As US talks stall, Iran moderates warn of renewed unrest
As indirect contacts between Tehran and Washington continue and regional actors push to keep negotiations alive, competing signals continue to emerge from Iran's political establishment.
As indirect contacts between Tehran and Washington continue and regional actors push to keep negotiations alive, competing signals continue to emerge from Iran's political establishment.
Oman halts crude oil loading following explosion at key terminal A blast at Oman's Mina Al Fahal terminal has reportedly lead to a halt in crude oil loading operations. The explosion was a result of an alleged drone attack.
Trump says 'would be really nice' if Lebanon had peace US President Donald Trump said that he spoke with both the Israeli prime minister and Hezbollah in order to end war on Lebanon. "That’s been like a little bit of a different world but it’s interconnected with Iran and it would be really nice if Lebanon could have some peace," he told reporters at the Oval Office. "Lebanon’s been under attack for many years and always is like an underdog, and it would be really nice if it could end.
Report: ICE to end reporting deaths of released detainees US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is looking to eliminate reporting deaths of detainees that occur within 30 days of their release, The Washington Post reported based on an internal memo. "ICE is returning to the standard practice of reporting deaths that occur while an individual is in agency custody," acting director David Venturella wrote in the memo. During Joe Biden’s presidency, a 30-day requirement was adopted to hold ICE accountable for released detainees ith serious medical conditions.
Iran's foreign minister holds call with Hamas leader Hayya Hamas said in a statement that its leader, halil al-Hayya, received a phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, where they discussed the war on Iran and the latest developments in Gaza. During the call, Hayya praised Iranian negotiators as well as expressing gratitude for Tehran's support of the Palestinian people. According to the statement, Araghchi stressed "the continuation of the Islamic Republic of Iran's principled policy of supporting the legitimate resistance of the peoples of the region, particularly in Palestine and Lebanon, against the occupation and Zionist aggression".
At least 12 killed in Gaza over past day At least 12 people have been killed in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, according to local news media. The latest Israeli attack included that targeting of police officers near al-Shabiya intersection in central Gaza City, leavinf one person killed.
Iran's imports of services surged to a record $25. 5 billion in 2025 while merchandise imports fell sharply, according to newly released data from the Central Bank of Iran, highlighting a significant shift in the country's trade structure.
States attending the June Climate Meetings next week in Bonn, Germany must use the talks to turn climate commitments into a concrete actionable rights-centric agenda for November’s COP31, Amnesty International said today. What happens in Bonn matters because it will shape the negotiations, priorities and level of ambition that governments carry into COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye later this year. These meetings are an important chance for governments to show they are ready to translate climate commitments made in the recently adopted United Nations […] The post Global: Governments heading to Bonn must act on climate commitments to protect human rights appeared first on Amnesty International .
Washington DC [US], June 5 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that any killing of US troops by Iran would be a 'good reason' to restart war. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said, 'If they killed US Troops, it would be a good reason to do so... There is no navy, no air force, we have wiped out their leadership.
Iran's Araghchi says decisions on Hormuz Strait would be made jointly with Oman Iran's Foreign Minister indicated on Thursday that they would have joint management of the Strait of Hormuz with Oman. Abbas Araghchi said the two countries have the “natural right” to coordinate and make decisions regarding its management. While he layed out that they would hold discussions with other Gulf countries regarding the waterway, ultimately, Iran and Oman would have the final say.
WASHINGTON, D. C. : The Trump administration this week imposed sanctions on Iran's largest digital asset exchange and three other cryptocurrency platforms, intensifying economic pressure on Tehran as Washington seeks to push Iran toward an agreement to end its conflict with the United States and Israel.
Lebanon hospital vows to ‘carry on’ after Israeli attack A day after a deadly Israeli strike that caused extensive damage to Tyre’s Jabal Amel hospital, medical staff say they “will carry on”. "Despite all the damage and all the destruction, we shall carry on. We were continuing before the strike, because it is our duty, and now after the strike our duty is even bigger to continue our job," says Hussein Qassir, head of the hospital’s intensive care unit, which sustained the most damage in the strike.
Rubio condemns Iranian attacks on Kuwait US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday condemned Iran's "outrageous" attack this week on a Kuwait airport that killed one person and wounded dozens. Meeting Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah in Washington, Rubio "condemned Iran's outrageous and unacceptable attacks targeting Kuwait International Airport and other parts of the country and expressed condolences for those killed and injured in that attack," according to a State Department readout.
In response to the announcement by Haitian authorities of two new specialized judicial units intended to address, among other issues, serious human rights abuses in Haiti, Ana Piquer, Americas director at Amnesty International, said: “The opening of these specialized judicial units is a necessary step in the fight against the widespread impunity that has enabled […] The post Haiti: New judicial units must ensure real justice for victims, especially children appeared first on Amnesty International .
The Russian president answered questions on domestic and foreign policy at the economic forum in St. Petersburg Russian President Vladimir Putin fielded questions from the heads of international news agencies on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Thursday.
Israeli soldiers shoot, kill young Palestinian in West Bank Israeli forces shot and killed an 18-year-old Palestinian in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, Haaretz reported. Palestinian sources named the victim as Haitham Ez al-Din Omar Hamida and said that Israeli authorities had taken his body.
Jamshid Ghomi, of Newport Coast, Calif. , was charged with conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Iranian officials and hardline media are signaling a tougher stance toward Washington after the most serious US-Iran military exchange in weeks, even as President Donald Trump says negotiations are progressing and an Iran deal may still be within reach.
Zeynab Javadli had not been in contact with any of her friends since Tuesday.
Trump says he does not need deal with Iran to get enriched uranium US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that Washington did not need a deal with Iran to get enriched uranium from the country. "We could get it right now. I don't think they could stop us if we wanted, but there's no reason to.