Iranian American protesters gather as football team prepare for World Cup opener
Anti-government protesters gathered in Los Angeles, home to the biggest Iranian community outside Iran, ahead of the Iran-New Zealand match
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Democrats question Iran deal and demand greater transparency
US Democratic senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Adam Schiff have joined a growing number of lawmakers questioning the memorandum of understanding reached between Washington and Tehran.
· Middleeasteye
Senior Democrat says lawmakers must review Iran accord
US Senator Jeanne Shaheen, the senior Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, called for Congress to receive an immediate briefing on the agreement reached between the United States and Iran, Al Jazeera reported.
· Middleeasteye
Iran set for World Cup opener hours after US-Iran peace deal
Iran will begin its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against New Zealand just hours after Tehran and Washington announced an agreement to end more than 100 days of conflict.
· Middleeasteye
In Tehrangeles, Iran’s World Cup return stirs celebration – and protest | The National
Dozens of football fans crowded into Saffron & Rose on Westwood Boulevard in west Los Angeles dressed in Team Melli shirts and preparing for a World Cup match many had waited years to see.
· Jihan Abdalla
Trump says Iran deal is 'all signed', details remain unclear
US President Donald Trump said on Monday a preliminary agreement to end the war in the Gulf has already been signed by the United States and Iran, though details have yet to be made public.
· Reuters
Lee set to attend G7 summit in Evian to discuss global challenges
President Lee Jae Myung was set to attend a Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Tuesday as an invited partner country, joining discussions on wars in Ukraine and Iran and other pending global challenges.
· Yonhap
US says Hormuz to be toll-free under Iran deal
The United States said Monday that ships will move toll-free through the Strait of Hormuz under an Iran peace deal signed by President Donald Trump, and insisted Tehran would have to fulfill its commitments before getting any economic benefits.
· AFP
Trump arrives at G7 summit looking for momentum after announcing Iran deal
US President Donald Trump started his visit to the G7 summit of leading industrialized nations on Monday by declaring his agreement aimed at ending the US war with Iran is a potential breakthrough for global security and a chance for the US to finally turn the page in its relationship with longtime adversary Iran.
· AP
Iran v New Zealand: World Cup 2026 – live
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· Martin Pegan
Syria, Lebanon fed up with Hezbollah, more favorable to Israel: polls
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· Carl Campanile
Trump and Zionism: The illusion of philanthropy in the White House - opinion
Before rushing too easily into accusations against the American administration and its policy toward Iran, we must pause and ask what lesson Israel should draw when world headlines report US President Donald Trump's dramatic declaration that "the deal with Iran is done" and that the naval blockade is being lifted.
· ODED REVIVI
Exclusive: Illegal settlements promoted in London at Great Israeli Real Estate Event
A Middle East Eye investigation can reveal details of properties advertised in occupied Palestinian territory, including illegal Israeli settlements, at the Great Israeli Real Estate Event on Sunday.
· Middleeasteye
Netanyahu and Trump on collision course as U.S., Iran agree to halt war
Jerusalem – Benjamin Netanyahu bet that his joint war alongside Donald Trump would topple Iran’s clerical rulers and bolster himself ahead of elections at home, as the architect of a U.S.-Israeli alliance that would reshape the Middle East.
· Rami Ayyub
Iran could ‘access’ $300B for rebuilding under US deal — funded by Gulf states attacked by Tehran
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· Caitlin Doornbos
Trump says Iran deal has been signed
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(3rd LD) U.S. says Iran deal signed, expects toll-free Strait of Hormuz transit as part of final pact
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· Song Sang-ho
Trump’s Iran accord offers exit from war — and fresh political risks
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration and Iran’s leadership agreed on Sunday to terms to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a development that has delivered significant relief to global markets.
· Gram Slattery
Acordo EUA-Irã irrita políticos à direita e à esquerda em Israel
O acordo anunciado no fim de semana pelo presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, para pôr fim à guerra no Irã foi recebido com ampla irritação em Israel – tanto por membros do governo de Benjamin Netanyahu quanto por oposicionistas que pretendem desafiá-lo nas eleições de outubro, informou a imprensa israelense.
· Deutsche Welle
Import prices down for 2nd month in May on decline in oil prices
SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- Import prices fell for the second month in a row in May due to a decrease in oil prices amid the Middle East conflict, central bank data showed Tuesday.
· Park Sang-soo
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on June 16)
Prepare thoroughly for postwar risks after the Iran conflictAs Washington and Tehran move to end the conflict, Korea must brace for lingering inflation, energy insecurity and a tougher diplomatic landscape.
· Oh Seok-min
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on June 16)
Trump's futile war106-day conflict with Iran resolves nothing, leaves world worse off
· Oh Seok-min
Netanyahu calls Iran peace deal ‘Trump’s decision’ — but defends it after anger from Israeli pols
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· Ronny Reyes
South Korea, Indonesia rein in derivatives trading to defend currencies
The currencies of Asian countries that rely on resource imports have depreciated sharply since the start of the Iran war. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
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RBA tipped to keep rates on hold as US-Iran deal sends stocks soaring
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· Stephanie Chalmers
Israel says Hezbollah has attacked troops in southern Lebanon
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· Hanan Dervisevic
US-Iran peace deal rattles China’s energy strategy, geopolitics
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· Jeff Pao
Sisi hosts Sheikh Mohamed, welcomes deal to end Iran war
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed met in Cairo to strengthen strategic ties and discuss regional security. The leaders welcomed the end of the Iran war and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz while calling for greater Arab coordination.
· AfricaNews
Trump says deal to end war with Iran already signed and details to be released 'pretty soon'
US President Donald Trump has said a preliminary deal to end the war with Iran has already been signed and suggested that details of the agreement are set to be published "pretty soon".
· Henry Moore
Australia news live: police to investigate Gaza flotilla activist allegations; Victorian law set to enshrine right to WFH
Police meet activists and will inquire into abuse and sexual assault allegations. Follow today’s news live
· Martinfarrer, Sarah Basford Canales
Trump touts Iran deal and Ukraine ambition as he arrives at G7
President Donald Trump touted his preliminary deal to end the Iran war and suggested he will seek to end hostilities in Ukraine and Lebanon as he joined global leaders at the Group of Seven summit in France.
· Al Jazeera Staff
After US-Iran deal, Netanyahu says he will run in coming Israeli elections
‘I am going to run ... and intend to win,’ said the Israeli PM, who has come under fire from the opposition over his wartime leadership
· Agence France-Presse
After US-Iran deal, Netanyahu says he will run in coming Israeli elections
‘I am going to run ... and intend to win,’ said the Israeli PM, who has come under fire from the opposition over his wartime leadership
· Agence France-Presse
Netanyahu says Israel won’t leave occupied land in Lebanon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue Israel’s occupations of Lebanese and Syrian territory, despite the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran that links to those hostilities.
· Al Jazeera Staff
How major US stock indexes fared Monday 6/15/2026
Stock markets rallied worldwide, and oil prices eased after the United States and Iran reached a tentative deal to get the global flow of crude going again.
· The Associated Press
OIC says Somaliland embassy in occupied Jerusalem is illegal
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation has strongly condemned the opening of an embassy by the self-declared state of “Somaliland” in occupied Jerusalem, calling the move illegal.
· Middleeasteye
Lee set to attend G7 summit in Evian to discuss global challenges
ROME, June 16 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung was set to attend a Group of Seven (G7) summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Tuesday as an invited partner country, joining discussions on wars in Ukraine and Iran and other pending global challenges.
· Park Boram
Iran peace deal to dominate G7 meeting
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Saudi Arabia v Uruguay: World Cup 2026 – live
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· Robsmyth
‘Trump has sold us out’: Israelis react with anger and anxiety to new Iran deal
After more than three and a half months of fighting and intense back-and-forth negotiations, US President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Tehran, under Pakistani mediation, have reached a final agreement to end hostilities between them.
· RT
‘Trump has sold us out’: Israelis react with anger and anxiety to new Iran deal
After more than three and a half months of fighting and intense back-and-forth negotiations, US President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Tehran, under Pakistani mediation, have reached a final agreement to end hostilities between them.
· RT
Strait of Hormuz to open for 60 days, but long-term future still subject to negotiation
Washington: The Strait of Hormuz will be opened toll-free for 60 days under the unreleased peace agreement between the US and Iran, but its longer-term operation will be subject to negotiations, American officials said.
· Michael Koziol
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· The National
How the Strait of Hormuz reopening could unfold if the U.S.-Iran deal is implemented
Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could rise to nearly 50% of prewar levels within a month if the U.S.-Iran deal is implemented without any major setbacks, analysts at the trade data firm Kpler said Monday.
· Spencer Kimball
Fifa's ban on Iran's pre-revolution flag faces tech workaround at World Cup | The National
Fifa isn't allowing fans to bring Iran's pre-Islamic Revolution flag to World Cup matches, so critics of Tehran hope to skirt the rules using tech.
· Cody Combs
Fifa's ban on Iran's pre-revolution flag faces tech workaround at World Cup | The National
Fifa isn't allowing fans to bring Iran's pre-Islamic Revolution flag to World Cup matches, so critics of Tehran hope to skirt the rules using tech.
· Cody Combs
Court overturns Education Ministry ban on educational pro-peace program
The Jerusalem District Court on Sunday overturned the Education Ministry’s decision to remove the Parents Circle Families Forum’s dialogue program from the GEFEN database, allowing schools to again invite the group’s “Dialogue Meetings – From Pain to Hope” program.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
France’s Macron finally ready to help Trump with Iran — with one condition on the Strait of Hormuz
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· Emily Goodin