TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei said that no final decision has been reached regarding a possible agreement with the US, stressing that ongoing reports about a deal remain “speculation.
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Momentum towards a US-Iran agreement accelerated overnight after President Donald Trump said he cancelled planned strikes on Iran and declared the war effectively over. Tehran acknowledged progress in negotiations but stressed that no final agreement has yet been reached, while Israeli operations in Lebanon continued despite growing diplomatic efforts across the region. Trump said he cancelled planned US strikes on Iran after being informed that negotiations had reached the highest levels of Iran’s leadership and were nearing completion.
Seize the opportunity to reach agreement, Egypt says on US-Iran ceasefire Egypt has welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement that planned military strikes against Iran had been cancelled, expressing hope that the move would create momentum for a comprehensive agreement between Washington and Tehran. In a statement posted on X, Egypt’s foreign ministry said it viewed the development with “great satisfaction” and urged all parties to seize the opportunity to resolve outstanding issues through negotiations. Egypt hopes “the available opportunity will be seized to reach an agreement on various outstanding issues and to foster an environment conducive to ending the war and launching a new phase of regional stability”, the ministry said.
Hours after threatening to hit Iran “very hard,” President Donald Trump said a deal with Tehran was close, leaving Iranian officials to balance threats of retaliation with signals that talks over Hormuz, sanctions relief and a fragile ceasefire are still alive.
Green surge in local elections and recent polling of Labour members may cause government to toughen stance on Israel UK politics live – latest updates Middle East crisis – live updates Pro-Palestine activists believe there could be a “sea change” in the Labour party’s approach to the crisis in the Middle East which could result in the government taking a tougher stance on Israel. Campaigners have pointed to the threat posed to Labour by the Green surge in the local elections, the likely departure of Keir Starmer from No 10, and new polling which shows an appetite among Labour members for a ban on all arms shipments to Israel. Continue reading...
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s UN ambassador emphasized that sustainable peace and security in the Middle East can only be achieved by addressing the root causes of instability, ending occupation and aggression, and promoting regional dialogue free from external interference.
Report says Washington and Tehran preparing negotiations during ceasefire The United States and Iran are expected to hold nuclear negotiations during a ceasefire period as part of a broader memorandum of understanding that would address Tehran’s stockpile of enriched uranium, according to a report by Axios citing an unnamed source. The report said the proposed arrangement includes a 60-day extension of the ceasefire, including in Lebanon, in exchange for sanctions relief if Iran complies with its commitments. The source also said the understanding would provide for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping without transit fees.
Oil prices retreated and stocks rallied after President Trump called off plans for another day of strikes on Iran, saying that a peace deal could be within reach.
Australia, Canada and UK pledge £3m for Israeli-Palestinian peace initiatives The governments of Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom have launched a joint £3 million ($4 million) peace fund aimed at supporting efforts towards a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Each country will contribute £1 million ($1. 34 million) to the initiative, which was announced on Thursday.
Washington DC [US], June 12 (ANI): A letter of intent or memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran is expected to be finalised early next week, paving the way for advanced diplomatic talks towards a long-term bilateral accord, CBS News reported, citing two sources familiar with the ongoing manoeuvres.
Tel Aviv [Israel], June 12 (ANI): The office of the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has stated that US President Donald Trump gave assurances that any final accord between Washington and Tehran would obligate Iran to surrender its accumulated enriched nuclear stockpile. The reported understanding would also enforce constraints on the nuclear and missile development programmes of Tehran.
New posts 12:36 Iranian State Media Claims Draft US Deal Includes Nuclear Ban Irans state-affiliated Mehr news agency claimed on June 12, citing an unnamed official source, that a draft memorandum between Iran and the United States includes Irans commitment not to develop nuclear weapons; a permanen
New posts 16:01 Trump Accuses Iran Of Leaking False Details Of Proposed Nuclear Deal US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump says Iran has misrepresented the status and contents of ongoing US-Iran negotiations, asserting that details reportedly leaked to the media have NOTHING to do with terms he says were already agreed to in writing.
New posts 18:16 Iranian Foreign Minister Says US Deal With Tehran Is Within Reach Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi (file photo) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has said that an agreement with the United States to formally end the Middle East war was close, despite a public dispute over
New posts 18:16 Pakistani PM Says Final Text of US-Iran Peace Deal Has Been Reached Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif (file photo) Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Islamabad's mediators believed a final text of an agreement to end the Middle East war had been reached and w
Israel reviews Iran strategy amid diplomatic efforts by Washington Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held "security consultations with senior ministers and defence officials" to discuss developments related to Iran, as Israel closely monitors ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran, according to Israeli media reports. The reports said officials assessing the situation warned that a failure to reach an agreement in the coming weeks could increase the likelihood of renewed military confrontation between Israel and Iran. The consultations followed comments by US President Donald Trump indicating that planned strikes against Iran had been cancelled and that a broader regional understanding could be close.
LONDON, U. K. : British Defense Minister John Healey resigned on Thursday after a dispute over military spending.
Trump says Iran agreed not to develop or acquire nuclear weapons US President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed not only to refrain from developing nuclear weapons but also from acquiring them, describing the provision as a key achievement of ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Speaking during a call with supporters, Trump said an earlier draft of the agreement addressed the development of nuclear weapons but did not explicitly prohibit their purchase. “They had a clause they won’t develop.
Wall Street rallies, markets respond positively to signs of Iran breakthrough US stocks rallied on Thursday after President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran was close and suggested the conflict could soon come to an end. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1. 75 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 2.
Lebanon says it will not allow others to negotiate on its behalf Lebanese foreign minister Youssef Raji discussed negotiations with Israel and the security situation in southern Lebanon during talks in Paris with French foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot. Raji said he hoped ongoing negotiations in Washington would lead to a ceasefire and a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory. Raji also stressed that Lebanon would not accept any party negotiating on its behalf, in remarks widely interpreted as a reference to Iran, and reiterated that the decision to place all weapons under state authority was final.
