TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign minister of Iran held talks with the head of Iraq’s high committee coordinating the funeral ceremonies for martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, as the two sides discussed preparations and mechanisms for holding the event in Iraq.
Saudi Crown Prince and Macron discuss US-Iran agreement, peace efforts Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron have discussed the MoU signed between the US and Iran and other regional developments. Saudi Press Agency reported that during the call on Sunday, the two leaders also discussed the efforts to reach comprehensive solutions that achieve security and stability in the region. The two sides affirmed the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation and supporting diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions, SPA reported.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iraqi incoming Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi said his government is determined to expand relations with Iran across all fields, highlighting the deep bonds of friendship between the two neighboring nations.
Morning update The United States and Iran appear to be returning to diplomacy after reports that both sides agreed to halt military strikes and resume talks in Doha. While tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved, officials say communication channels remain active. At the same time, political divisions are emerging in Lebanon over the recently announced framework agreement with Israel.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein called for the establishment of new mechanisms to guarantee regional security through the participation of all regional states.
Iran minister holds talks on Hormuz management with Oman counterpart Iran’s deputy foreign minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has said he exchanged views on the future management of the Strait of Hormuz with Abdulaziz Al-Hinai, Oman's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, during his trip to Muscat. In a post on X, Gharibabadi said the views of the Hormuz management were exchanged within “the framework of paragraph five” of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and the sovereign rights of the coastal states. Article 5 of the MoU calls for the removal of “technical and military obstacles” and demining by Iran within 30 days.
US President Donald Trump said on June 29 that Iran had "requested a meeting" and that talks would take place the following day in Qatar's capital, Doha. His post on social media came hours after an Iranian official had denied that technical talks -- the next step in the framework to reach an end to the war -- were scheduled to be held this week, despite claims by US officials.
Iran has claimed no talks are scheduled with the United States in the coming days, despite President Donald Trump saying that Tehran had "requested a meeting" and that negotiations would take place on June 30 in the Gulf state of Qatar.
Araghchi calls for mutual commitment to US-Iran agreement Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran remains committed to implementing the memorandum of understanding in good faith, based on what he described as the principle of "commitment for commitment". Araghchi said alleged violations of the agreement by the United States and Israel, particularly its first clause, were hindering efforts to restore regional security. "We seek to implement the memorandum of understanding in good faith, in accordance with the principle of commitment for commitment," he said, warning that Iran would take "decisive action" against any breach of the agreement by the other side.
Washington, DC [US], June 29 (ANI): Technical talks with Iran are scheduled to continue, indicating that both sides are actively working to de-escalate tensions, a US official told CBS News. Vessels will be allowed to move freely in the Strait of Hormuz, the official said. Additionally ABC News quoting an unnamed US Official reported that U.
US and Iran to discuss Hormuz tensions in Qatar, says report The United States and Iran are expected to hold direct talks in Doha on Tuesday aimed at resolving disputes over security and navigation arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Axios, which cited US officials. The report said Washington and Tehran had agreed to halt mutual strikes and end ongoing US combat operations against Iran, creating an opening for negotiations focused on the strategic waterway. Axios reported that the planned meeting will take precedence over previously scheduled nuclear discussions, which have been postponed until the Hormuz dispute is addressed.
Iraqi PM: Arrest of politicians, officials first step in wider anti-graft campaign Iraqi prime minister Ali al-Zaidi has described the arrest of dozens of politicians and senior officials as the first step in a wider campaign against corruption, as authorities continue sweeping raids across the country. The prime minister said the government would continue efforts to recover public funds and ensure that "power and weapons" remain exclusively in the hands of the state, Al Jazeera reported. The Iraqi News Agency (INA), citing the prime minister's office, said al-Zaidi had instructed officials to receive reports of corruption and negligence across government ministries.
Iranian-American lawmaker says Trump’s comments on Iran are ‘unhinged’ US Representative Yassamin Ansari has criticised President Donald Trump's recent threat against Iran, describing his rhetoric as "dangerous" and "unhinged". The Iranian-American Democrat from Arizona was responding to a Truth Social post in which Trump said the United States could "be forced to militarily complete the job" if Tehran failed to comply with the agreement signed between the two countries, adding that the Islamic Republic "will no longer exist" if that occurs. "Thousands of innocent people are dead, the region is in chaos, and our economy is devastated.
The countries exchanged two rounds of strikes last, putting the fragile ceasefire to the test The US and Iran have agreed to halt hostilities and continue peace talks in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday, according to several media outlets that cited senior US officials.
The countries exchanged two rounds of strikes last, putting the fragile ceasefire to the test The US and Iran have agreed to halt hostilities and continue peace talks in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday, according to several media outlets that cited senior US officials.
Turkey says Israel trying to cover up Gaza crimes with Armenian 'genocide' resolution Türkiye has said Israel was trying to divert attention from war crimes in Gaza with its “politically motivated” resolution on the killing of Armenians during Ottoman rule. In a statement, the country’s foreign ministry said the “malicious attempt ignores legal and historical facts” and reflects pressure on PM Netanyahu and other Israeli officials facing ICC arrest warrants. It added that Türkiye will continue working to end Israel's expansionist and destabilising policies in the region, and continue efforts to hold the Netanyahu government accountable for crimes committed against civilians, particularly Palestinians.
A rare public dispute has erupted inside Iran's Assembly of Experts after a majority of its members issued a statement on the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, prompting an extraordinary public rebuke from the body's own leadership within hours.
A sanctioned deputy oil minister was reportedly among those detained in the anti-corruption raids Iraq has launched a major anti-corruption crackdown ahead of Prime Minister Ali alZaidi's visit to Washington next month. The raids reportedly targeted Deputy Oil Minister Ali Maarij, whom the US had previously accused of aiding Iran.
Arab Parliament speaker calls for intensified efforts to hold Israel accountable Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, who is also the chairman of the Committee on Palestine, said the Palestinian cause is at a critical stage that requires a unified Arab position and stronger parliamentary and diplomatic action, Emirates News Agency reported. Speaking at a meeting of the Committee on Palestine in Cairo, Al Yamahi called for intensified efforts to hold Israeli officials accountable, counter settlement expansion and settler violence, expand international recognition of the State of Palestine, and ensure international protection for the Palestinian people. He also called for urgent action in support of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, and stressed that the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip is an inherent right of the Palestinian people and an international obligation that should not be subject to any conditions.
Lebanon Parliament speaker says framework agreement 'will not pass' Lebanese Parliament Speaker and Hezbollah ally Nabih Berri says that the trilateral framework agreement between Lebanon, Israel and the United States will not pass as it doesn’t guarantee Lebanon’s rights. “This agreement will not pass, and it will not be implemented in its current form,” Berri says in a statement shared by his party, the Amal movement, adding that it was “an agreement of dictates, not an agreement that preserves Lebanon’s rights. ” The deal paves the way for Lebanese-Israeli peace and conditions Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon on Hezbollah’s disarmament.
