(2026-06-17). Iranian tankers exit US blockade zone ahead of peace talks. geo.tv 
US forces conducting an interdiction of the sanctioned stateless oil tanker Davina in the Indo-Pacific region. — Reuters/FileUS-Iran final settlement set to sign on Friday.Despite deal, Israeli strikes continue in Lebanon.Lebanon conflict remains threat to diplomacy: analysts.The…
(2026-06-17). Iran deal includes $300 billion fund, more than half of which already committed: source. geo.tv 
An Iranian woman holds Iran's flag during a rally in Tehran, Iran, April 29, 2026. — ReutersThe investment fund vehicle contains no govt money.New fund is separate from frozen asset talks, says source.Fund only becomes operational after final US-Iran deal signing.
(2026-06-17). Oil dips as investors weigh deal on Iran war as uncertainty persists on Hormuz. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices inched lower on Wednesday, extending the previous session's declines as investors assessed the US-Iran peace deal, though uncertainty over the full resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz limited further falls. | Brent crude futures dipped 16 cents, or 0.2%, to $78.80 a barrel by 0340 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate fell 25 cents, or 0.3%, to $75.80 a barrel. | Both benchmarks fell about 5% for a second straight session on Tuesday to stand at three-month lows, on hopes that a US-Iran deal would allow oil flows through the Strait. | "M…
(2026-06-17). UK minister says US-Iran Deal projects Pakistan as champion of global peace. tribune.com.pk 
The United Kingdom's Minister for the Middle East, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, Hamish Falconer, said on Wednesday that the recent US-Iran rapprochement had projected Pakistan as a champion of global peace, according to an official handout issued after he met with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad. | According to the handout, Falconer praised Pakistan's positive and proactive role in facilitating understanding between the United States and Iran. He said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir had played a historic role in promoting peace. | The two sides discussed Pakistan-UK re…
(2026-06-17). The U.S. And Iran Have Struck A Deal To Open The Strait Of Hormuz, But Israel May Prevent An End To The War. scheerpost.com Mitchell Plitnick Mondoweiss According to reports, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and formally end the fighting between the two countries was signed on Monday. It is important to clarify that, regardless of White House statements, this is not a peace deal. It is an agreement …
(2026-06-17). Has the war between Iran and the United States ended? Yes, for the time being. And not in America's favor. unitedworldint.com And Israel is furious. By Abbas Djuma What Trump is trying to present as a personal achievement is nothing of the sort — not even close. The reality is actually the opposite. The Strait of Hormuz was open before the war. Before the war, no one was talking about unfreezing Iranian assets or lifting anti-Iran …
(2026-06-17). Has Trump achieved his goals in the war with Iran. geo.tv 
People drive past an anti-U.S. billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 17, 2026. — Reuters Shortly after the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran on February 28, US President Donald Trump laid out a host of objectives,…
(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). Look who's losing it over Trump's Iran deal. responsiblestatecraft.org When Trump launched a war against Iran in late February, his MAGA movement suddenly became nearly indistinguishable from the neoconservative foreign policy Trump once abhorred.For nearly four months, Washington hawks like Senator Lindsey Graham and radio jock Mark Levin were riding high. But over time it became clearer that the president was looking for a way out and now the president has reportedly reached a memorandum of understanding with Iran to end the fighting, open the Strait of Hormuz, and to keep talking. Trump's friends, who were hoping for Iranian capitulation and regime change, even if that meant…
(2026-06-17). 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.
(2026-06-17). US intel warns Iran can shut Strait of Hormuz at will from now on: 'More powerful than any nuke'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: More than three months after the West Asia conflict began and following a ceasefire with the United States, concerns are growing over Iran's ability to influence the global economy.Acco | US intel warns Iran can shut Strait of Hormuz at will from now on: 'More powerful than any nuke'
(2026-06-17). No Iran—US Nuclear Deal Unless Israel Withdraws From Lebanon. popularresistance.org Hezbollah's Media Relations Department said in a statement to Reuters and other outlets on 16 June that the Islamic Republic has assured it that there will be "no nuclear deal between Iran and the US" unless Israel withdraws its occupation forces from Lebanon. | A full Israeli pullout will be the "result of" and "not a precondition for" the continuation of Iran—US talks following the signing of a Pakistani-mediated memorandum of understanding (MoU), the department said. | "[There will be] no nuclear deal between Iran and the US unless the Israelis withdraw," Hezboll…
(2026-06-17). Beijing sees tougher US-Iran talks ahead. tribune.com.pk 
China's top diplomat told his Pakistani counterpart on Tuesday that the next phase of negotiations between the United States and Iran ówhich Pakistan has helped mediate ówill be "more difficult". | In a phone conversation ahead of the planned signing on Friday of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding to end their war, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Pakistan's Ishaq Dar that "it is foreseeable that, compared with the first stage, the second stage of negotiations will be more difficult". | Wang added that the United Nations Security Council "should also play a greater role" in supporting the…
(2026-06-17). 'Welfare Not Warfare' Protest Demands Halt To Europe's Rearmament. popularresistance.org On Sunday, June 14, over 12,000 people joined the "Welfare Not Warfare" protest in Brussels, organized by more than 800 civil society organizations, trade unions, and movements to oppose EU and NATO rearmament. "The coalition rejects the idea that Europe's security can be bought through a massive rearmament project that starves social budgets and escalates confrontation," the Stop ReArm Europe platform wrote in the protest announcement. | "Ongoing wars, occupation, genocide, and military violence are shaping lives around the world — from Palestine, Iran, and Lebanon to Yemen, Sudan, and the Democratic Repub…
(2026-06-17). Iran celebrates agreement with US, threatens Israel over Lebanon. newarab.com 
Hello, | Here are the latest key updates: | Iranian officials hailed the agreement with the US as a "diplomatic victory". For his part, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed any agreement with the US must include the release of frozen Iranian assets, sanctions relief and Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon.
| Iran also noted Israel has already violated the agreement in Lebanon and warns of a "harsh response" if attacks continue. Despite a "ceasefire" and other agreements, Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon have persisted every day, with injuries and deaths being recorded.
| Israeli attacks also cont…
(2026-06-17). Australian central bank holds interest rates but warns of further hikes. wsws.org The Reserve Bank of Australia is intent on further suppressing household spending, amid the ongoing global impact of the US-Israeli war on Iran and a worsening cost-of-living crisis.
(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). US lifts Iran blockade ahead of MoU signing. tribune.com.pk 
Tehran announced on Tuesday that a two-month US naval blockade of Iranian ports had been lifted ahead of the formal signing of an agreement in Switzerland this Friday aimed at ending the recent Middle East conflict, as the two countries are set to begin two months of negotiations on a final settlement. | Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said the removal of the blockade had been a key demand from the outset of negotiations. "The blockade has been lifted prior to the formal signing," he said, signalling a major confidence-building measure before the ceremony at Burgenstock resort overlooking…
(2026-06-17). U.S. and Iran reach critical phase in deal. ecns.cn With Iran and the United States reaching an agreement to end the war "permanently" on various fronts, the two have now taken a critical step toward a peaceful settlement and restoring safety in a vital maritime corridor, experts said.
(2026-06-17). Pakistan's nimble strategy helped shape Iran-US deal. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's quiet but intensive diplomatic efforts played a pivotal role in preventing a potentially devastating regional conflict among the Muslim countries, revealed security sources on Tuesday, as preparations enter the final phase for the signing of a landmark peace agreement between Iran and the United States in Switzerland later this week. | At a background briefing with journalists, senior security officials offered rare insights into Islamabad's role in facilitating diplomacy between the two long-time adversaries, while maintaining strict confidentiality about the contents of the agreement and future ne…
(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). Putin watching this awkward G7 video? Trump gives Zelensky the cold shoulder while closing Iran deal. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump appeard to visibly snub Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the G7, even as leaders publicly pledged continued support for Kyiv. Trump's focus on finalizing an Iran deal and his dismissive "this whole thing is ridiculous" remark have fueled questions over whether Washington's commitment to Ukraine is wavering despite Zelensky's insistence that G7 backing remains "unanimous."
(2026-06-17). Elon Musk's AI tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran: US govt. geo.tv 
xAI and Grok logos are seen in this illustration taken, February 16, 2025. — ReutersElon Musk's artificial intelligence tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran, the United States government revealed in a legal briefing seen Tuesday by AFP.The June 15 brief defends the gas…
(2026-06-17). War on Iran: The MoU — A small pause in a decades long conflict. mronline.org 
The United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran have agreed upon a Memorandum of Understanding.
(2026-06-17). Iran's Soccer Team Forced to Return to Mexico Immediately After First Game. scheerpost.com By Shireen Akram-Boshar This article was originally published by Truthout Iran's soccer team is "the most oppressed" of the teams participating in the World Cup, said the team's head coach. Members of Iran's national soccer team expressed frustration about their treatment after they were told the team needed to leave Los Angeles immediately after playing …
(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). Lessons and Reflections From Attending The Iran vs. New Zealand Game in L.A. lataco.com "In a world where forms of escapism become harder to find and maintain, how can fans reason their love of the game with the moral complications the World Cup has presented?"
(2026-06-17). Trump's Iran Ceasefire: Costly Return to Status Quo. juancole.com
(2026-06-17). Trump perdió la guerra contra Irán, afirma The New York Times. radiohc.cu En un editorial titulado "El presidente Trump perdió esta guerra", el consejo editorial de The New York Times argumentó que la guerra del presidente estadounidense contra Irán terminó en fracaso. | Declaró que "Irán emerge como el ganador estratégico de la guerra de cuatro meses", mientras que Estados Unidos "se ve más débil ante los ojos del mundo". | El consejo afirmó que Trump lanzó la ofensiva de forma temeraria, ignoró a sus aliados y las restricciones legales, y finalmente no logró los objetivos que prometió repetidamente, incluyendo la "victoria total y completa", la "rendición incondicional de Irán", un c…