Tel Aviv [Israel], June 28 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has welcomed the newly announced US-mediated framework agreement with Lebanon as a turning point that effectively sidelines Tehran, calling it a 'massive blow to Iran and Hezbollah.
Life in Tehran appears to be edging back toward peacetime normalcy as a cease-fire holds and negotiations between the United States and Iran continue. Cafes that shuttered during air strikes have reopened. Streets that were once empty are again busy with traffic and pedestrians.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Following a powerful earthquake that struck Venezuela and caused heavy casualties and widespread damage, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi expressed the country’s full readiness to provide emergency assistance and support rescue and relief operations.
Analysts and western leaders believe Iran will increase support of militia groups despite deal between US and Iran As Marco Rubio ended his brief visit to the Middle East on Friday, he sought to cast in the best possible light his discussions with leaders of the Gulf states. Those leaders are deeply anxious that the deal agreed earlier this month between Iran and the US fails to address their worries about continued Iranian efforts to project power and influence throughout the region. “They’ve shared with us some very concrete concerns,” the US secretary of state admitted, and insisted that any definitive agreement will require Tehran to not only restrict its nuclear programme but also halt its support of Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, militia in Iraq and the Houthis in Yemen.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman decried remarks by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni regarding Italy’s role in the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran, saying Rome’s denial of participation contradicts its admission of providing support to US forces.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi departed for Baghdad on Sunday morning for an official visit to hold talks with senior Iraqi officials on bilateral relations and regional and international developments.
Iran's Aragchi to 'discuss regional developments' with Iraqi officials Iran's foreign minister Abbas Aragchi on Sunday morning left for Baghdad, where he will exchange views with senior Iraqi officials on bilateral relations and regional and international developments, IRNA reported. The official visit comes amid a fresh wave of US strikes on several Iranian installations and Tehran's retaliatory attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait. FM @araghchi departed for Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, on Sunday morning for an official visit.
Netanyahu says 'there is no room for two states' Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ruled out the possibility of a Palestinian state if he returns to power in the upcoming elections in Israel. “Another principle of the government, of the broad national government that I intend to lead, is that there is no room for two states. Between the sea and the Jordan River, there is no room for two states,” he told reporters.
Netanyahu calls Lebanon deal a ‘massive blow’ to Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the framework agreement with Lebanon as a "historic accomplishment" and a "massive blow to Iran and Hezbollah". Netanyahu said the understandings reached with Lebanon and the United States recognise Israel's right to maintain a security zone inside southern Lebanon for as long as it considers necessary. He said Israel would remain there until Hezbollah and other armed groups are disarmed and no longer pose a threat.
Iran resisting US pressure over Hormuz routes, analyst says Abas Aslani, a senior research fellow at the Center for Middle East Strategic Studies, said the United States and Iran are advancing competing visions for the future operation of the Strait of Hormuz following the recent US-Iran agreement. Speaking to Al Jazeera, Aslani said Tehran believes Washington is violating the memorandum of understanding by seeking alternative transit corridors rather than routes agreed under the deal. He said Iran is working with Oman and other regional countries on new arrangements and remains opposed to restoring the pre-war status quo.
Iran announces plans for Seyyed Ali Khamenei funeral, farewell ceremonies Iran has announced plans for a two-day public farewell and funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes on 28 February, Iranian media reported. Brigadier General Hassan Hassanzadeh, commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Tehran Command and head of the committee overseeing the ceremonies, said farewell events, funeral prayers and processions will take place on 4 and 5 July, according to the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). Iranian media reports say authorities expect up to 35 million people to take part in the ceremonies, which could become the largest funeral gathering in modern history.
The armed group argued that the US-brokered agreement would legitimize Israels occupation of parts of Lebanon Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected Lebanon's preliminary peace agreement with Israel on Saturday, saying it heavily favors West Jerusalem.
The armed group has argued that the agreement would legitimize Israels occupation of parts of Lebanon Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected Lebanon's preliminary peace agreement with Israel on Saturday, saying it heavily favors West Jerusalem.
Top House Democrat welcomes primary winners who didn’t endorse him US House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has congratulated four winners of New York's Democratic congressional primaries, two of whom had declined to support him as a potential House speaker. Jeffries congratulated Darializa Avila Chevalier, Claire Valdez, Brad Lander and Micah Lasher after their primary victories this week. All are expected to win in November in heavily Democratic districts.
‘Crush, not anaesthetise’: Ben Gvir denounces Lebanon deal, seeks cabinet vote Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir has denounced the newly signed agreement with Lebanon as a "grave mistake" and said he has asked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to bring the deal to a vote in the Security Cabinet. Acknowledging that Israeli forces remain in most areas for now, he argued that "the Lebanese state will not disarm Hezbollah" and said he would continue to demand a cabinet vote on the agreement. In a separate post calling to "crush, not to anaesthetise", the far-right minister said that Israel should pursue "total military victory" rather than rely on what he described as "empty international promises".
Congressman says Trump violated congressional measure on Iran Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna has condemned the Trump administration's renewed strikes on Iran, arguing they violate a congressional measure intended to limit further military action without approval from lawmakers. "These strikes are a blatant violation of the War Powers Resolution that we passed," Khanna wrote on X. "Trump must stop this war now — or we will take him to court to compel him to do so.
Canada condemns alleged Iranian attacks on Bahrain Canadian foreign minister Anita Anand said the alleged Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain amount to “unlawful violations” of the Gulf country’s sovereignty. In a social media post, Anand said she spoke with her Bahraini counterpart “to reaffirm Canada’s solidarity with the people of Bahrain”. “Canada continues to call for a durable solution that advances peace and security in the region,” Anand added.
Lebanon says Trump backed ceasefire deal in call with Lebanese president Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed Washington’s support for a Lebanon-Israel ceasefire agreement. In a statement posted on X, the Lebanese presidency said Aoun received a phone call from Trump on Friday night. It said Trump welcomed the signing of a trilateral agreement and voiced support for efforts to uphold the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel.
Trump congratulates Lebanese president on Israel framework deal US President Donald Trump has congratulated Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on signing a framework agreement with Israel, Axios has reported, citing officials. The report said Trump spoke with Aoun after the signing, as Washington pushes to advance talks between Lebanon and Israel. The framework agreement comes amid US efforts to shape a wider political arrangement, even as Israel continues attacks on Lebanon and maintains troops inside Lebanese territory.
Netanyahu says he wants broad coalition after Israel election Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he wants to form a broader coalition after the next election, distancing himself from the far-right allies who have helped keep him in power. "I intend to establish a broad national government, not a right-wing government, not a left-wing government that depends on Arab parties, but a broad national government," Netanyahu said in a televised briefing. His remarks mark an attempt to recast his political strategy before a national vote that must take place by 27 October.
