The nuclear challenge at the heart of Trump's Iran negotiations
The US is confident that a deal to end the war with Iran will be signed in the next few days, a senior Trump administration official has said.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Lo que se sabe sobre posible acuerdo para poner fin a la guerra de EEUU con Irán
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)
· The Associated Press
US, Iran could sign peace deal within 24 hours, Pakistan PM claims
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· Shane Galvin
Iran says signing of memorandum with US will not be on Sunday
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said that the exact timing of the Islamabad memorandum will not take place on Sunday.
· Middleeasteye
Funeral for slain Iranian supreme leader Khamenei set for July
Khamenei was killed in the opening salvo of the war that Israel and the United States launched against Iran in late February
· Associated Press
Funeral for slain Iranian supreme leader Khamenei set for July
Khamenei was killed in the opening salvo of the war that Israel and the United States launched against Iran in late February
· Associated Press
Odds of US-Iran deal highest yet – professor
For the first time, the chances of the US and Iran reaching an agreement are greater than 50%, despite Iran’s lingering distrust of Washington, Tehran-based Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi told RT.
· RT
Odds of US-Iran deal highest yet – professor
For the first time, the chances of the US and Iran reaching an agreement are greater than 50%, despite Iran’s lingering distrust of Washington, Tehran-based Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi told RT.
· RT
US and Iran edge closer to deal with electronic signing reportedly planned in next 24 hours | The National
A deal in the next 24 hours? That is what Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says is expected, with “the electronic signing of the peace deal immediately after, followed by technical-level talks next week”.
· Clotilde Bigot
Funeral for slain Khamenei set for July, as a deal to end the war nears
Trump said in the Oval Office on Thursday that a deal to end the war is close, without giving details. Trump hours earlier threatened to launch major strikes on Iran and to seize control of its oil and gas industries as escalating attacks between the countries pushed the Middle East closer to full-scale war. The thr…
· Munir Ahmed
Iran announces funeral, burial dates for late Supreme Leader Khamenei
The funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will begin in Tehran on July 4, and he will be buried in his home town of Mashhad on July 9, according to state media.
· Al Jazeera
Funeral preparations for Iran's former Supreme Leader set for 4 to 9 July
Iranian state media is reporting that funeral procedures for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei are set to take place between 4 to 9 July.
· Middleeasteye
Ejército libanés se retira de pueblo del sur tras avance israelí en las inmediaciones
Un auto queda cubierto de escombros tras un ataque aéreo israelí en la ciudad portuaria de Tiro, en el sur de Líbano, el 12 de junio de 2026. (AP Foto/Mohammed Zaatari)
· Bassem Mroue
What we know about a possible deal to end the Iran war
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)
Lebanese army withdraws from southern village after Israeli troops advance nearby
A car lies amidst debris following an Israeli airstrike in the southern port city of Tyre, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Mohammed Zaatari)
· Bassem Mroue
Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei to be buried 9 July
Iran's former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who ruled Iran for nearly 37 years before being killed by Israeli and US air strikes on 28 February, will be buried on 9 July, state television reported.
· Middleeasteye
Iranian ambassador at World Cup: ‘Iran and the US can be very good friends’
Tehran's top diplomat in Mexico says Iran's presence in the United States for the World Cup should be read as a gesture of goodwill amid talks to end the conflict.
· Sophia Cai
UAE denies reports of it releasing frozen funds to Iran: Report
The UAE on Saturday denied media reports that it agreed to release billions of dollars of frozen funds to Iran, according to CNBC.
· Middleeasteye
UAE denies 'false' reports of fund transfer to Iran
The United Arab Emirates said on Saturday that media reports it has agreed to release billions of dollars of frozen funds to Iran are false.
· Azhar Sukri
Iran war day 106: US and Iran say deal close but Lebanon fighting continues
Iran and the United States appeared to edge closer to a deal to end the war on Friday, with officials saying an agreement may soon be within reach.
· Elizabeth Melimopoulos
Norway: International law is worth defending, even when allies break it
International law should be defended even when the country's closest allies are the ones breaking it, said Norway's deputy foreign minister as Oslo reiterated its condemnation of the US-Israeli war on Iran as illegal.
· Middleeasteye
Norway: International law is worth defending, even when allies break it
International law should be defended even when the country's closest allies are the ones breaking it, said Norway's deputy foreign minister as Oslo reiterated its condemnation of the US-Israeli war on Iran as illegal.
· Middleeasteye
Iran peace deal looms while new military action flares near Strait of Hormuz
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· Jairo Bolledo
Iranian commander says victory over Israel will soon be evident
Major General Ali Abdollahi said the world would soon witness “the echo of Iran’s victory and the triumph of the resistance” over what he described as an aggressive enemy, Press TV reported.
· Middleeasteye
US downs Iranian drones in Strait of Hormuz despite peace deal progress
The interception comes after weeks of halting talks between Tehran and Washington, mediated by Pakistan
· Agence France-Presse
US downs Iranian drones in Strait of Hormuz despite peace deal progress
The interception comes after weeks of halting talks between Tehran and Washington, mediated by Pakistan
· Agence France-Presse
G7 seeks Hormuz talks with Arab leaders in France | The National
Leaders from the UAE, Qatar and Egypt are scheduled to attend the Group of Seven leaders' meeting in France on Tuesday, to discuss the Iran war and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.
· Sunniva Rose
CNN: Iran has strengthened protections around enriched uranium stockpile
Iran has significantly increased efforts in recent weeks to secure its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, according to a CNN report citing five sources familiar with US intelligence assessments.
· Middleeasteye
US and Iran are close to a deal to end their war, officials say
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s prime minister said Friday the United States and Iran have agreed to wording of an agreement aimed at ending their war in the Middle East and that mediators were working with both sides to finalize a deal.
· Associated Press
US military shoots down Iranian attack drones in Hormuz, CENTCOM confirms
The United States military shot down several Iranian suicide drones in the Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced in an X/Twitter post on Saturday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
How the ECB's rate hike shows it doesn't want to be haunted by ghosts of the past | The National
The European Central Bank's decision to raise its key interest rate is reflecting the increasingly complex economic situation, underpinned by soaring inflation and energy prices as a result of the US-Iran war, analysts have said.
· Alvin R Cabral
'Gold is for difficult times': Kuwaitis seek safety in the yellow metal | The National
Uncertainty over the future of the Iran war and concerns about regional stability are driving a surge in gold-buying in Kuwait, as residents seek a traditional safe-haven asset while prices retreat from recent highs.
· Asmaa Abdulhaq
No return to pre-war status for Strait of Hormuz – Iran’s top diplomat
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war status.
· RT
No return to pre-war status for Strait of Hormuz – Iran’s top diplomat
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war status.
· RT
Will Trump’s 39th Iran promise be another fanciful claim or the real deal?
New York: At least 39 times, Donald Trump has declared that a deal between the US and Iran is close, imminent or nearly complete.
· Iona Cleave
Why is a ‘very close’ Iran-U.S. deal taking so long?
Paris – U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly declared that Iran and the U.S. are on the verge of agreeing to a deal to end the Middle East war, but a litany of sticking points have delayed finalizing an accord and will complicate its implementation, analysts say.
· Stuart Williams
Half Of Israelis Agree Deterrence 'Weakened' Following Wars In Iran, Lebanon: Poll
Israelis are raising doubts about their government and military's ability to provide security after more than three months of renewed war against Iran and Lebanon.
· Tyler Durden
Tehran describes memorandum as path to formalising battlefield gains
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said diplomacy with the United States is intended to consolidate what he described as Iran’s victory in the recent conflict, outlining a proposed memorandum of understanding that he said was nearing completion.
· Middleeasteye
Report: Vance to travel to Geneva for US-Iran memorandum signing
US Vice President JD Vance is expected to travel to Geneva to sign a memorandum of understanding with Iran, according to a US official cited by The Wall Street Journal.
· Middleeasteye
Tehran official says $24bn in Iranian funds to be unfrozen
A senior Iranian official has claimed that US President Donald Trump agreed to release $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets, despite publicly denying reports of such a move.
· Middleeasteye
Visa denials and protests shadow FIFA as World Cup kicks off
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has failed to deliver on promises to secure full access for the Iranian soccer federation to attend the team's three games in the United States, Iran’s World Cup team supervisor told Reuters.
· REUTERS
Trump tells Netanyahu its time for war to end, calls Iran deal 'great' - report
US President Donald Trump told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday that it is time to end the war with Iran, Axios reported on Saturday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Trump open to easing sanctions on Iran, Israeli media reports
A senior US official said President Donald Trump has directed that sanctions on Iran be eased if Tehran adheres to a future agreement, according to remarks reported by The Times of Israel.
· Middleeasteye
Hezbollah MP says Lebanon included in reported US-Iran understanding
Hussein Hajj Hassan, a member of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc, said Iran had “clearly” informed the group that Lebanon was included in a reported memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington, Al Jazeera Arabic reported.
· Middleeasteye
Trump’s Republican allies draw a line in the sand on Iran
Their new deadline for the war: Labor Day.
· Liz Crampton, Erin Doherty, Lisa Kashinsky, Samuel Benson
US and Iran say deal closer than ever, as enriched uranium disagreements continue
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"They All Believe That Taiwan's Part Of China", Former Reagan Advisor On Chinese Nationalism
Iran is dominating headlines, but Washington’s favorite bipartisan monster abroad is never too far from the sights of the hawks. Just days ago, and while the U.S. is fighting a war, Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell scolded Marco Rubio for pausing a weapons shipment to Taiwan.
· Tyler Durden
U.S. Says Iran Cease-Fire Deal ‘Very Close’
The United States expects to sign a potential framework of an agreement with Iran within “the next few days,” a senior administration official said on Friday, while emphasizing that it was hardly finished.
· Jonathan Swan
Inside Tehran's former U.S. Embassy, now an anti-American museum, in photos
A satirised image of the Statue of Liberty and the U.S. flag decorate the entrance to the former U.S. Embassy, which has been turned into an anti-American museum, in Tehran, Iran, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
· Vahid Salemi