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.
Iran army chief says Tehran now ‘dominant’ power in Strait of Hormuz Iran has ruled out pursuing nuclear weapons while reiterating that its military controls access to the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes. Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, the Iranian army’s chief of staff, told state news agency IRNA that Tehran’s forces dominate the strategic waterway. “Today, our power is dominant in the Strait of Hormuz region, meaning no vessel can enter without our permission,” Sayyari said.
Palki Sharma tells RT India that policy is more a factor of mood swings in the Trump administration The United States created the so-called "rules-based order," but breaks it with impunity as those norms were always meant for "other people," a popular Indian journalist has said.
The popular journalist has told RT India that policy is more influenced by mood swings in the Trump administration The United States created the so-called "rules-based order," but breaks it with impunity as those norms were always meant for "other people," popular Indian journalist Palki Sharma has told RT.
British judge rules that Palestine Action activists will be sentenced as terrorists Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Fri, 06/12/2026 - 15:00 The ruling marks the first time in UK legal history that protesters convicted of criminal damage face a 'terrorism connection' upon sentencing Off A British judge has ruled that four Palestine Action protesters will be sentenced as terrorists, despite jurors convicting them of criminal charges not connected to terrorism during prosecution. Last month, jurors convicted Leona Kamio, Samuel Corner, Fatema Rajwani, and Charlotte Head of criminal damage in connection with a raid on an Elbit Systems UK plant near Bristol on 6 August 2024. Two other activists, Jordan Devlin and Zoe Rogers, were cleared of the charges.
US vice president says Iran deal will not hand Tehran cash US Vice President JD Vance says any potential deal with Iran would place the concerns of the US and its allies at the centre of the agreement. “If the Islamic Republic of Iran meets its obligations, then economic benefits will flow to them and to the entire region,” Vance wrote on X. Vance insisted that Iran would not receive cash or gain access to frozen funds merely for signing an agreement or attending talks.
Tehran [Iran], June 12 (ANI): Iran on Friday strongly condemned the United States attacks on commercial vessels carrying Indian seafarers, resulting in the death of three in the Gulf of Oman, describing the actions as 'brutal' and accusing Washington of engaging in 'lawless conduct' that threatens global peace and maritime security.
Israeli strikes on Friday left Lebanon out of sync with a cautious optimism taking hold elsewhere in the Middle East.
TEHRAN, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States will be held within a 60-day period after the two countries' potential signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on ending the war, the official news agency IRNA reported Friday.
Hezbollah conducts operations against Israeli military in Southern Lebanon Hezbollah conducted operations against Israeli military vehicles and forces in Southern Lebanon, according to statements and footage on Telegram. The operations came as the Israeli military continued strikes on Tyre in Southern Lebanon, Al Jazeera reported.
Israel to install statue of Indian Maratha king as gesture of friendship Submitted by Shraddha Joshi on Fri, 06/12/2026 - 12:55 The Israeli consul shared his aim to increase awareness of Indian history among the Israeli public According to the statement by the Israeli Consul General Yaniv Revach (centre), the announcement was to mark the anniversary of the coronation of Shivaji in 1674, marking the establishment of the Maratha empire (X) Off The Israeli consulate in Mumbai announced plans to install a statue of Indian Maratha ruler Shivaji in a major Israeli city, following a meeting between the consul general and the chief minister of the Indian state of Maharashtra last week. “India & Israel are ancient civilisations and are proud of each other's history,” the consulate stated in a post on X revealing the initiative. The 17th-century Indian king, referred to by his title of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has recently been recast by Indian Hindu right-wing groups as a founding icon of Hindu nationalism and armed opposition to Muslim rule, although scholars have contested this reading as ahistoric.
Trump slams Iranian reports on US-Iran agreement US President Donald Trump slammed Iranian reports on ongoing negotations talks via a post on his Truth Social site, stating that "the terms that Iran leaked out to the Fake News have NOTHING to do with the terms that were agreed to, in writing. " Iranian state media sources recently revealed the points agreed upon in the most recent US-Iran discussions. He added that "what they said, including their weak and pathetic statement on having a deal, bears no relation to the truth.
Israeli settlers light fires and cut water lines in occupied Palestine Israeli settlers set fire to land in the Odla village near Nablus, in the occupied West Bank, and threw molotov cocktails at a local water well, Wafa news agency reported. Settlers also cut and damaged water pipelines supplying Bedouin communities near Jerusalem according to Wafa.
Washington DC [US], June 12 (ANI): Despite Iranian officials maintaining that reports of a deal with the US to end the conflict in West Asia remain 'merely speculation', a memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington is expected to be signed in Geneva, Switzerland, with the proposed agr
Palestinian foreign ministry condemns deportation of French journalist by Israel The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates condemned the Israeli government's decision to deport French journalist Alice Froussard on Friday, Wafa news agency reported. According to Reporters Without Borders (RSF), the Radio France International (RFI) correspondent was detained, interrogated, and deported at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport. The Palestinian foreign ministry called on international organization "to take practical and serious steps to force the occupation to respect its legal obligations" and work to ensure free access to journalists in occupied Palestine.
US has redirected 136 commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz to date The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Friday morning that "U. S. Navy warships and air assets continue to patrol regional waters enforcing the blockade against Iran.
Iran refuses US pressure on MoU draft until final review: state media The Iranian government has rejected pressure regarding the finalization of the US Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Al Mayadeen reported, citing Iranian state-aligned Tasnim and Mehr news agencies. The report mentioned that Iranian governing institutions must conduct a final review of the draft agreement prior to its confirmation. According to Tasnim news, the draft memorandum requires the US to lift secondary sanctions, withdraw forces surrounding Iran, end its naval blockade, and support with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
