The guns have fallen silent, but for Trump and Iran that's the easy part | The National
Yet again US President Donald Trump is selling peace with Iran, and for once he has something real to offer – or so it seems.
· David Vujanovic
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Newest first · UTC+11:00IDF conducts strikes against Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut hours before US-Iran deal signing
The IDF is conducting strikes in the Dahiyeh district of Beirut in response to Hezbollah fire toward Israeli territory, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed on Sunday in a joint statement.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on a possible deal to end Iran war
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Hardliners push back in Iran as deal with Washington nears | The National
Divisions inside Iran over a proposed framework agreement with the US are increasingly being aired publicly, as hardliners and street protesters reject the talks while senior officials project cautious optimism about a deal.
· David Vujanovic
‘Araghchi, be ashamed’: Iranian hardliners protest emerging US deal - report
Iranian hardliners took to the streets in Tehran and Mashhad on Saturday night to protest the emerging agreement with the United States, directing their anger at Iran’s negotiating team and senior officials, according to the Qatari-owned Arabic newspaper Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
· LIA WEIN
Mediadores de Qatar viajan a Teherán para ultimar un posible acuerdo para acabar la guerra
Una mujer pasa junto a un mural antiestadounidense en la pared de la antigua embajada de Estados Unidos, ahora convertida en museo, en Teherán, Irán, el viernes 12 de junio de 2026. (Foto AP/Vahid Salemi)
· Munir Ahmed
Iran and US near deal to end war as Qatar mediators visit Tehran
A woman walks past an anti-American mural on the wall of the former U.S. Embassy, now a museum, in Tehran, Iran, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
· Munir Ahmed
Will the US-Iran deal be signed on Sunday? What we know so far
United States President Donald Trump claims that the first stage of a peace deal with Iran will be signed on Sunday after more than 100 days of war that have triggered a global energy crisis and darkened the global economic outlook.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Iran deal does not solve all Israel's problems, war was never meant to - analysis
Israelis need a reality check on the impending Iran deal and understanding the winners and losers.
· YONAH JEREMY BOB
Deadlocked Wars: How Major Powers Misread the Regions They Attacked
Early this year on the outskirts of Kostiantynivka, Ukraine, which has been bombed consistently.Credit...Tyler Hicks/The New York Times
· Neil Macfarquhar
Qatari delegation met with Iranian officials, as Tehran reviews proposal
A Qatari delegation held talks with senior Iranian officials in Tehran as part of mediation efforts with the US, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.
· Middleeasteye
Trump’s Iran deal is ‘lose, lose, lose’ – US congressman
US President Donald Trump’s looming Iran peace deal looks like a “surrender document” and fails to deliver anything America did not have before the war, Democratic congressman Seth Moulton has said.
· RT
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US President Donald Trump’s looming Iran peace deal looks like a “surrender document” and fails to deliver anything America did not have before the war, Democratic congressman Seth Moulton has said.
· RT
What to know about a possible deal to end the Iran war
ISLAMABAD — The United States and Iran once again appear close to a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz.
· Associated Press
Trump's negotiation strategy of talks, strikes may lead to unfavorable deal for Israel - analysis
The US’s retaliation to the downing of the helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz both exposed US President Donald Trump’s strategy towards Iran and displayed why the goals of the US may be at odds with those of Israel.
· ANNA BARSKY
Iran says limited cyberattack disrupts services at four banks, state media says
A cyberattack disrupted services at four major Iranian banks, though no customer data was compromised, the country's banking coordination council said on Sunday, according to state media.
· REUTERS
Herzog wishes Trump a happy 80th birthday with praise for Israel backing, Iran stance
President Isaac Herzog congratulated US President Donald Trump on his 80th birthday on Sunday, praising his support for Israel, his stance toward Iran, and his efforts to secure the release of the Gaza hostages.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Qatari negotiators head to Tehran ahead of deal signing between US, Iran - report
Qatari negotiators have flown to Tehran to help finalize a deal between the US and Iran, a source told CNN on Sunday morning.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Middle East crisis live: Trump says Iran deal will be signed today but Tehran casts doubt on timing
Deal could see strait of Hormuz immediately ‘open to all’, but Trump says US retains the ‘ultimate alternative’ if talks fail
· Fran Singh
Trump says he’ll sign deal with Iran to reopen Hormuz Sunday
President Donald Trump said an interim deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the conflict with Iran would be signed on Sunday, a claim contradicted by Iran as the two sides still differ over key points, including management of the waterway and payments to the Islamic Republic.
· No Author
US and Iran poised to sign landmark deal Trump says will reopen Hormuz | The National
The US and Iran moved closer on Sunday to signing a framework peace agreement that US President Donald Trump said would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, although key details and timing remain disputed across all sides.
· David Vujanovic
Top 5 News This Week: Baterbonia & Adili, the Mindanao quake, Bajo de Masinloc
The nation grieves over back-to-back tragedies: a devastating earthquake in Mindanao, and the drowning of Ateneo student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili. Coach Tab Baldwin’s wife, Efi, makes a bombshell statement. More bad news: Baste Duterte’s garbage and China’s sanctions on Gibo Teodoro. Some good news …
· jcgotinga0208
Iran war day 107: Washington, Tehran close to signing first stage of deal
The United States and Iran appear close to signing the first stage of a peace deal, but both sides are offering different timelines as to when it will happen.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Why China is attracting wealthy Gulf families in search of education, tech and business
Growing interest in China’s tech sector is reshaping Gulf travel to the world’s second-largest economy
· He Huifeng
Middle East holds its breath as US, Iran near potential deal signing 'within 24 hours'
The Middle East, and particularly the Gulf states are waiting to see if an Iran deal with the US will actually materialize this week.
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Khamenei to begin July 4, burial set for July 9
ISLAMABAD (AP) -- Funeral ceremonies for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be in July, the country's state-run television said Saturday, as mediators said an agreement to end the war was close.
· Korea Herald
Opinion: Iran and Hezbollah’s resilience defeated the US and Israel
Hasan Dorr, a political analyst, says Hezbollah has surprised both Israel and Lebanese authorities after 2 March, when many expected it was finished.
· Middleeasteye
‘The elephant in the room’: Trump’s Iran war looms over G7
U.S. President Donald Trump’s potential trade war dominated last year’s G7 as the world’s wealthiest nations gathered in Canada hoping to avert a devastating tariff deadline.
· Myah Ward, Daniel Desrochers
Israeli leader thanks Trump for confronting ‘Iran’s empire of evil’
Israeli President Isaac Herzog marked the 80th birthday of US President Donald Trump with a message praising his support for Israel and his approach towards Iran.
· Middleeasteye
NYT: Iran’s leadership became more risk-tolerant after conflict
A report published by The New York Times argues that the military campaign waged by the United States and Israel against Iran failed to achieve its stated strategic objectives and instead produced a more resilient and hardline Iranian state.
· Middleeasteye
How Iran used US ceasefire to replenish its depleted missile stockpiles
Tehran likely added Russian-made weapons to its missile arsenal during the eight-week truce, according to intelligence assessments
· Bloomberg
How Iran used US ceasefire to replenish its depleted missile stockpiles
Tehran likely added Russian-made weapons to its missile arsenal during the eight-week truce, according to intelligence assessments
· Bloomberg
US, Iran inch closer to deal, timing remains unclear
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· Jodesz Gavilan
Republicans say Tehran responded only to pressure
Republican lawmaker Ron Johnson said a nuclear-armed Iran would pose an “existential threat” to the United States and expressed hope that Trump would prevent such an outcome.
· Middleeasteye
Democrats criticise Trump over proposed Iran agreement
Democratic lawmakers have voiced scepticism about President Donald Trump's expected agreement with Iran, questioning whether it will deliver meaningful gains after weeks of conflict.
· Middleeasteye
Alas Pilipinas settles for 8th place in AVC Women’s Cup
CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur — Alas Pilipinas closed its 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Cup campaign on a sour note, bowing to Iran in straight sets, 25-21, 25-12, 25-21, on Sunday morning at the Candon City Arena.
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
Trump’s Iran deal achieves none of Israel’s war goals – opposition leader
The peace agreement being finalized between the US and Iran is bad for Israel, Yair Lapid, the leader of the Israeli opposition and a former prime minister, said on Saturday.
· RT
Trump’s Iran deal achieves none of Israel’s war goals – opposition leader
The peace agreement being finalized between the US and Iran is bad for Israel, Yair Lapid, the leader of the Israeli opposition and former prime minister, said on Saturday.
· RT
Trump says Iran deal will block path to nuclear weapons
US President Donald Trump said a proposed agreement with Iran would create a barrier preventing Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons, describing it as fundamentally different from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
· Middleeasteye
JCPOA 2.0: Trump's deal risks undercutting efforts against the Iranian threat - editorial
What’s worse than giving Iran $6 billion? Giving it two $6 billions.
· JPOST EDITORIAL
No signing ceremony listed on Trump’s Sunday agenda
US President Donald Trump has suggested that a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran could be signed virtually, but his public schedule for Sunday contains no reference to a signing ceremony.
· Middleeasteye
An unhappy birthday for Trump: His Iran deal – and presidency – on the brink
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· Bruce Wolpe
Use of AI for Iran school bombing doesn’t violate Anthropic’s ‘red lines’ – CEO
The use of AI in the US strike on a girls’ elementary school in Iran that killed nearly 160 people, mostly children, did not violate Anthropic’s ‘red lines,’ CEO Dario Amodei has said.
· RT
Use of AI for Iran school bombing doesn’t violate Anthropic’s ‘red lines’ – CEO
The use of AI in the US strike on a girls’ elementary school in Iran that killed nearly 160 people, mostly children, did not violate Anthropic’s ‘red lines,’ CEO Dario Amodei has said.
· RT
Israeli attacks continue in Lebanon despite reports of nearing Iran deal
Israeli military operations continued across southern Lebanon on Saturday despite reports that a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran could include ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal provisions for Lebanon.
· Middleeasteye
Funeral processions for Khamenei to be held in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad
Iran has announced a series of farewell, funeral and burial ceremonies for Ali Khamenei, according to a statement from the office responsible for preserving and publishing his works, Press TV reported.
· Middleeasteye
Israel’s Smotrich renews threat of attacks on Beirut suburbs
Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich warned that Hezbollah should not “exploit” the current regional situation to launch attacks on northern Israel, in remarks that appeared to reference ongoing diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Trump says deal to end war will be signed on Sunday, Iran questions timing
US President Donald Trump and mediator Pakistan said on Saturday an initial deal to end the war in the Middle East would be signed on Sunday, although Iran denied the signing would take place so soon. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the two sides had agreed on a framework for a peace deal and that Isla…
· Reuters
Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday, Hormuz to open afterwards
TEHRAN, Iran — US President Donald Trump said Saturday that a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East would be signed on Sunday, and that the strategic Strait of Hormuz would be "open to all" immediately after.
· Agence France-Presse
Trump news at a glance: president claims Iran ‘no longer want a nuclear weapon’ amid peace deal hopes
Washington and Tehran express increasing optimism that weeks of halting negotiations may be drawing to a close – key US politics stories from Saturday 13 June at a glance
· Guardian staff