(2026-06-16). 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.
(2026-06-16). The U.S. and Iran have struck a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz, but Israel may prevent an end to the war. mondoweiss.net 
The U.S. and Iran have reportedly signed a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz and to begin negotiations to end the war. It is a hopeful sign that this disastrous war of choice may soon be over, but once again, Israel stands to be the spoiler.
(2026-06-16). Iran's Araghchi says talks with US to finalise agreement will start on Friday. tribune.com.pk 
Iran and the US will start a new round of negotiations on Friday in Switzerland to reach a final agreement after the official start of an interim agreement, Iran's foreign minister said on Tuesday. | Araghchi also warned that any Israeli attack on Lebanon or continued presence on Lebanese territory from now on constituted a violation of the interim agreement with the United States. | "In our view, the two parties to this memorandum are the U.S. and Israel on one side, and Iran and Hezbollah on the other," he said. | US and Iran sign ceasefire agreement, details remain unclear | US President Donald Trump said o…
(2026-06-16). Iran's Araqchi says talks with US to finalise agreement will start on Friday. tribune.com.pk Iran and the US will start a new round of negotiations on Friday in Switzerland to reach a final agreement after the official start of an interim agreement, Iran's foreign minister said on Tuesday. | Araghchi also warned that any Israeli attack on Lebanon or continued presence on Lebanese territory from now on constituted a violation of the interim agreement with the United States. | "In our view, the two parties to this memorandum are the U.S. and Israel on one side, and Iran and Hezbollah on the other," he said. | US and Iran sign ceasefire agreement, details remain unclear | US President Donald Trump said o…
(2026-06-16). Peace Deal Ends Iran War: What Did US, Israel Gain? juancole.com The Conversation) — After weeks of on-again, off-again negotiations, US President Donald Trump finally seems to have secured an agreement from the Iranian regime to en…
(2026-06-16). Iran secured last-minute concessions over Hormuz, Lebanon MoU clauses. mronline.org 
Tasnim reports that last-minute changes happened in the Iran—U.S. memorandum talks, including Hormuz navigation terms, the Lebanon clause, fee exemptions, and phased reopening timeline.
(2026-06-16). 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.
(2026-06-16). Naqvi, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman discuss political, economic, security challenges. tribune.com.pk 
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman at the party's headquarters in Mansoorah on Tuesday, where the two leaders discussed the country's political, economic, and security situation, according to a statement issued by the Interior Ministry. | The meeting also focused on the regional landscape following the recent Iran-US rapprochement. Both leaders described the development as a positive step towards stability and peace in the region. | Rehman praised Pakistan's role in facilitating efforts that contributed to the understanding between Tehran and Washington, saying t…
(2026-06-16). Trump presume en Francia de acuerdo de su país con Irán. radiohc.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, llegó este lunes al balneario francés de Évian-les-Bains para la Cumbre del G7 presumiendo del acuerdo alcanzado con Irán, tras meses de escepticismo y así lo evidenció ante la prensa. | Aunque en la agenda provisional del encuentro Trump sería el único mandatario en ser recibido por su par y anfitrión, Emmanuel Macron, este se saltó el programa. | Al encontrarse, después del estrechón de manos, las fotos (no se miraron), Trump en sus palabras dijo que ha tenido una "relación fantástica" con Macron y seguidamente dijo que "el acuerdo (con Irán) ya está firmado ª…
(2026-06-16). Iran Will Sign a Deal on Friday as the Winner, But Will the War Be Over? (Juan Cole). juancole.com Here is the interview Ian Masters conducted with me Monday at | Here is an computer-generated transcript, which I have manually tried to correct: | Ian Masters: Now, here's Juan Cole. He's a professor of Modern Middle East and South Asian history at the University of Michigan, and he has an article at Informed Comment, Welcome to background briefing, Juan Cole. | Juan…
(2026-06-16). US Military Notice Says US Blockade on Iranian Ports Is Still in Effect, Contradicting Trump. news.antiwar.com The US military said in an advisory to merchant ships on Monday that the US blockade on Iranian ports remains in effect "pending execution" of a ceasefire deal between the US and Iran, The Hill has reported, a notice that contradicts President Trump's declaration that the blockade has been lifted. The MOU will be officially …
(2026-06-16). US imperialism's debacle in Iran. wsws.org Despite killing more than 3,000 Iranians and triggering a global food and energy crisis, the United States has failed to achieve the objectives for which it went to war.
(2026-06-16). Pakistan eyes more global bond issues, sees budget upside from Iran deal. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan could improve economic projections for 2027 after the end of the Iran war, but it is still too early to revise the budget, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told Reuters, hours after the US and Iran signed a deal to end the fighting. | Damaged energy infrastructure meant supply chains would take time to return to normal, after the conflict pushed inflation back into double digits, Aurangzeb said. | "We were looking at how we manage the second, third-order impact in case this conflict continues," he said. "The energy infrastructure has been hit. And the…
(2026-06-16). US and Iran 'electronically' sign ceasefire agreement, details remain unclear. geo.tv 
(2026-06-16). Trump's deal with the Iranians is possibly the greatest U.S. defeat since Vietnam. strategic-culture.su But it might not even hold, as there are too many possibilities which could scupper it. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | But it…