[2026-06-18 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, Hegseth lashes out at NATO allies, new Stonehenge discovery

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Read full article: https://apnews.com/newsletter/morning-wire/june-18-2026

[2026-06-18 20:43 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Middle East crisis live: US will restart military action if Iran does not uphold deal, says Hegseth

Snippet: The US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, has been speaking in Brussels after meeting with Nato defence ministers there.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jun/18/middle-east-crisis-live-us-iran-presidents-sign-peace-deal-mou-trump-tehran-strait-of-hormuz-toll-lebanon-israel

[2026-06-18 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Three Saudi-flagged supertankers sail through Hormuz after Iran deal signed, data shows

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/18/world-news/three-saudi-flagged-supertankers-sail-through-hormuz-after-iran-deal-signed-data-shows/

[2026-06-18 20:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Live updates: US and Iran sign initial deal to end war

Snippet: President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran on Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington, according to details released by both countries.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/trump-administration-updates-06-18-2026

[2026-06-18 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: ECB: Iran Peace Deal Won't Erase Europe's Energy Price Shock

Snippet: By Tsvetana Paraskova of OilPrice.com

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/ecb-iran-peace-deal-wont-erase-europes-energy-price-shock

[2026-06-18 20:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli military: Our forces are operating in southern Lebanon

Snippet: The Israeli military said on Thursday that its forces were operating in what it described as a security zone extending about 10 km into southern Lebanon, despite a provision in the interim US-Iran agreement calling for an immediate halt to military operations in Lebanon.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-military-our-forces-are-operating-southern-lebanon

[2026-06-18 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: ‘The greater jihad begins from today’: Khomeini’s grandson hails agreement as major Iran ‘victory’

Snippet: Hassan Khomeini, grandson of the founder of the Islamic regime, Ruhollah Mostafavi Musavi Khomeini, hailed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as a major “victory” for Tehran, promising that the “greater jihad” would now begin, according to a speech aired by state media earlier this week.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-899818

[2026-06-18 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Trump signing Iran deal at Versailles 'history in the making', says French minister | The National

Snippet: President Donald Trump's signing of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding at the Palace of Versailles in France was “history in the making”, the French Minister of the Economy said on Thursday, revealing details of how it unfolded.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/18/trump-signing-iran-deal-at-versailles-history-in-the-making-says-french-minister/

[2026-06-18 19:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hegseth blasts Nato for not giving US access to European bases during Iran war

Snippet: The defence secretary accused Nato of putting gender equity, climate change and austerity ahead of security spending

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3357573/hegseth-blasts-nato-not-giving-us-access-european-bases-during-iran-war?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 19:46 UTC+10:00] [Pentagon] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hegseth blasts Nato for not giving US access to European bases during Iran war

Snippet: The defence secretary accused Nato of putting gender equity, climate change and austerity ahead of security spending

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3357573/hegseth-blasts-nato-not-giving-us-access-european-bases-during-iran-war

[2026-06-18 19:45 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Declaring the Strait of Hormuz open is easy. Restarting shipping traffic is not

Snippet: Washington: US President Donald Trump has signed a preliminary deal to end the war in Iran, but the world may suffer high petrol prices and shortages of fertiliser and other crucial cargo for months to come.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/declaring-the-strait-of-hormuz-open-is-easy-restarting-shipping-traffic-is-not-20260618-p6082s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 19:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Swiss central bank readies for FX intervention if safe haven franc strengthens

Snippet: The Swiss National Bank said on Thursday it is ready to intervene in foreign exchange markets if a rebound in demand for the safe-haven franc drives the currency higher.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/swiss-national-bank-franc-switzerland-iran-inflation-currency.html

[2026-06-18 19:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump’s Iran deal delivers key gains for Tehran, testing Washington’s red lines

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump's interim agreement with Iran to bring an end to the Middle East conflict appears to have strengthened Tehran's hand, prompting a wave of skepticism and scrutiny in Washington.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/trump-iran-deal-mou-nuclear-hormuz.html

[2026-06-18 19:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Hegseth warns NATO allies that some nations will 'fail' U.S. defense review

Snippet: Defense Secretary ​Pete Hegseth announced a Pentagon-led review of American forces in Europe on Thursday, and criticized some NATO allies over defense spending and reluctance to participate in the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/hegseth-nato-defense-review-fail-europe.html

[2026-06-18 19:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Philippines central bank hikes rate to contain inflation

Snippet: Recent inflation in the Philippines is driven largely by high fuel prices brought on by the Iran war. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/philippines-central-bank-hikes-rate-to-contain-inflation

[2026-06-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Saudi supertankers sail through Strait of Hormuz following Iran deal

Snippet: Three supertankers sailing under the flag of Saudi Arabia and carrying six million barrels of crude oil onboard sailed through the Strait of Hormuz hours after the US and Iran signed their ceasefire deal, according to ship tracking data.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/saudi-supertankers-sail-through-strait-hormuz-following-iran-deal

[2026-06-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump’s war accomplished nothing – the Iran deal is proof | Kenneth Roth

Snippet: A leaked version of the agreement shows the US is in a weaker position than before the war

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/18/trump-iran-war-deal

[2026-06-18 18:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Mass protest by ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel over army conscription

Snippet: Israel witnessed a large demonstration on 17 June as thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews gathered outside Prison 10 at the Beit Lid military base near Netanya. Protesters opposed mandatory military enlistment and demanded the release of men detained for refusing to serve. The rally comes as Israel faces growing military demands across several fronts, making the question of conscription increasingly significant for the government, the armed forces and the wider public.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/mass-protest-by-ultra-orthodox-jews-in-israel-over-army-conscription/

[2026-06-18 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Middle East reroutes its energy networks as region navigates shifting sands - analysis

Snippet: The Middle East and wider region have positive expectations regarding the new agreement between the US and Iran. As this develops, it is clear that many countries and companies will now be seeking to take advantage of the potential reduction in conflict to secure new trade deals.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-899811

[2026-06-18 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: The US-Iran MoU is a product of Tehran's survival-first strategy - analysis

Snippet: As the US and Iran sign a Memorandum of Understanding intended to pave the way for a broader agreement, there is a lot of commentary about the emerging deal.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-899809

[2026-06-18 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Barnacle Scrapers Cash In As Persian Gulf Shipping Bottleneck Eases

Snippet: Demand for commercial divers who clean ship hulls has surged as vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf prepare to leave following a tentative US-Iran peace agreement reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to Bloomberg.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/barnacle-scrapers-cash-persian-gulf-shipping-bottleneck-eases

[2026-06-18 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: No formal request made to S. Korea for participation in Iran reconstruction fund: sources

Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has not formally received any request from the United States or other parties regarding participation in a proposed post-war reconstruction fund for Iran, sources familiar with the matter said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618009500315

[2026-06-18 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Watch: Moment Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Versailles

Snippet: French President Emmanuel Macron hosted the ceremony shortly after the G7 summit, underlining France's role in encouraging dialogue between the parties. The agreement takes immediate effect and launches a 60-day negotiation process, with a formal follow-up ceremony scheduled in Switzerland on 19 June. Officials said the initiative is designed to reduce regional tensions and support stability in global energy markets.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/watch-moment-trump-signs-us-iran-agreement-at-versailles/

[2026-06-18 17:56 UTC+10:00] [Economic sanctions] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Trump signs deal in Versailles to end war with Iran

Snippet: Iran and the United States have signed the preliminary agreement aimed at ending hostilities between the two countries, initially announced Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/iran-us-sign-preliminary-peace-agreement/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-18 17:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran war day 111: Tehran warns US as 14-point plan takes effect

Snippet: Ghalibaf says talks delivered more results than war

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/18/iran-war-day-111-tehran-warns-us-as-14-point-plan-takes-effect

[2026-06-18 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Iran 'MOU' Deal Triggers Traders To Use 'Semis-Energy' Barbell As 'Source Of Funds'

Snippet: Sweden has passed a new migration law that will allow residence permits to be refused or revoked if foreign nationals are deemed not to have lived in an orderly manner, marking another major tightening of the country’s immigration system.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/iran-mou-deal-triggers-traders-use-semis-energy-barbell-source-funds

[2026-06-18 17:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: US-Iran pact signed, Lebanon unresolved and Khamenei's funeral | The National

Snippet: In today's episode of Trending Middle East, the US and Iran formally sign an interim agreement aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The deal includes sanctions relief, a $300 billion reconstruction fund and a commitment by Tehran not to pursue nuclear weapons, while negotiations on a broader settlement continue.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/06/18/us-iran-pact-signed-lebanon-unresolved-and-khameneis-funeral/

[2026-06-18 17:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (News Focus) AI-driven chip rally, U.S.-Iran deal drive KOSPI to unprecedented new heights

Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) surged past 9,000 points for the first time ever Thursday, buoyed by a technology rally driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and led by Samsung Electronics Co. and SK hynix.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618007000320

[2026-06-18 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Nikkei closes above 70,000 and KOSPI eclipses 9,000 for first time

Snippet: Stock markets in Japan and South Korea closed at record highs on June 18, buoyed by the signing of a deal to end the war in Iran and AI-fueled optimism. (Nikkei montage)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/nikkei-closes-above-70-000-and-kospi-eclipses-9-000-for-first-time

[2026-06-18 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Philippines central bank hike rates to contain inflation

Snippet: Recent inflation in the Philippines is driven largely by high fuel prices brought on by the Iran war. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/philippines-central-bank-hike-rates-to-contain-inflation

[2026-06-18 16:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump signals renewed interest in North Korea, but Tehran playbook may not apply: experts

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10776066

[2026-06-18 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Switzerland says US-Iran talks planned for Friday

Snippet: Initial discussions between the US and Iran are planned at the Buergenstock mountaintop resort in Switzerland on Friday, the Swiss government said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/switzerland-says-us-iran-talks-planned-friday

[2026-06-18 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Poland Moves To Tax Fuel Windfalls Earned During Iran War

Snippet: Authored by Michael Kern via OilPrice.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/poland-moves-tax-fuel-windfalls-earned-during-iran-war

[2026-06-18 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: How Qatar played its strongest cards to help secure US-Iran deal

Snippet: With the official signing of a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran to suspend hostilities across all fronts taking place in France on Wednesday, all eyes are on whether this deal can hold.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/qatar-played-its-strongest-cards-help-secure-us-iran-deal

[2026-06-18 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul stocks end at record peak of above 9,000 on extended chip rally

Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks surged by more than 2 percent past another historic landmark, surpassing the 9,000-point level for the first time in history, as investors bet on chipmakers in the face of a hawkish stance by the Federal Reserve and Iran uncertainty.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618007500320

[2026-06-18 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Italy's Meloni urges Israel to be 'positive player' for peace in the region

Snippet: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday urged Israel to be a "positive player" for peace in the Middle East, following a deal between Iran and the US.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/italys-meloni-urges-israel-be-positive-player-peace-region

[2026-06-18 16:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Vance, escéptico de las guerras extranjeras, es el rostro del acuerdo tentativo de Trump con Irán

Snippet: El vicepresidente de Estados Unidos, JD Vance, habla en Bethpage, Nueva York, el miércoles 17 de junio de 2026. (AP Foto/Matt Rourke)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/vance-iran-guerra-trump-acuerdo-4b79f7612868db9809f5ca3e3187fa28

[2026-06-18 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Pakistan’s Sharif deletes post referencing official signing in Switzerland

Snippet: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif seems to have deleted a post on X announcing the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, with a reuploaded version omitting any reference to an upcoming official signing ceremony.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/pakistans-sharif-deletes-post-referencing-official-signing-switzerland

[2026-06-18 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: India's regional aviation ambitions stall on Iran war disruption

Snippet: IndiGo is scheduled to fly 56,652 domestic flights in June, a 5% drop from March, according to aviation analytics company Cirium. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/india-s-regional-aviation-ambitions-stall-on-iran-war-disruption

[2026-06-18 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Las acciones asiáticas ignoran la caída en EEUU tras firma de acuerdo sobre guerra con Irán

Snippet: Varias pantallas muestran la cotización del índice bursátil Nikkei 225 en Tokio, el jueves 18 de junio de 2026. (Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mercados-mundiales-iran-eeuu-acuerdo-ea89b173efece18ee775a0189338a025

[2026-06-18 14:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: US and Iran sign digital deal to end war, reopen Hormuz and launch 60-day talks | The National

Snippet: The US and Iran have signed an interim peace agreement aimed at ending their latest war and setting out a 60-day framework for a broader settlement, in a deal that immediately halts hostilities and opens the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/18/us-and-iran-sign-digital-deal-to-end-war-reopen-hormuz-and-launch-60-day-talks/

[2026-06-18 14:52 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Netanyahu, Israel’s arch-survivor, set to face voter fury over Iran deal

Snippet: JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hopes of clinging to power in an election this autumn have long been shaky, but the interim U.S. deal with Iran has added yet another complication.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/world/netanyahu-israel-voter-iran-deal/

[2026-06-18 14:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: The Papers: US-Iran deal and England's World Cup win

Snippet: Political coverage and commentary takes up most of the front pages. The BBC, along with other broadcasters, is not allowed to report details of campaigning while the polls are open.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0qynv35pvzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hero or fall guy? Vance becomes face of Trump's tentative Iran deal

Snippet: Vice President JD Vance speaks in Bethpage, N.Y., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/vance-iran-war-trump-republicans-ed8862d489b80023154188e223063cdd

[2026-06-18 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: For Americans, Trump's Iran war is a far deeper blunder than Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal | The National

Snippet: “I don’t care about the midterms!” US President Donald Trump thundered late last month. Yet he must start repairing the enormous damage he is doing to his administration and the Republican Party. Otherwise, the usual midterm setback in the US Congress may become a historic wipeout.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/06/18/us-iran-donald-trump-jd-vance-midterm-elections-democrats-republicans-congress/

[2026-06-18 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) KOSPI tops another milestone 9,000 on chips, despite hawkish Fed, Iran uncertainty

Snippet: Defense chief to propose target year for wartime OPCON transfer to S. Korean, U.S. presidents at year-end

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618002500320

[2026-06-18 13:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: White House Chief of Staff says next 60 days will 'present challenges'

Snippet: White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles says that while the next 60 days will "present challenges", the agreement between the US and Iran was a "great step forward".

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/white-house-chief-staff-says-next-60-days-will-present-challenges

[2026-06-18 13:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Strategic analyst warns: the US-Iran deal could be 'the worst ever'

Snippet: After a turbulent week in the Middle East, the latest episode of The Deep Dive tackles the news that the United States and Iran are preparing to sign an agreement: one that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says leaves Israel out entirely. To make sense of the moment, Shifra Jacobs is joined by Yasmin Sayeh, an Iranian-Israeli strategic analyst, security-studies scholar, and Persian speaker who works to bridge academic strategy with the human reality inside Iran.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/podcast/article-899772

[2026-06-18 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares jump after US and Iran sign initial deal on ending the war

Snippet: Electronic boards show Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index in Tokyo Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-rates-markets-iran-warsh-trump-dc678fb5647a136f75caf2d1fbaa2092

[2026-06-18 13:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Trump’s MoU with Iran draws backlash from some Republicans

Snippet: US President Donald Trump’s interim deal with Iran has drawn a backlash from fellow Republicans, who argue the agreement wastes billions of dollars of taxpayer money and does little to restrict Tehran’s nuclear programme.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/18/trumps-iran-framework-draws-backlash-from-some-republicans