BEIJING, June 15 (Xinhua) -- China welcomes the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran, and it appreciates Pakistan's mediation efforts, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday.
Experts point out that based on the details released so far, the agreement does not fundamentally resolve the long-standing differences between the United States and Iran over issues such as the nuclear program, nor does it reduce the mutual distrust between the two sides. Long-lasting peace in the Middle East, they say, remains distant.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi praised Saudi Arabia’s role in the diplomatic process aimed at ending the war of aggression imposed by the US and the Zionist regime against Iran and strengthening regional stability and security.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi welcomed the Islamabad understanding between Iran and the US, describing it as an important step toward resolving regional crises and emphasizing the need for its full implementation.
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TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasized that the US bears responsibility for implementing the Islamabad understanding.
Moscow has repeatedly urged Washington and Tehran to de-escalate while maintaining contact with all parties in the conflict US President Donald Trump has praised Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping for their roles in bringing about apeacesettlement with Iran. Moscow has repeatedly offered its mediation services and urged all sides to de-escalate.
Tel Aviv [Israel], June 15 (ANI): In a sharp rebuke of diplomatic efforts brokered by Washington, Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir declared that the country is not bound by external diplomatic understandings and maintained its absolute state sovereignty.
The United States and Iran reached a framework for peace on Sunday. Trump said the agreement would reopen the Strait of Hormuz after a monthslong blockade.
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.
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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".
