[2026-06-18 09:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump, Iran's president sign deal to end Mideast war

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump and Iran's president signed a deal Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/world/americas-emea/trump-irans-president-sign-deal-to-end-mideast-war/2368001

[2026-06-18 09:44 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump signs MOU with Iran at G7

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/trump-signs-mou-with-iran-at-g7-20260618-p607x4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 09:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump, Iran's president sign deal to end Mideast war

Snippet: US President Donald Trump and Iran's president signed a deal Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774345

[2026-06-18 09:16 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: ‘I’m the boss’, Trump says at G7, as he warms to Ukraine’s war aims

Snippet: EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday told a roomful of global leaders “I’m the boss,” as he and other G7 heads acknowledged Ukraine’s improved battlefield fortunes with a unified pledge of support and fresh sanctions against Russia.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/world/politics/trump-boss-g7-ukraine-war/

[2026-06-18 09:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: The 5 passages of the US-Iran peace deal that worry critics the most

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/world-news/the-5-passages-of-the-us-iran-peace-deal-that-worry-critics-the-most/

[2026-06-18 09:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran confirms that MoU has been signed electronically by both sides

Snippet: Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, has announced that a memorandum of understanding with the United States has been finalised and signed electronically by both sides.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/17/iran-confirms-that-mou-has-been-signed-electronically-by-both-sides

[2026-06-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the US-Iran deal may fail to revive shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Industry insiders and vessel-tracking data point to continued caution among operators despite geopolitical breakthrough

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3357429/why-us-iran-deal-may-fail-revive-shipping-through-strait-hormuz?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the US-Iran deal may fail to revive shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Industry insiders and vessel-tracking data point to continued caution among operators despite geopolitical breakthrough

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3357429/why-us-iran-deal-may-fail-revive-shipping-through-strait-hormuz

[2026-06-18 08:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran–US talks on Friday in Switzerland are not confirmed for now, Baghaei says

Snippet: Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said early on Thursday that talks between Iran and the United States on Friday in Switzerland are not confirmed for now.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-us-talks-friday-switzerland-are-not-confirmed-now-baghaei-says

[2026-06-18 08:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: US-Iran deal leaves core sticking points unresolved - and a $300bn question

Snippet: The US-Iran memorandum of understanding announced on Wednesday amounts to a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a deal to try to reach a final agreement on almost everything else.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgmd8dgklzzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 08:52 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Full MOU text revealed as Trump justifies ending Iran war

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/full-mou-text-revealed-as-trump-justifies-ending-iran-war/

[2026-06-18 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The US and Iran publish their official agreement. Here’s what’s in it

Snippet: The 14-point document was released following days of outcry over Trump administration’s lack of transparency regarding its details

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3357480/us-and-iran-publish-their-official-agreement-heres-whats-it?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 08:50 UTC+10:00] [Tehran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The US and Iran publish their official agreement. Here’s what’s in it

Snippet: The 14-point document was released following days of outcry over Trump administration’s lack of transparency regarding its details

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3357480/us-and-iran-publish-their-official-agreement-heres-whats-it

[2026-06-18 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Zero Hormuz Dependency": UAE Races To Rewire Energy Flows, Bypassing Chokepoint Chaos

Snippet: The shuttered Strait of Hormuz is expected to reopen within days, though conflicting reports suggest the US-Iran memorandum of understanding could be formally signed as early as today, Thursday, or Friday. Either way, the interim peace deal appears likely to be signed within the next 48 hours, setting the stage for energy flows through the critical maritime chokepoint to begin normalizing, a process that could take many months.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/zero-hormuz-dependency-uae-races-rewire-energy-flows-bypassing-chokepoint-chaos

[2026-06-18 08:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran promises to help Hezbollah once assets are unfrozen, sanctions are lifted

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/world-news/iran-promises-to-help-hezbollah-once-assets-are-unfrozen-sanctions-are-lifted/

[2026-06-18 08:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Text of Iran 14-point deal doesn’t satisfy GOP critics: ‘Reagan is rolling over in his grave’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/us-news/text-of-iran-deal-does-little-to-allay-gop-critics-reagan-is-rolling-over-in-his-grave/

[2026-06-18 08:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran’s parliament speaker signals shift from war to rebuilding prosperity after sealing US deal

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/us-news/irans-parliament-speaker-signals-shift-from-war-to-rebuilding-prosperity-after-sealing-us-deal/

[2026-06-18 08:10 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: The US and Iran have published their official agreement. Here's what's in it

Snippet: LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/the-us-and-iran-have-published-their-official-agreement-heres-whats-in-it/its7f4f0d

[2026-06-18 08:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump signs Iran deal again — this time by hand over palace dinner with Macron

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/us-news/trump-signs-iran-deal-again-this-time-by-hand-over-palace-dinner-with-macron/

[2026-06-18 08:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump’s Iran deal secrecy was atrocious — and Vance’s dodging made it worse

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/opinion/trumps-iran-deal-secrecy-was-atrocious-and-vances-dodging-made-it-worse/

[2026-06-18 08:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump signs MoU with Iran, White House official says

Snippet: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war with Iran, a White House official told Reuters.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-899761

[2026-06-18 07:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump signs memorandum of understanding with Iran – media

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has personally signed a memorandum of understanding with Tehran, with a photo of the process sent to the Iranian side and the mediators, according to Axios.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641756-us-iran-memorandum-signed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-18 07:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump signs memorandum of understanding with Iran (VIDEO)

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has personally signed a copy of the memorandum of understanding with Tehran, with a photo of the document sent to the Iranian side and the mediators.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641756-us-iran-memorandum-signed/

[2026-06-18 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Trump welcomed to Versailles for dinner with Macron

Snippet: Donald Trump was welcomed to the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday evening for a private reception and dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron following the conclusion of the G7 summit in Evian. The US president walked through the palace courtyard and posed for photographs in front of Versailles' famous golden gates before joining Macron inside the UNESCO World Heritage site.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/trump-welcomed-to-versailles-for-dinner-with-macron/

[2026-06-18 07:26 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Morning Mail: Hanson faces backlash over ‘monoculture’ speech, Trump reveals Iran deal details, Maroons thrash Blues

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Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/18/morning-mail-thursday-ntwnfb

[2026-06-18 07:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: The new detail in the US-Iran ceasefire deal

Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 7:22am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/us-iran-ceasefire-deal-new-detail-revealed-urainium-and-lebanon/106811808

[2026-06-18 07:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: US-Iran deal covers Lebanon, Strait of Hormuz and Iran's uranium

Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 7:22am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/us-iran-ceasefire-deal-new-detail-revealed-uranium-and-lebanon/106811808

[2026-06-18 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US used Musk’s Grok AI to deploy 2,000 munitions during Iran war

Snippet: US forces employed Elon Musk’s Grok AI to strike over 2,000 targets in 96 hours during the joint US-Israel war on Iran, according to a written declaration from the US Department of Defense’s digital and artificial intelligence chief, Cameron Stanley.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-used-musks-grok-deploy-2000-munitions-during-iran-war

[2026-06-18 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Chinese Empire Is Next": Townsend Warns Beijing's Energy Dominance Is Rewriting The Global Order

Snippet: Veteran energy economist Dr. Anas Alhajji said during last night’s ZeroHedge debate that Iranian crude trading activity reflects a serious peace deal sticking. Alhajji joined Jeff Currie, co-chair of Abaxx Exchange, and Erik Townsend of Macro Voices to weigh in on the Iran deal’s implications for oil prices, which he believes are poised for a significant decline.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/veteran-oil-expert-iran-serious-about-making-deal

[2026-06-18 07:16 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US releases text of Iran peace plan as Trump says deal averts ‘worldwide depression’

Snippet: Details of 14-point agreement revealed as senior US officials claim ‘major win’ despite significant concessions to Tehran

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/17/trump-us-iran-war-mou-deal

[2026-06-18 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: U.S. releases Iran MOU text, including 60 days of no-charge Hormuz transit

Snippet: WASHINGTON, June 17 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday unveiled the text of a signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at ending the Iran war, which includes safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz with no charge for 60 days.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618000600315

[2026-06-18 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Donald Trump and the art of the surrender deal | The National

Snippet: For a decade, President Donald Trump jumped at any opportunity to berate Barack Obama over the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, repeatedly complaining that his predecessor had handed Tehran billions of US dollars, including pallets of “cold, hard cash”.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/06/17/donald-trump-and-the-art-of-the-surrender-deal/

[2026-06-18 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Huawei CFO Meng’s admissions can be used against company at criminal trial, US judge rules

Snippet: The Chinese telecoms executive admitted the firm illegally conducted business in Iran as part of a 2021 deal to dismiss charges she faced

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3357478/huawei-cfo-mengs-admissions-can-be-used-against-company-criminal-trial-us-judge-rules?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 06:58 UTC+10:00] [Ren Zhengfei] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Huawei CFO Meng’s admissions can be used against company at criminal trial, US judge rules

Snippet: The Chinese telecoms executive admitted the firm illegally conducted business in Iran as part of a 2021 deal to dismiss charges she faced

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3357478/huawei-cfo-mengs-admissions-can-be-used-against-company-criminal-trial-us-judge-rules

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

Source: AP News

Title: Takeaways from the G7 summit: Trump, Iran and Ukraine

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trumptalkas to the media after disembarking Air Force One at Paris Orly Airport, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Orly, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/g7-summit-trump-macron-takeaways-versailles-0b3127724dbbf16dd36353247290568e

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Trump Invokes Defense Production Act As US Moves To Rebuild Weapons Stockpiles

Snippet: The Trump administration is seeking a major increase in defense spending while simultaneously using executive authority to accelerate weapons production, reflecting growing concern over U.S. munitions inventories after the war with Iran, according to NBC.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/trump-invokes-defense-production-act-us-moves-rebuild-weapons-stockpiles

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Tehran says considering plan for Iran, US presidents to sign deal

Snippet: Tehran's foreign ministry on Wednesday said it was considering a plan for the presidents of the US and Iran to sign the deal ending the war, ahead of an expected ceremony in Switzerland.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/tehran-says-considering-plan-iran-us-presidents-sign-deal

[2026-06-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Song Jong-hwan] What the US–Iran peace means for South Korea

Snippet: In January this year, the World Economic Forum released the results of a survey of 1,300 experts worldwide. Half of the respondents described the current international situation as “extremely dangerous,” while another 40 percent regarded it as “dangerous.” Commenting on the findings, professor Kim Jung-ho of Sogang University observed that although we may not call it World War III, localized wars with global implications are already unfolding across different regions of the world.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774158

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran and US to end fighting and maritime blockades in the Gulf area, report says

Snippet: Iran and the United States will end fighting on all fronts, per MoU details published by Iran's official IRNA news agency on Wednesday, adding both countries to end naval blockades in the region.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-and-us-end-fighting-and-maritime-blockades-gulf-area-mou-report

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump justifies Iran deal as a way to prevent 'economic catastrophe'

Snippet: President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to “bomb the hell” out of Iran if it does not abide by a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the US, adding he was concerned the war could spark an “economic catastrophe” dooming his presidency.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-justifies-iran-deal-way-prevent-economic-catastrophe

[2026-06-18 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Read the US account of unreleased 14-point Iran ceasefire memorandum

Snippet: US-Iran MoU: What’s in it for Washington and regional stakeholders? | This is America

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/17/read-the-us-account-of-unreleased-14-point-iran-ceasefire-memorandum

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

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Cartoon for June 18, 2026 | The National

Snippet: Get news alerts fromYou can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.SubscribeMaybe later

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/06/17/iran-us-middle-east/

[2026-06-18 05:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump justifies Iran deal as a way to prevent 'economic catastrophe'

Snippet: President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to “bomb the hell” out of Iran if it does not abide by a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the US, adding he was concerned the war could spark an “economic catastrophe” dooming his presidency.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/trump-defends-iran-deal-way-prevent-economic-catastrophe

[2026-06-18 05:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: US-Iran peace deal demands Israel withdraw from Lebanon to respect ‘territorial integrity’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/world-news/us-iran-peace-deal-demands-israel-withdraw-from-lebanon-to-respect-territorial-integrity/

[2026-06-18 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump says Iran deal may be signed within days, possibly Thursday or Friday

Snippet: EVIAN, France — US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he expected the accord with Iran ending the Middle East war to be signed "shortly" but cast uncertainty over the exact date.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/world/trump-says-iran-deal-may-be-signed-within-days-possibly-thursday-or-friday/2367895

[2026-06-18 05:37 UTC+10:00] [Banks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Trump goes after critics who want a more comprehensive deal with Iran

Snippet: The president warned that continuing the war could lead to an "international depression.”

Read full article: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/17/trump-attacks-skeptics-who-want-a-more-comprehensive-deal-with-iran-00965720?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-18 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Hezbollah praises Iranian diplomacy while Christian rivals demand total disarmament of the militia

Snippet: Deep skepticism regarding the US-Iran agreement is emerging among Hezbollah's opponents in Lebanon in light of a letter that Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem published on Tuesday showing appreciation to Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Qalibaf.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-899688

[2026-06-18 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel after Oct. 7: a strategic assessment nearly three years on - analysis

Snippet: Nearly three years after Hamas’ devastating attack on Israel on October 7, which plunged the country into a multifront war, Israel finds itself at a strategic crossroads as a new US-Iran memorandum of understanding reshapes the regional battlefield.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-899754

[2026-06-18 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israeli officials fear Iran is just 'buying time,' will not follow through on final agreement

Snippet: Israeli defense officials fear Tehran will use the 60-day window to buy time and strengthen its position, with Iran expected to receive significant relief in economic sanctions and in fuel and oil trade, according to an N12 news site report.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-899658

[2026-06-18 05:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Iran to define Strait of Hormuz administration with Oman and Gulf states, senior U.S. officials say

Snippet: Iran and Oman will define how the Strait of Hormuz is administered in discussion with other Persian Gulf states under the agreement to end the war in the Middle East, senior U.S. officials told reporters Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/iran-mou-deal-strait-hormuz-oman-toll.html