(2026-06-30). Anchoring the peace: Can Europe secure the Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
As the United States and Iran continue negotiations over the future of the The latest rounds of talks, facilitated by Qatar and Pakistan, have focused on consolidating the June ceasefire and creating the conditions for reopening one of the world's Yet while Washington and Tehran negotiate the political f…
(2026-06-30). Responsibility for Hormuz demining primarily with Iran: Oman FM. tribune.com.pk 
According to Oman's Foreign Ministry, Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi told France's Monte Carlo Doualiya radio on Monday that "responsibility for ensuring the strait and internationally recognised shipping lanes are free of any mine-related hazards primarily rests with Iran" as per the US-Iran MoU, as per Al Jazeera. | He also affirmed Oman's openness to contributing to regional and international efforts whenever requested. | His comments come after Iranian outcry over the French president's statement on collaborating with Oman to demine the Strait of Hormuz. | Tehran said it alone has the responsibi…
(2026-06-30). America in full panic mode as Russia, China, Iran close the nuclear gap, new W93/Mk7 warhead ready. hindustantimes.com Is Washington gearing up for nuclear war or trying to keep deterrence credible in a harsher world? This explainer breaks down the new W93/MK7 warhead, plans for a follow‚Äëon to the Trident D5, the Columbia‚Äëclass submarine shift and why the U.S., UK and France are pouring billions into nuclear modernisation as Russia's threats grow.
(2026-06-30). Regime Change, Past Present: Iran and the Congo. juancole.com "We live as we dream — alone. While the dream disappears, the life continues painfully."
‚Äï Joseph Conrad, Newark, Delaware (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — In February 2026, Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme leader, his entire family and members of Iran's political and military elites were assassinated either by the U.S. or the Israeli military during the attacks on Iran. One of the main objectives was clearly regime change. But if anything, the regime was strengthened. | When it comes to regime c…
(2026-06-30). Oil falls as investors focus on potential Iran-US talks in Doha. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices dipped on Tuesday and were poised for a monthly decline, with investors eyeing potential US-Iran talks in Doha amid a strained interim ceasefire in the four-month-old war. | Brent August crude futures, which expire on Tuesday, were down 0.9%, or 64 cents, at $72.51 a barrel as of 0356 GMT. These levels are around $20, or 22%, lower than last month's closing. The more actively traded September contract was down 0.4%, or 31 cents, at $73.6 a barrel. | US West Texas Intermediate ‚Å for August fell 0.6%, or 39 cents, to $70.36 a barrel. Prices…
(2026-06-30). Iran hold talks in Doha on frozen assets, no plans to meet US. newarab.com 
Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage: | Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson says that Iranian and Qatari officials are meeting in Doha, Qatar to discuss the country's frozen assists, as well as the Memorandum of Understanding with the US. | Iran also said it will respond to any US violation of the memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war in the Middle East. "We will not leave any action unanswered. As Iran's powerful armed forces have demonstrated, any act of aggression against the objectives of the Islamic Republic of Iran will be met with an immediate and decisive response," Esmaeil Baqae…
(2026-06-30). US and Iran negotiators head to Doha, but meeting uncertain. geo.tv 
Speaker of the Islamic Parliament of Iran Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf arrives at the Burgenstock resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, Switzerland, June 21, 2026. — ReutersIran's foreign ministry says will not meet with US team in coming days.Iran insists on control over Hormuz,…
(2026-06-30). Protesting the intensifying Repression of Students across Iran. juancole.com — | Letter regarding the intensifying repression of students across Iran: |
(2026-06-30). US Homeland Security official 'celebrates' Iran's World Cup exit. newarab.com 
US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin celebrated
(2026-06-30). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org