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.
Washington DC [US], June 11 (ANI): Stating that Iran has taken too long to negotiate a peace deal, President Donald Trump has warned that Tehran would now 'have to pay the price. ' The US military had hit targets inside Iran in response to the downing of an Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.
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.
Washington DC [US], June 10 (ANI): In a major diplomatic rebuke, a coalition of 22 nations, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and several European and Pacific partners, issued a joint statement on Wednesday, condemning Iran's 'lethal plotting' and other subversive activities across Europe, North America, and Australia.
(Photo credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images) After an unusual and at times underwhelming buildup, the 2026 World Cup is suddenly, finally the spectacle on everyone's mind. From questions surrounding Neymar's health and fitness for Brazil, to political drama between co-hosts United States and Iran, to European complaints about the intensity of North American summers, the World Cup is dominating the headlines.
Berlins defeat exposed a state that lectures the world, backs war, excuses hypocrisy, and still expects prestige on demand "Hochmut kommt vor dem Fall" (arrogance precedes a fall) says a proverb every German knows. That, you may say, is little wonder, considering how the last two world wars started and ended. But the saying is much older.
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.
Late night hosts weighed in on the president’s combative words about Netanyahu, his failing Iran peace talks and plans for a new Trump Promenade On Tuesday night, late night hosts addressed Donald Trump appearing to doze off during the NBA finals, misleading updates on Iran peace talks and plans for a new Trump Promenade in Washington DC. Continue reading...
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.
After weeks of signaling optimism about a possible breakthrough with Tehran, US President Donald Trump has dramatically hardened his tone, warning that Iran will ? pay the price? for what he described as delaying negotiations over a potential agreement with Washington.
Tehran [Iran], June 10 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday said that Iran must move beyond a prolonged state of 'neither war nor peace', revealing that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had allowed negotiations and dialogue to continue as a means of resolving the situation, as per the Iranian news agency ISNA.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran, China, and Russia issued a joint statement at the IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna opposing a political resolution advanced by Western countries against Tehran and emphasizing that the Iranian nuclear issue can only be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.
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.
Nearly four months after the latest Middle East crisis erupted and despite a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran, tensions continue to reverberate across the region and beyond. The UN Security Council is holding a high-level debate on advancing political solutions in the Middle East, amid continuing conflicts, humanitarian emergencies and concerns over regional stability. Follow live in-depth meetings coverage here.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Recent US actions against Iran and repeated violations of ceasefires have damaged diplomatic efforts, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said, stressing that negotiations cannot move forward without a minimum level of stability and political consistency.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Describing national unity as the key factor behind the failure of enemy strategies against Iran, President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country will never surrender to threats, pressure, or aggression against its dignity and national interests.
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.
