Obama’s Nuclear Deal Looms Over Trump’s Iran Negotiations
President Trump is under pressure to significantly improve upon the Obama-era deal in order to justify the huge human and economic cost of taking the United States to war.
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Lebanon: Israel radically expands use of unlawful mass ‘evacuation’ orders and commits war crime of unlawful transfer
The Israeli military’s repeated use of unlawful mass “evacuation” and no-return orders to displace and terrify hundreds of thousands of people in Lebanon flagrantly violates international humanitarian law, said Amnesty International. In southern Lebanon, these orders have been used as a deliberate tool to forcibly displace civilians from their homes, tens of thousands of whom Israel has then prevented from returning home. This constitutes unlawful transfer […] The post Lebanon: Israel radically expands use of unlawful mass ‘evacuation’ orders and commits war crime of unlawful transfer appeared first on Amnesty International .
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Gaza death toll rises above 73,000 as bodies continue to be recovered
Gaza death toll rises above 73,000 as bodies continue to be recovered The death toll from Israel's genocide in Gaza has risen to 73,008, with a further 173,260 people wounded since October 2023, according to medical sources cited by the Palestinian news agency Wafa. Hospitals across the besieged enclave received the bodies of five Palestinians and treated eight wounded people over the past 24 hours, the sources said. They added that since the ceasefire that came into effect on 11 October last year, 997 Palestinians have been killed and 3,152 injured.
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Full text of US-Iran deal promises sanctions relief and phased access to frozen funds
Full text of US-Iran deal promises sanctions relief and phased access to frozen funds Iran is set to receive sanctions relief for the sale of its oil and related petroleum products as part of a memorandum of understanding with the US that could also unlock $300bn for the redevelopment of the Islamic Republic, according to the text of the agreement circulating in US media. The details have been reported by several media outlets, but Bloomberg obtained a full draft of the memorandum which appears to usher in sweeping gains for Iran without addressing key US war objectives. For example, the memorandum cited by Bloomberg does not address the fate of Iran’s enriched uranium, long considered a sticking point in negotiations.
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Iran's FM says talks with U.S. on final agreement to begin Friday
TEHRAN, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that negotiations between Iran and the United States on a final agreement will begin on Friday following the two sides' official signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to end the war, according to the official news agency IRNA.
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Full text of US-Iran deal promises sanctions relief and phased access to frozen funds: Report
Full text of US-Iran deal promises sanctions relief and phased access to frozen funds: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 06/16/2026 - 22:15 US may pull forces out of areas near Iran as part of a final peace deal and commits to supporting a $300bn reconstruction fund, Bloomberg says US President Donald Trump speaks during a 'Secure America Act' signing ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on 10 June 2026 (Ken Cedeno/AFP) Off Iran is set to receive sanctions relief for the sale of its oil and related petroleum products as part of a memorandum of understanding with the US that could also unlock $300bn for the redevelopment of the Islamic Republic, according to the text of the agreement circulating in US media. The details have been reported by several media outlets, but Bloomberg obtained a full draft of the memorandum which appears to usher in sweeping gains for Iran without addressing key US war objectives. For example, the memorandum cited by Bloomberg does not address the fate of Iran’s enriched uranium, long considered a sticking point in negotiations.
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Germany signals readiness to support regional peace efforts after Iran-US deal
Germany signals readiness to support regional peace efforts after Iran-US deal German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said Berlin is prepared to contribute to efforts aimed at maintaining stability in the Middle East following an interim agreement between Iran and the United States to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. Speaking at the G7 summit, Merz said Germany had consistently indicated its willingness to participate in any international effort to support regional security. "We have always said that we are ready to play our part," he said.
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'Too early to be optimistic': Iranian professor Kadkhodaee urges caution on MoU with US
Tehran [Iran], June 17 (ANI): Calling it 'too early to be optimistic,' Iranian academic Elham Kadkhodaee has urged caution over the proposed US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), asserting that the document is not a comprehensive peace deal but merely a temporary arrangement aimed at extending a ceasefire and creating space for future negotiations.
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Republicans Again Block War Powers Measure in the Senate
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Iranian military warns Israel after reporting dozens of ceasefire violations in Lebanon
Iranian military warns Israel after reporting dozens of ceasefire violations in Lebanon Iran's armed forces have accused Israel of violating the ceasefire in southern Lebanon 84 times since the US-Iran agreement was announced on Sunday. In a statement carried by Iranian state media, the unified command of Iran's army said the alleged violations demonstrated Israel's continued military escalation in Lebanon despite efforts to reduce regional tensions. The statement warned that Israel "should expect a harsh response" if it "continues to commit crimes and massacre the oppressed people of Lebanon".
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IEA warns Southeast Asia faces soaring energy costs after war-related disruptions
IEA warns Southeast Asia faces soaring energy costs after war-related disruptions Southeast Asian countries could face sharply rising energy costs unless they accelerate efforts to diversify their energy supplies, according to a new report released on Tuesday by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The report says disruptions linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, triggered an energy shock across the region, leading to higher fuel costs and increased inflation. In response, several countries have expanded investment in alternative energy sources, with rising electric vehicle sales, renewed interest in nuclear power and rapid growth in rooftop solar and other renewable energy projects.
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Iran hardliners rage over US deal, but experts say regime is closing ranks
Iran's hardliners have erupted against the US-Iran MoU with death chants against chief negotiators Abbas Araghchi and M. Bagher Ghalibaf, but experts say the backlash is unlikely to derail a deal the ruling elite sees as essential to the regime's survival.
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Netanyahu yet to see US-Iran agreement as questions grow over Lebanon provisions
Netanyahu yet to see US-Iran agreement as questions grow over Lebanon provisions Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had not seen the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran as of Tuesday evening, according to a person familiar with the matter cited by the Associated Press. Netanyahu's office did not immediately respond to requests for comment. While Israel is not a party to the agreement expected to be signed later this week, the deal could have significant implications for its military operations in Lebanon.
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US refused to share Iran deal text with Israel: Report
US refused to share Iran deal text with Israel: Report The US rebuffed an Israeli request to see the memorandum of understanding it signed with Iran , according to reports by US and Israeli media outlets. ABC News reported on Tuesday that Israeli officials have been briefed on the agreement, but that Israel has not been provided the text. The agreement, which was signed digitally by Iran and the US on Sunday, extends a fragile ceasefire between the two sides for 60 days and reopens the Strait of Hormuz, but the details of the text remain unclear.
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US refused to share Iran deal text with Israel: Report
US refused to share Iran deal text with Israel: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 06/16/2026 - 20:24 Trump says Israel 'would be blown off the earth' if it weren't for the US, as he moves to silence any criticism of agreement This handout photograph shows Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaking about the agreement reached with the US and regional developments at a meeting with ambassadors and diplomatic representatives from foreign countries in Tehran, on 16 June 2026 (Iranian foreign ministry/handout/AFP) Off The US rebuffed an Israeli request to see the memorandum of understanding it signed with Iran , according to reports by US and Israeli media outlets. ABC News reported on Tuesday that Israeli officials have been briefed on the agreement, but that Israel has not been provided the text. The agreement, which was signed digitally by Iran and the US on Sunday, extends a fragile ceasefire between the two sides for 60 days and reopens the Strait of Hormuz, but the details of the text remain unclear.
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Iran’s Military Headquarters Gives Stern Warning to Israeli Regime
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned Israel to expect a harsh response if it continues its acts of aggression on southern Lebanon.
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How Oman offers a glimpse into the post-war Gulf
How Oman offers a glimpse into the post-war Gulf US President Donald Trump threatened to attack just one Arab Gulf country during the war on Iran : Oman. Now, it is emerging as the biggest winner from a new Middle East order being hashed out by the US and the Islamic Republic. That assessment may seem counterintuitive at first glance, but due to its geography, business acumen, and Tehran’s newly demonstrated heft in the region, western, Arab, and even some US diplomats see the new order unfurling with Oman on top.
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Mohammad Mohebi explains 'gun' celebration in Iran vs New Zealand FIFA WC match
Inglewood [US], June 16 (ANI): Iran midfielder Mohammad Mohebi has addressed the controversy surrounding his goal celebration during the team's FIFA 2026 World Cup opener against New Zealand, which many interpreted as a 'gun' gesture, according to Goal. com. Mohebi said that it was 'just a celebration' and that he wanted to say 'thank you' to all Iranians who live in Los Angeles.
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Iranian, Lebanese Speakers call for 'preserving Beirut's sovereignty' under US-Iran peace deal
Tehran [Iran], June 16 (ANI): Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf and Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Tuesday underscored the need to uphold Lebanon's sovereignty and ensure the implementation of commitments arising from the memorandum of understanding as part of the peace deal between Tehran and Washington aimed at ending hostilities in West Asia.
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Signing of MoU on US-Iran peace deal to take place in Burgenstock on June 19, says Swiss Foreign Ministry
Bern [Switzerland], June 16 (ANI): The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the US-Iran peace deal aimed at ending hostilities in West Asia is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 19, at Burgenstock in the Swiss canton of Nidwalden, the Swiss Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
