As Speculation Swirls About the Emerging Iran Deal, Here’s What We Know
A “memorandum of understanding” between the two sides is under discussion. Both sides are keen to frame it as a victory.
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US Official Says 'High-Stakes' Iran Deal Nearly Finalized
WASHINGTON -- A senior US administration official has said the United States and Iran were very close to sealing a deal that would reopen a critical shipping route and dismantle Tehrans nuclear enrichment infrastructure.
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Iran says MoU will end war on all fronts, including Lebanon
Iran says MoU will end war on all fronts, including Lebanon Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says a memorandum of understanding with the US has not yet been signed, but that the proposed agreement would announce an end to the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon. Speaking to Iran’s Press TV, Araghchi said the MoU also covers the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the US naval blockade against Iran. He said Washington would pledge not to start a war or use threats, while the US and Iran would commit to respecting each other’s sovereignty and avoiding interference in each other’s internal affairs.
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Qatar reportedly offered Iran gas shutdown during US-Israeli war
Qatar reportedly offered Iran gas shutdown during US-Israeli war Qatar held secret talks with Iran during the Israeli-US war, offering to help disrupt global energy markets if Tehran spared the Ras Laffan gas field, The Washington Post reports, citing US officials. The report said Iran did not give Qatar a firm pledge that it would avoid striking the facility, which supplies a fifth of the world’s natural gas. But Doha believed it could reach an informal understanding with Tehran.
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Medical coalition tells UK government not to enforce 'chilling' NHS censorship on Palestine
Medical coalition tells UK government not to enforce 'chilling' NHS censorship on Palestine A coalition of medical associations representing over 13,000 healthcare workers in the UK is calling on the British government to immediately pause the rollout of a series of measures that would censor pro- Palestine advocacy within the National Health Service (NHS). Last week the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) endorsed a review into anti-Jewish hate and other forms of racism in the NHS by the UK government’s advisor on antisemitism, Lord John Mann. The review recommends mandatory antisemitism training for 1.
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Iran and US confirm they are on cusp of new ceasefire, as they fight to frame terms
Iran and US confirm they are on cusp of new ceasefire, as they fight to frame terms Submitted by Sean Mathews on Fri, 06/12/2026 - 19:31 Pakistan says 'peace never this close' as Switzerland offers to host signing agreement Women walk past Iran's national flag in Vanak Square in Tehran, Iran, on 10 June 2026 (Atta Kenare/AFP) Off Iran offered its most definitive assessment on Friday that it was close to signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the US , as both countries jostled to frame the deal as a victory. The signing of the MOU would trigger a 60-day period for "technical" negotiations, according to the Trump administration. “The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer.
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Iran to not receive any cash, funds for "simply signing a deal": US VP Vance slams reports
Washington DC [US], June 12 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance on Friday dismissed reports suggesting that Iran would receive financial incentives merely for signing the peace deal between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending the hostilities in West Asia, calling such claims 'fake information'.
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"Media should refrain from entering speculation": Iran on contents of peace deal with US
Tehran [Iran], June 12 (ANI): After reports suggesting that the memorandum of understanding for the peace agreement between Tehran and Washington includes an extension of the ceasefire, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a framework for further talks on the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme, I
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As Speculation Swirls About the Emerging Iran Deal, Here’s What We Know
A “memorandum of understanding” between the two sides is under discussion. Both sides are keen to frame it as a victory.
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UAE agrees to release billions for Iran amid US-Israeli war: Report
UAE agrees to release billions for Iran amid US-Israeli war: Report The United Arab Emirates has agreed to release billions of dollars for Iran, Reuters reports, in a tactical shift after weeks of Iranian attacks during the US-Israeli war on Tehran. The reported move comes as wider talks between Iran and the US enter their final stages, with diplomats saying any deal could include the release of tens of billions of dollars in Iranian oil revenues frozen abroad under US sanctions. Two regional sources told Reuters that the UAE had agreed to release $10bn, including more than $3bn already delivered.
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Pakistan foreign minister heads to Geneva amid US-Iran talks: Report
Pakistan foreign minister heads to Geneva amid US-Iran talks: Report Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar is expected to travel to Geneva on Friday night, according to Al Arabiya sources, as diplomatic efforts intensify around a possible US-Iran memorandum of understanding. The reported trip comes as Switzerland offers to host a possible signing between Washington and Tehran, while Israel continues to threaten to derail diplomacy that could curb its ability to attack its neighbours.
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US-Iran peace deal remains elusive as Trump and Tehran trade conflicting claims
US president dismissed Iranian media reports agreement was close, despite earlier suggesting a deal could be signed this weekend Middle East crisis – live updates Prospects for an immediate end to the war between Iran and the US remained uncertain on Friday amid a chaotic series of conflicting claims and counter-claims by US and Iranian officials about ongoing negotiations Donald Trump seemed to distance himself from his earlier comments that suggested a preliminary agreement could be signed as soon as this weekend, with a series of angry social media posts describing the Iranians as “very dishonorable people to deal with”. Continue reading...
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US officials say Hormuz oil flows reaching half of pre-war levels
US officials say Hormuz oil flows reaching half of pre-war levels Submitted by Sean Mathews on Fri, 06/12/2026 - 18:32 The US secretary of interior attributes the drop in oil prices to millions more barrels leaving the Strait of Hormuz In this picture obtained from Iran's ISNA news agency, residents take a dip as cargo and commercial vessels lie at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in Iran, on 8 June 2026 (Amirhossein Khorgooei/AFP) Off The US Navy is escorting dozens of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz each night, carrying millions of barrels of oil, senior US officials said on Friday. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said vessels under US protection were carrying about seven million barrels of oil per day through the Strait of Hormuz - a substantial amount, roughly half of what was transiting the waterway before the US-Israeli war on Iran began on 28 February. “Flows today are approaching half of the gap, and they’re rising,” Wright told the Bloomberg Energy Security Executive Briefing in Houston, Texas.
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Switzerland offers to host possible US-Iran MoU signing
Switzerland offers to host possible US-Iran MoU signing Switzerland says it is ready to host the possible signing of a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, as diplomatic efforts continue to pull the region back from further confrontation. The Swiss foreign ministry told AFP it would host the signing, “should the parties agree to it”. “Switzerland is fully engaged.
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Ireland-Israel match moved behind closed doors amid Gaza genocide protests
Ireland-Israel match moved behind closed doors amid Gaza genocide protests The Republic of Ireland will play its upcoming Nations League match against Israel at a neutral venue behind closed doors, after players, fans and public figures pushed for a boycott over Israel’s genocide in Gaza. The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) said Friday’s decision followed talks with several stakeholders. Ireland had been due to host Israel at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on 4 October, while Israel’s designated home fixture on 27 September is also expected to move to a neutral venue.
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Pakistan says US-Iran peace deal text has been agreed
Pakistan says US-Iran peace deal text has been agreed Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the US and Iran have agreed the final text of a peace deal, even as Israel continues to strike a belligerent tone over any diplomatic breakthrough with Tehran. “Pakistan is now working closely with both sides to finalize the next steps,” Sharif wrote on X. Sharif said the agreement had brought the region closer to avoiding further escalation.
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Trump rejects Iran's claims on peace deal, accuses Tehran of "attacks" on vessels carrying Indian seafarers
Washington DC [US], June 12 (ANI): After reports suggesting that the memorandum of understanding for the peace agreement between Tehran and Washington includes an extension of the ceasefire, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a framework for further talks on the Islamic Republic's nuclear progra
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This will not happen: Netanyahu vows to prevent Iranian nuclear capability, cites alignment with Trump
Tel Aviv [Israel], June 12 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday issued a stern, unequivocal commitment to national security, declaring that under his leadership, Iran will be prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons.
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"Quite deplorable, needs to be condemned in strongest terms": Former diplomat criticises US after deaths of Indian seafarers
New Delhi [India], June 12 (ANI): Former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar on Friday condemned the killing of three Indian seafarers in an attack on the Palau-flagged vessel MT Settebello, calling the United States' actions 'deplorable' and 'unacceptable'. Speaking to ANI, Sajjanhar criticised the lack of remorse shown by the US government. The incident occurred off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Israeli attack on south Lebanon medical site wounds paramedics
Israeli attack on south Lebanon medical site wounds paramedics Israel has wounded two paramedics in an air attack on a medical facility in the southern Lebanese town of Selaa, Lebanon’s National News Agency reports. The attack came as Israeli forces pressed on with strikes across southern Lebanon, despite the ceasefire agreement. The agency said Israeli artillery also shelled the town of Sajd and Jabal al-Rafie, in the latest escalation by Israel along the border.
