Tehran [Iran], June 12 (ANI): After reports suggesting that the memorandum of understanding for the peace agreement between Tehran and Washington includes an extension of the ceasefire, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a framework for further talks on the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme, I
A “memorandum of understanding” between the two sides is under discussion. Both sides are keen to frame it as a victory.
UAE agrees to release billions for Iran amid US-Israeli war: Report The United Arab Emirates has agreed to release billions of dollars for Iran, Reuters reports, in a tactical shift after weeks of Iranian attacks during the US-Israeli war on Tehran. The reported move comes as wider talks between Iran and the US enter their final stages, with diplomats saying any deal could include the release of tens of billions of dollars in Iranian oil revenues frozen abroad under US sanctions. Two regional sources told Reuters that the UAE had agreed to release $10bn, including more than $3bn already delivered.
Pakistan foreign minister heads to Geneva amid US-Iran talks: Report Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar is expected to travel to Geneva on Friday night, according to Al Arabiya sources, as diplomatic efforts intensify around a possible US-Iran memorandum of understanding. The reported trip comes as Switzerland offers to host a possible signing between Washington and Tehran, while Israel continues to threaten to derail diplomacy that could curb its ability to attack its neighbours.
US president dismissed Iranian media reports agreement was close, despite earlier suggesting a deal could be signed this weekend Middle East crisis – live updates Prospects for an immediate end to the war between Iran and the US remained uncertain on Friday amid a chaotic series of conflicting claims and counter-claims by US and Iranian officials about ongoing negotiations Donald Trump seemed to distance himself from his earlier comments that suggested a preliminary agreement could be signed as soon as this weekend, with a series of angry social media posts describing the Iranians as “very dishonorable people to deal with”. Continue reading...
US officials say Hormuz oil flows reaching half of pre-war levels Submitted by Sean Mathews on Fri, 06/12/2026 - 18:32 The US secretary of interior attributes the drop in oil prices to millions more barrels leaving the Strait of Hormuz In this picture obtained from Iran's ISNA news agency, residents take a dip as cargo and commercial vessels lie at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in Iran, on 8 June 2026 (Amirhossein Khorgooei/AFP) Off The US Navy is escorting dozens of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz each night, carrying millions of barrels of oil, senior US officials said on Friday. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said vessels under US protection were carrying about seven million barrels of oil per day through the Strait of Hormuz - a substantial amount, roughly half of what was transiting the waterway before the US-Israeli war on Iran began on 28 February. “Flows today are approaching half of the gap, and they’re rising,” Wright told the Bloomberg Energy Security Executive Briefing in Houston, Texas.
Switzerland offers to host possible US-Iran MoU signing Switzerland says it is ready to host the possible signing of a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, as diplomatic efforts continue to pull the region back from further confrontation. The Swiss foreign ministry told AFP it would host the signing, “should the parties agree to it”. “Switzerland is fully engaged.
Ireland-Israel match moved behind closed doors amid Gaza genocide protests The Republic of Ireland will play its upcoming Nations League match against Israel at a neutral venue behind closed doors, after players, fans and public figures pushed for a boycott over Israel’s genocide in Gaza. The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) said Friday’s decision followed talks with several stakeholders. Ireland had been due to host Israel at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on 4 October, while Israel’s designated home fixture on 27 September is also expected to move to a neutral venue.
Pakistan says US-Iran peace deal text has been agreed Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the US and Iran have agreed the final text of a peace deal, even as Israel continues to strike a belligerent tone over any diplomatic breakthrough with Tehran. “Pakistan is now working closely with both sides to finalize the next steps,” Sharif wrote on X. Sharif said the agreement had brought the region closer to avoiding further escalation.
Washington DC [US], June 12 (ANI): After reports suggesting that the memorandum of understanding for the peace agreement between Tehran and Washington includes an extension of the ceasefire, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a framework for further talks on the Islamic Republic's nuclear progra
Tel Aviv [Israel], June 12 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday issued a stern, unequivocal commitment to national security, declaring that under his leadership, Iran will be prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons.
New Delhi [India], June 12 (ANI): Former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar on Friday condemned the killing of three Indian seafarers in an attack on the Palau-flagged vessel MT Settebello, calling the United States' actions 'deplorable' and 'unacceptable'. Speaking to ANI, Sajjanhar criticised the lack of remorse shown by the US government. The incident occurred off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli attack on south Lebanon medical site wounds paramedics Israel has wounded two paramedics in an air attack on a medical facility in the southern Lebanese town of Selaa, Lebanon’s National News Agency reports. The attack came as Israeli forces pressed on with strikes across southern Lebanon, despite the ceasefire agreement. The agency said Israeli artillery also shelled the town of Sajd and Jabal al-Rafie, in the latest escalation by Israel along the border.
Israel vows to keep occupying Gaza, Lebanon and Syria despite possible US-Iran deal Israel’s defence minister has struck a belligerent tone, insisting that Israel must preserve its freedom to attack Iran even as the US moves towards a possible agreement with Tehran. Israel Katz said Israel must ensure it can act alone in future to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. In a post on X, he claimed the US and Israel had dealt “severe blows on Iran that have set back its capabilities by many years”, but made clear Israel’s military posture would not end there.
Amid rhetoric, market uncertainty and tit-for-tit exchanges, the two sides are still trying to find a way out of the impasse Great news! Donald Trump has said the US and Iran are on the verge of a peace agreement . Oil prices are down, and the stock market is up.
The US president's reaction came as Iranian media reported purported details from the alleged agreement that included much of what Tehran has been demanding and the US rejecting.
TEHRAN, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Friday a Pakistani-mediated memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States on ending the war "has never been closer. " In a post on social media platform X, Araghchi urged the media to refrain from speculation before the MoU's finalization. "The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer.
Iran says MoU has ‘never been closer’ amid leak row ranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says a memorandum of understanding has “never been closer”, after Trump accused Tehran of leaking details of the proposed agreement to Iranian media. “Pending its finalisation, the media should refrain from entering speculation about its content,” Araghchi wrote on X. He said Tehran would publish the details once the process concludes.
Why the Israeli real-estate expo in London must be cancelled Submitted by Nur Nabulsi on Thu, 06/11/2026 - 20:05 As Palestinians, we refuse to see our stolen land traded in a city that was the centre of our people's dispossession for more than a century A demonstrator waves a Palestinian flag during a protest in London’s Parliament Square on 21 February 2024 (Henry Nicholls/AFP) On If organisers of the “ Great Israeli Real Estate Event ” get their way, stolen Palestinian land will be traded on British soil this Sunday. The event takes places annually in cities across the US and Canada, and has in recent years been coming to London, in an attempt to establish the capital as a regular feature of the expo. Despite keeping the London event under wraps in recent years , the secret is now out - and we’re taking action to stop it.
Palestinian football chief denied entry to US in latest case of World Cup travel restrictions Submitted by Ayse Betul on Fri, 06/12/2026 - 16:13 Jibril Rajoub says US authorities barred him from entering the country despite his official Fifa accreditation for the tournament The President of the Palestine Football Association Jibril Rajoub is seen after speaking during the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Canada, on 30 April 2026 (Don MacKinnon/AFP) Off The head of the Palestinian Football Association, Jibril Rajoub, has been denied a visa to enter the US, in the latest case of a senior official being barred from attending the 2026 Fifa World Cup . While the Palestinian national team did not qualify to play in the tournament, Rajoub, who possesses official Fifa accreditation, had planned to travel alongside global football delegates to attend the matches. He was able to watch the opening match between Mexico and South Africa on Thursday in Mexico City, where he remains now.
