Trump Signs Preliminary Deal to End the War With Iran
The White House confirmed that President Trump signed the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran on Wednesday at the Palace of Versailles.
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Average U.S. Gasoline Price Falls Below $4 for First Time in Months
Drivers are enjoying some relief at the pump after the United States and Iran signed an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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World Cup 2026: Bosnia's diaspora generation unites a nation still healing from war
World Cup 2026: Bosnia's diaspora generation unites a nation still healing from war Submitted by Mersiha Gadzo on Wed, 06/17/2026 - 15:40 The children of refugees, diaspora talent and a beloved captain have turned an unlikely World Cup qualification into a source of national pride Bosnia and Herzegovina's starting 11 pose for a team photo ahead of their World Cup Group B football match against Canada at Toronto Stadium in Toronto on 12 June 2026 (Kyodo via Reuters) Off After training with the Bosnian national team on a hot, humid afternoon ahead of their match against Canada, 40-year-old veteran Edin Dzeko strolled over to a metal fence lined with dozens of fans calling out for a photo or autograph. As he made his way along the line of cheering young supporters, his humble, shy smile seemed at odds with his status as a legendary striker and arguably Bosnia and Herzegovina's greatest ever footballer. This year, Bosnia is making its second appearance at the World Cup and, for a small European country still recovering from war and grappling with limited resources, it's a moment of immense significance.
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Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Deal to Reopen Hormuz Takes Effect
Oil prices fell and stocks rose after Pakistan announced that the agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would take effect immediately.
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France Lauds Iran-US MoU as Important Step Toward Lasting Peace
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the signing of the Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding, describing it as a positive diplomatic development that could contribute to regional stability, secure maritime navigation, and ease pressure on global energy markets.
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Switzerland says US-Iran talks planned for Friday
Switzerland says US-Iran talks planned for Friday Initial discussions between the US and Iran are planned at the Buergenstock mountaintop resort in Switzerland on Friday, the Swiss government said on Thursday. "As things stand, the plan is still for the U. S.
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Second Strike In Days Hits Key Moscow Oil Refinery
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on the morning of June 18 that drones had attacked the Moscow Oil Refinery, the largest fuel supplier to the Moscow region. Sobyanin described the incident as a massive drone attack on the Russian capital, claiming that 180 drones had been "shot down on their approach to Moscow.
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Germany deploys ships to Red Sea for possible mission in Hormuz Strait
Germany deploys ships to Red Sea for possible mission in Hormuz Strait Germany is deploying two ships to the Red Sea to arrange for a possible military mission in the Strait of Hormuz, the country's Defence minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday. "As we speak, our minesweeper Fulda and the supply ship Mosel are sailing through the Suez Canal towards the Red Sea," he told reporters. Pistorius noted that approval would be needed from Iran and Oman before any participation in a minesweeping operation, with the mission depending on further developments between Tehran and Washington.
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Iranian Pilots Disclose Details of Strike on US Camp in Kuwait
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Air Force pilots involved in the bombing of Camp Buehring in Kuwait during the US-Israeli war of aggression disclosed details of the operation for the first time, describing a low-altitude mission that targeted the largest American military base in the region.
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How Qatar played its strongest cards to help secure US-Iran deal
How Qatar played its strongest cards to help secure US-Iran deal Submitted by Sansom Milton on Mon, 06/15/2026 - 20:00 Doha successfully resisted pressure from those who wanted to see it abandon mediation and pursue military options against Tehran US President Donald Trump attends a bilateral meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in France, on 16 June, 2026 (Reuters) On With the official signing of a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran to suspend hostilities across all fronts taking place in France on Wednesday, all eyes are on whether this deal can hold. The agreement does not address all the fundamental issues at play, but rather creates a framework for future negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme, which could yet derail the diplomatic process. Furthermore, it is an open question as to whether the deal can withstand Israeli efforts to torpedo the prospects for peace by continuing its war of aggression in Lebanon .
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Italy's Meloni urges Israel to be 'positive player' for peace in the region
Italy's Meloni urges Israel to be 'positive player' for peace in the region Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday urged Israel to be a "positive player" for peace in the Middle East, following a deal between Iran and the US. "Israel's role will of course be crucial. ” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday urged Israel to be a "positive player" for peace in the Middle East, following a deal between Iran and the US pic.
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Trump, Pezeshkian Sign Deal Aimed At Ending Iran War
US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict that has roiled the Middle East since late February. The agreement was signed by Trump on June 17 at the Palace of Versailles following the Group of Seven 7 (G7) summit. A video shared by the White House and French President Emmanuel Macron on X shows Trump signing the document.
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Morning update
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, The text of the Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran has been signed digitally by the presidents of the two countries. While an official meeting was expected on Friday, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that talks between Tehran and Washington on Friday in Switzerland are not confirmed yet. Here are some of the other latest developments: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding will "enter into force with immediate effect".
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Pakistan Hails Iran-US MoU as Landmark Step Toward Diplomatic Resolution
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the US, describing it as a demonstration of both sides’ commitment to diplomacy and expressing hope that the agreement would lay the foundation for lasting regional peace.
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Pakistan’s Sharif deletes post referencing official signing in Switzerland
Pakistan’s Sharif deletes post referencing official signing in Switzerland Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif seems to have deleted a post on X announcing the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, with a reuploaded version omitting any reference to an upcoming official signing ceremony. "Pakistan with the support of co-mediator State of Qatar will host the official ceremony as scheduled on 19 June 2026 in Switzerland, to commemorate this landmark event and commence with the technical level talks," Sharif said in a previous post. Earlier, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that talks between Tehran and Washington on Friday in Switzerland are not confirmed for now.
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Qalibaf Stresses Iran’s Commitment to Strategic Partnership with China
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf reaffirmed Iran’s determination to deepen strategic cooperation with China, saying Iran remains firmly committed to advancing mutually beneficial cooperation within the framework of the two countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership.
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Indian markets open flat amid weak global cues; lower oil prices support medium-term outlook
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Indian equity markets opened in red on Thursday, though market analysts noted that the medium-term market setup remains supportive as long as global crude oil prices continue to tumble. The BSE Sensex opened flat down by 23. 96 points, or 0.
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'Severe setback to Modi govt's foreign policy': Jairam Ramesh on Islamabad MOU between US, Iran
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday attacked the Modi government over a newly released '14-point Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding' between the United States and Iran, calling it a diplomatic setback for India and a boost for Pakistan's regional standing.
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Trump’s Iran Deal Isn’t Perfect. It Doesn’t Need to Be.
The world doesn’t need a nuclear deal with Tehran.
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China Welcomes Iran-US MoU
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi welcomed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the US, praising Iran’s resistance to pressure and expressing Beijing’s readiness to support implementation of the MoU and promote regional engagement.
