Yair Lapid said the government in Tehran has retained power and can rebuild its nuclear program The peace agreement being finalized between the US and Iran is bad for Israel, Yair Lapid, the leader of the Israeli opposition and a former prime minister, said on Saturday.
Trump says Iran deal will block path to nuclear weapons US President Donald Trump said a proposed agreement with Iran would create a barrier preventing Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons, describing it as fundamentally different from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. “Obama’s agreement was an easy and smooth path towards possessing a nuclear weapon, while my agreement is the complete opposite,” Trump said, referring to the accord negotiated under former President Barack Obama. Trump also said that “no money will be exchanged, unlike the hundreds of billions that Obama paid to Iran”.
No signing ceremony listed on Trump’s Sunday agenda US President Donald Trump has suggested that a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran could be signed virtually, but his public schedule for Sunday contains no reference to a signing ceremony. Trump has described the proposed memorandum as a major diplomatic breakthrough that would prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, arguing that Tehran is no longer interested in pursuing one. The president has also contrasted the prospective agreement with the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action negotiated under former President Barack Obama, saying the new arrangement would be stronger than the accord from which he withdrew the United States during his first term in office.
Somaliland president expected to visit Israel, reports say Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, widely known as Cirro, is expected to visit Israel this week, according to Israeli media reports. If confirmed, the trip would mark his first visit to Israel since the country recognised the self-declared republic, which broke away from Somalia. Somaliland diplomat Ismail Shirwac posted an image on X showing Somaliland and Israeli flags in Tel Aviv and said the president was expected to arrive on Tuesday.
A former US diplomat warned that President Donald Trump may be underestimating the Islamic Republic's resilience, arguing that Tehran's leadership has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to withstand military and economic pressure.
Washington, DC [US], June 14 (ANI): US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated, military-themed image of himself on his platform Truth Social, featuring a stylised portrayal with warships and fighter jets in the background. The image caption read, 'YOU'RE GETTING DISCOMBOBULATED.
Watchdog says Israeli firm BlackCore influenced elections across multiple countries France’s digital interference watchdog, Viginum, has linked Israeli company BlackCore to online influence and propaganda campaigns conducted across Europe, Africa and the United States. In a report released on Sunday, Viginum said the operations targeted elections and political figures in locations including France, Scotland, Angola, Togo and New York City. According to the report, accounts linked to BlackCore targeted John Swinney, who described Gaza as a “man-made humanitarian catastrophe”, and also focused on candidates from the French left-wing party La France Insoumise through automated accounts, data leaks and the circulation of fabricated allegations.
Funeral processions for Khamenei to be held in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad Iran has announced a series of farewell, funeral and burial ceremonies for Ali Khamenei, according to a statement from the office responsible for preserving and publishing his works, Press TV reported. Farewell ceremonies are scheduled to take place at Imam Khomeini Mosalla in Tehran on 4 and 5 July, followed by a funeral procession in the capital on 6 July. Additional funeral processions are planned in Qom on 7 July and in Mashhad on 9 July.
British lawmaker credits Pakistan with advancing Iran-US talks Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon praised Pakistan’s role in mediating between the United States and Iran, expressing optimism that an agreement could soon be reached. In a post on X, he wrote: “Tonight, irrespective of where we are in the world, we carry the collective hope that peace is imminent with the signing of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran. ” Lord Ahmad credited Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts for helping advance the negotiations.
Washington DC [US], June 14 (ANI): Senior US officials said that President Donald Trump is going to make a deal with Iran, and it is going to be a 'great' one. The officials told ANI that Iran must open the Strait of Hormuz sans any tolls.
Washington says agreement with Iran would restore shipping through Hormuz A senior US administration official said the lifting of the American blockade on Iran would take place alongside the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, according to remarks reported by Fox News. The official said a later phase of the proposed arrangement would focus on mine-clearance operations to ensure the safety of maritime traffic through the strategic waterway. The official added that Iran would reopen the strait to international shipping without imposing transit fees and expressed confidence in the negotiations, saying, “We believe we have reached a fantastic and very strong agreement with Iran.
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 14 (ANI): Iran and Russia discussed ways to strengthen their agricultural cooperation during a meeting held on the sidelines of the BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
Tehran [Iran], June 14 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said the signing of any agreement is unlikely to take place immediately, stating that it will not happen on Sunday and may take place in the coming days, as per the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).
Tehran, however, denied that an agreement to end the conflict would be reached by June 14 A peace deal between the US and Iran will be signed on Sunday, June 14, President Donald Trump has announced in a post on Truth Social. Tehran had earlier denied that an agreement could be reached on that date, while not ruling out a deal "in the coming days.
Tehran has denied that an agreement to end the conflict will be reached this weekend A peace deal between the US and Iran will be signed on Sunday, US President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social. Tehran earlier denied that an agreement can be reached by Sunday, though it did not rule out a deal "in the coming days.
EU foreign policy chief compares Israel to apartheid South Africa: Report The EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has privately compared Israel’s treatment of Palestinians to apartheid-era South Africa, exposing a sharp contrast between her closed-door remarks and her public support for Israel. Euractiv reported that the EU foreign policy chief made the comparison during confidential talks with Mexican officials in Mexico City, where she travelled from May 20 to 22 as part of a senior EU delegation. Officials and diplomats, including people present at the meeting, told Euractiv that Kallas spoke about a visit last year to South Africa and its apartheid museum in Johannesburg.
Qatar and Kuwait back progress in US-Iran talks Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has discussed the latest US-Iran negotiations with Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah. Qatar’s foreign ministry said the two officials welcomed the progress made so far and expressed hope that Washington and Tehran would soon sign an agreement. “Both sides affirmed their full support for the ongoing commendable efforts to address all pending issues through dialogue and peaceful means,” the statement said.
Israeli opposition leader says emerging Iran deal marks Netanyahu failure Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid says the emerging agreement with Iran fails to deliver on any of Israel’s stated war objectives. In a post on X, Lapid said the deal would leave Tehran’s leadership and military capabilities intact. "The regime survives, the missile program remains in place, and Iran can rebuild its nuclear program," he wrote.
As Washington and Islamabad push for a preliminary agreement with Iran, experts say the unresolved fight over Lebanon could determine what the region looks like after the war and how much influence Iran retains.
US officials say the deal will lead to the destruction of Iran's enriched uranium, but details are still to be worked out.
