(2026-06-20). Hormuz ship traffic climbs after war deal: trackers. al-monitor.com Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rose to its busiest in two months after a deal to halt the US-Iran war, maritime trackers said on Friday.A total of 25 commercial vessels crossed the newly reopened strait on Thursday, the highest number since mid-April, according to data from tracking firm AXSMarine ⚪ more than three times the average of just over seven a day since early March.
(2026-06-20). How Lebanon, Hormuz and nuclear tensions are testing fragile US-Iran deal. al-monitor.com The heated debate in Tehran revolves around whether the agreement can absorb external shocks without collapsing into renewed confrontation — or whether it is structurally closer to a managed pause in a continuing cycle of escalation.
(2026-06-20). US-Iran deal on the verge of breakdown 48 hours after being signed. wsws.org The first round of nuclear talks, scheduled to open in Switzerland, was scrapped before it began after Iran refused to send its negotiator in response to a wave of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon.
(2026-06-20). How Israel Is Trying to Burn Down International Law. juancole.com Orono, Maine (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — According to OXFAM "Israel copied and pasted its war crimes from Gaza to Lebanon. But …we haven't heard just how dire the situation really is. Thousands of civilians have been killed. 450,000 people have had their water systems damaged or destroyed. More than one million people are facing acute food insecurity". | Why is Israel pursuing military policies that alienate its neighbors and horrifies many? The recent assassination by Israel, with the assistance of "CIA tracking", of the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with his family, shocke…
(2026-06-20). Israel, Hezbollah agree ceasefire as US-Iran deal under strain. al-monitor.com Israel and Hezbollah agreed a ceasefire on Friday, a US official said, after deadly exchanges between the two sides in Lebanon once again put a deal to end the Middle East war under strain, less than two days after it was signed.Lebanese authorities reported 47 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes and Israel announced the deaths of four of its soldiers, the highest combined casualty count since the US and Iran struck their deal.
(2026-06-20). Israeli, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday -U.S. official. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 19 (Reuters) – Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire set to begin at 4 p.m. local time on Friday, a senior U.S. official told Reuters."Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire," the official said on background, adding that negotiators for the U.S. and Qataris worked out the deal with help from Iran. "We understand that after the exchange of fire earlier today, Israel and Hezbollah are now in a ceasefire." (Reporting by Steve Holland; editing by Susan Heavey)…
(2026-06-20). Lebanon says 47 killed in strikes, Israel reports deaths of 4 soldiers. al-monitor.com Fighting flared anew in Lebanon on Friday, with authorities reporting 47 killed in Israeli airstrikes and Israel announcing the deaths of four of its soldiers.The violence is the worst since the sealing of a US-Iran deal to halt the wider Middle East war, which was supposed to also pause fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.Lebanon's official National News Agency reported a fresh Israeli strike on the area of Jezzine in the south, soon after a US official said on Friday that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed a ceasefire.
(2026-06-20). Trump heads to Camp David as Iran talks falter. al-monitor.com By Nandita BoseWASHINGTON, June 19 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump will make a rare trip to Camp David this weekend, returning to the presidential retreat for only the second time since retaking office last year.Trump will hold policy and political meetings during his visit, a White House official said. His family will travel with him for the weekend, which includes Father's Day on Sunday.
(2026-06-20). From Versailles to a Swiss mountain: a week of dizzying Iran diplomacy. al-monitor.com From the corridors of power in Washington to a Swiss mountaintop resort, via Tehran and a French spa, it has been a dizzying week of diplomacy on Iran ⚪ marked by surprise twists and a last-ditch hunt for a printer in the Palace of Versailles.Talks mediator Pakistan announced on June 14 that a deal had been reached to end the Middle East war.It was US President Donald Trump's 80th birthday and the eve of his departure for the G7 summit in the French spar town of Evian-les-Bains.
(2026-06-20). For Vance, Iran talks could shape political rise. al-monitor.com By Humeyra Pamuk and Jacob BogageWASHINGTON/LUCERNE, Switzerland, June 19 (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President JD Vance is poised to take on his biggest role yet on the international stage as President Donald Trump's chief negotiator to end the three-month war with Iran, a moment that could shape Vance's prospects as a White House successor.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). Who is Lebanon's Suleiman Frangieh, sanctioned by US for Hezbollah ties? al-monitor.com The politician and Marada Movement leader has a close relationship with the Syrian Assad family and staunchly supports Iran and its Lebanese proxy Hezbollah.
(2026-06-20). Saturday 6/20: Webinar: World Cup/War Cup – Hands off Iran. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nYmw……
(2026-06-20). How Netanyahu used Lebanon strikes to push back on Trump's Iran deal. al-monitor.com The latest ceasefire in Lebanon leaves Netanyahu squeezed between Washington and domestic pressure.
(2026-06-20). Trump's war on Iran ends with a 'triumphant' Tehran and a diminished US. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! NERMEEN SHAIKH: The United States and Iran have officially signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war in Iran. The signing came a day ahead of schedule. President Trump signed the agreement at a dinner at the Palace of Versailles hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed…
(2026-06-20). Police order last-minute ban of Iranian opposition rally in Paris. al-monitor.com By John IrishPARIS, June 19 (Reuters) – Paris-based Iranian opposition group NCRI said on Friday that the city's police had banned a rally it was due to hold on Saturday and that it had appealed what it said was a "bogus" decision.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-06-20). Gobierno de Irán anuncia aplazamiento de conversaciones con EEUU. radiohc.cu Irán anunció este viernes el aplazamiento de las conversaciones previstas con Estados Unidos en Suiza, mientras ambas partes continúan los contactos indirectos para avanzar en la implementación del memorando de entendimiento suscrito recientemente. | El portavoz del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores iraní, Esmail Baghaei, informó que las gestiones diplomáticas continúan a través de intermediarios y señaló que cualquier novedad sobre la reanudación de las negociaciones será anunciada cuando existan las condiciones adecuadas. | Según el vocero, el inicio de una nueva ronda de diálogo está condicionado a la aplica…
(2026-06-19). Oil falls as supply moves through Strait of Hormuz after Iran war pact. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices fell on Friday as prospects brightened for more supply after oil tankers began moving through the reopened Strait of Hormuz following a peace deal between the United States and Iran. | By 0328 GMT, Brent crude futures fell 43 cents, or 0.54%, to $79.42 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude slipped 17 cents, or 0.22%, to $76.43 a barrel, with the front-month July contract expiring on Monday. | The more actively traded August contract was down 30 cents at $75.55 a barrel. | On Thursday, both benchmarks touched their lowest si…
(2026-06-19). Minnesota Protests War On Iran Outside Army Recruitment Center. popularresistance.org Richfield, MN — On June 14, over 50 protesters gathered outside a U.S. Army recruitment center to demand an end to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Lebanon, highlighting the war crimes committed by U.S. military personnel while admonishing recruiters for preying on vulnerable people's basic needs. The event was organized by the Minnesota Anti-War Committee (AWC) with a wide range of grassroots organizations participating in the event. | The day also marked the Flag Day holiday. Instead of flying the U.S. flag, protesters displayed the flags of Iran, Palestine, Lebanon, Cuba and other countries targeted by T…
(2026-06-19). Lebanon ceasefire agreed after US-Iran talks in Switzerland scrapped. geo.tv 
Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, June 19, 2026. — ReutersLebanon ceasefire agreed, US official says, after flare-upTrump says he urged Israel on Friday to agree to ceasefire.VP Vance scrapped plans to…
(2026-06-19). US-Iran Ceasefire Under Threat: Is Israel Driving a New Escalation? thinktank.pk When the United States and Iran agreed to a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending more than 100 days of conflict, many observers believed the Middle East might finally be moving away from the brink. The agreement included the lifting of the US naval blockade, discussions on sanctions relief, and a 60-day window to negotiate …
(2026-06-19). Araghchi calls out Israel's determination to collapse US-Iran deal. thecanary.co 
Iranian foreign minister Sayed Abbas Araghchi has taken direct aim at genocidal Israel's determination to collapse the newly-signed 'memorandum of understanding' for an eventual end to the US-Israel war of aggression on Iran. Araghchi quoted a comment posted today, 19 June 2026, by fascist Israeli 'security' minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. In it, Ben-Gvir threatened to kill […] | By
(2026-06-19). Israeli Foreign Agent Took Over The Charlie Kirk Show Days After His Killing. scheerpost.com Max Blumenthal The Grayzone 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. …
(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). Iran's chief negotiator says US talks bound by Tehran's 'red lines'. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Friday that talks with the United States would remain bound by Tehran's "red lines". | "As we have shown in the past path of negotiations, we are steadfast in fulfilling the conditions and red lines set, and in achieving the interests of the Iranian nation," Ghalibaf said in remarks published by the official IRNA news agency. | "If the enemy seeks to be excessive, we have proven that our fingers are on the trigger and we have no hesitation in giving a crushing response to the enemy." | Tehran and Washington signed a memorandum of understanding this week,…
(2026-06-19). Throughout the US-Israeli War, Iranians Refused to Be Owned. scheerpost.com By Elham Rahmati & Sahand Saadatmandi This article was originally published by Truthout In a war of aggression, our people refused to disappear and earned something no diplomatic text can grant or revoke. The United States and Iran announced a framework agreement earlier this week to end the U.S.-Israeli war of aggression on Iran. Whether …
(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). Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire set after US-Iran talks delayed. 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). IRGC set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors: sources. newarab.com 
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has set up secretive new cells in Three or four cells, each comprising about 10 elite Iraqi Shia Muslim fighters, launched at least seven drone attacks from desert locations near the southern cities of Basra and Samawa against sites in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates between 20 April and 17 May, th…
(2026-06-19). Iran Launched Drones U.S. Military Got Humiliated in Front of the World! thealtworld.com Scott Ritter breaks down the shocking moment Iran launched a massive drone attack — and how the U.S. Military was left humiliated in front of the entire world. | What really happened? Why did the most powerful military on earth get embarrassed on the global stage? Scott Ritter gives his unfiltered expert analysis that the mainstream media refuses to cover…
(2026-06-19). Iran-US peace talks abruptly called off as Lebanon war rages. newarab.com 
(2026-06-19). Can US-Iran Peace Deal End Decades of Hostility? ummid.com The US-Iran Peace Deal has reduced the immediate risk of a wider regional war, but the accord leaves unresolved the central issues that have fuelled four decades of confrontation, making its long-term survival far from assured.
(2026-06-19). Finally, US, Iran Sign Peace Deal: Full Text. ummid.com After weeks of delays and a lot of ifs and buts, Iran and the United States finally signed the much awaited Peace Deal between the two countries.
(2026-06-19). World Cup/War Cup Hands off Iran! wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser World Cup/War Cup Hands off Iran Saturday, June 20, 12 PM Est Click here to register for this important webinar Join U.S. and Iranian antiwar activists for this webinar to protest the, FIFA organized, World Cup games being held in the U.S. and the insulting treatment of the Iranian …
(2026-06-19). Analysis: Khamenei warily accepts US deal as Tehran eyes rebuilding Hezbollah. longwarjournal.org Days after Tehran and Washington reached a memorandum of understanding over ending the recent conflict, Iran's new supreme leader is distancing himself from the agreement as hardliners clash over its implications. Meanwhile, reports that Iran is preparing to increase support for Hezbollah and statements from senior regime figures suggest that Tehran views any sanctions relief as an opportunity to rebuild proxy capabilities.
(2026-06-19). Iran has shown the way: Imperial arrogance is not enough to win. uwidata.com In baseball slang, the dugout is the area where players, coaches, and authorized personnel who are not actively participating on the field rest. At the end of games, television cameras often show the dugouts of both teams: the winners' and the losers'. This allows viewers to see the players' moods after a victory for one …
(2026-06-19). What went wrong at US base? Can Trump's forces recover in time before Iran unleashes next conflict. hindustantimes.com An influenza outbreak has reportedly sickened more than 150 military recruits at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, raising concerns over health policy changes and crowded training conditions. The base, part of Joint Base San Antonio, houses tens of thousands of personnel in close-quarter dormitories and shared facilities, which can increase the risk of airborne disease spread. The incident comes shortly after U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth ended mandatory flu vaccinations for military personnel, citing concerns over medical mandates and personal freedom. Officials have not yet confirmed the full cause or scope o…
(2026-06-19). Iran submits complaint to FIFA regarding US travel restrictions on its player. thecanary.co 
The Iranian Football Federation announced on Friday its intention to submit a formal complaint to FIFA, protesting the restrictions imposed on the movement of Iran's national team within the United States during its participation in the 2026 World Cup. The Iran will play its matches in the tournament while based in Mexico, one of the […] | By
(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). Khamenei says he approved MoU with US, despite reservations, after assurances on Iran's rights. geo.tv 
(2026-06-19). 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.
(2026-06-19). 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 to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restrictions. tribune.com.pk 
The Iranian football federation said Thursday it will lodge a complaint with FIFA claiming its team is being subjected to travel restrictions during the World Cup in North America. | Iran wanted to fly from their base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, to the United States two days before their next match, against Belgium in Los Angeles on Sunday. | But a spokesman for the Iranian federation said its request was turned down. | "Despite having submitted its preparation schedule for the tournament well in advance, Iran's national football team has once again encountered restrictions imposed by the organizers, affecting th…
(2026-06-19). Iran to lodge FIFA complaint over World Cup travel restrictions. newarab.com 
Iran plans to lodge a complaint with football's world governing body, Due to uncertainty over visas and the conflict with the US, the US authorities require them to enter within 24 hours of a match and leave the same day, leading team…
(2026-06-19). Is Taiwan conflict coming? After Iran war, US sets up secret weapons base in Australia. hindustantimes.com The United States is reportedly preparing to establish a permanent stockpile of battle-ready weapons in Australia as part of its expanding military posture in the Indo-Pacific region. According to tender documents cited by AFP, the U.S. Navy has allocated funding to develop warehouses and infrastructure at the Bandiana military base in Victoria, with the facility expected to become operational by 2028. The move is part of broader efforts to preposition military equipment across the region, including a planned site in the Philippines. While Washington says the initiative supports regional stability and rapid respo…
(2026-06-20). Hormuz Is Open Again. But Gas Prices Won't Drop Soon. juancole.com
(2026-06-19). Oil prices rise as Lebanon fighting erupts and Hormuz traffic still slow. aljazeera.com Brent crude reverses slide after oil, LNG tankers cross critical waterway.