Tehran [Iran], June 17 (ANI): Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran and that its management will remain the responsibility of the Islamic Republic, amid ongoing efforts to formalise a peace agreement between Tehran and Washington.
Vance says US has fundamentally changed Middle East with Iran deal US Vice President JD Vance said Washington views negotiations with Iran as a means of achieving results rather than rewarding Tehran, adding that he would attend upcoming talks in Geneva to assess Iran's commitment to the process. "President Trump and I do not see direct negotiations with Iran as a reward for them, but rather as a serious step towards achieving results," Vance said. "I will attend the Geneva negotiations, just as I attended the Pakistan talks, to ascertain the Iranians' intentions and the extent of their seriousness.
Bloomberg reports details of leaked draft US-Iran memorandum Bloomberg has published what it says are leaked details of a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran that would formally end hostilities and establish a framework for a broader agreement. According to the reported text, the United States, Iran and their allies would announce an immediate end to the war, pledge to refrain from hostile actions and seek to negotiate a final agreement within 60 days, with the possibility of an extension. The reported memorandum also calls for the immediate lifting of the US naval blockade on Iran, the phased withdrawal of US forces within 30 days of a final agreement and a timetable for ending sanctions.
Iran team must leave US within hours of World Cup matches, official says US officials have confirmed that Iran's national team will be required to leave the United States within hours of the final whistle of its World Cup group-stage matches in Los Angeles and Seattle. The policy drew criticism after questions were raised about the handling of visas and travel arrangements for the Iranian squad following its opening match. Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House Fifa Task Force, defended the arrangement, telling The Associated Press: "We were clear this was the process.
Evian [France], June 17 (ANI): Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations on Wednesday signed a joint declaration, welcoming the peace deal between the US and Iran, and reaffirming their support for Ukraine. The G7 nations called for greater cooperation on Indo-Pacific security, energy resilience and supply chain stability at the 52nd G7 Summit in France.
Evian [France], June 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump are likely to discuss the situation in West Asia, the strategic Strait of Hormuz, energy imports from the United States and the proposed bilateral trade agreement during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, sources said.
Merz says US-Iran peace deal must hold as G7 backs accord German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the agreement between the United States and Iran offers an opportunity for regional stability and economic security, stressing that "the agreed-upon peace must now hold". Writing on X, Merz said the leaders of the Group of Seven nations were united in supporting the accord. "We are united on this as G7," he wrote.
Pope Leo says US-Iran accord is better than returning to war Pope Leo welcomed the interim agreement between the United States and Iran, saying "thanks be to God" that the two countries are preparing to formalise their accord on Friday. Speaking to reporters outside his residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, the pontiff said he hoped the agreement would bring a lasting end to the conflict. "There will still be several points to settle, but it is always better to do so through dialogue, through negotiations, and not by returning to war," Leo said.
Majority of Israelis oppose US-Iran deal, survey finds A new poll conducted by Israel's public broadcaster Kan suggests limited support among Israelis for the agreement reached between the United States and Iran. Of 555 respondents surveyed on Tuesday, 18 percent said they supported the deal, while 55 percent said they opposed it. The survey also found that 70 percent of respondents "still fear the Iranian threat" despite recent US and Israeli attacks on Iran's military infrastructure.
Washingtons failed gamble shows how far the global balance of power has moved What a difference a year makes! Last June, in the wake of the first joint Israeli-US attack on Iran, a joke was making the rounds in the Middle East. It described a bartender welcoming an American, an Israeli, and an Iranian into his bar, offering them beers and saying: "Congratulations, gentlemen; you have all won.
Washington's failed gamble shows how far the global balance of power has moved What a difference a year makes! Last June, in the wake of the first joint Israeli-US attack on Iran, a joke was making the rounds in the Middle East.
President Trump is under pressure to significantly improve upon the Obama-era deal in order to justify the huge human and economic cost of taking the United States to war.
TEHRAN, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that negotiations between Iran and the United States on a final agreement will begin on Friday following the two sides' official signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to end the war, according to the official news agency IRNA.
Germany signals readiness to support regional peace efforts after Iran-US deal German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said Berlin is prepared to contribute to efforts aimed at maintaining stability in the Middle East following an interim agreement between Iran and the United States to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. Speaking at the G7 summit, Merz said Germany had consistently indicated its willingness to participate in any international effort to support regional security. "We have always said that we are ready to play our part," he said.
Tehran [Iran], June 17 (ANI): Calling it 'too early to be optimistic,' Iranian academic Elham Kadkhodaee has urged caution over the proposed US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), asserting that the document is not a comprehensive peace deal but merely a temporary arrangement aimed at extending a ceasefire and creating space for future negotiations.
Iran's hardliners have erupted against the US-Iran MoU with death chants against chief negotiators Abbas Araghchi and M. Bagher Ghalibaf, but experts say the backlash is unlikely to derail a deal the ruling elite sees as essential to the regime's survival.
Netanyahu yet to see US-Iran agreement as questions grow over Lebanon provisions Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had not seen the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran as of Tuesday evening, according to a person familiar with the matter cited by the Associated Press. Netanyahu's office did not immediately respond to requests for comment. While Israel is not a party to the agreement expected to be signed later this week, the deal could have significant implications for its military operations in Lebanon.
US refused to share Iran deal text with Israel: Report The US rebuffed an Israeli request to see the memorandum of understanding it signed with Iran , according to reports by US and Israeli media outlets. ABC News reported on Tuesday that Israeli officials have been briefed on the agreement, but that Israel has not been provided the text. The agreement, which was signed digitally by Iran and the US on Sunday, extends a fragile ceasefire between the two sides for 60 days and reopens the Strait of Hormuz, but the details of the text remain unclear.
US refused to share Iran deal text with Israel: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 06/16/2026 - 20:24 Trump says Israel 'would be blown off the earth' if it weren't for the US, as he moves to silence any criticism of agreement This handout photograph shows Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaking about the agreement reached with the US and regional developments at a meeting with ambassadors and diplomatic representatives from foreign countries in Tehran, on 16 June 2026 (Iranian foreign ministry/handout/AFP) Off The US rebuffed an Israeli request to see the memorandum of understanding it signed with Iran , according to reports by US and Israeli media outlets. ABC News reported on Tuesday that Israeli officials have been briefed on the agreement, but that Israel has not been provided the text. The agreement, which was signed digitally by Iran and the US on Sunday, extends a fragile ceasefire between the two sides for 60 days and reopens the Strait of Hormuz, but the details of the text remain unclear.
How Oman offers a glimpse into the post-war Gulf US President Donald Trump threatened to attack just one Arab Gulf country during the war on Iran : Oman. Now, it is emerging as the biggest winner from a new Middle East order being hashed out by the US and the Islamic Republic. That assessment may seem counterintuitive at first glance, but due to its geography, business acumen, and Tehran’s newly demonstrated heft in the region, western, Arab, and even some US diplomats see the new order unfurling with Oman on top.
