(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). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(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). 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 confirma en Versalles la firma del memorando de entendimiento con Irán. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, confirmó este miércoles que ha firmado el memorando de entendimiento con Irán, documento de 14 puntos que sienta las bases para el cese de las hostilidades entre ambas naciones y abre la vía a una negociación definitiva sobre el programa nuclear persa.
(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). 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). 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). 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.
(2026-06-18). Continúa el respaldo a Cuba desde Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu 
Las muestras de apoyo a Cuba continúan surgiendo dentro del pueblo estadounidense para manifestar su descontento en contra de las genocidas medidas tomadas por la administración de Donald Trump y por exigir una normalización de relaciones entre los dos gobiernos. | Para este jueves 18 de junio, en la Universidad Internacional de La Florida, se organizó un evento teórico en la modalidad de panel presencial y virtual para convocar a más acciones en contra de las amenazas de una intervención militar a Cuba. Los panelistas serán prestigiosos intelectuales, diplomáticos, estudiantes e integrantes de diferentes organiz…
(2026-06-18). Senate Democrats Aren't Happy About Trump's Spy Law Ultimatum. theintercept.com 
Before Trump paused Jay Clayton's nomination, Democrats thought they were on a "glide path" to renewing FISA. Now the president wants to tie domestic surveillance to voter suppression.
(2026-06-18). Trump signs memo aimed at ending Iran war, White House official says. al-monitor.com June 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war with Iran, a White House official told Reuters. (Reporting by Steve Holland; Writing by Ryan Patrick Jones; editing by Costas Pitas)…
(2026-06-18). Trump, president sign deal to end Mideast war. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump and Iran's president signed a deal Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief.Trump put his signature to the memorandum of understanding during a candlelit dinner at the Palace of Versailles following a G7 summit, as host French President Emmanuel Macron and other guests applauded, a video posted by a Trump aide showed."Just signed it," Trump told reporters as he emerged from the palace.
(2026-06-18). On cam: Trump calls Modi 'beautiful, tough'; India PM raises sailors' death in US attack on ship | G7. hindustantimes.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump held their first bilateral meeting since the deaths of Indian sailors in Gulf waters. During talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, Modi raised concerns over the safety of Indian seafarers, while both leaders also discussed broader India-U.S. ties, trade, and regional security issues.
(2026-06-18). Under Trump's orders, U.S. commits mass murder on the high seas. indybay.org Yesterday on June 13, 2026, the Juneteenth holiday, reportedly, "A U.S. District Court has issued an order stopping the Trump-Vance administration from censoring American history and science and ordering the restoration of unlawfully censored information displayed in America's largest classroom — our national parks.
(2026-06-18). 'If India is attacked, US will be there to help': Trump's big promise to PM Modi. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday voiced strong support for India, stating that the United States would stand by the country in the event of an attack as long as Prime Minister Nar | 'If India is attacked, US will be there to help': Trump's big promise to PM Modi…
(2026-06-18). Uzbekistan: Activist Held in Trumped-Up Case. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Javokhir Muminov (left) and Djura Akbarov (right) at the Kashkadarya Regional Prosecutor's Office, Uzbekistan. | © 2025 Elena Urlaeva | (Berlin, June 18, 2026) — Uzbek authorities should release a local human rights activist accused of extortion and investigate his allegations of abuse in police custody, Human Rights Watch said today. Javokhir Muminov, the activist, told his lawyer on June 10, 2026, that following his arrest, police officers had beaten and suffocated him."This criminal investigation into Javokhir Muminov, coupled with his allegations of abuse, is reminiscent…
(2026-06-18). Trump 'struggles' to climb stairs for G7 photo op: POTUS' 'autopen' Biden joke haunt him. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump's appearance at the G7 Summit has sparked fresh debate online after a series of awkward moments drew comparisons with former U.S. President Joe Biden. Viral clips showing Trump needing assistance on stage and appearing briefly disoriented have fueled discussions about age, leadership, and the optics of global diplomacy.
(2026-06-18). Minneapolis anti-ICE protesters face federal felony charges in Trump administration frame-up. wsws.org The indictment, brought under the framework of NSPM-7, is part of a broader campaign to criminalize anti-fascist and pro-immigrant protests as "terrorism."
(2026-06-18). US: Federal Government Terrorized Minnesota Communities. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A protester sits on the street with his arms up in front of federal agents and Minneapolis Police on W. 27th St and Nicollet Avenue in south Minneapolis after Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents in the area early Saturday morning, January 24, 2026. | © 2026 Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images | The Trump administration's deployment of thousands of federal immigration agents to Minnesota led to widespread human rights violations, terrorized residents, and spotlighted the deeply abusive patterns in US immigration enforcement.In addition to un…
(2026-06-18). Trump: unfair for Iran to lack ballistic missiles if other countries have them. al-monitor.com PARIS, June 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that it would be unfair for Iran not to have ballistic missiles if other countries have them."I'm saying that if other countries have them, it's a little bit unfair for them not to have some," Trump told reporters in Paris."If Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and they all have some, I would say in relative proportion, I think it's okay."
(2026-06-18). Trump strips special education and civil rights oversight from the Department of Education. wsws.org There is little more than a shell remaining of the federal agency responsible for assisting public education at the state and local level.
(2026-06-18). Text of US-Iran memorandum of understanding released by US. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump signs MoU with Iran in this still taken from a video shot in France, June 17, 2026. — White House/YouTube
(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). 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.
(2026-06-17). Generation Jihad Fog of the deal. longwarjournal.org President Trump said that a two-page memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed between the US and the Islamic Republic of Iran that will end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. But will this deal bring about a lasting peace in the region, or has peace just become another five-letter word? FDD Senior Fellow David Daoud and Bill Roggio speculate as to what will become of the Middle East and America's influence in the region as this very thin MOU moves forward.
(2026-06-17). Iran truce spared world from economic crisis: Trump. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump has defended the interim agreement reached with Iran, saying the deal helped avert what could have become a global economic catastrophe while warning that military action could resume if Tehran failed to honour its commitments. | Speaking at the conclusion of the G7 summit on Wednesday, Trump said prolonging the conflict risked severe consequences for the global economy, particularly through disruptions to energy supplies and trade routes. He said shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had increased significantly since the truce. | He expressed hope that the agreement could pav…
(2026-06-17). The Hormuz secret Trump isn't talking about: How long will IRGC mines keep trade hostage. hindustantimes.com The Strait of Hormuz may reopen soon after the expected U.S.-Iran peace agreement, but experts warn that a full return to normal shipping could take weeks. Concerns remain over the possible presence of naval mines, with specialists estimating that clearing key sea lanes and establishing safe navigation corridors may require 40 to 50 days. Nearly 20% of global energy supplies transit through Hormuz, making any disruption a major risk for oil markets and global trade. Britain, France, and Germany have already prepared warships and minesweepers for potential clearance operations, while shipping companies and insurer…
(2026-06-17). Has Trump achieved his goals in the war with Iran? tribune.com.pk 
Shortly after the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran on February 28, the first few of which resulted in the deaths of 168 schoolgirls in Minab, US President Donald Trump laid out a host of objectives, from destroying Iran's ballistic missile capabilities to ensuring Tehran can never have a nuclear weapon. | More than three months later, with a preliminary peace deal in place, what has Trump achieved? | Missile and drones | Before the war, Iran held the largest ballistic stockpile in the Middle East, with between 2,500 and 6,000 missiles of different types. Some were capable of reach…
(2026-06-17). Netanyahu, Israel's arch-survivor, set to face voter fury over Iran deal. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hopes of clinging to power in an election this autumn have long been shaky, but the interim US deal with Iran has added yet another complication. | US President Donald Trump has opted to end the wars in Iran and Lebanon long before Israel's goals were accomplished, and Netanyahu's boast in March that "we are changing the face of the Middle East" looks increasingly empty. | Already facing corruption allegations, domestic political controversies and criticism over security failings in the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, he will now face voters' judgement…
(2026-06-17). Trump's fear exposed in 24-hour frenzy: Iran deal done, third strike canceled, Israel told to…. hindustantimes.com Just days after a devastating conflict that brought the Middle East to the brink, Donald Trump is now making a stunning claim — that Iran has a "more rational" leadership. But what does that actually mean, and what happened to the figures Trump once described as the main obstacle to peace? After U.S. and Israeli strikes killed several top Iranian officials during the war, Trump suggested that a new political reality had emerged inside Tehran. He argued that the leaders he viewed as "totally irrational" were now gone and that Iran's current leadership was more prepared to engage diplomatically with Washingto…
(2026-06-17). After over 100 days of war, U.S.-Iran deal restores status quo. peoplesworld.org 
Workers in the U.S. and around the world paid the price for a war that, by its own ceasefire terms, ends up restoring much of what existed before the first bombs fell, leaving many questioning why the war against was even launched in the first place. Not everything is like it was in the pre-war …
(2026-06-17). 'Alarm' At White House After Vance and Miller Pushed Insurrection Act, Habeas Corpus Suspension During Anti-ICE Protests. scheerpost.com Brad Reed for Common Dreams Monday report in The New York Times revealed what it described as the "alarm" felt by some White House lawyers at proposals made earlier this year by Vice President JD Vance and Trump adviser Stephen Miller as the administration was forced to contend with widespread anger over its anti-immigration agenda. Among other things, the Times reported that Vance pushed for …
(2026-06-17). Trump to Netanyahu: Use a 'softer' touch on Lebanon. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has encouraged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to use a 'softer touch' in Lebanon.
(2026-06-17). Threat of US military action against Cuba mounts with Iran ceasefire. wsws.org President Donald Trump has stated repeatedly that "Cuba will be next," as the Pentagon prepares for military action.
(2026-06-17). Webinar June 30, 2026: No. U.S. War On Cuba! Why Queer People Should Stand With Cuba Against Trump's Attacks!' END THE U.S. BLOCKADE NOW! wibailoutpeople.org 
Note: The majority of organizing items for this event are union labor donated. Happy Pride Month! Hear from socialist, queer, trans and union activists who visited cuba and wrote the book: "Cuba's Queer Rights' Revolution: Love is the law" with MELINDA BUTTERFIELD & GREGORY E WILLIAMS The same White House regime trying to strangle and destroy socialist …
(2026-06-17). US quietly allows waiver on Russian oil to expire. al-monitor.com By Timothy GardnerWASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury on Wednesday did not publish an extension of its waiver of sanctions on Russian seaborne oil that ran out at midnight, but President Donald Trump and administration officials did not say whether that meant the measures would be re-imposed.
(2026-06-17). 'Don't meddle': Lula calls on Trump to stay out of Brazil's elections. aljazeera.com Lula is currently in a tight race for re-election against right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, an ally of Trump.
(2026-06-17). Senate Fails To Advance Iran War Powers Resolution. news.antiwar.com The Senate on Tuesday failed to advance a War Powers Resolution that would direct President Trump to end hostilities against Iran that haven't been authorized by Congress and prevent the president from restarting the full-scale war against the Islamic Republic. A motion to discharge the resolution out of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee failed on …
(2026-06-17). Trump says will discuss with Gulf nations ballistic missiles, terrorist proxies. al-monitor.com EVIAN, FRANCE, June 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday told reporters at the G7 meeting in France that the United States, in a parallel effort to the U.S.-Iran deal, will discuss Iran's ballistic missiles and terrorist proxies with Gulf nations.At a press conference, Trump said that Syria's leader would like to target Hezbollah, the Iranian proxy group, with "precision" inside Lebanon.The president also said that Lebanon's leader is expected to visit Washington in the coming weeks.
(2026-06-17). Trump says Iran accord to be signed Thursday or Friday. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he expected the accord with Iran ending the Middle East war to be signed "shortly" but cast uncertainty over the exact date."The deal we reached with Iran on Sunday will be signed shortly, tomorrow (Thursday), maybe the next day (Friday)," Trump said at the G7 summit, after previous announcements that it would be signed on Friday in Switzerland with Vice President JD Vance representing the United States."We are going to most likely sign a deal," he added.
(2026-06-17). Changes at Education Department Will Leave Many Vulnerable Students at Risk. truthout.org The Trump administration took aggressive new steps on Tuesday to shut down the Department of Education. Through agreements with other federal agencies, the administration announced that it would give the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) oversight of some of the Education Department's key functions. HHS will oversee special education and… |
(2026-06-17). Lebanon President Joseph Aoun to visit White House this month, Trump says. al-monitor.com The visit would be the first by a Lebanese president to the White House in over a decade.
(2026-06-17). AFT, Minn. AFL-CIO slam federal indictment of 'Metro Surge' protesters. peoplesworld.org 
ST. PAUL, Minn.—The Teachers/AFT and the Minnesota AFL-CIO slammed a grand jury indictment of 15 Minnesotans for opposing the GOP Donald Trump regime's "Operation Metro Surge" targeting immigrants in the Twin Cities. Daniel Rosen, Trump's U.S. Attorney for Minnesota, told reporters on June 16 that the 15, whom he characterized as members of "antifa," were …
(2026-06-17). Trump's Spaghetti-Against-the-Wall Indictment Against ICE Protesters — and How to Fight It. theintercept.com 
Federal agents pepper-spray a protester holding a sign during an enforcement operation outside the Whipple Building ICE facility in Minneapolis on Jan. 11, 2026. Photo: Kerem Yucel/AFP via Getty Images | Donald Trump's Department of Justice unsealed a federal The f…
(2026-06-17). Trump administration seeks to halt air pollution lawsuit against Musk's xAI. aljazeera.com US Department of Justice claims NAACP lawsuit threatens 'national, economic, and energy security'.
(2026-06-17). Are Jeffries and Schumer Getting Ready to Greenlight Domestic Spy Power for Trump. theintercept.com 
When Congressional Democrats rallied against President Donald Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte to serve as temporary director of national intelligence last week, they said he was an unqualified pick who would be too eager to use the job to undermine elections. | Now some high-ranking Democrats are lining up to support another permanent appointee with a dubious claim to the legal job requirements — Jay Clayton — who has also openly questioned the integrity of U.S. elections. | Some to Democrats are lining up to support Jay Clayton, who has questioned the integrity of elections. | Clayton's nominati…
(2026-06-17). The persistence of 'Israel First'. nationofchange.org Trump's Middle East record reveals the short life of "America First."