(2026-06-23). Iran to let in inspectors, can sell its oil. ecns.cn "Everyone should know that the administration of the Strait of Hormuz will never go back to the way it was before the war," Ghalibaf said on his way back to Tehran after negotiations with the U.S. in Switzerland.
(2026-06-23). Pure Electric Vehicles soar to 25% of Europe Sales amid Iran Crisis. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The world's rush to electric vehicles, impelled by the Hormuz energy crisis, is not at all limited to China or Asia. BEV — 39.18%
| PHEV — 13.2%
| Hybrid — 8.2% | There are two things to note here. First, people are beginning to prefer battery-electric ov…
(2026-06-23). Israel busca sabotear acuerdo entre EE.UU. e Irán. radiohc.cu El ministro de Defensa de Pakistán, Khawaja Muhammad Asif afirmó este lunes que el incipiente acuerdo entre Irán y Estados Unidos supone ´un duro golpe ª para Israel y podría significar el ´final político ª de su primer ministro, Benjamín Netanyahu. | Según Asif, el Gobierno hebreo estaría haciendo ´todo lo posible ª por sabotear el entendimiento, consciente de que su éxito podría desembocar no solo en la caída de Netanyahu, sino también en su enjuiciamiento y eventual encarcelamiento. | El mandatario iraní, Masoud Pezeshkian, y el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, firma…
(2026-06-23). The American Way of War, War, War. juancole.com ( Here's the question nobody seems to be asking right now, though: What country will Donald Trump attack next? Yes, at the moment, he's still wildly wound up in his Iran war/truce/peace/or you name it (tomorrow). Yesterday, it was, of course, Venezuela, and next week it might b…
(2026-06-23). Iran Challenges US Doctrine of Low-Intensity Warfare. juancole.com ( Talks between the US, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar
(2026-06-23). Tougher phase of US-Iran talks lies ahead but final deal within reach: DPM Dar. geo.tv 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomes Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, as US Vice President JD Vance, US delegation members stand in the background, before the start of a quadrilateral meeting between the US Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar at the Lake Lucerne Summit, aimed at advancing a…
(2026-06-23). Iran's Pezeshkian says statements outside agreed text will not help negotiations. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tuesday that the success of ongoing negotiations with the US depends on the full implementation of agreed commitments, stressing that statements made outside the agreed framework do not help advance the talks. | "The effectiveness of the talks depends on full commitment to the agreed obligations and their precise implementation. Progress on this path will be measured by practical adherence to accepted responsibilities. Statements outside the agreed text do not help advance the negotiations," said Pezeshkian in an X post. | The effectiveness of the talks depends on full…
(2026-06-23). Will the US-Iran agreement suffer the fate of the "Gaza Agreement" ? unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 7 Min Read June 23, 2026 By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The agreement between the US and Iran, aimed at ending the war, which was initially planned to be signed with "wet signatures" in Switzerland and later became an agreement "signed remotely," was announced in large headlines, just like …
(2026-06-23). Relief for Tehran as US suspends oil sanctions on Iran till August 21 | What it means for India ? ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States has temporarily suspended sanctions on Iranian crude oil exports till August 21 paving way for Iranian barrels to return to India after years of restrictions.As part o | Relief for Tehran as US suspends oil sanctions on Iran till August 21 | What it means for India ?
(2026-06-23). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-06-22). Hormuz: Traffic flows despite closure announcement. al-monitor.com Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday continued to flow at a faster pace than before the US-Iranian agreement on talks to end the Middle East war, according to tracking firms, despite Tehran's announcement of a renewed closure."The latest figures suggest a cautious but visible rebound in traffic following the MoU (memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran), although the daily pattern remains volatile," Mihail Todorov of AXSMarine, a shipping data provider, told AFP.
(2026-06-22). Iran Demonstrates Its Leverage With Strait of Hormuz in Negotiations With US. truthout.org Mediators from Pakistan and Qatar say the United States and Iran made "encouraging progress" during 18 hours of negotiations in Switzerland, where the two sides agreed to a roadmap toward reaching a final deal within 60 days. The talks took place despite Iran on Saturday announcing it was closing the Strait of Hormuz after Israel killed 83 people in Lebanon on Friday. Israel said it would agree to… |
(2026-06-22). Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after Israel bombs Lebanon. ummid.com Three days after the Strait of Hormuz was opened following the signing of a deal between Iran and United States, Tehran Saturday closed the key waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman accusing Israel of violating the terms of the deal dubbed as Islamabad MoU.
(2026-06-22). Vance says 'very good foundation' laid for final Iran deal after Switzerland talks. tribune.com.pk 
US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that negotiations with Iran at the Burgenstock resort in Switzerland had made significant progress, adding that the parties had laid a "very good foundation" for reaching a final agreement. | "Yesterday was a very, very good day. We made a lot of good progress," Vance told reporters after talks involving US and Iranian officials, alongside mediators from Qatar and Pakistan. | He said the discussions achieved several key objectives, including establishing mechanisms to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and a deconfliction mechanism between Israel and Lebanon. | The arrange…
(2026-06-22). Iran to accept major inspections to ensure 'nuclear honesty': Trump. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump on Monday said Iran would agree to extensive weapons inspections aimed at ensuring what he described as "nuclear honesty" in the years ahead. | In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote: "Everybody is fully aware that Iran will agree to have Major Weapons Inspections in order to ensure 'Nuclear Honesty' long into the future." | truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/1167948… | Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain this week to discuss regional security following a memorandum of understanding reach…
(2026-06-22). Iran denies nuclear inspector claim as US eases oil sanctions. newarab.com 
The United States temporarily suspended sanctions on Iranian oil on Monday as Tehran denied claims by Vice President Last week, Tehran and Washington signed a
(2026-06-22). China's top diplomat meets Iranian deputy security chief after Switzerland talks with US. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday met Iranian Deputy Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ghadir Nezami on the sidelines of the BRICS meeting in New Delhi, following Tehran's talks with the US in Switzerland. | The two discussed regional developments, bilateral cooperation and the implementation of the peace agreement, according to a statement from the Iranian Embassy in India. | The first round of four-party talks involving Iran and the United States (US), with mediation by Qatar and Pakistan, concluded in Switzerland on Monday, marking the first formal engagement since the signing of t…
(2026-06-22). Iran Prioritizes Lebanon In Switzerland Talks. popularresistance.org Iran's negotiating team began Pakistani and Qatari-mediated discussions with Washington in Bàºrgenstock, Switzerland, on 21 June, as a cautious calm prevailed across south Lebanon following an initial postponement of the talks over Israeli war crimes in the Levantine nation. | The talks mark Tehran's effort to "prioritize" the Lebanon clause of the new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran. | The Iranian team, led by Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, had arrived in Switzerland the night before.
(2026-06-22). US, Iran make 'encouraging progress' in first peace talks. newarab.com 
This live blog has now ended. Make sure to follow us for the latest news on Here were the key updates of the day: | • Mediators Pakistan and Qatar say "encouraging progress" on the first day of high-level talks in Switzerland between the US and Iran. The two sides agreed on a "a roadmap for a final deal to be reached within 60 days", which included a "de-confliction cell" to ensure an end to Israeli military operat…
(2026-06-22). Trump threatens Iran as peace talks advance despite Israel's Lebanon escalation. nationofchange.org As mediators report a 60-day roadmap toward a final deal, Trump's threats, Iran's Hormuz warning, and Israel's refusal to withdraw from Lebanon are testing whether diplomacy can survive another push toward regional war.
(2026-06-22). Israel's Lebanese blitz threatens to blow up US-Iran Deal. ummid.com A fragile diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran has collided head-on with Israeli military aggression in Lebanon, casting a long shadow over what could have been the most consequential peace settlement in the Middle East in a generation.
(2026-06-22). This week in history: June 22-28. wsws.org India rail bridge collapse kills 59; Polish workers strike against price hikes imposed by Stalinist regime;; Iranian Prime Minister Mossadegh appeals to the US against Britain; Spanish military officers attempt coup against Primo de Rivera…
(2026-06-22). 13 dead, dozens injured, after blast during restart at giant Qatar LNG site. tribune.com.pk 
At least 13 people were killed and dozens injured after an explosion at Qatar's massive Ras Laffan liquefied natural (LNG) gas complex which occurred as workers were restarting operations halted after an Iranian attack in March. | Authorities said a 'technical accident' occurred at the Barzan local gas supply facility on Sunday evening and that there was no threat to public safety. | Ministry of Interior Statement Regarding the Incident that Occurred at a Factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City Due to a Technical Malfunction During Operations.#MOIQatar pic.twitter.com/gLrEByhYH3 | [mda…
(2026-06-22). US, Iran agree on 60-day roadmap for final deal after talks in Switzerland. tribune.com.pk 
The United States and Iran agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days after the conclusion of the first session of high-level talks held under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Switzerland, according to a joint statement issued by Pakistan and Qatar early on Monday. | The first round of four-party talks involving Iran and the US, with mediation by Qatar and Pakistan, concluded in Switzerland, marking the first formal follow-up engagement since the signing of the agreement earlier this week. | The statement shared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said that t…
(2026-06-22). US and Iran conclude Switzerland talks, agree on 60-day roadmap towards final deal. geo.tv 
US Vice President JD Vance looks on as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks while holding the hand of Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, at Buergenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, near Stansstad, Switzerland, June 21,…
(2026-06-22). R-4 forum focuses on regional security concerns. tribune.com.pk 
Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt gathered in Cairo on Sunday for the fourth consultative meeting of the R-4 grouping, at a moment when Iran and the United States opened a fresh round of talks in Switzerland aimed at consolidating the recently signed Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). | The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar of Pakistan, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty. | In a joint statement issued after the meeting,…
(2026-06-22). US eases Iran oil sanctions with 60-day waiver. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Qatar on Monday reported "encouraging progress" in the first high-level talks between the United States and Iran held under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), announcing the establishment of mechanisms aimed at steering the two sides towards a comprehensive agreement within 60 days. | A joint statement issued by Pakistan and Qatar after the conclusion of the Lake Lucerne Summit in Burgenstock, Switzerland, said the talks were conducted in a "positive and constructive atmosphere" and resulted in the creation of a roadmap for further negotiations as well as technical w…
(2026-06-22). Vance praisesPakistan leadership's 'historic diplomacy'. tribune.com.pk 
US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday described the Iran-US engagement in Switzerland as a "historic" diplomatic opening, while crediting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan's Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for their decisive leadership in bringing the negotiations to the table. | Speaking at the Burgenstock resort overlooking Lake Lucerne at the start of the Lake Lucerne Summit, Vance said the United States would not have reached this stage without Islamabad's role in facilitating the process. | "We would not be here without the Field Marshal, who is a great military leader, statesman and diplomat," he s…
(2026-06-22). Iran Challenges U.S. Doctrine of Low-Intensity Warfare. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2026-06-22). PMSA repatriates eight Iran nationals after sea rescue. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) has completed the repatriation of eight Iranian nationals rescued at sea, providing them humanitarian assistance and facilitating all necessary arrangements for their safe return home. | According to a PMSA spokesperson, the eight Iranian citizens were rescued by the merchant vessel MMA VALOUR while at sea. | Following the rescue, the agency coordinated their reception, documentation, medical examinations and all other formalities required for their repatriation. | Representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan Navy, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA),…
(2026-06-22). Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal. newarab.com 
US Secretary of State While in Bahrain, Rubio will also meet with the Gulf Cooperation Council, or GCC, a grouping of six Sunni monarchies that also includes Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman, State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said on Mon…
(2026-06-22). Saturday 6/20: Webinar: World Cup/War Cup – Hands off Iran. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nYmw……
(2026-06-22). Iran's World Cup heroes had barely played before Belgium draw. newarab.com 
A Iran frustrated the group favourites thanks to disciplined defending from the back four and a heroic goalkeeping display by Alireza Beiranvand. | The team's performance was praised by head coach Amir Ghalenoei, who said his side had "played a beautiful game of football" under the "worst possible conditions"
(2026-06-22). Pezeshkian due today on key post-war visit. tribune.com.pk Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian will arrive in Islamabad on Tuesday (today) on a visit carrying added significance in the wake of the recent Iran-US war and Islamabad's role in facilitating diplomatic efforts that culminated in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. | The visit comes days after Iran and the United States signed the Islamabad MoU, a framework agreement aimed at ending months of conflict and creating a pathway towards a comprehensive settlement. Pakistan played a central mediating role in the diplomatic process that led to the agreement. | President Pezeshkian, who will be accompanied…
(2026-06-22). The Provisions of the Agreement Show That America's Traditional Tools of Pressure Have Lost Their Former Effectiveness. unitedworldint.com 
Interview with Dr. Abed Akbari, an expert in international relations. By Azar Mahdavan from Tehran / Iran In the early hours of Monday, June 15, it was announced that Iran and the United States had reached a preliminary agreement. Yesterday, Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, and Donald Trump, the President of the United States, …
(2026-06-22). Open or closed? What the Hormuz shipping data actually shows. newarab.com 