The U.S.-Iran Deal: What to Know
The full text of the deal that could pave the way to ending the war has not been published. Initial details suggest that it defers the most contentious issues.
The full text of the deal that could pave the way to ending the war has not been published. Initial details suggest that it defers the most contentious issues.
UK Court of Appeal rules Palestine Action ban to be lawful Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Mon, 06/15/2026 - 09:15 The ruling broke with a decision by the High Court which concluded that the proscription of the group was 'unlawful' and 'discriminatory' Off The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court ruling and found the UK government’s ban on the direct action group Palestine Action to be lawful. In February, the High Court found that then Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's decision to proscribe the group was "unlawful" and "discriminatory", following a challenge brought by the group's co-founder Huda Ammori. The government immediately stated its intention to appeal the ruling, with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood saying she was “disappointed” with the outcome, adding that the ban "followed a rigorous and evidence-based decision-making process".
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An informed source said negotiations between Iran and the US over the final text of the memorandum of understanding continued until minutes before its announcement, with disagreements centered on Article One and provisions related to the Strait of Hormuz.
China is the world’s largest purchaser of oil. But three months after the war with Iran began, it cut its imports, cushioning the global market.
New Delhi [India], June 15 (ANI): The proposed peace accord between the United States and Iran could help reduce inflationary pressures, lower energy prices and improve global supply chains, benefiting economies worldwide, Sunil Kant Munjal, Chairman of Hero Enterprise, said on Monday.
Tokyo [Japan], June 15, (ANI): Investors welcomed the peace agreement reached between the US and Iranian negotiators as shares in Asia climbed, hoping for a durable peace in West Asia. Investors cheered the news of the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blockaded due to the US-Iran conflict. US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that a deal with Iran is now complete.
President Trump said Iran had promised to suspend enriching uranium, but it is unclear for how long and the details still have to be negotiated.
On 12 June, the four Palestine Action activists known as ‘the Filton 4’ – Charlotte Head, 29; Samuel Corner, 23; Leona Kamio, 30; and Fatema Rajwani, 21 – were told by Judge Mr Justice Johnson they would be sentenced as having a ‘terrorist connection’ following convictions for criminal damage arising out of their involvement in […] The post UK: Terrorist sentence for Palestine Action marks ‘dangerous’ move against right to protest appeared first on Amnesty International .
Lebanon warns displaced against returning as Israel vows to keep troops in south Authorities in southern Lebanon warned people displaced by three months of war against rushing home on Monday as Israel said it would not withdraw troops from the south despite the US-Iran ceasefire deal. In south Lebanon, where Israeli forces have occupied a self-declared security zone, municipal councils issued statements calling on residents to hold off on returning, Lebanon’s National News Agency reported. In Nabatieh, a devastated city in the country’s south , Mohammed Daqdouq said he had returned on Monday morning to check on his home.
Responding to UK government’s decision to ban children and young people under 16 from accessing social media, Kerry Moscogiuri, Chief Executive of Amnesty International UK, said: “This is a case of the right diagnosis but the wrong prescription. “The UK government is right to recognize that many children face serious harms online. Too many social media companies have built products and business models that prioritize keeping […] The post UK: Social media ban for under 16s ‘right diagnosis, wrong prescription’ appeared first on Amnesty International .
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Washington and Tehran reached an agreement that paved the way for further talks to ultimately end the war. President Trump discussed it with The Times.
President’s UFC fights held on the White House lawn overshadowed by chants about former first lady Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. Donald Trump’s UFC fights held on the White House lawn were marred by a misogynistic smear aimed at former first lady Michelle Obama last night. Trump arrives in Evian-les-Bains on Monday afternoon for talks with G7 leaders, including some who have been sharply critical of his managing of the roughly 15-week conflict that has led to a surge in global energy prices.
Iranians greet deal to end war with relief, suspicion and uncertainty Submitted by MEE correspondent on Mon, 06/15/2026 - 08:35 Most Iranians have welcomed the agreement as a chance for stability and economic recovery, but others fear the US and Israel will regroup and attack again Iranian women walk past Iran's national flag at Vanak Square in Tehran on 10 June 2026 (Atta Kenare/AFP) Off Iranians have reacted with relief, suspicion and uncertainty after US President Donald Trump announced a deal to end the month-long US-Israeli war on Iran . "Has it really ended? I can’t believe it," Sepideh, a 32-year-old Tehran resident, told Middle East Eye on Monday.
German shipowners group 'cautiously optimistic' over Hormuz safety German shipowners' association VDR said on Monday it remained to be seen whether the new deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz would lead to safe passage through the vital shipping route. "However, we are cautiously optimistic," it said in a statement.
Hormuz transits remain very risky, shipping association says Shipping association BIMCO said on Monday it still considers commencing transiting the Strait of Hormuz very risky for ships at this point. It said that the security situation for the shipping industry remains volatile, and the threat of mines in the Strait of Hormuz is a concern. The resumption of maritime traffic should ideally be directed by a neutral body, such as the United Nations, the group added.
US and Iran to hold preparatory meetings in Doha before signing deal The United States and Iran will hold indirect talks in Doha this week ahead of the formal signing of the ceasefire deal, AFP reported. “Separate preparatory meetings with each side will now take place in Doha this week, ahead of the official signing in Switzerland and the start of the technical talks,” a diplomatic source said. The source added that Qatari mediators had departed Tehran after “17 hours of intensive negotiations”, which began on Sunday and culminated in an agreement.
By Ayushi Agarwal Sydney [Australia], June 15 (ANI): Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has raised serious concerns regarding the durability of the newly finalised peace deal between the United States and Iran, warning that the agreement carries an inherent risk of collapse due to the volatile nature of the Tehran administration.
New Delhi [India], June 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the peace negotiations between the United States and Iran amid the conflict in West Asia and urged faster restoration of peace and stability in the region, along with ensuring freedom of navigation.
Tel Aviv [Israel], June 15 (ANI): In a sharp escalation of geopolitical friction following Washington's breakthrough pact with Tehran, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has declared that the Israeli military will not pull back from its positions across the border, drawing a firm line against the newly announced American-led diplomatic framework.