Palestine
Iran says US strikes on southern coast violate war-ending memorandum
US air strikes on Iran's southern coast are a clear violation of the war-ending memorandum and the UN Charter, Iran's foreign ministry says, in a sharp escalation a week into the process meant to end the war.
Coal’s unexpected comeback on Middle East conflict energy security fears
The disruption to global energy markets caused by the conflict in the Middle East has triggered an unexpected resurgence in coal demand, as energy security fears outweigh Climate Crisis commitments.
US Stratotanker from Tel Aviv over Gulf as Iran warns of Israeli flights
Flight-tracking data showed a US Air Force KC-135R tanker that left Tel Aviv transiting Gulf airspace over the UAE, hours after Iran warned over the movement of Israeli military aircraft towards its territory.
Iran rejects US claim on assets buying farm goods
Iran's head negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has rejected US claims that Iran's unfrozen assets will buy American farm goods, saying Washington exports only GMO soybeans, broken promises and trash talk.
Bahrain hosts GCC-US meeting with Rubio on Iran deal, Hormuz
Bahrain has hosted a GCC meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manama, where Washington sought to reassure Gulf allies over the Iran deal, with Gulf states pressing for clarity on the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear and missile issues.
Iran says Switzerland four-way talks collapsed after US threats
Iran's foreign ministry says four-way talks in Switzerland with the US, Pakistan and Qatar failed to reconvene after threatening US statements, with later contact running only through mediators, giving Tehran's account of the round.
Iran, US agree 60-day roadmap to final deal in joint Zurich statement
Iran and the United States have agreed a 60-day roadmap towards a final agreement and a high committee to oversee negotiations, in a joint statement at the close of the first round of talks in Switzerland.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz completely closed
Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has said it will close the Strait of Hormuz to shipping again, citing US violations of the war-ending memorandum and continued Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah vows to respond to Israeli attacks, as Iran meets with US officials in Switzerland
Lebanese Hezbollah will respond decisively to any Israeli attack and rely on Iran's continued backing, a Hezbollah MP has said, while sharply criticising the Lebanese government's stance.
ING flags risks to Hormuz reopening as US-Iran MoU starts the clock on talks
ING warns markets are too optimistic on how fast the Strait of Hormuz will reopen under the new US-Iran MoU, with mine clearance and insurance set to slow the return of oil flows for months.
Iran-US deal ends war, lifts naval blockade and sets $300bn rebuild plan
Iran and the US have signed a 14-point MoU ending the war, lifting the naval blockade and setting a $300bn reconstruction plan, with a 60-day window for nuclear and sanctions talks.
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Switzerland to host preliminary Iran-US talks following interim peace deal signing
Switzerland to host Iran-US preliminary talks on June 20, with Pakistan and Qatar as mediators, following the signing in Evian by Trump.
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Iran says US-Iran memorandum commits to ending war on all fronts including Lebanon
ran's memorandum of understanding with the US commits to ending the war on all fronts including Lebanon, releasing blocked Iranian funds and lifting a blockade, Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has said.
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COMMENT: Iran and the GCC, the memory remains
Relations across the Gulf have been ruined following more than 100 days of war between Iran, Israel and the US with the Gulf neighbours to the south and east of the Islamic Republic left exposed following a new memorandum with the Trump admin.
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Iran's vice president says deal secures national interests, hints at frozen funds
Iran's executive vice president Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah has said the deal with the US will secure all of the country's national interests, hinting at the release of billions in frozen funds.
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US, Iran reach deal to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran have agreed to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Pakistan said, with President Donald Trump authorising the lifting of the US naval blockade in a deal set to be signed in Switzerland ahead of markets opening on June 15.
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BREAKING: Pakistan says final text of US-Iran peace deal agreed
Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif says a final text of a US-Iran peace deal has been agreed, with Islamabad finalising next steps, as US Vice President JD Vance warns against false claims over the terms.
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US and Iran said to have agreed text of interim deal, but Tehran plays down talk of a signing
The United States and Iran have reportedly agreed the text of a memorandum of understanding that would extend their ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and open the way to further talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme.
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Tehran Friday prayer leader warns US will face “hard slap” if it missteps
Tehran Friday prayer leader Khatami says the US understands only the language of force, dismisses talks and ceasefires, and warns of a decisive Iranian response to any aggression.
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Trump halts Iran strikes after deal reached with Tehran, Israel surprised
US President Donald Trump says he has cancelled planned strikes on Iran after a deal was approved at the highest level of Iranian leadership, with a naval blockade to stay in force until it is finalised. Iran has not confirmed.