(2026-06-14). Why China is attracting wealthy Gulf families in search of education, tech and business. scmp.com In April, a family from the United Arab Emirates — four adults, three children and a nanny — spent about 300,000 yuan (US$44,228) on a seven-day educational and business tour to China. | The trip was nearly cancelled as the Iran war repeatedly disrupted their flights and travel plans, but they eventually arrived in Shanghai.
(2026-06-14). How Iran used US ceasefire to replenish its depleted missile stockpiles. scmp.com Western allies believe Iran has most likely added new-build Russian weapons to its inventory and reconstituted large swathes of its missile arsenal during the eight-week ceasefire, giving the Islamic Republic the firepower to strike back at nearly full strength if hostilities resume. | Tehran has about three-quarters of the munitions it had before the war and can easily build it up further, according to intelligence assessments. That includes unspecified Russian missiles that probably came off the…
(2026-06-14). Xi's North Korea Visit Fuels Kim's Push for Trump Talks After Iran War. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese President Xi Jinping's historic two-day visit to North Korea (June 8-9, 2026) is linked to the ongoing conflict in their ally Iran and the current conflicts in the Middle East between the United States and Iran, reflecting a global power struggle and the exchange of geopolitical pressure tactics between the superpowers. While Washington is …
(2026-06-14). Iran face New Zealand in politically charged Los Angeles opener. newarab.com 
Iran open their World Cup Group G campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on Monday in a match shaped as much by events off the pitch as by the ambitions of two teams seeking a long-awaited breakthrough. | The fixture will be played against the backdrop of the Iran's participation had appeared uncertain in the buildup to the tournament because of the conflict…
(2026-06-13). Why has Trump has backed away from renewed war with Iran? juancole.com The Conversation) — The US and Iran stepped back from the brink of returning to all-out war on June 11. Hours after saying the US military would carry out strikes against Iran for a third consecutive night, Donald Trump postponed the attack. The Iranian military had said the US would "receive a more severe response than before" if it followed through on its threats. | Trump claimed to have cancelled the strikes bec…
(2026-06-13). Iran peace deal looms while new military action flares near Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com By Parisa Hafezi, Phil Stewart and Steve HollandDUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) – The United States and Iran signaled on Friday that an agreement to endtheir warwas close, with a senior U.S. administration official saying both sides had agreed on a text and that Washington expects to sign an initial deal in the coming days.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that while changes in the deal were still possible, the tentative agreement showed his country had emerged stronger from the conflict.
(2026-06-13). US-Iran deal scheduled to be signed tomorrow, Strait of Hormuz to open immediately for all: Trump. tribune.com.pk 
United States President Donald Trump, in a social media post on ‚Å Saturday, said a deal with Iran was scheduled to be signed on ‚Å Sunday and that the Strait of ‚Å Hormuz would be immediately "open ‚Å to all" ‚Å after it was signed. | He said former US president Barack Hussein Obama's deal w…
(2026-06-13). Trump says Iran deal to be signed on Sunday. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 13 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump in a social media post on Saturday said a deal with Iran was scheduled to be signed on Sunday and that the Strait of Hormuz would be immediately "open to all" after it was signed.(Reporting by Susan Heavey)…
(2026-06-13). US-Iran deal could be sealed within 24 hours, mediator Pakistan says. scmp.com The United States and Iran could finalise an agreement to end the Middle East war "within 24 hours", key mediator Pakistan said on Saturday, after both sides expressed optimism about the chances of concluding a deal. | The foes and mediators of the conflict have claimed a long-awaited accord is in its final throes, despite new skirmishes in the Strait of Hormuz in the months-long war that has roiled the region and global economy.
(2026-06-13). Factbox-Main provisions of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal abandoned by Trump. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) – The U.S. says it is close to signing a peace deal that would end the three-month-old war with Iran, though terms have not yet been made public.It is not clear at this point how any agreement would stack up against the 2015 deal with Iran, which lifted sanctions in exchange for restrictions on its nuclear activities.
(2026-06-13). Soccer-Iran team chief slams FIFA's of on visa issues. al-monitor.com By Emily GreenMEXICO CITY, June 12 (Reuters) – FIFA President Gianni Infantino has failed to deliver on promises to secure full access for the Iranian soccer federation to attend the team's three games in the United States, Iran's World Cup team supervisor told Reuters. Mahdi Mohammad Nabi, who also served as Iran's supervisor in charge of squad operations at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups in Russia and Qatar, is among 15 Iranian soccer federation members denied a visa to travel to the U.S. for the World Cup games.
(2026-06-13). Can Trump Restrain Israel? scheerpost.com Norliza binti Saleh for Middle East Monitor The latest exchange between Iran and Israel raises a fundamental question: Who is really driving events in the Middle East — Washington or Jerusalem? Following Israeli strikes on targets in Beirut, Lebanon, Iran responded with strikes against northern Israel and military facilities around Haifa. Israel then immediately retaliated …
(2026-06-13). Exclusive-UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say. al-monitor.com By Andrew Mills, Marwa Rashad and Ahmad GhaddarDUBAI/LONDON, June 12 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates has agreed to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, four sources said, in a tactical shift after weeks of Iranian attacks on the wealthy Gulf Arab state during the U.S.-Israeli war with the Islamic Republic.
(2026-06-13). Iran to hold funeral for slain supreme leader on July 4-9. tribune.com.pk 
Iran will hold funeral procedures for the country's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei between July 4 and July 9, Iranian state media reported on Saturday. | The program will include a farewell ceremony in the capital Tehran on July 4-5. Then, funeral ceremonies will be held in Tehran on July 6 and in Qom on July 7. | Read More: PM Shehbaz says US and Iran expected to sign initial deal within 24 hours | On July 9, Khamenei will be buried in the Imam Reza Shrine in the city of Mashhad following a funeral ceremony there on July 18. | Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes that began against Iran on February 28…
(2026-06-13). Prioritise Lebanon interests over Iran, PM Salam tells Hezbollah. newarab.com 
In an interview with Reuters, Salam said Hezbollah should "be faster than us, or at least at the same pace" in backing the upcoming talks between Lebanon and Israel, scheduled to resume on 22 June in Washington. | He stressed that the Lebanese government is negotiating as an independent state, adding that "no on…
(2026-06-13). Israel's Defiance of Trump Shattered 100-Day Truce in US-Iran War. ummid.com Marking exactly 100 days since a catastrophic conflict reordered the Middle East, a fragile, US-brokered truce violently collapsed as Israeli jets struck deep inside Iranian territory.
(2026-06-13). The Madkhali Double Standard on Shirk, Kufr, and the UAE. muslimskeptic.com Madkhali Wahhabis hate Iran and refuse to ally with them because of their 'shirk and kufr.' They claim to hate it so much that, because of it, there can be no political unity between Sunni and Shi'ah against the US-Israel regime. However, when it comes to Gulf governments like the UAE openly promoting shirk and …
(2026-06-13). Lebanon reports strikes on south, east as Israel issues broad evacuation warnings. al-monitor.com Lebanon reported Israeli strikes in the country's south on Saturday, as the Israeli army issued evacuation warnings for the city of Nabatieh and more than 20 other locations ahead of raids.The latest strikes came as the US and Iran indicated they were close to reaching a deal on ending the Middle East war that could also include Lebanon, drawn into the conflict when Hezbollah attacked Israel in support of its patron Tehran.The state-run National News Agency (NNA) said Israeli airstrikes had hit several areas, particularly around the southern city of Nabatieh.
(2026-06-13). Israel strikes South Lebanon, issues broad evacuation warnings. newarab.com 
Lebanon reported The latest strikes came as the US and Iran indicated they were
(2026-06-13). At Least Five Killed as Israel Continues To Pound Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Hope springs eternal for the assorted ceasefires between Israel and Lebanon actually reducing the number of Israeli strikes on Lebanon. Despite the reports that the awaited Iran deal will include calls for an Israeli pullout, however, the strikes and ground troop advancement show no signs of slowing. Between Friday and early Saturday, the IDF has …
(2026-06-13). Iran says funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei to begin July 4, burial set for July 9. al-monitor.com DUBAI, June 13 (Reuters) – Funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will begin in Tehran on July 4 and conclude with his burial in the northeastern city of Mashhad on July 9, state media reported on Saturday. Khamenei, was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran in February. His death marked the end of more than three decades at the helm of the Islamic Republic. (Reporting by Ahmed Elimam, Eman Abu Hassira and Mohammed Gebaly, Editing by Louise Heavens)…
(2026-06-13). US says downed multiple Iran drones as both insist deal closer. newarab.com 
(2026-06-13). In Rare Step, Iran FM Agrees With Trump, Trump Retweets Him. scheerpost.com Juan Cole for Informed Comment The announcement by President Trump on Friday that he had decided not to pursue further attacks on Iran for the moment after a round of tit for tat strikes midweek provoked two different reactions in Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that negotiations are nearing success, saying that the Islamabad …
(2026-06-13). They're saying the attack on Iran was 'proportional' here are the stats: You decide. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Nuri Vitacchi The US on Wednesday night destroyed civilian water utilities serving 20,000 Iranian people. "The mission is a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression," US Central Command said in a statement on X. The punishment was "in response to yesterday's downing of a US Army Apache helicopter," the US Centcom said. READ…
(2026-06-13). They're saying the attack on Iran was proportional here are the stats: You decide. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Nuri Vitacchi The US on Wednesday night destroyed civilian water utilities serving 20,000 Iranian people. "The mission is a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression," US Central Command said in a statement on X. The punishment was "in response to yesterday's downing of a US Army Apache helicopter," the US Centcom said. READ…
(2026-06-13). Trump and Rubio Build a Narrative on Lies to Attack Cuba. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch / Photo: Associated Press / LaPresse (APN) | Fulton Armstrong, a former U.S. intelligence official, told the Spanish newspaper El Mundo that "Trump and Rubio are constructing a narrative tailored to their needs to justify an escalation against Cuba." | The former CIA member and one of the leading U.S. experts on Latin America, who has spent nearly three decades analyzing Washington's relationship with Havana, indicated that the White House is reinforcing sanctions and the economic blockade amidst a regional escalation following the offensive against Venezuela and tensions with Iran. | I…
(2026-06-13). Pakistan PM says US-Iran peace deal signing expected within 24 hours. al-monitor.com June 13 (Reuters) – Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the United States and Iran have agreed to a framework for a peace deal that would end the months-long conflict in the Middle East, with a final text of the deal reached.Pakistan is now preparing for an electronic signing expected within the next 24 hours followed by technical-level talks next week, Sharif added. (Reporting by Rajveer Singh Pardesi in Bengaluru; Editing by Emelia Sithole-Matarise)…
(2026-06-13). Mediator Pakistan expects US-Iran deal within 24 hours. newarab.com 
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose "We are closer to a peace deal than ever before. With finalisation likely expected in the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace deal immediately after, followed by technical level talks next week," he said in a post on social media platform X. | After weeks of stalled negotiations…
(2026-06-13). Pakistan, Saudi Arabia welcome US—Iran talks reaching final stage. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Saturday welcomed the US—Iran negotiations entering their final stage, expressing hope that the development would contribute to lasting peace and stability in the region. | Both Iran and the United States have indicated in recent weeks that discussions are nearing completion. The proposed framework follows the conflict that erupted in late February and was halted after Islamabad helped secure a ceasefire between the parties. | According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telepho…
(2026-06-13). Pakistan: US-Iran peace deal could be finalised within 24 hours. newarab.com 
Pakistan is now preparing for an electronic signing expected within the next 24 hours followed by technical-level talks next week, Sharif added. | "We are closer to a peace deal than ever before. With finalisation likely expe…
(2026-06-13). Tehran 'Holds Firm' To Red Lines As Trump Backpedals. popularresistance.org An Iranian official told US media on 11 June that the "war will continue" until Washington "respects" Tehran's interests, coinciding with reports that the Islamic Republic has withdrawn from negotiations. | Mohammad Mokhber, advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, told CNN that the situation is "in their hands." | "If they respect Iran's interests and act accordingly, the war will end; otherwise, it will continue," he added, stressing that Tehran will "not back down" and "not step back." | US President Donald Trump is "mistaken" if he believes he can continue to "test" Iran's military capabilities, Mokhber said, adding…
(2026-06-13). Iran Commander's bold declaration; Mojtaba to hit where it hurts Trump? 'World will soon hear of…'. hindustantimes.com Iran signals confidence as Khatam al-Anbiya commander Major General Ali Abdollahi declares that the world will soon witness Iran's victory and the triumph of the resistance. His remarks, delivered on the anniversary of senior commander Gholamali Rashid's death, underscore Tehran's emphasis on indigenous military capabilities, active deterrence, and strategic resilience amid ongoing regional tensions, ceasefire efforts, and U.S.-Iran diplomatic negotiations.
(2026-06-13). PM Shehbaz says Pakistan now preparing for electronic signing of US-Iran deal. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the United States and Iran have agreed to a framework ‚Å for a peace deal that would end the months-long conflict in the Middle East, with a final text of the deal reached. | Pakistan is now preparing for an electronic signing expected ‚Å within the next 24 hours, followed by technical-level &sbqu…
(2026-06-13). Starmer, Trump discuss efforts to end Iran conflict. al-monitor.com June 13 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed efforts to end the Iran conflict during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, Downing Street said on Saturday.Starmer welcomed progress made so far and reiterated that Britain stands ready to support the implementation of any peace agreement and work with international partners to ensure its success.The two leaders also agreed on the need to restore freedom of navigation to ease global economic impact. (Reporting by Ananya Palyekar in Bengaluru)…
(2026-06-13). Dozens protest peace deal outside Iran foreign ministry. newarab.com 
Dozens protested Saturday outside a foreign ministry office in Iran's northeastern city of Mashhad, chanting slogans against top diplomat Abbas Araghchi after a televised interview in which he discussed signing a peace deal with the US. |
(2026-06-13). Dar, Egypt's Abdelatty discuss regional situation, peace efforts: MoFA. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke late last night with Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). | In a post on X, MoFA said the two leaders discussed the latest developments in the regional situation and welcomed the positive momentum in ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at promoting regional peace and stability. | According to the ministry, they expressed hope that an early and constructive outcome in the ongoing engagement between the United States and Iran would be reached, contributing to lasting peace and stability in the region.
(2026-06-13). Under The Western Empire You Get Punished For Having A Conscience. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The UK has sentenced four anti-genocide activists to years in prison on terrorism charges, and the US is working to deport a prominent foreign policy analyst for criticizing the war in Iran. | Four members of the group Palestine Action
(2026-06-13). Rotting body found near Iran's World Cup training venue. newarab.com 
A rotting body was found in the trunk of a car parked near the stadium where Iran's The gruesome discovery came with games underway in the tournament, which is being jointly hosted by Mexico, the US and Canada. | Reporters watched as police in Tijuana opened the trunk of the gray Toyota SUV, which had California plates, in the parking lot of a supermarket directly across from the Caliente Stadium, where Team Melli is training as it prepares for three games in the United States…
(2026-06-13). Trump says deal to end war to be signed on Sunday, but Iran questions timing. scmp.com US and Pakistani leaders forecast a Sunday signing of a long-elusive framework agreement to end fighting between the United States and Iran, but Tehran cast doubt over the timing and hardline protesters in Iran voiced opposition. | US President Donald Trump posted on social media on Saturday that the deal with Iran was scheduled to be signed the next day, his 80th birthday.
(2026-06-13). How Iran is framing deal with US amid competing narratives. al-monitor.com Amid growing speculation about details and technicalities of a US-Iran deal, Washington and Tehran are painting different pictures, exposing a gap between public messaging and diplomatic reality.
(2026-06-13). Iran war is straining African airlines, industry body warns. newarab.com 
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) says the crisis has exposed its heavy dependence on imported refined jet fuel, leaving airlines vulnerable to global shocks. | African carriers were already paying about 17% more for jet fuel than the global average before the Iran war, according to AFRAA. The new price pressures are adding to al…
(2026-06-13). US, Iran inch closer to deal, timing remains unclear. al-monitor.com By Phil Stewart, Eman Abouhassira and Saad SayeedWASHINGTON/DUBAI, June 13 (Reuters) – U.S. and Pakistani leaders forecast a Sunday signing of a long-elusive framework agreement to end fighting between the United States and Iran, but Tehran cast doubt over the timing and hardline protesters in Iran voiced opposition.
(2026-06-13). Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to be buried on July 9: state TV. geo.tv 
(2026-06-13). Funeral for slain Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei set for July. newarab.com 
Iran's state-run news agency said Saturday funeral processions for its former Supreme Leader, The funeral, burial, and farewell ceremonies for Khamenei would take place between July 4 and 9, Iran's state-run television, IRIB, reported. | Khamenei
(2026-06-13). US deports Iran activist to Central African Republic: lawyer. newarab.com 
The United States has deported an Iranian pro-democracy activist to The Iranian American Legal Defense Fund (IALDF) said on Thursday that three Iranian women who fled persecution were at risk of deportation, including one who had converted to Christianity. | In the end, only the activist was on the flight which took off from Louisiana on Thursday night, said her l…
(2026-06-13). Soccer-Iran face New Zealand in politically charged Los Angeles opener. al-monitor.com By Rory CarrollLOS ANGELES, June 13 (Reuters) – Iran open their World Cup Group G campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on Monday in a match shaped as much by events off the pitch as by the ambitions of two teams seeking a long-awaited breakthrough.The fixture will be played against the backdrop of the U.S. war with Iran and in a region home to the largest Iranian community outside the country, adding a charged atmosphere to a contest between two nations who have never met at the World Cup.
(2026-06-13). Próximo a concretarse un acuerdo con EEUU, revela canciller iraní. radiohc.cu El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Irán, Abbas Araqchi, reveló este sábado que un acuerdo final con Estados Unidos está cerca de concretarse, aunque pidió prudencia ante las especulaciones sobre el contenido del documento. | En una publicación difundida en la red social X, el jefe de la diplomacia iraní aseguró que el Memorando de Entendimiento de Islamabad "nunca ha estado tan cerca de su finalización como ahora" y exhortó a los medios de comunicación a evitar conjeturas hasta que concluyan las negociaciones. | Araqchi indicó que, en consonancia con la política de transparencia de Teherán, los detalles del eve…
(2026-06-13). L'Iran scommette sulla guerra. strategic-culture.su Questa fase del conflitto iraniano probabilmente si concluderà solo quando l'Occidente precipiterà nel baratro economico che si profila all'orizzonte | Segue nostro La guerra degli Stati Uniti contro l'Iran è passata dalla fase iniziale a una nuova fase emergente — una fase in cui l'Iran scommette implicitamente sul fatto che la fase successiva sarà la guerra. Molto probabilmente si tratterà di episodi brevi di guerra limitata, che…
(2026-06-13). Iran says signing of Islamabad memorandum will not take place on Sunday. al-monitor.com June 13 (Reuters) – The exact timing of the signing of the Islamabad memorandum will not be on Sunday, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said, according to state media on Saturday.Baghaei said the possibility of signing the Islamabad memorandum in the coming days could not be ruled out, but added that caution was needed regarding any comment on the signing date due to the hesitation of the other side. (Reporting by Eman Abouhassira and Muhammad El Gebaly, Editing by Louise Heavens)…