The nuclear challenge at the heart of Trump's Iran negotiations
US officials say the deal will lead to the destruction of Iran's enriched uranium, but details are still to be worked out.
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EU foreign policy chief compares Israel to apartheid South Africa: Report
EU foreign policy chief compares Israel to apartheid South Africa: Report Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Sat, 06/13/2026 - 21:06 The EU foreign policy chief’s reported remarks contrast sharply with her public support for Israel EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas answers questions in an interview at the EU headquarters in Brussels on June 3, 2026. (Nicolas Tucat/AFP) Off The EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has privately compared Israel’s treatment of Palestinians to apartheid-era South Africa, exposing a sharp contrast between her closed-door remarks and her public support for Israel. Euractiv reported that the EU foreign policy chief made the comparison during confidential talks with Mexican officials in Mexico City, where she travelled from May 20 to 22 as part of a senior EU delegation.
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One year ago, the Middle East changed. Nobody knows what comes next.
The first direct Iran-Israel war ended an era of shadow conflict and opened a far more uncertain chapter Exactly one year ago, on June 13, 2025, the world entered a new reality. A new chapter was opened in the history of the Middle East, in the history of Iran, and in the long-running confrontation between Iran and Israel.
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Iran deal to be signed on Sunday, says Trump
Washington, DC [US], June 14 (ANI): US President Donald Trump said that a peace deal is due to be signed on Sunday, and it will be a wall to nuclear weapons, which would ensure that Iran doesn't have them in the future. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said that if the deal doesn't work out, the US has an ultimate alternative.
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Israel fears US-Iran MoU could weaken pressure on Tehran
Israel fears US-Iran MoU could weaken pressure on Tehran Israeli political sources are voicing concern over the emerging US-Iran memorandum of understanding, with fears that the deal could reduce Washington’s leverage over Tehran, Haaretz reports. The sources worry that any agreement could make it harder to force the removal or dilution of Iran’s enriched uranium. One source told the Israeli outlet that Israel has had limited influence over the decision-making process.
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EAM Jaishankar, US Secy of State discuss "recent events" in Strait of Hormuz
Washington DC [US], June 13 (ANI): The US Department of State, in a statement, said that Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in his telephonic conversation with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, stressed that all commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz must adhere to orders by the US.
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Starmer tells Trump Iran deal must secure lasting peace
Starmer tells Trump Iran deal must secure lasting peace British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told US President Donald Trump that any agreement to end the Iran conflict must secure a durable peace, Downing Street says. In a call with Trump, Starmer stressed “the importance of ensuring any deal delivers a durable and lasting peace”. His office said he also told the US president that the UK stood “ready to support the implementation of any peace agreement and to work with international partners to ensure its success”.
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Trump fumes as leaked details in draft agreement show it favors Iran
DUBAI/WASHINGTON/PARIS: Leaked details of a proposed agreement to end the war in the Gulf, shared by Western, Pakistani, and Iranian sources on Friday, appeared to favor Iran, drawing criticism from U. S. President Donald Trump, who said the reports were inaccurate.
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Trump says Iran deal to be signed this weekend
Trump says Iran deal to be signed this weekend Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Sat, 06/13/2026 - 18:09 The deal would see the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz waterway Off US President Donald Trump says a deal with Iran is set to be signed on Sunday, adding that the Strait of Hormuz will be “open to all” immediately after the agreement is finalised. This is a developing story. We will bring you more as we get it.
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Preliminary peace deal could be signed within days, says US, Iran and mediators
Pakistani PM claims Islamabad preparing for electronic signing, while Trump and Tehran trade conflicting claims Iran, the US and mediators suggested on Saturday that a preliminary peace deal could be signed within days to end the three-month war in the Middle East, though they gave differing timelines and versions of its text. Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan’s prime minister, said on Saturday that Islamabad was preparing for an electronic signing within 24 hours to be followed by technical-level talks next week. Continue reading...
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"Great anger over killing of Indian seafarers, good that EAM brought it up with US," says Ex Diplomat Veena Sikri
New Delhi [India], June 13 (ANI): Former Diplomat Veena Sikri on Saturday said that it is pertinent act by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to convey to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the death of three Indian seafarers by US strikes. Sikri, in a conversation with ANI, said that the international maritime organization based in London have also issued a strong statement.
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"India's stance on killing of 3 seafarers is strongest that can be," says Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev
New Delhi [India], June 13 (ANI): Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev on Saturday said that India's official stance with regards to the killing of three Indian seafarers, which can be called a war crime. Sachdev, in his conversation with ANI, said that the kin of these seafarers and MPs may ask for compensation from the US government.
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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia welcome US-Iran talks
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia welcome US-Iran talks Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has welcomed US-Iran negotiations during a call with his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said the two ministers discussed the talks and “expressed the hope that this important development will contribute to lasting peace and stability in the region”. It added that the Saudi foreign minister praised Islamabad’s role in backing mediation and diplomacy.
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White House Says Iran, Ukraine, High On Trump's G7 Agenda
WASHINGTON -- US President Trump heads into next weeks Group of Seven summit in France with a packed agenda covering trade, artificial intelligence, and Ukraine -- and the shadow of the conflict with Iran hanging over all of it.
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Iran denies reports of its delegation visiting Geneva or any other country
Iran denies reports of its delegation visiting Geneva or any other country The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson has indicated that there are no recent travel plans for its delegation. "Tehran's negotiating team is not planning to visit Geneva or other places in the coming days", it said.
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US-Iranian memorandum signing ceremony set for Sunday: Report
US-Iranian memorandum signing ceremony set for Sunday: Report The Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesperson told Al Jazeera that Islamabad will hold an electronic signing ceremony via video on Sunday for the US-Iranian peace deal. The statement conflicts statements made by Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei, where he said the memorandum's signing would not take place on Sunday.
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Thousands gather for anti-racism rally after Belfast unrest
Thousands gather for anti-racism rally after Belfast unrest Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 06/13/2026 - 16:07 Riots gripped the Northern Irish city earlier this week following a knife attack by a Sudanese national People turn out for a demonstration against racism and call for calm in central Belfast, Northern Ireland on 13 June 2026, after a few nights of disorder hit the city when video of a knife attack on 8 June went viral on social media (AFP) Off Thousands of people on Saturday gathered for an anti-racism rally in the Northern Irish city of Belfast after unrest was triggered by a stabbing attack. Protesters carried placards with slogans such as "Hate is the only threat to our streets" and "Belfast stands against racism". Belfast saw two nights of chaos after a video of Monday night's knife attack, which showed a man straddling another lying in the street, slashing him with a knife, went viral on social media.
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"US-Iran truce deal likely to be finalised in 24 hours": Pak
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 13 (ANI): Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday claimed that the peace deal between the US and Iran is 'closer than ever', with a deal to be finalised 'in the next 24 hours. ' Sharif said that finalisation is likely in the next 24 hours, and technical level talks will follow. In a post on X, he said, 'We are closer to a peace deal than ever before.
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Senior US official says Washington might have 'strong deal' with Iran
Senior US official says Washington might have 'strong deal' with Iran A senior US official said they believe Washington has a "strong deal" with Iran, Reuters reported. The official added that the US would participate in the de-mining of the Strait of Hormuz once the accord is sealed.
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Death toll in Lebanon rises to 3,756, health ministry says
Death toll in Lebanon rises to 3,756, health ministry says Israel has killed over 3,756 people and wounded 11,632 others in Lebanon since early March, according to the latest statistics published by the health ministry.
