Political tension has undermined World Cup joy, says Iran striker
Iran's striker Mehdi Taremi said the country's political predicament "undermines the joy of the World Cup".
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Leader, SNSC Decide on War, Negotiations: Iranian President
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).
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EU welcomes US-Iran agreement and calls for lasting peace
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.
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Monday briefing: Trump’s late-night deal with Iran
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”.
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'Doorstep of another Islamic Republic': Iranian embassy on accord
'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.
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"Supply chains are weaponised": Former Australian PM Scott Morrison urges India, Australia to boost resilience
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.
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"We'll try to move forward": Macron outlines crucial G7 agenda on global crises, economic imbalances and tech safety
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.
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Islamabad hails Washington-Tehran understanding and pledges support
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.
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Ex-Trump official says US can strengthen deal by cutting military assistance to Israel
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.
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Breakthrough U.S.-Iran peace deal opens path to lasting regional stability
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.
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'Opportunity to restore regional peace, stabilise global economy': US-Iran breakthrough draws global support
Paris [France], June 15 (ANI): Leaders across Europe and the Indo-Pacific on Monday welcomed the landmark peace agreement between the United States and Iran, describing it as a rare diplomatic opening to restore stability in West Asia, revive freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, and e
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US set to release USD 12 billion in frozen Iranian assets amid peace deal framework: Report
Tehran [Iran], June 15 (ANI): Iran's frozen assets worth USD 12 billion continue to be a primary bone of contention even as the world celebrates a peace deal between the US and Tehran, which is scheduled to be signed on Friday in Geneva.
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BBC's Global Affairs correspondent on the US and Iran deal
BBC's Sebastian Usher on the deal announced by the US and Iran on Sunday.
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Trump heralds Iran deal but questions - and risks - remain
The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure may hinge on the details.
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What do we know about the US-Iran peace deal – and what questions remain?
Access to the strait of Hormuz and the future of Iran’s nuclear program are among the issues that remain unclear amid a lack of detail on the agreement Middle East crisis: live updates Full report: Peace deal between US and Iran announced, with strait of Hormuz expected to reopen Donald Trump and officials in Tehran have hailed an immediate end to the war on Iran , with the US president claiming that “oil will flow on both ends again for the region, and the world”. However, in the hours that followed the announcements, exactly what had been agreed remained unclear, with the final text of their memorandum of understanding unpublished and details scant about key issues including access to the strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear program and Lebanon. Continue reading...
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Strait of Hormuz to reopen after agreement is signed, Trump says
Strait of Hormuz to reopen after agreement is signed, Trump says US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will reopen following the formal signing of the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran, clarifying earlier remarks that suggested the waterway would reopen immediately. Trump initially announced on Truth Social that an agreement had been reached with Iran and declared that the strait would be opened, telling global shippers to “let the oil flow”. However, the president later issued a follow-up statement indicating that the reopening would be delayed and would instead coincide with the formal signing of the agreement.
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Markets rally, oil tumbles after US-Iran deal announcement
Markets rally, oil tumbles after US-Iran deal announcement Stock markets across the Asia-Pacific region rallied sharply on Monday after the United States and Iran confirmed an agreement aimed at ending the conflict between Washington, Israel and Tehran. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose more than 5 percent in early trading, while South Korea’s KOSPI gained 5. 7 percent.
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Top House Democrat says Trump’s Iran record has weakened US security
Top House Democrat says Trump’s Iran record has weakened US security US House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries criticised President Donald Trump following the announcement of a new agreement with Iran, arguing that the administration had undermined an existing diplomatic framework and left the United States in a weaker position. In a post on X, Jeffries pointed to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action negotiated under former President Barack Obama, which placed limits on Iran’s nuclear programme. “Donald Trump recklessly ripped that agreement up and took us to war.
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U.S. and Iran Reach Agreement to Reopen Strait and Begin Nuclear Talks
The accord halts hostilities in the war that began in February but leaves unresolved the critical issue of Iran’s nuclear program.
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Trump Backtracks on 'Zero Enrichment' in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – While US President Trump has previously stressed what he called the need to destroy all nuclear facilities and zero enrichment in Iran, it seems that Tehran’s insistence on safeguarding its rights has forced him to backtrack on the enrichment issue.
