Trump says US has agreed to Iran deal, WSJ reports US President Donald Trump plans to issue a statement soon confirming that Washington has agreed to a deal with Iran, The Wall Street Journal reports. Trump told the newspaper the agreement could be signed electronically by him or Vice President JD Vance. Iran has not yet confirmed that it will accept the deal, according to the report.
Trump says Strait of Hormuz will reopen ‘very shortly’ US President Donald Trump says Iran will never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon and that the Strait of Hormuz will be “opening for business very shortly”. In another social media post, Trump said a deal with Tehran would act as a “WALL against Iran ever having a Nuclear weapon”. He also attacked the Obama administration’s 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran, saying the JCPOA had been “a road to a Nuclear weapon for Iran, cash and all”.
Trump says Iran deal expected within hours Trump has told Fox News that a deal with Iran is expected in the “next two to three hours”, as mediators signal that negotiations are close to a breakthrough. Reuters, citing an official involved in the talks, reports that mediators are optimistic a US-Iran agreement is “nearly over the line”. The comments come as diplomatic efforts intensify to end the wider war and contain Israeli escalation, with Tehran resisting pressure to accept terms that would leave Israel free to continue its attacks across the region.
Somaliland president meets Israeli counterpart in first Jerusalem visit Submitted by Mera Aladam on Sun, 06/14/2026 - 15:40 Abdullahi also set to meet Israel's prime minister and foreign minister during his two-day trip Israel's President Isaac Herzog and Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi hold up their drinks at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, 14 June, 2026 (Ronen Zvulun/Reuters) Off Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi on Sunday became the first president of Somaliland to visit Israel , months after Israel recognised the breakaway east African state. In a post on X, Abdullahi, widely known as Cirro, expressed that he was "honoured by the warm welcome" received from Israeli President Isaac Herzog, adding that the visit "marks a historic milestone" in the territory's relationship with Tel Aviv. "For thirty-five years, the people of Somaliland have built a peaceful, democratic, and resilient nation.
Sisi set to hold meeting with Trump at upcoming G7 summit US President Donald Trump is set to hold talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on the sidelines of the upcoming G7 summit in France. In a statement, the Egyptian presidency said Sisi is expected to hold a series of bilateral meetings during the event, with talks centring on "discussing ways to resolve international geopolitical crises and address their repercussions on trade, energy, and supply chains".
Somaliland's president visits Israel for the first time Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, widely known as Cirro, on Sunday became the first president of Somaliland to visit Israel. In a post on X, Abdullahi expressed that he was "honoured by the warm welcome" by Israeli president Isaac Herzog. "For thirty-five years, the people of Somaliland have built a peaceful, democratic, and resilient nation.
Iran's top negotiator says US 'lacks will to fulfill its commitments' after Israeli hit on Beirut Iran's top negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, said that Israel's assault on Beirut's southern suburbs showed that the US "either lacks the will to fulfill its commitments or the ability to do so". "If you lack the will and ability to fulfill your commitments, speaking of continuing the path is not possible," he added.
Iranian official says draft US deal includes nuclear limits and asset release: Report A senior Iranian official speaking to Reuters said that the final draft of the memorandum of understanding with the US covered several issues, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. A final deal is set to be discussed in the 60 days following an agreement reached by the two sides, the official noted. The contents of the draft includes: Tehran immediately reopening the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels, while the US lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports.
Germany's UN defeat is a verdict on its complicity in genocide Submitted by Hebh Jamal on Fri, 06/12/2026 - 08:42 Berlin's humiliation at the UN reflects the price of a foreign policy that arms Israel's genocide, blocks accountability and invokes its own history as a shield against scrutiny German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul looks on prior to the election of non-permanent members of the UN Security Council at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on 3 June 2026 (David 'Dee' Delgado/Reuters) Off On 3 June, for the first time, Germany failed to secure a rotating seat on the UN Security Council, falling 23 votes short. The announcement was made by Annalena Baerbock, Germany's former foreign minister and current president of the UN General Assembly. The vote was a verdict on Germany's standing in the world, and even Berlin knows why.
Qatari delegation met with Iranian officials, as Tehran reviews proposal A Qatari delegation held talks with senior Iranian officials in Tehran as part of mediation efforts with the US, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported. Fars News Agency quoted a source familiar with the matter as saying that Tehran’s final decision on the memorandum of understanding is under review, and confirmed that the political, legal and technical dimensions of the proposals are still being examined.
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, The United States and Iran appear closer than ever to formalising a peace agreement, but conflicting statements over timing underscore that the deal has not yet been signed. While Washington says a breakthrough could come within hours, Tehran insists final approval is still pending. Meanwhile, fighting continues on the Lebanon front despite growing expectations of a regional de-escalation.
Israeli leader thanks Trump for confronting ‘Iran’s empire of evil’ Israeli President Isaac Herzog marked the 80th birthday of US President Donald Trump with a message praising his support for Israel and his approach towards Iran. In a post on X, Herzog said the Israeli people were grateful for Trump’s “leadership in confronting Iran’s empire of evil” and for his “steadfast commitment to the security of Israel”. Herzog also thanked Trump for his efforts to secure the release of Israeli captives and described his political rise as a reflection of the “breadth of the American dream”.
Republicans say Tehran responded only to pressure Republican lawmaker Ron Johnson said a nuclear-armed Iran would pose an “existential threat” to the United States and expressed hope that Trump would prevent such an outcome. “Iran’s Ayatollahs should be put on the dustbin of history,” Johnson said in comments published by Iran International. John James welcomed the prospect of an agreement, telling Fox News that Trump’s pressure campaign had brought Tehran to the negotiating table.
Democrats criticise Trump over proposed Iran agreement Democratic lawmakers have voiced scepticism about President Donald Trump's expected agreement with Iran, questioning whether it will deliver meaningful gains after weeks of conflict. Adam Schiff, a senator from California, wrote on X, “The President says the war is over. I hope that he is right.
Trump says Iran deal will block path to nuclear weapons US President Donald Trump said a proposed agreement with Iran would create a barrier preventing Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons, describing it as fundamentally different from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. “Obama’s agreement was an easy and smooth path towards possessing a nuclear weapon, while my agreement is the complete opposite,” Trump said, referring to the accord negotiated under former President Barack Obama. Trump also said that “no money will be exchanged, unlike the hundreds of billions that Obama paid to Iran”.
No signing ceremony listed on Trump’s Sunday agenda US President Donald Trump has suggested that a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran could be signed virtually, but his public schedule for Sunday contains no reference to a signing ceremony. Trump has described the proposed memorandum as a major diplomatic breakthrough that would prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, arguing that Tehran is no longer interested in pursuing one. The president has also contrasted the prospective agreement with the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action negotiated under former President Barack Obama, saying the new arrangement would be stronger than the accord from which he withdrew the United States during his first term in office.
Somaliland president expected to visit Israel, reports say Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, widely known as Cirro, is expected to visit Israel this week, according to Israeli media reports. If confirmed, the trip would mark his first visit to Israel since the country recognised the self-declared republic, which broke away from Somalia. Somaliland diplomat Ismail Shirwac posted an image on X showing Somaliland and Israeli flags in Tel Aviv and said the president was expected to arrive on Tuesday.
Watchdog says Israeli firm BlackCore influenced elections across multiple countries France’s digital interference watchdog, Viginum, has linked Israeli company BlackCore to online influence and propaganda campaigns conducted across Europe, Africa and the United States. In a report released on Sunday, Viginum said the operations targeted elections and political figures in locations including France, Scotland, Angola, Togo and New York City. According to the report, accounts linked to BlackCore targeted John Swinney, who described Gaza as a “man-made humanitarian catastrophe”, and also focused on candidates from the French left-wing party La France Insoumise through automated accounts, data leaks and the circulation of fabricated allegations.
Funeral processions for Khamenei to be held in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad Iran has announced a series of farewell, funeral and burial ceremonies for Ali Khamenei, according to a statement from the office responsible for preserving and publishing his works, Press TV reported. Farewell ceremonies are scheduled to take place at Imam Khomeini Mosalla in Tehran on 4 and 5 July, followed by a funeral procession in the capital on 6 July. Additional funeral processions are planned in Qom on 7 July and in Mashhad on 9 July.
British lawmaker credits Pakistan with advancing Iran-US talks Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon praised Pakistan’s role in mediating between the United States and Iran, expressing optimism that an agreement could soon be reached. In a post on X, he wrote: “Tonight, irrespective of where we are in the world, we carry the collective hope that peace is imminent with the signing of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran. ” Lord Ahmad credited Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts for helping advance the negotiations.
