falling on Iran, both sides are claiming victory - a sign of how much each needed a way out.
· Amir Azimi
Maritime data shows stranded vessels resuming passage through Strait of Hormuz
Major shipowners have begun moving vessels through the Strait of Hormuz since the US and Iran signed an interim agreement to end their war, maritime data company Lloyd’s List Intelligence said Thursday.
· Associated Press
US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'
The US has dropped its naval blockade of Iran after the two countries signed a deal to end the war in the Middle East - despite Iran's supreme leader saying he had a different view and that Donald Trump signed the deal "out of desperation".
· BBC News
US imposes sanctions on Hezbollah’s former choice for Lebanon’s president | The National
The US on Thursday imposed sanctions on Hezbollah’s former candidate for the Lebanese presidency as well as the deputy head of the group’s political council.
· Jamie Prentis
El acuerdo de EEUU con Irán ha generado muchas preguntas. Estas son algunas respuestas
En la imagen, publicada por la oficina presidencial iraní, el presidente de Irán, Masoud Pezeshkian, firma un memorando de entendimiento firmado previamente por el presidente estadounidense Donald Trump con el fin de detener la guerra e iniciar conversaciones sobre un acuerdo más amplio, en Teherán, Irán, la mañana …
MoU’s $300bn Iran reconstruction fund becomes US political flashpoint
A provision in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to end the US-Israel war with Iran has become the latest political flashpoint in Washington, with President Donald Trump defending the commitment to create a $300bn reconstruction plan for Iran.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Oil prices slide near pre-Iran war levels – but it could take months for gasoline to fully drop
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· Taylor Herzlich
How does Donald Trump's MoU with Iran compare to Obama's 2015 nuclear deal? - explainer
US President Donald Trump has insisted that the deal he has reached with Iran is superior to the one that president Barack Obama sealed in 2015, while Trump's critics say at this point he has gotten much less and given up much more to Tehran.
· REUTERS
US military says it has lifted naval blockade of Iranian ports
The United States military says that it has lifted its naval blockade of Iranian ports, part of an agreement between the US and Iran suspending military operations during a period of negotiations.
· Al Jazeera Staff
'Wake up': Vance slams Israeli critics of Iran deal
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UAE announces 30-day overstay fine grace period for travellers affected by Iran war | The National
The UAE on Thursday said it was providing a 30-day grace period to allow people stranded in the Emirates due to the Iran war to settle their visa status or exit the country without facing fines.
· The National
Israel plans expanded occupation of Lebanon in defiance of US-Iran pact
The Israeli army published a map on Thursday of a new expanded zone of control in southern Lebanon, detailing a significant expansion in military occupation and operations, Reuters reported.
· Middleeasteye