Iran parliament speaker warns US against abandoning commitments Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf warned the United States against failing to honour any commitments made under a potential memorandum of understanding or future agreement with Tehran. In a post on X, Qalibaf wrote: “Commitments made must be commitments kept. No ifs, no buts, no excuses.
Report: Vance to travel to Geneva for US-Iran memorandum signing US Vice President JD Vance is expected to travel to Geneva to sign a memorandum of understanding with Iran, according to a US official cited by The Wall Street Journal. The official said any easing of sanctions would remain conditional on Iran taking specific steps related to its nuclear programme. According to the report, further technical discussions on unresolved issues could take place in Islamabad after the signing.
Axios: Trump urged Netanyahu to end conflict as talks advanced US President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a telephone conversation last week that negotiations with Iran were progressing well and that an agreement could be reached within days, according to a US official cited by Axios. The report said Trump described the proposed deal as a positive development and argued that it was time to bring the conflict to an end. According to the official, Netanyahu appeared to recognise during the conversation that he would be unable to prevent Washington from pursuing an agreement with Tehran.
Report: Nuclear issues to be addressed after initial US-Iran accord A senior US official has expressed strong confidence that an agreement between Washington and Tehran will be completed, according to remarks reported by The New York Times. The official said details concerning the future of Iran’s nuclear programme, including the dismantling of key elements, would be discussed after the signing of a memorandum of understanding. The official also said Iranian intermediaries and military figures had indicated that Iran’s supreme leader was satisfied with the proposed arrangement.
Hezbollah MP says Lebanon included in reported US-Iran understanding Hussein Hajj Hassan, a member of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc, said Iran had “clearly” informed the group that Lebanon was included in a reported memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington, Al Jazeera Arabic reported. Hassan said Iranian officials had also told Hezbollah that the arrangement requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanese territory. Hassan said Hezbollah would “absolutely not accept returning to the status quo” that existed before the latest escalation in March and insisted that Israel had “no right to remain on our lands”.
France says positive signs growing in US-Iran talks French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot says he sees a real willingness from both sides to reach an agreement, as diplomatic efforts continue around a possible US-Iran deal. “We call on both sides to seize this opportunity to end a situation that is clearly untenable and only creates losers,” Barrot told French news outlet LCI, adding that he had delivered the same message directly to his Iranian counterpart. Barrot said he spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi this morning and remained cautiously optimistic about the prospects for a breakthrough.
Pakistan foreign minister heads to Geneva amid US-Iran talks: Report Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar is expected to travel to Geneva on Friday night, according to Al Arabiya sources, as diplomatic efforts intensify around a possible US-Iran memorandum of understanding. The reported trip comes as Switzerland offers to host a possible signing between Washington and Tehran, while Israel continues to threaten to derail diplomacy that could curb its ability to attack its neighbours.
Switzerland offers to host possible US-Iran MoU signing Switzerland says it is ready to host the possible signing of a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, as diplomatic efforts continue to pull the region back from further confrontation. The Swiss foreign ministry told AFP it would host the signing, “should the parties agree to it”. “Switzerland is fully engaged.
Pakistan says US-Iran peace deal text has been agreed Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the US and Iran have agreed the final text of a peace deal, even as Israel continues to strike a belligerent tone over any diplomatic breakthrough with Tehran. “Pakistan is now working closely with both sides to finalize the next steps,” Sharif wrote on X. Sharif said the agreement had brought the region closer to avoiding further escalation.
Iran says MoU has ‘never been closer’ amid leak row ranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says a memorandum of understanding has “never been closer”, after Trump accused Tehran of leaking details of the proposed agreement to Iranian media. “Pending its finalisation, the media should refrain from entering speculation about its content,” Araghchi wrote on X. He said Tehran would publish the details once the process concludes.
US vice president says Iran deal will not hand Tehran cash US Vice President JD Vance says any potential deal with Iran would place the concerns of the US and its allies at the centre of the agreement. “If the Islamic Republic of Iran meets its obligations, then economic benefits will flow to them and to the entire region,” Vance wrote on X. Vance insisted that Iran would not receive cash or gain access to frozen funds merely for signing an agreement or attending talks.
Trump slams Iranian reports on US-Iran agreement US President Donald Trump slammed Iranian reports on ongoing negotations talks via a post on his Truth Social site, stating that "the terms that Iran leaked out to the Fake News have NOTHING to do with the terms that were agreed to, in writing. " Iranian state media sources recently revealed the points agreed upon in the most recent US-Iran discussions. He added that "what they said, including their weak and pathetic statement on having a deal, bears no relation to the truth.
Sadiq Khan says he told Met Police to investigate Great Israeli Real Estate event Submitted by Imran Mulla on Fri, 06/12/2026 - 10:38 The London mayor condemns the event, scheduled for this Sunday in London, in response to a question from Green leader Zack Polanski Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, pictured in January (AFP) Off Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, has said he opposes an upcoming real estate event promoting companies linked to illegal Israeli settlements, and has discussed it with the Metropolitan Police, the Foreign Office and the Home Office. The mayor made the comments on Friday morning during Mayor's Question Time in the London Assembly in response to a question on the topic by Zack Polanski, a member of the assembly and the leader of the Green Party of England and Wales. The Great Israeli Real Estate Event is scheduled to be held in London this Sunday but its location is being kept secret.
Israeli firm BlackCore meddled in US and Scottish elections, French watchdog says Submitted by Ayse Betul on Fri, 06/12/2026 - 10:19 Already accused of influencing French votes, the Israeli company is now suspected of targeting pro-Palestine figures in elections in New York City and Scotland New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani after he was sworn in as New York City’s mayor, 1 January 2026 (Spencer Platt/AFP/Getty Images) Off Israeli cyber firm BlackCore, recently accused of interfering in France ’s local elections, is also suspected of meddling in elections in New York City and Scotland , according to the French disinformation watchdog Viginum, the news agency Reuters has reported. At a press conference on Thursday alongside French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, Viginum chief Marc-Antoine Brillant said technical investigations had led them to suspect BlackCore. The watchdog said BlackCore was suspected of influence operations around the world.
Tehran would not cede control of Hormuz under draft US deal: state media Iran's state media said on Friday that under a draft agreement with the United States, Tehran would not give up control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. "Iran makes no commitment in this text to cede the management of the strait or the restoration of conditions that existed prior to the American and Israeli military aggression," according to the official IRNA news agency, which referred to "the broad outlines of the current text" being finalised.
Israeli firm interfered in elections in Scotland and New York An Israeli tech firm interfered in elections in Scotland and New York, the head of France's disinformation detection service said on Thursday. Officials identified BlackCore, a self-described Israeli "elite influence, cyber and technology" firm, as being behind a range of election interference operations across the globe, including targeting left-wing candidates in France's 2026 municipal elections. "This modus operandi was not limited to municipal elections in France," the head of Viginum, Marc-Antoine Brillant, said.
Egypt urges US, Iran to seize 'available opportunity' for deal after Trump cancels strikes Egypt urged the United States and Iran to seize what it called an "available opportunity" for a deal to end the war, after President Donald Trump withdrew his threat to carry out further strikes on Tehran. Cairo's foreign ministry said in a statement late Thursday it hoped "the available opportunity will be seized to reach a deal on the various outstanding issues and to prepare the atmosphere for reaching an end to the war and beginning a new phase of regional stability".
Stocks surge after Trump signals end to planned Iran strikes Global stock markets rallied after US President Donald Trump said he had cancelled a third day of planned strikes against Iran and indicated that an agreement with Tehran was close. Investors welcomed signs of de-escalation, helping lift shares across Wall Street and Asia. The S&P 500 posted its largest one-day gain since April, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Momentum towards a US-Iran agreement accelerated overnight after President Donald Trump said he cancelled planned strikes on Iran and declared the war effectively over. Tehran acknowledged progress in negotiations but stressed that no final agreement has yet been reached, while Israeli operations in Lebanon continued despite growing diplomatic efforts across the region. Trump said he cancelled planned US strikes on Iran after being informed that negotiations had reached the highest levels of Iran’s leadership and were nearing completion.
Seize the opportunity to reach agreement, Egypt says on US-Iran ceasefire Egypt has welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement that planned military strikes against Iran had been cancelled, expressing hope that the move would create momentum for a comprehensive agreement between Washington and Tehran. In a statement posted on X, Egypt’s foreign ministry said it viewed the development with “great satisfaction” and urged all parties to seize the opportunity to resolve outstanding issues through negotiations. Egypt hopes “the available opportunity will be seized to reach an agreement on various outstanding issues and to foster an environment conducive to ending the war and launching a new phase of regional stability”, the ministry said.
