(2026-06-19). Iran's Supreme Leader Says He Approved US-Iran MoU Despite Having a 'Different View'. news.antiwar.com Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday that he approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran despite having a "different view" on the deal. Khamenei said that Iranian officials, including Masoud Pezeshkian, wanted to reach the deal "out of sincere concern and goodwill" and said that it was brought about …
(2026-06-19). US-Iran talks in Switzerland delayed, Israel strikes Lebanon. newarab.com 
Welcome! | Here are the latest updates of the day: | The White House says US Vice President JD Vance has delayed a planned trip to Switzerland to lead a new round of talks with Iran following the signing of a memorandum of understanding to end the war. Vance had strongly defended the deal against criticism, mainly from Israel.
| US Central Command (CENTCOM) declares it has ended its blockade on Iranian ports as Tehran says it will issue permits for commercial vessels to transit Hormuz
| Israel continues attacks on Lebanon and Gaza. It launched a wave of attacks across southern Lebanon, killing several…
(2026-06-19). MOU: Iran Gains stature, Arab States Diminished, US Humiliated. juancole.com Berkshire (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The MoU agreed by Iran and the United States has stunned the world. Oil prices have dropped from a high of $120 at the beginning of the Israeli-US war against Iran to $77 per barrel, slightly above their level before the war. Stock markets have reached new heights, and the possibility of a global recession or even an economic meltdown has been averted, though choppy waters remain ahead. | It is still too early to assess the full implications of what is, without doubt, a major Iranian win and a humiliating US and Israeli defeat. Its ramifications will not on…
(2026-06-19). On TV, Vance scorns Netanyahu for sabotaging Trump's Iran deal as Israel vows to remain in Lebanon. hindustantimes.com Fresh tensions are emerging between Washington and Tel Aviv as Vice President JD Vance publicly pushed back against growing anxiety inside Israel over Donald Trump's Iran deal. Vance dismissed what he called a "weird panic" among Israeli officials and warned that Israel's biggest problem is not the U.S. president. Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed that Israeli forces would remain in southern Lebanon as long as security demands require it. The dispute has raised questions about whether continued operations in Lebanon could undermine Trump's carefully negotiated agreement with Tehran and expose new cracks in…
(2026-06-19). Iranian, U.S. presidents sign peace MoU digitally: ministry spokesman. ecns.cn Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, had digitally signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two countries on ending the war, said Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei early Thursday.
(2026-06-19). Democratic condemnation of Trump's Iran deal exposes bipartisan conspiracy for war. wsws.org The publication of the terms of the memorandum of understanding between the Trump administration and Iran has triggered an outpouring of criticism from both the Democratic and Republican parties.
(2026-06-19). Iran Ceasefire Deal Confirms Military Might doesn't Work. juancole.com The Conversation) — What a disaster the war against Iran has been for Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran signed on June 17 has formally brought a halt to the devastating war. Yet, as the ink dries on the 14-point preliminary framework, the reality of the document stands in stark contrast to the grandiose, megalomania…
(2026-06-19). Read the full text of the 14-point MoU between U.S. and Iran. ecns.cn The Islamabad Memorandum of Understandingbetween the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran was signed digitally by presidents of both countries on Wednesday.
(2026-06-19). Khamenei says he approved MoU with US, despite reservations, after assurances on Iran's rights. geo.tv 
(2026-06-19). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). US, Iranian versions of MoU reveal shared roadmap to end war despite differences in wording. tribune.com.pk 
The US and Iranian versions of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending months of war in the Middle East reveal broad convergence on the deal's core provisions, despite differences in political emphasis, legal detail, and the way each side frames sensitive issues such as Lebanon, sanctions, the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's nuclear program. | The Iranian and US versions of the memorandum drew renewed attention after Tehran said early on Thursday that the agreement had become fully official following its signing by the presidents of both countries. | Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei s…
(2026-06-18). Hezbollah chief says Lebanon at moment after US-Iran deal. al-monitor.com Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Wednesday urged Lebanese authorities to take advantage of a "pivotal" moment following a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war, ahead of Israeli-Lebanese negotiations next week.American and Iranian officials, as well as mediator Pakistan, have said the deal includes Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah have been at war since March 2.Lebanese President Joseph Aoun instead insisted his country's negotiations with Israel in Washington were independent of the regional deal.
(2026-06-18). Explainer-What challenges could stand in the way of a final US-Iran deal? al-monitor.com By Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuters) – When U.S. and Iranian negotiators sit down in Switzerland on Friday after nearly four months of war, the stakes couldn't be higher as they face an array of hurdles that could derail efforts to reach a comprehensive peace agreement.While a breakthrough cannot be ruled out, most analysts are skeptical the two sides can forge a final settlement within the 60-day window laid out in a "memorandum of understanding" that President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders approved this week.
(2026-06-18). Oil falls to 3-1/2-month low after US, Iran sign ceasefire deal. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices fell by more than $2 per barrel on Thursday after the U.S. and Iran signed an interim agreement that would end the Iran war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and waive US sanctions on Tehran's oil, boosting the oil supply outlook. | Brent crude futures were down $2.14, or 2.69%, at $77.41 a barrel as of 0616 GMT, and US West Texas Intermediate fell $2.36, or 3.07%, to $74.43 a barrel. | Brent sank to its lowest since March 2, which was the first day of trading after the US and Israel began attacking Iran, while WTI was at its lowest sin…
(2026-06-18). US-Iran Peace Deal and Its Impact on India. ummid.com The historic June 2026 US-Iran framework agreement marks a volatile culmination to over 100 days of devastating attrition, fundamentally shifting Middle Eastern security paradigms while altering India's energy and strategic landscape.
(2026-06-18). US, Iranian versions of memorandum reveal shared roadmap to end war despite differences in wording. tribune.com.pk The US and Iranian versions of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at ending months of war in the Middle East reveal broad convergence on the deal's core provisions, despite differences in political emphasis, legal detail, and the way each side frames sensitive issues such as Lebanon, sanctions, the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's nuclear program. | The Iranian and US versions of the memorandum drew renewed attention after Tehran said early Thursday that the agreement had become fully official following its signing by the presidents of both countries. | Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said…
(2026-06-18). Vance says 60-day period in Iran deal begins Thursday. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the 60-day window laid out in a memorandum of understanding approved by President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders begins on Thursday."I would say the 60-day period officially started today," Vance told reporters at a White House briefing.Asked what happens after the 60-day period in terms of governance of the Strait of Hormuz, Vance repeated the U.S. view that the major supply route for oil and gas shipments should be free of tolls. Iran effectively closed the waterway during the war.
(2026-06-18). Canada lauds Pakistan's role in facilitating US-Iran understanding. tribune.com.pk 
Canada praised Pakistan's "constructive role" in supporting diplomatic engagement and mediation efforts between the United States (US) and Iran that helped facilitate the recent understanding reached between the two countries, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday. | The statement comes hours after Iran and the US electronically signed the 'Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding', and the memorandum would enter into force immediately. As a first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and the US will immediately lift the naval blockade. | T…
(2026-06-18). Trump's War on Iran Ends with a "Triumphant" Tehran and a Diminished U.S.: Vali Nasr. democracynow.org 
The United States and Iran have officially signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war in Iran. The 14-point agreement includes an immediate end to fighting on all fronts including Lebanon, an end to the U.S. naval blockade on Iran and the full resumption of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. It also proposes easing oil sanctions on Iran, unfreezing Iranian assets and launching a $300 billion investment fund to rebuild Iran, all while tabling the question of Iran's nuclear program, which is instead set to be negotiated over in the coming months. | "The United States is mor…
(2026-06-18). Trump, Iran's president sign deal to end Middle East war. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian sign deal to end Middle East War on June 17, 2026. — @XWhiteHouse/X@Iran_GOVIran to reopen Strait of Hormuz; US to lift naval blockade.Washington agrees to waive oil sanctions under initial accord.$300bn…
(2026-06-18). Verification is key in US-Iran nuclear talks, Saudi FM says. newarab.com 
The most important issue in imminent nuclear talks between Iran and the United States is how Iran's nuclear programme will be policed, Washington and Tehran say they have reached an agreement to
(2026-06-18). Trump thanks Xi, Putin for being in Iran war. al-monitor.com By Steve Holland and Trevor HunnicuttEVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday described Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin as "neutral" during the war with Iran, saying they had notthwarted his efforts to curbTehran's nuclear ambitions."I just want to thank them because they made it a lot better," Trump said following the adoption of a ceasefire agreement in the conflict.
(2026-06-18). Trump again stuns Bibi: After taking back warplanes, POTUS says Iran can keep few ballistic missiles. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump has defended allowing Iran to retain part of its ballistic missile arsenal, arguing that conventional missiles are different from nuclear weapons and that other countries in the region possess similar capabilities. His remarks come amid conflicting assessments of Iran's remaining military strength after recent U.S. and Israeli strikes. While U.S. officials claim Iran's missile production capacity has been severely degraded, reports suggest Tehran may still retain a significant portion of its missile stockpile. Iran continues to insist that its missile program is non-negotiable and rema…
(2026-06-18). Factbox-What sanctions are there on Iran and will they be lifted? al-monitor.com LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) – The interim deal to end the Iran war will include a waiver on sanctioned oil sales but the country still faces a complex web of international restrictions on its activities and trade.Sanctions, trade embargoes and asset freezes have been imposed by the United Nations, the United States, the European Union and other countries for decades over its nuclear programme, rights record and support for groups around the region.Iran hopes to gain further sanctions relief through talks on its nuclear programme as the next phase of the interim deal unfolds.
(2026-06-18). Timeline: How US-Israel war on Iran unfolded. geo.tv 
(2026-06-18). Israeli foreign agent took over The Charlie Kirk Show days after his killing. thegrayzone.com Charlie Kirk's media empire and his right-wing activist organization, Turning Point USA (TPUSA), have come under the control of the Israel-directed forces he spent the last months of his life antagonizing. Erika Kirk now claims her husband supported Israel to the end, while TPUSA misrepresents his opposition to war on Iran. The Charlie Kirk Show is now distributed by a federally registered agent of Israel tasked with seeding American media with Zionist propaganda. It is part of a whopping $46 …
(2026-06-18). Iran won war against Washington: will Israel accept it. infobrics.org The US-Iran ceasefire has allowed both sides to claim victory, yet Tehran has secured the more enduring strategic gains, with sanctions relief, and strategic leverage. Washington now faces a different problem altogether: whether it can restrain an increasingly dissatisfied Israel.
(2026-06-18). Throughout the US-Israeli War, Iranians Refused to Be Owned. truthout.org The United States and Iran announced a framework agreement earlier this week to end the U.S.-Israeli war of aggression on Iran. Whether or not this agreement holds, the United States has lost this war of aggression in every sense — moral, legal, political, economic, reputational, and strategic. Iran held out for 39 days against the combined military force of the United States and Israel until a… |
(2026-06-18). Headlines for June 18, 2026. democracynow.org Trump and Pezeshkian Sign Memorandum Aimed at Ending U.S. War on Iran, Israel Attacks Lebanon, Killing One and Wounding Three, Despite U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Deal, Ukrainian Drones Attack Moscow, Sparking Massive Oil Refinery Fire, Israeli Attacks on Gaza Have Killed Over 1,000 Palestinians Since October "Ceasefire", Rep. Ro Khanna Is First U.S. Lawmaker to Sign Anti-AIPAC PEACE Pledge, Peace Activists Celebrate as Maryland Public Pension System Divests from Israeli Bonds, U.N. Says Gang Violence Has Displaced 1.5 Million Across Haiti, Haitian Immigrants Call on Supreme Court to Toss Case Seeking to End…
(2026-06-18). America's own Israel envoy gets into fight with Trump for abandoning Netanyahu amid Iran deal. hindustantimes.com Fresh questions are emerging over the state of U.S.-Israel relations as Washington pushes ahead with diplomacy involving Iran. Remarks by America's envoy to Israel, alongside reports of disagreements over the Iran deal, have fueled speculation about growing tensions between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the future of Middle East security.
(2026-06-18). Israel Hits Lebanon With Drone Strikes Hours After US and Iran Sign Agreement. truthout.org The Israeli military carried out drone strikes in southern Lebanon on Thursday, just hours after the presidents of the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that establishes a framework for negotiations to end the war launched by the Trump administration and Israel in late February. Lebanese media reported that "an Israeli drone dropped a munition on Beit Yahoun… |
(2026-06-18). Elon Musk's Grok AI Helped Pentagon Launch Attacks on 2,000 Targets in Iran Within Four Days. orinocotribune.com
(2026-06-18). Meet the biggest winner of the war with Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org After months of on-and-off talks, Iran and the United States are set to end their war and sign an interim peace agreement on Friday June 19 in Switzerland. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi led most of the negotiations, but no Iranian politician has benefited more from the talks than Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of the Majles (Iran's parliament), who was officially the head of Iran's negotiation team. His meteoric rise comes after a controversial career — one in which Ghalibaf has drifted in and out of favor with both Iran's leadership and people.In 1961, Ghalibaf was born to a religious f…
(2026-06-18). Switzerland says US-Iran talks planned for Friday are off. al-monitor.com June 19 (Reuters) – Talks that had been planned for Friday between the United States and Iran at the Burgenstock mountaintop resort in Switzerland will not take place, according to a Swiss foreign ministry statement.The announcement came after a White House spokesperson said overnight that U.S. Vice President JD Vance had pulled out of a planned trip to meet Iranian negotiators in Switzerland on Friday to begin talks on implementing an agreement struck between Tehran and Washington to end the war.
(2026-06-18). Iran MOU was signed on Wednesday by Trump and Iran president, U.S. official says. al-monitor.com June 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war with Iran, a U.S. official told Reuters.The memo had been signed digitally on Sunday by Vice President JD Vanceand Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and witnessed by Trump, the official said.(Reporting by Steve Holland, Writing by Christian Martinez)…
(2026-06-18). US, Iran digitally sign peace agreement to end conflict, reopen Hormuz; Tehran says 'time to test implementation'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) designed to bring an end to the conflict between their countries, representing a significant diplomatic achievement after months of tensions and military confrontations. | US and Iranian officials said both leaders digitally signed the agreement on Wednesday, following its initial electronic endorsement on Sunday by US Vice President JD Vance and Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. The accord came into force immediately, replacing plans for a formal signing cere…
(2026-06-18). US Treasury imposes sanctions on Lebanese officials, others for aiding Hezbollah. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) – The U.S. government on Thursday announced sanctions against several Lebanese officials it said were aligned with Hezbollah and members of the sanctioned Alaa Hassan Hamieh business network for obstructing Lebanon's peace process and delaying the disarmament of Hezbollah.The U.S. Treasury Department said its Office of Foreign Assets Control was also designating individuals in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Oman who it said were raising funds and operating front companies to generate revenue for Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group.
(2026-06-18). Details Of Initial US Peace Deal With Iran Revealed, And, Once Again It Looks Like Trump Caved. newsone.com 
(2026-06-18). Liga Élite: Mayabeque y Matanzas reparten victorias, Artemisa sacude la cima. cubadebate.cu La penúltima jornada de la etapa clasificatoria en la IV Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano dejó una estela de emociones encontradas y un panorama más enrarecido que nunca en la lucha por acceder a las semifinales. Con la recta final del calendario a la vista, los tres equipos que aspiran al último billete disponible —Mayabeque, Artemisa y Matanzas— se mantienen con vida.
(2026-06-18). Iran starts 2026 FIFA WC campaign unbeaten, then this happened. ummid.com Iran's National Football Team Monday June 15, 2026 began its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign playing against New Zealand unbeaten but post match the footballers were surprised after receiving a marching order by the US administration.
(2026-06-18). Exclusive-Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait. al-monitor.com By Panu Wongcha-umRANONG, Thailand, June 18 (Reuters) – Chaiyaporn Arunrasamee hunched over his fishing nets, overlooking the waters of the Andaman Sea, where Thailand's government is proposing an ambitious "Land Bridge" that will ferry goods between ports on opposite sides of the peninsula."Personally, I don't want it to happen at all," Chaiyaporn said of the project, which Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has resuscitated after the war in Iran and the closure of the Hormuz Strait highlighted countries' reliance on strategic maritime chokepoints.
(2026-06-18). Muharram 1448 Moon Sighted in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Other Arab Countries. ummid.com Authorities in Saudi Arabia and the Moon sighting committees in Pakistan, United Arab Emirate (UAE), Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Qatar, Morocco, Iran and other states have urged local Muslims to sight the New Moon of the Holy month of Muharram al Haram 1448 (Moharram Moon 2026) today i.e. Monday 29th of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH, corresponding to June 15, 2026.
(2026-06-18). How Iran stands to win major financial relief in Trump-backed deal. al-monitor.com Iran will receive some upfront sanctions relief despite the Trump administration's pledge of "no dust, no dollars."
(2026-06-18). Democracy Now! 2026-06-18 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for June 18, 2026; Trump's War on Iran Ends with a "Triumphant" Tehran and a Diminished U.S.: Vali Nasr; G7 Summit Highlights Global Economic System "Captured" by Billionaires: Oxfam; DOJ Takes Elon Musk's Side in NAACP Lawsuit Against xAI for Polluting Black Neighborhoods; "Shoot the People": Meet Misan Harriman, Celebrated Photographer & Outspoken Advocate for Palestine | Headlines for June 18, 2026; Trump's War on Iran Ends with a "Triumphant" Tehran and a Diminished U.S.: Vali Nasr; G7 Summit Highlights Global Economic System "Cap…
(2026-06-18). After the Iran War, is the UAE the odd man out? responsiblestatecraft.org The
(2026-06-18). Trump suggests sanctions on Iran could be removed once. al-monitor.com EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested that sanctions on Iran would be removed once "they behave." "As far as sanctions are concerned, at some point, you know, we have sanctions which will never let them rebuild. They would have no money, they would be in poverty, the 91 million people would starve, so something will happen as soon as they behave. When they behave, we're going to let that go. We're going to have to. I put sanctions on a lot of people, and then I let them go," Trump told reporters.
(2026-06-18). Republicans split over Trump's Iran deal? GOP leaders slam MoU, saying 'Reagan is rolling in his…'. hindustantimes.com Republicans are tearing into President Trump's interim Iran deal, turning what the White House hails as a 14‚Äëpoint "major win" into a family feud. From Bill Cassidy's "Reagan is rolling over in his grave" broadside to Ted Cruz's warnings about "theocratic lunatics," party heavyweights clash with Lindsey Graham and J.D. Vance, who see opening Hormuz and stopping the shooting as gains worth testing under strict oversight.
(2026-06-18). Explainer-How deal with Iran compares to. al-monitor.com By Andy Sullivan and Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump has insisted that the deal he has reached with Iran is superior to the one that President Barack Obama sealed in 2015, while Trump's critics say at this point he has gotten much less and given up much more to Tehran.Here is how the two agreements compare: WHAT EACH DEAL IS — AND ISN'T…