Evian [France], June 16 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Iran that 'all hell will rain down' if the Islamic Republic intends to acquire a nuclear weapon during a high-stakes bilateral meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France.
Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon despite US pressure to stop attacks Israeli air strikes have hit multiple areas in the Nabitieh district of southern Lebanon in spite of mounting pressure from the US on Israel to stop its war on Lebanon as part of their negotiations with Iran. Israeli artillery also targeted the Ali al-Taher heights in the same area, according to Al Jazeera correspondents on the ground.
Any sense of relief offset by doubts over durability of agreement and feelings of betrayal by Trump administration Middle East crisis – live updates In the rural town of Sirik, in southern Iran, temperatures over the past week have climbed to 45C (113F), and residents were still queueing to fill buckets of water days after US strikes reportedly damaged two drinking water facilities serving nearby villages. Amid water shortages and the looming fear of war came news of a possible deal between the US and Tehran. But for those struggling to pick up the pieces in the aftermath, the announcement brought little relief.
Palestinian Presidency warns over Israeli minister’s announcement to cancel Hebron agreements The Palestinian Presidency has raised alarm over the seriousness of a move announced by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to cancel the Hebron agreements, which would strip the Palestinian Hebron Municipality of its authority over construction projects in the occupied West Bank city. “For many years, one of the most absurd clauses of the Oslo Accords remained in place, when authorities related to the Jewish settlement in Hebron were dependent on Hebron's terror municipality,” Smotrich said during an inauguration ceremony for a new illegal settlement in the southern Mount Hebron area. The Palestinian Presidency warned that this step affects the political and legal status of the city, constituting a violation of its agreements with Israel and a breach of international law.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and his Lebanese counterpart Nabih Berri emphasized that the guarantors of the Iran-US memorandum of understanding must ensure that the Israeli regime leave occupied Lebanese soil.
Trump ‘wouldn’t mind’ sending Iran deal to Congress Trump said on Tuesday that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran has been “all signed” and the Strait of Hormuz will be “completely open” by Friday. He added that he will go over the specifics of the MoU with the media in the next couple of days. When asked whether he would be open to sending the agreement to Congress for review, the US president said that he liked the idea and “wouldn’t mind” doing so.
The latest US-Iran deal, announced on Sunday evening, looks less like peace than a pause before the next crisis The news, which pushed oil prices down by 4%, appeared at first glance like a triumph of diplomacy. The US and Iran have agreed to end the latest phase of their confrontation and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Hezbollah says Iran pledged to ensure Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon in US negotiations Hezbollah told Reuters on Tuesday that they have received assurances from Iran that they will demand that Israel withdraw troops from Lebanon as part of their negotiations with the US. The Lebanese group claimed that there would be “no nuclear deal between Iran and the United States unless the Israelis withdraw” from Lebanon.
MoU includes mechanism for Israeli ceasefire violations in Lebanon, says Iranian official Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said that the Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the US includes a provision for dealing with possible ceasefire violations in Lebanon by Israel. The US accepted this mechanism to ensure an end to regional hostilities, including in Lebanon, the ministry announced in comments carried by Iran’s IRNA news agency. Iranian media also reported that Lebanon’s parliament speaker Nabih Berri spoke to his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf to discuss the necessity for the international community to compel Israel to end its military campaign in Lebanon and withdraw from its territories.
New research shows systematic discrimination against Muslims in UK prisons Submitted by Fleur Hargreaves on Thu, 06/11/2026 - 17:36 Charity Maslaha report highlights concerns about harsher prison sentences being applied disproportionately to Muslims Pigeons roosting on the top of the wall at HM Prison Pentonville in north London on 15 November 2016 (Ben Stansall/AFP) Off New data shared exclusively with Middle East Eye has shown evidence of Muslim prisoners being disproportionately targeted by harsh prison regulations in the UK . The study by the charity Maslaha revealed that Muslims in prison are more likely to receive severe punishments, and less likely to be considered for jobs and education schemes. The campaign group suggests the need for an urgent review of the disparities in the punishments and incentive and privilege schemes in prisons in what they have called a “culture of covert discrimination”.
Trump: US hopes for ‘good relationship’ with Iran leaders Donald Trump said on Tuesday during a press conference at the G7 summit in France that Iran “has rational leadership now” after US-Israeli attacks killed multiple Iranian officials. The US President added that Iran’s current leadership are “not radicalised” and want to “help their country”, expressing optimism for a “good relationship” between the countries but adding that the leaders will need to “prove themselves first” to assure this. Trump also claimed that key in the agreements being negotiated with Iran is the demand that they “can’t have a nuclear weapon” and claimed the deal would offer a “wall” to the possibility of Iran attaining one.
Evian [France], June 16 (ANI): In a major diplomatic engagement on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, US President Donald Trump held a crucial bilateral meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, to discuss Middle East security and investment following a breakthrough agreement with Iran.
New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday attacked the BJP-led Central government over the death of three Indian sailors and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should raise the issue with US President Donald Trump during the G7 Summit.
Smotrich cancels Hebron Protocol, ending Palestinian control in occupied city Submitted by Ayse Betul on Tue, 06/16/2026 - 12:12 Amid intensifying military raids in the city, revoking the 1997 protocol gives the Israeli state full construction control over Hebron's key sites, such as Ibrahimi Mosque Israeli soldiers keep watch during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, 13 June 2026 (Mussa Qawasma/Reuters) Off Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced on Monday that the “Hebron Agreements were cancelled”, a move that strips the Palestinian Hebron Municipality of its authority over construction projects in the occupied West Bank city. “For many years, one of the most absurd clauses of the Oslo Accords remained in place, when authorities related to the Jewish settlement in Hebron were dependent on Hebron's terror municipality,” Smotrich said during an inauguration ceremony for a new illegal settlement in the southern Mount Hebron area. The decision was finalised Monday night by Israel’s Higher Planning Council, which oversees construction in parts of the occupied West Bank, following a security cabinet decision approved in principle on 8 February with Smotrich’s efforts.
Trump: Netanyahu needs to be ‘more responsible’ with Lebanon, warns without the US ‘there’d be no Israel’ Trump said that without the US “there’d be no Israel” and warned “no other president was willing to do what I did” in comments delivered to reporters in France at the G7 summit. The US president said that he’s had a “great relationship” with Netanyahu but warned that the Israeli prime minister “has to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon” and added that he “didn’t like” Israel’s attack on Beirut "two hours" before the US signed an agreement with Iran. Trump also claimed that the US-Iran deal can survive even if Israel attacks Lebanon, calling the conflict a “minor war” compared to Iran as “the big one”.
Cape Verde held the tournament favorite Spain to a 0-0 draw in the teams’ first World Cup outing, the controversy around Iran’s pre-revolutionary flag continued ahead of the country’s 2-2 draw with New Zealand, and the Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland shows roll into town.
Israeli air strike on central Gaza kills at least two At least two Palestinians were killed on Tuesday in an Israeli air attack north of the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, according to medical sources cited by Wafa news agency.
Qatar FM: hopeful about signing of Iran-US deal, warns disagreements will not be solved in ‘mere days’ Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari delivered comments to a press conference on Tuesday in which he expressed hope in the success of the Iran-US deal, but also warned of challenges ahead. “We are on the right track towards regional security. Obviously, there are a lot of challenges coming ahead, but let’s take this as a moment to enjoy some optimism,” al-Ansari told reporters in Doha.
Rights groups call for a halt of AI tech use in the military Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 06/16/2026 - 11:14 Access Now, Amnesty International among those citing Israeli use of AI in Gaza genocide as warning for future AI robot signs are planted into the ground on the National Mall in an act of protest in Washington, DC, 6 March 2026 (Heather Diehl/AFP) Off Rights groups and tech activists have warned against the increasing use of AI in the military, specifically citing Israel's genocide in Gaza as a dangerous precedent. In a joint statement signed by more than a hundred people and organisations including Amnesty International, Access Now and the Stop Killer Robots Campaign, they warned that the expansion of AI in military "kill chains" risked greater civilian bloodshed and a lack of accountability. They specifically pointed to Israel's genocide in Gaza , where the mass killing of more than 73,000 Palestinians (thousands more are presumed dead or missing under the rubble) has accompanied the widespread use of AI-based systems by the Israeli army.
World Cup 2026: Iran's spirited display against New Zealand eases tensions among divided supporters Submitted by Bassil Mikdadi on Tue, 06/16/2026 - 11:35 Iran's football team has spent years caught between politics and sport, but in Los Angeles most fans were willing to rally behind Team Melli once again Mohammad Mohebbi and Mehdi Ghayedi celebrate after Iran scored a second goal against New Zealand at the Los Angeles Stadiumon 15 June 2026 (Richard Heathcote/Getty Images/AFP) Off Iran 's national football team has been a lightning rod for opponents of the Islamic Republic, but a spirited display against New Zealand on Tuesday won over many in attendance. Ask the average person about the power of the World Cup and they are likely to recall a moment when a nation united behind a football team that represented citizens of all backgrounds. Iran's Team Melli once held that power, but in recent years the team has become almost as polarising as the politics that dominate much of Iranian life.
