At the end of the day, the agreement has revealed an important truth: dialogue is possible, even in the most difficult circumstances. BEIJING, June 15 (Xinhua) -- The announcement of a U. S.
G7 leaders to meet in Évian-les-Bains in France later today to discuss the most pressing issues, including Ukraine, Gaza, and Iran Kyiv monastery set on fire in night of Russian attacks across Ukraine Macron frames Évian G7 agenda in hope Trump will stay for whole summit The G7 summit host, France’s president Emmanuel Macron, also condemned the attack on the Unesco-listed Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery. In a post on X, he said that “nothing justifies this attack on our universal heritage. ” “ France stands ready to cooperate with the Ukrainian authorities in charge of heritage.
Brussels [Belgium], June 15 (ANI): European Union leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa have welcomed the peace agreement reached between US and Iran and urged its swift and full implementation by all parties.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 15 (ANI): Indian markets reacted positively on Monday after the announcement of a preliminary peace agreement between the United States and Iran, with experts pointing to easing geopolitical risks, lower crude oil prices and a stronger Rupee.
New Delhi [India], June 15 (ANI): General Secretary in charge of Communications, Jairam Ramesh, welcomed reports of a proposed agreement between the United States and Iran to halt hostilities in West Asia, while expressing concerns over India's economic challenges and foreign policy approach in the region.
New Delhi [India], June 15 (ANI): Congress Rajya Sabha MP, Pawan Khera, on Monday (June 15) questioned India's diplomatic standing in the emerging global order following the signing of the peace agreement between Iran and the United States, alleging that New Delhi remained absent from key international efforts despite its longstanding ties with Tehran.
Both sides declare "the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon", Pakistan says.
World Cup 2026: For Iran, politics and football collide again Submitted by John Duerden on Sun, 06/14/2026 - 23:40 Iran's World Cup history has often reflected the country's political turmoil. But as Team Melli begin their campaign the players face unprecedented pressures Iran's players celebrate after Ramin Rezaeian scored their side's second goal during a friendly against Gambia, in Antalya, southern Turkey on 29 May 2026 (Oner San/AFP) Off Iran 's World Cup history has long mirrored the country's upheavals, but the 2026 tournament is on a different level. Team Melli's opener against New Zealand comes just a day after US President Donald Trump said he had reached a deal with the Iranian government, signaling a potential end to the three-and-a-half month conflict.
Live: US and Iran confirm peace accord, signing set for Friday in Geneva Submitted by Qazi Zaid on Mon, 06/15/2026 - 07:42 Trump says agreement is 'complete' as Tehran confirms text has been finalised Key Points Pakistan says accord will be formally signed in Geneva on 19 June Deal promises to reope
Israel has become a toxic brand in the US - so its advocates are shifting tactics Submitted by Mitchell Plitnick on Wed, 06/10/2026 - 20:25 New legislation could codify Tel Aviv's interests as a legal priority and grant it a permanent seat at the table for strategic decisions Demonstrators protest against US support for Israel amid the conflict with Iran, in Los Angeles, California, on 18 June 2025 (Scott Olson/Getty Images/AFP) On Israel’s position in American politics has shifted, dramatically and permanently. This is clear not only in opinion polls of US voters, but in the rhetoric of political campaigns, which are more focused than ever on foreign policy - yet go out of their way to avoid any mention of Israel . US policy continues to lag far behind public opinion, which now clearly wants an end to support for Israel’s genocide in Gaza , its invasion of Lebanon , and its outsized influence on US policymaking.
Iran's striker Mehdi Taremi said the country's political predicament "undermines the joy of the World Cup".
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that decisions regarding war and negotiations are made under the authority of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei and the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC).
EU welcomes US-Iran agreement and calls for lasting peace The European Union welcomed the agreement between the United States and Iran, with European Council President Antonio Costa describing it as an important step towards ending the conflict and restoring stability in the region. In a statement, Costa said he welcomed the understanding reached between Washington and Tehran and looked forward to “ending this costly war and restoring full freedom of navigation” through the Strait of Hormuz. Costa praised the diplomatic efforts that helped secure the agreement and called for all remaining disputes to be resolved peacefully.
In today’s newsletter: A peace deal between the US and Iran has been announced, but what it contains, and what could happen next, remain unclear Good morning. A war which had no clear objectives and no obvious endgame, but unleashed havoc across the globe, looks to be on the brink of coming to a close. As he prepared to mark his 80th birthday with a cage fight on the historic White House lawn, Donald Trump announced via social media that “the Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete”.
'Doorstep of another Islamic Republic': Iranian embassy on accord Following the announcement of a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran, Iran’s embassy in Tunisia described the circumstances surrounding the agreement as historically ironic and praised the role played by Pakistan in the negotiations. “History can be ironic; Trump, in pursuit of a deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran, went to the doorstep of another ‘Islamic Republic’ – Islamic Republic of Pakistan,” the embassy wrote. The comments were the latest in a series of posts by Iranian diplomatic missions that have criticised the United States and portrayed the agreement as a diplomatic success for Tehran.
By Ayushi Agarwal Sydney [Australia], June 15 (ANI): Highlighting the growing geopolitical threats in the Indo-Pacific region, former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has strongly advocated for the diversification of energy supply chains, warning that the world has entered a phase where critical supply networks are increasingly being 'weaponised.
Evian [France], June 15 (ANI): The 52nd G7 Summit kicks off on Monday in the French spa town of Evian, bringing together world leaders to address pressing economic imbalances, geopolitical tensions, and global governance. France is hosting the high-profile three-day event, which runs from June 15 to 17.
Islamabad hails Washington-Tehran understanding and pledges support Pakistan welcomed the agreement reached between the United States and Iran, describing it as a positive step towards regional stability and continued diplomacy. In a statement, Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar said Islamabad “strongly welcome[s] the understanding reached between the United States and Iran” and argued that the agreement sends “a reassuring message to the international community” while helping restore confidence to global markets. Dar also thanked countries that participated in mediation efforts, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Egypt.
Ex-Trump official says US can strengthen deal by cutting military assistance to Israel Joe Kent, who left the Trump administration after disagreements over the war with Iran, welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran and called for additional measures to reduce the risk of renewed conflict. In a post on X, Kent said the chances of the agreement holding could be strengthened if the United States reassessed its military and intelligence support for Israel, arguing that Israeli leaders had opposed efforts to reach a diplomatic settlement. Kent also called for a reduction of the US military footprint at bases in Gulf countries within range of Iranian missiles.
ISLAMABAD, June 15 (Xinhua) -- The peace agreement reached between the United States and Iran on Sunday, with an official signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland, marks a significant diplomatic breakthrough since the outbreak of their recent conflict, lowering the immediate risk of a wider regional war and opening a pathway toward a longer-term political settlement, analysts said.
