Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity
For many Iranians, the question is not whether the deal means victory, but whether it lowers prices and reduces fear of another war.
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Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity
For many Iranians, the question is not whether the deal means victory, but whether it lowers prices and reduces fear of another war.
Israeli press casts emerging US-Iran deal as a strategic defeat for Netanyahu
Israeli press casts emerging US-Iran deal as a strategic defeat for Netanyahu Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Tue, 06/16/2026 - 15:19 Military correspondents and economic commentators warn that a costly and inconclusive war has left Tehran emboldened and the prime minister diminished at home Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a news conference, following a US-Iran deal, in Jerusalem, 15 June 2026 (Reuters/Ronen Zvulun/Pool) Off While Israeli politicians and journalists voiced anger on Sunday over the emerging deal between the US and Iran, on Monday military affairs experts warned that Iran is becoming a regional power. Alon Ben David, the veteran military correspondent of Channel 13 News, said that the emerging deal could be a blow to Israel's standing in the Middle East with far-reaching implications. "This is a dramatic day for Israel and for generations to come," the Israeli journalist warned, adding the agreement "marks a turning point in the Middle East.
Somaliland opens Jerusalem embassy after Israel's recognition of its independence
The move comes six months after Israel became the first country to recognise the breakaway East African state.
Somaliland opens Jerusalem embassy after Israel's recognition of its independence
The move comes six months after Israel became the first country to recognise the breakaway East African state.
"Not satisfied" with Netanyahu's Lebanon handling, Trump says Israel "should have been able to do the job faster"
Evian [France], June 16 (ANI): Expressing sharp disapproval over the handling of military operations in Lebanon, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday heavily censured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump says Netanyahu must be "more responsible" with Lebanon, suggests Syria handle Hezbollah issue
Evian [France], June 16 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday vented at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Tel Aviv's continued strikes on Lebanon, particularly its recent strikes on Beirut, stating that the Israeli PM should be 'more responsible' with respect to Lebanon, while suggesting that the issue of Hezbollah could be better handled by Syria.
Trump believes second stage of Iran talks "will be actually easier", rules out possibility of sending funds from US
Evian [France], June 16 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday expressed optimism over the next phase of negotiations with Iran, following the signing of the peace deal with the Islamic Republic to end the hostilities in West Asia, stating that the second stage of talks would be 'actually easie
US-Iran deal signing scheduled for Friday in Switzerland
US-Iran deal signing scheduled for Friday in Switzerland The Swiss foreign ministry said that the US-Iran memorandum of understanding is currently scheduled for signing on Friday at the Burgenstock resort in central Switzerland. The site was “proposed by the Pakistani and Qatari mediators as well as by the US and Iran”, the ministry told AFP on Tuesday.
Trump Gifted German Soccer Jersey at G7 Summit
This year’s G7 summit, which brings together the leaders of seven of the world’s most industrialized economies, began with the German chancellor gifting President Trump a German soccer jersey.
Hezbollah Lauds Iran’s Backing for Lebanon, Resistance
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem praised Iran’s support for Lebanon and the resistance movement, expressing gratitude to Iranian officials for their role in efforts that led to halting the Israeli regime’s military operations against Lebanon.
Lebanese leaders discuss preparations for new round of Israel talks
Lebanese leaders discuss preparations for new round of Israel talks A statement from the Lebanese Presidency on Tuesday said that President Joseph Aoun met with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to discuss “ongoing preparations for holding the next round of Lebanese-American-Israeli negotiations in Washington next week” in light of the new US-Iran deal. “The two presidents affirmed the steadfastness of the Lebanese position in the Washington negotiations regarding the final cessation of firing, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the lands they occupy, the deployment of the Lebanese army to the international borders, the return of Lebanese prisoners and the launch of the reconstruction campaign,” the statement read.
Even if Iran benefits from this deal with Washington, any peace is likely to be temporary | Sina Toossi
The regime has learned it must extract concessions rather than promises from the US, but any permanent deal still depends on ending the war in Lebanon To understand why Iran agreed to the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United States to end the war , one must first understand how Iranian leaders believe they emerged from the war itself. For Iran’s leadership, this conflict did not begin with military strikes. It was the culmination of a years-long campaign of sanctions, covert operations, assassinations, economic pressure, and efforts to weaken and ultimately overthrow the Islamic Republic.
"All hell will rain down" on Iran if it tries to get a nuclear weapon: Trump
Evian [France], June 16 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Iran that 'all hell will rain down' if the Islamic Republic intends to acquire a nuclear weapon during a high-stakes bilateral meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France.
‘Everyone is angry for different reasons’: scepticism in Iran as peace deal nears
Any sense of relief offset by doubts over durability of agreement and feelings of betrayal by Trump administration Middle East crisis – live updates In the rural town of Sirik, in southern Iran, temperatures over the past week have climbed to 45C (113F), and residents were still queueing to fill buckets of water days after US strikes reportedly damaged two drinking water facilities serving nearby villages. Amid water shortages and the looming fear of war came news of a possible deal between the US and Tehran. But for those struggling to pick up the pieces in the aftermath, the announcement brought little relief.
Iranian, Lebanese Speakers Urge MoU Guarantors to Ensure Israeli Withdrawal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and his Lebanese counterpart Nabih Berri emphasized that the guarantors of the Iran-US memorandum of understanding must ensure that the Israeli regime leave occupied Lebanese soil.
Trump ‘wouldn’t mind’ sending Iran deal to Congress
Trump ‘wouldn’t mind’ sending Iran deal to Congress Trump said on Tuesday that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran has been “all signed” and the Strait of Hormuz will be “completely open” by Friday. He added that he will go over the specifics of the MoU with the media in the next couple of days. When asked whether he would be open to sending the agreement to Congress for review, the US president said that he liked the idea and “wouldn’t mind” doing so.
Hezbollah says Iran pledged to ensure Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon in US negotiations
Hezbollah says Iran pledged to ensure Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon in US negotiations Hezbollah told Reuters on Tuesday that they have received assurances from Iran that they will demand that Israel withdraw troops from Lebanon as part of their negotiations with the US. The Lebanese group claimed that there would be “no nuclear deal between Iran and the United States unless the Israelis withdraw” from Lebanon.
Trump: US hopes for ‘good relationship’ with Iran leaders
Trump: US hopes for ‘good relationship’ with Iran leaders Donald Trump said on Tuesday during a press conference at the G7 summit in France that Iran “has rational leadership now” after US-Israeli attacks killed multiple Iranian officials. The US President added that Iran’s current leadership are “not radicalised” and want to “help their country”, expressing optimism for a “good relationship” between the countries but adding that the leaders will need to “prove themselves first” to assure this. Trump also claimed that key in the agreements being negotiated with Iran is the demand that they “can’t have a nuclear weapon” and claimed the deal would offer a “wall” to the possibility of Iran attaining one.
"Without me there would be no Israel": Trump pulls no punches on Netanyahu during bilateral meeting with Qatar's Emir
Evian [France], June 16 (ANI): In a major diplomatic engagement on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, US President Donald Trump held a crucial bilateral meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, to discuss Middle East security and investment following a breakthrough agreement with Iran.
