(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). 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). 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.
(2026-06-13). 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). Iran peace deal looms while new military action flares near Strait of Hormuz. geo.tv 
People ride past a billboard depicting the late leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, and the late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2026. — Reuters Proposed deal calls for reopening strait, US lifting…
(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). Iran, US close to finalising Pakistan-brokered MoU: Araghchi. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said during an interview with Iran's State TV, Tehran and Washington are on the verge of finalising a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at formalising the ceasefire that ended the recent conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel. | According to IRNA, Araghchi described the proposed agreement as the outcome of two months of negotiations facilitated by Pakistan, which brokered the April 8 ceasefire and has continued to mediate efforts to secure a lasting settlement. | Both Iran and the United States have indicated in recent weeks that discussions are ne…
(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). UAE Agrees to Unlock Billions for Iran. moderndiplomacy.eu The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has decided to release billions of dollars to Iran in a move aimed at reducing tensions after Iranian attacks during the ongoing U. S.-Israeli war. This development, which had not been reported before, coincides with negotiations between Tehran and Washington to end the war. Officials believe these talks could lead …
(2026-06-13). UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say. tribune.com.pk 
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 US-Israeli war with the Islamic Republic. | Word of the move by the UAE to seek de-escalation and which has not been previously reported, coincides with the final stages of broader negotiations between Tehran and Washington on ending the war, talks that diplomats say could involve the release of tens of billions of dollars in Iranian oil revenues frozen in foreign banks under US sanctions. | In the…
(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). 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). US says downed multiple Iran drones as both insist deal closer. newarab.com 
(2026-06-13). Iran-linked hackers 'enter' FIFA World Cup; Mojtaba preys on Trump's fears amid football event. hindustantimes.com Iran-linked hacker group Handala claims it breached FBI drone systems and threatened to target the FIFA World Cup that began June 11. The FBI and U.S. agencies have stepped up World Cup security, deploying authorized drones and imposing temporary flight bans around stadiums and fan zones. Watch for the latest analysis and what this means for U.S. homeland security, event organizers, and international tensions.
(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). 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). 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: 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). 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). Iran-US peace deal near as talks reach final stage. newarab.com 
Iranian and US officials said Friday that a But during weeks of halting negotiations, marked by And disagree…
(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). Iran Inflicts US Casualties, Halts Talks and Challenges Trump's Authority in the Gulf. wibailoutpeople.org
(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). 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). 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). The madness of Trump's Iran idea and who's behind it. strategic-culture.su
(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). U.S. forces disable 3rd oil tanker in Gulf of Oman this week. ecns.cn "The blockade is being enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulfand Gulf of Oman, "the command added.
(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). 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). 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…
(2026-06-12). The Republican Party's Trump Problem: Why Some Conservatives Are Getting Ready for Life After Him. moderndiplomacy.eu By June 2026, the cracks inside the GOP weren't hidden anymore. On May 19, the Senate voted 50—47 to push forward a bipartisan war powers resolution that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to keep military ops going against Iran. Four Republican senators crossed the aisle and voted with Democrats. Then on June 3, the …
(2026-06-13). Trump to discuss Strait of Hormuz demining efforts at G7. scmp.com US President Donald Trump is expected to discuss plans to demine the Strait of Hormuz with allies during next week's Group of Seven summit in France, a senior US administration official said on Saturday, as mediators said an agreement to end the war was close. | Britain and France, who are both members of the G7, have expressed interest in assisting with demining the critical waterway once the conflict is paused.