(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). On TV, Vance scorns Netanyahu for sabotaging Trump's Iran deal as Israel vows to remain in Lebanon. hindustantimes.com Fresh tensions are emerging between Washington and Tel Aviv as Vice President JD Vance publicly pushed back against growing anxiety inside Israel over Donald Trump's Iran deal. Vance dismissed what he called a "weird panic" among Israeli officials and warned that Israel's biggest problem is not the U.S. president. Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed that Israeli forces would remain in southern Lebanon as long as security demands require it. The dispute has raised questions about whether continued operations in Lebanon could undermine Trump's carefully negotiated agreement with Tehran and expose new cracks in…
(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). Hezbollah Deals Heavy Losses To Invading Troops. popularresistance.org Tel Aviv announced on 18 June the killing of an Israeli soldier and the wounding of seven others by Hezbollah, following the official signing of an understanding between the US and Iran — which demands an end to the war on Lebanon. | Master Sergeant Alexander Filin "fell in combat" on Tuesday, the army said, adding that an officer, a reserve officer, and a reserve soldier were moderately injured. | A combat non-commissioned officer, two reserve soldiers, and a female reserve soldier were mildly injured, the Israeli army went on to say.
(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). 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). 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). Israel, Hezbollah agree ceasefire as 47 killed in Lebanon. newarab.com 
Israel and Hezbollah agreed a The dead included at least seven women and two children, according to the Lebanese health ministrym and the figures were released as the ceasefire was due to start. | The latest killings have put a deal to end the Middle East war under strain less than two days after it was signed. | Talks that were scheduled for Friday between the US and Iran in Switzerland to take the deal to t…
(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). 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). US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland called off, clouding prospects for lasting truce. tribune.com.pk 
Switzerland said US talks with Iranian negotiators on a pact to end the Middle East conflict would not take place on Friday, as Vice President JD Vance dropped plans to travel to Geneva, adding to uncertainty whether a lasting truce can be found. | "The logistics of these negotiations have never been simple or predictable," the White House spokesperson said in a statement on Thursday night. Vance and the US delegation had been ready to depart as soon as plans were finalised. | The talks, set for the mountaintop resort of Burgenstock, would not take place, Switzerland's foreign minist…
(2026-06-19). Iran-US peace talks abruptly called off as Lebanon war rages. newarab.com 
(2026-06-19). How Trump's deal with Iran compares to Obama's. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump has insisted that the deal he has reached with Iran is superior to the one that President Barack Obama sealed in 2015, while Trump's critics say at this point he has gotten much less and given up much more to Tehran. | Here is how the two agreements compare: | What each deal is – and isn't | They are very different. The "memorandum of understanding" that Trump signed with Iran is not a final agreement but a one-and-a-half-page, 14-point framework negotiated on and off over a period of weeks. | It has launched a 60-day negotiation period to seek a full settle…
(2026-06-19). Leaked Iran Agreement Contradicts Claims About $300B Postwar Aid. popularresistance.org On Wednesday, CNN obtained and published the details of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran, meant to halt the war between the countries for at least the next 60 days. | The 14-point MOU calls for an "immediate and permanent end to the war on all fronts" — including in Lebanon. The document also alludes to reaching a "final agreement" within the next two months, indicating that the MOU likely functions as more of a temporary ceasefire agreement than a lasting peace deal.
(2026-06-19). 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.
(2026-06-19). 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). 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). 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 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). Rehearsals for a Revolution: Iran's past through five portraits. newarab.com 
Long before she began assembling the fragments that would become Born in Iran in 1984 and now based in London, Pegah entered the film world at the age of seven in Her breakthrough came with the lead role in
(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). 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…
(2026-06-19). 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.
(2026-06-19). 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). Iran's Supreme Leader Says He Approved US-Iran MoU Despite Having a 'Different View'. news.antiwar.com Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday that he approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran despite having a "different view" on the deal. Khamenei said that Iranian officials, including Masoud Pezeshkian, wanted to reach the deal "out of sincere concern and goodwill" and said that it was brought about …
(2026-06-19). Khamenei says he approved MoU with US, despite reservations, after assurances on Iran's rights. geo.tv 
(2026-06-19). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Deranged US Senator Graham is keeping his Abraham Accords dream alive. thecanary.co 
Zionist Republican Senator Lindsey Graham continued to post on X that the expansion of the Abraham Accords and normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel is his and Trump's ultimate goal. He said he had a fruitful conversation with fellow envoy Steve Witkoff According to Graham, the MOU with Iran is just the first step. […] | By
(2026-06-18). Switzerland says US-Iran talks planned for Friday are off. al-monitor.com June 19 (Reuters) – Talks that had been planned for Friday between the United States and Iran at the Burgenstock mountaintop resort in Switzerland will not take place, according to a Swiss foreign ministry statement.The announcement came after a White House spokesperson said overnight that U.S. Vice President JD Vance had pulled out of a planned trip to meet Iranian negotiators in Switzerland on Friday to begin talks on implementing an agreement struck between Tehran and Washington to end the war.
(2026-06-18). Meet the biggest winner of the war with Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org After months of on-and-off talks, Iran and the United States are set to end their war and sign an interim peace agreement on Friday June 19 in Switzerland. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi led most of the negotiations, but no Iranian politician has benefited more from the talks than Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of the Majles (Iran's parliament), who was officially the head of Iran's negotiation team. His meteoric rise comes after a controversial career — one in which Ghalibaf has drifted in and out of favor with both Iran's leadership and people.In 1961, Ghalibaf was born to a religious f…
(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.