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.
Iran says talks with US continue through Pakistan Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations says Tehran and Washington are still exchanging proposals through Pakistan as they try to reach an agreement. Amir Saeid Iravani made the comments after a UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan on Monday, according to Iran’s IRNA news agency. He said the US and Iran, through Pakistan, “are presenting and exchanging views and opinions to reach the final text”.
ICC bureau suspends Prosecutor Karim Khan pending final vote on misconduct probe Submitted by Sondos Asem on Mon, 06/08/2026 - 12:29 Majority of 21 states at the executive body of the court recommend a finding of 'serious misconduct' against the chief prosecutor, but statement says the suspension is not the final outcome in the disciplinary proceedings ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan speaking last year at the twenty-third session of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute, at the World Forum Convention Center in The Hague (ICC photo gallery) Off The bureau of the Assembly of States Parties of the International Criminal Court decided on Monday to suspend Prosecutor Karim Khan, disregarding a judicial panel’s opinion that found no evidence of misconduct against him. According to an official press release published late on Monday, a qualified majority of the 21-member bureau, the executive governing body of the court, decided to suspend the prosecutor “with immediate effect” pending the final decision of the ASP as the competent decision-maker on the matter. The decision was made under rule 28 of the Rules of Procedure and Evidence, which indicates that a two-thirds majority of bureau members present and voting recommended a finding of “serious misconduct”, paving the way for a vote at the larger ASP which first needs to uphold the decision, then vote on whether to remove the prosecutor.
Iran says it has ‘no trust’ in US as peace talks stall Senior Iranian official Ebrahim Azizi says Tehran has “no problem” continuing peace talks with the United States in principle, but only if Washington proves it is negotiating honestly. Azizi, who heads Iran’s parliamentary national security and foreign policy committee, told CNN that any deal depends on a change in US behaviour after months of deep mistrust. “If we could reach confidence that they are people of negotiation and that they also submit to the rules of negotiation, then the Islamic Republic, because it has the logic of negotiation, because it has the logic of dialogue, would have no problem with negotiating,” he said.
Ghalibaf says US tanker attack proves Washington rejects dialogue Iran’s top negotiator and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Washington’s latest actions show the United States is “neither committed to a cease-fire nor believes in dialogue”. His comments came after US forces attacked a tanker they said was heading towards Iran in breach of Washington’s naval blockade. Ghalibaf said the attack showed the US “only understands the language of power”, sharpening Tehran’s criticism of Washington’s military pressure at sea.
Palestinians in Chile push back over new president's pivot toward Israel Submitted by Ana Maria Monjardino on Mon, 06/08/2026 - 14:07 Chile’s Palestinian community, the largest outside the Arab world, pushes back against Jose Antonio Kast's moves to restore ties with Israel Demonstrators carry a banner against Israel's genocide in Gaza during the so-called “Las Ollas Vacias” (Empty Pots) march organised by the Palestinian community in Chile, in Santiago on 9 August 2025 (Rodrigo Arangua/AFP) Off A new wave of right-wing governments are deepening ties with Israel across Latin America, overturning the “pink tide” that drove foreign policy in solidarity with Palestine in the continent for many years. In few places is this more surprising than Chile, home to the largest Palestinian community outside of the Arab world and North Africa. President Jose Antonio Kast was elected in December following a campaign centred on countering immigration, bolstering national security and cutbacks on public spending.
Hezbollah official says group had no direct contact with Trump Hezbollah has had “no direct contact” with US President Donald Trump, despite recent statements from the US president suggesting otherwise, a senior Hezbollah official said. Senior Hezbollah figure Mahmud Qomati told AFP that “there has been no direct contact between President Trump and Hezbollah officials. ” “We actually spoke with Hezbollah for the first time, ever,” Trump had told reporters last Wednesday, referring to efforts to halt the war.
Pezeshkian says Iran still at negotiating table Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran remained at the negotiating table after halting attacks on Israel following the first exchange of fire since the April truce. "Diplomacy and defence are the two wings of national power; we have neither left the battlefield nor the negotiating table," Pezeshkian said in a post on X, adding that Tehran "will not retreat in the face of any threat".
Senior Iranian official says Iran will not yield to pressure Ali Akbar Ahmadian, the representative of Iran’s supreme leader on the Supreme Defence Council, said Iran would not submit to external pressure and warned that any further threats or attacks would be met with a stronger response. In a statement issued after Iran launched missile strikes against Israel, Ahmadian said the sound heard over Tel Aviv was “the voice of the Iranian nation” and described the operation as a demonstration of national resolve. He added that Iranian officials, backed by public support, would remain steadfast and warned that any continuation of pressure or military threats against Iran would result in what he called a more decisive and crushing response.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar review impact of recent developments Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Qatari Prime Minister and foreign minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani discussed the latest regional developments and efforts to support security and stability during a telephone call, according to Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry. A ministry statement said the two officials reviewed the repercussions of recent events across the region and exchanged views on ongoing efforts aimed at maintaining stability. The discussion came amid heightened regional tensions and international calls, including from Britain, for restraint and de-escalation.
White House pushing diplomacy over escalation, Axios reports US President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran to give diplomacy a chance, according to Axios, which cited a US official and an Israeli source. The report said Trump told Netanyahu that the United States was close to reaching a favourable agreement with Tehran and asked him to remain patient. According to Axios, Netanyahu initially objected but ultimately agreed to step back from immediate action.
Trump says Netanyahu has ‘no choice’ but to accept Iran deal Trump has told the Financial Times that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have “no choice” but to accept a deal with Iran, even after Tehran fired missiles towards Israel. Trump said he calls “all the shots… he doesn’t call the shots”, referring to Netanyahu. He added that Iran’s attacks on Israel had not changed his desire to reach an agreement.
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez to visit Turkey for talks with Erdogan Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Sun, 06/07/2026 - 17:00 Ankara may seek new opportunities in Venezuela’s oil and gold sectors as US sanctions ease Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez looks on during a signing of an agreement ceremony between Chevron and the national government at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas on 13 April 2026 (AFP) Off Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, plans to visit Turkey on Monday for an official trip, multiple people familiar with the matter told Middle East Eye. According to the same sources, Rodriguez is expected to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul during the visit. Rodriguez has been in India since last week, where she has been discussing energy, trade and investment with Narendra Modi's government.
Trump says deal with Iran is 'very close' US President Donald Trump has told NBC News that a deal with Iran is "very close". “We have a couple of points. They don’t even seem like big points,” Trump said.
Ben Gvir calls for execution of shooter suspects Israel's far-right security minister Itamar Ben Gvir has called for the execution of the suspects in a deadly shooting attack in central Israel on Sunday. Israeli police said they had "neutralised" one suspect and are currently searching for the second. “If the terrorist is caught alive he will be executed.
Tehran raises concerns over strikes at IAEA board meeting Iran’s delegation to a special meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors condemned US and Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities operating under IAEA safeguards, describing them as an unprecedented assault on safeguarded nuclear sites. According to the delegation, the attacks threaten the global nuclear non-proliferation regime and undermine the principles of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the IAEA safeguards system. Iranian representatives called on member states to adopt a zero-tolerance approach toward attacks or threats against safeguarded nuclear facilities and urged the international community to prevent what they described as the normalisation of such actions.
Hezbollah official rejects claims Lebanon is bargaining chip for Iran Ibrahim Al Moussawi, a Hezbollah official and member of the Lebanese Parliament, said any ceasefire agreement should apply to all parts of Lebanon and not be limited to Beirut or its southern suburbs. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Al Moussawi questioned why a ceasefire would not extend to southern Lebanon, calling instead for a complete halt to hostilities without conditions. He also rejected comments by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, who had accused Iran of using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in negotiations with the administration of US President Donald Trump.
