No sustainable deal can be reached under threats, Iran's UN envoy says Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, told the Security Council on Wednesday that a sustainable deal to end the war could not be reached through threats, intimidation, and the use of force and urged the US to refrain from threats like those made by President Donald Trump on Wednesday.
Pezeshkian says Iran ‘will stand firm against any pressure or threat’ Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says the country will “stand firm” amid threats from Trump of more attacks against the country. In a post on X, Pezeshkian also denounced attacks on Iranian infrastructure. “Threats to target them – from transportation networks to the electricity and water industries – are not a show of strength but a sign of desperation in the face of a nation’s will,” he said.
Revealed: New details of London event promoting Israeli settlement-linked companies A Middle East Eye investigation has uncovered previously unreported details of an upcoming London event's connection to illegal Israeli settlements. The Great Israeli Real Estate Event is scheduled to be held in London this Sunday 14 June but its location is being kept secret. Prominent politicians, including Green Party leader Zack Polanski and Your Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, have told MEE the event should be banned.
Iran envoy slams 'counter-productive' new nuclear resolution Iran's ambassador in Vienna on Wednesday called a new resolution passed by the UN nuclear watchdog demanding access to Tehran's nuclear sites "counter-productive" and an obstacle to talks with Washington. Ambassador Reza Najafi told AFP the International Atomic Energy Agency resolution was "politically motivated" and "legally flawed". The vote "cannot help and, would indeed be counterproductive to the current situation," he added.
Rubio to visit Bahrain and reassure Gulf ally amid Iran war, sources say Submitted by Sean Mathews on Wed, 06/10/2026 - 11:10 Secretary of state's visit would come as the country reels from Iranian attacks and economic pressure from Hormuz closure US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a signing ceremony with Bahrain's foreign minister at the State Department in Washington on 16 July 2025 (Umit Bektas/Reuters) Off US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is planning to visit Bahrain in the coming weeks, Arab, Western and US officials familiar with the matter have told Middle East Eye, in a trip that would be seen as a show of support for the kingdom's ruling Al Khalifa monarchy and a signal of Washington's commitment to the Gulf. The Arab official, who requested anonymity as they were not authorised to speak with the media, told MEE that Rubio's visit would be viewed as a vote of confidence in Bahrain from the Trump administration and a sign of support for the wider Gulf region. The US official, who also requested anonymity, told MEE that "Rubio's visit would be a sign of support to the Khalifa family and demonstration of its importance as a US ally to Iran.
IAEA board passes resolution demanding Iran report uranium stocks The UN nuclear watchdog's 35-nation Board of Governors have passed a US-backed resolution telling Iran to declare its remaining enriched uranium stocks and let inspectors verify them. The development could complicate Washington's talks with Tehran. The resolution submitted by the US, Britain, France and Germany was passed with 21 votes in favour, three against and 10 abstentions, diplomats at the closed-door meeting told Reuters.
Qatari negotiators in Tehran to finalise truce deal, official says Qatari negotiators travelled to Tehran early Wednesday to finalise a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, Reuters reported. According to an official with knowledge of the situation who spoke to Reuters, the negotiators made their way to the Iranian capital after consultations with the United States.
Iran official accuses US of double standards over helicopter crash and school attack Following the US’s allegation that Tehran is responsible for the downing of a US army helicopter, Iranian official Ebrahim Rezaei contrasted that quick response with the Minab school attack , which killed more than 165 children and teachers. “In just two days, the Pentagon and the White House concluded that the helicopter crash in the Strait of Hormuz was Iran’s doing,” Rezaei, spokesman for Iran’s parliamentary National Security Committee, said in a post on X. “Yet 102 days have passed since the Minab school massacre, and the investigation into the killing of the Minab girls is still ongoing.
Netanyahu to run in upcoming election despite Trump’s comments, Likud says Following comments from US President Donald Trump, Israel's Likud party announced on Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to run in the next election, according to Haaretz. Netanyahu will run in the upcoming election and "will win, God willing," the party said in a statement. Speaking to ABC News's chief Washington correspondent on Monday, Trump said it was unclear whether Netanyahu "even wants to continue" in his role as prime minister.
Tony Blair's latest intervention reveals a man who learned nothing from Iraq Submitted by Barry Malone on Fri, 06/05/2026 - 18:35 It's high time that the UK's commentariat stop worshipping a man whose hubris has fuelled massacres across the Middle East Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair speaks in Vienna, Austria, on 3 June 2025 (Joe Klamar/AFP) On There were two words everywhere late last month after former British Prime Minister Tony Blair treated us to a 5,700-word essay on UK politics . The 73-year-old, several commentators and media outlets said, had made a “rare” intervention. For others, the intervention was “extraordinary”.
Meet the Mamdani-endorsed candidate that could become the first Palestinian in New York Senate Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Tue, 06/09/2026 - 15:59 Aber Kawas has been organising locally around the issues closest to her community for more than a decade Aber Kawas speaks to members and supporters of the New York Immigration Coalition during a rally for immigration reform in Foley Square, New York City, on 28 June 2016 (Drew Angerer/Getty Images via AFP) Off There are fewer than 10 Palestinian Americans who have ever been elected to statewide offices in the US, and Aber Kawas is looking to add to that number. On 23 June, the Democratic Socialist from the New York City borough of Queens is seeking the Democratic candidacy for Senate District 12, in a primary race that pits her against Filipino-American assemblyman Steven Raga. The winner will carry their campaign through the November midterm elections, and if successful, will begin their term in New York's capital, Albany, in January.
Turkey advances historic Hejaz railway project with Saudi Arabia deal Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Tue, 06/09/2026 - 16:30 Riyadh signs a railways cooperation deal with Ankara after Syria and Jordan, which could help revive the Hejaz connectivity project A locomotive is exhibited outside the historic Hejaz train station in Damascus, Syria, on 26 January 2025 (Louai Beshara/AFP) Off Turkey and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday signed two separate memorandums of understanding to expand cooperation on railways and connectivity between the two countries. With the agreement, Riyadh has become the latest country to indirectly participate in the revival of the historic Hejaz railway, which would connect Turkey, Syria , Jordan , and Saudi Arabia. Turkish Transportation Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu travelled to Riyadh on Tuesday for talks with his Saudi counterparts.
UK: Study shows Gaza a major reason for collapse in support for Labour Submitted by Imran Mulla on Tue, 06/09/2026 - 10:40 Findings indicate the enormous significance the genocide continues to have in British politics Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech at London Tech Week in London, 8 June (AFP) Off A new study has revealed that over half of former Labour voters who intend to vote for a centre or left-wing party in the next general election cited Israel 's genocide in Gaza as a factor in their decision. The findings indicate the enormous significance the genocide and the UK 's cooperation with Israel throughout it continue to have for British politics. Contrary to some popular misconceptions, the study further explodes the view that outrage over the genocide is a niche, sectarian or purely Muslim concern.
Hezbollah thanks Iran for retaliation, calls for closer Lebanon-Tehran ties Following Iran's retaliatory strikes against Israel for attacks on Beirut, Hezbollah thanked Tehran and urged the Lebanese government to strengthen ties with the Islamic Republic, according to Haaretz. The group issued a statement on Tuesday calling on Lebanese authorities to seize this opportunity to “correct their official relations with the Islamic Republic in a way that serves the interests of both countries. ” It emphasised that ongoing truce talks between the US and Iran offer an opportunity for Lebanon to achieve its key national goals, specifically "the liberation of their land, the return of displaced persons, reconstruction, and safeguarding national sovereignty.
Iran will no longer accept endless talks. It is creating deterrence on its own terms Submitted by Seyed Hossein Mousavian on Mon, 06/08/2026 - 16:38 Weekend strikes highlight Tehran's shifting strategic calculus - and a refusal to remain bound by one-sided agreements Iranian pro-government demonstrators wave the flags of Iran and Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement, in Tehran on 7 June 2026 (Atta Kenare/AFP) On As conflict flared up again this weekend between Israel and Iran , negotiations with the US have failed to produce any agreement. Neither side can afford another war, but the path towards a diplomatic settlement has been stymied by Washington’s demands for far-reaching concessions from Iran, without any offer of commensurate reciprocal measures, such as the release of even a portion of Iran’s frozen assets.
Trump booed by fans at NBA Finals game in New York US President Donald Trump was met with loud boos from sections of the crowd during an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden in New York, according to US media reports. The Associated Press and videos circulated online showed fans jeering after Trump appeared on the arena’s giant screen during the national anthem while watching the game from an executive suite. The reports came as a new Reuters/Ipsos poll indicated Trump’s approval rating remains near the lowest level of his presidency.
Vance says US in strong position in Iran negotiations US Vice President JD Vance said the United States is in a strong position to achieve President Donald Trump’s objectives through negotiations with Iran, expressing optimism about the direction of the talks. Speaking to Fox News, Vance said Iranian officials appeared interested in ending the conflict and were presenting serious proposals during discussions with Washington. “The Iranians don’t want this war to continue.
Iran says talks with US progressing through Pakistani mediation Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, said Tehran and Washington are continuing to exchange views through talks mediated by Pakistan and expressed hope that negotiations could reach a conclusion in the near future. Speaking to reporters after a UN Security Council meeting in New York, Iravani said Iran had not yet received a final document but was working toward that goal. Asked whether an agreement could be reached by the end of the month, he replied: “We hope so.
US seeks verifiable nuclear agreement with Iran, Vance says US Vice President JD Vance said the success of any future agreement with Iran would depend not on "commitments made on paper" but on the ability to verify Tehran's compliance over time. Speaking to Fox News, Vance said the United States would continue pursuing negotiations because doing so "serves American interests" and was a key objective of the administration. Vance said he believes a long-term agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme is achievable, mirroring President Donald Trump's view that diplomacy remains the best path forward.
Trump says US will declare ‘complete victory’ over Iran within two weeks US President Donald Trump said the United States would declare what he described as a “complete victory” over Iran within the next two weeks, while expressing optimism about ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran. According to remarks reported by NewsNation and CNN, Trump said Iranian officials were seeking a “very good deal” and were prepared to make significant concessions, including foregoing the pursuit of a nuclear weapon. He also predicted that oil prices would fall sharply once the United States achieved what he called a “real victory”, though he did not provide details on what form such an outcome would take.
