Bulgaria Defeat Iran 3? 0 as Blengini Praises Serve and Block Bulgaria's men earned their first win of the tournament with the straight-sets success over Iran in their second match of the opening VNL leg in Brazil. The team now holds one win and one loss as they prepare to face Argentina next.
(260612) -- ILOCOS SUR PROVINCE, June 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players of Iran celebrate after scoring a point during the pool B match between Iran and China's Hong Kong at the 2026 AVC Women's Cup in Ilocos Sur Province, the Philippines, on June 12, 2026.
The rapid swing highlighted a broader truth that has shaped the region for decades: force can intensify crises, but only dialogue can resolve them. BEIJING, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Within a matter of hours on Thursday, the Middle East appeared to move from the brink of another military escalation back toward the possibility of diplomacy. U.
Stocks surge after Trump signals end to planned Iran strikes Global stock markets rallied after US President Donald Trump said he had cancelled a third day of planned strikes against Iran and indicated that an agreement with Tehran was close. Investors welcomed signs of de-escalation, helping lift shares across Wall Street and Asia. The S&P 500 posted its largest one-day gain since April, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.
Cairo [Egypt], June 12 (ANI): The Egyptian Foreign Ministry has voiced optimism regarding a potential diplomatic breakthrough, urging both Washington and Tehran to capitalise on the current momentum to secure a definitive pact.
US president says ‘great settlement’ reached but Iranian spokesman says there has been no final conclusion Full report: Trump claims US and Iran on verge of signing peace agreement Hello and welcome to the Guardian’s continuing coverage of the crisis in the Middle East. Iran’s foreign ministry has contradicted claims from Donald Trump that a peace deal between Washington and Tehran could be signed as soon as this weekend. Trump said he was cancelling a third day of US airstrikes and bombings that he had earlier said would happen because “discussions” with Iran “have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved”.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei said that no final decision has been reached regarding a possible agreement with the US, stressing that ongoing reports about a deal remain “speculation.
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Momentum towards a US-Iran agreement accelerated overnight after President Donald Trump said he cancelled planned strikes on Iran and declared the war effectively over. Tehran acknowledged progress in negotiations but stressed that no final agreement has yet been reached, while Israeli operations in Lebanon continued despite growing diplomatic efforts across the region. Trump said he cancelled planned US strikes on Iran after being informed that negotiations had reached the highest levels of Iran’s leadership and were nearing completion.
Israeli attacks hit areas in Lebanon's Marjayoun and Nabatieh Israeli air strikes targeted the agricultural area of Arid Dbeibine near the southern Lebanese town of Dbeibine in the Marjayoun district, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA). The reported attack followed an overnight Israeli strike on the nearby town of Khiam. Separately, NNA and Al Jazeera reported an Israeli drone strike on the town of Jebchit in Lebanon’s Nabatieh district.
Cyber group claims California water system hack in retaliation for Iran strikes A hacker-activist group, Handala, has claimed responsibility for a cyber intrusion targeting water facilities in California, saying the action was carried out in retaliation for alleged US strikes on water infrastructure in southern Iran, Press TV reported. The group said it had obtained data from the systems and described the breach as a warning to Washington. In a statement, Handala said it had the capability to disrupt water supplies but "stopped short of actually cutting off water to American cities" citing a different ethical code than its adversaries.
Belfast riots: Why UK mobs see racial violence as 'national defence' Submitted by Amina Shareef on Thu, 06/11/2026 - 16:23 For years, politicians and media have encouraged people to view migrants as invaders, and Muslims as a problem to be managed A building burns during riots in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on 9 June 2026 (Paul Faith/AFP) On Droves of masked men gather . Cars and bins are set alight. Thick smoke fills the air.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters Major General Ali Abdollahi warned that continued threats against Iran’s energy infrastructure could jeopardize oil and gas exports, saying such trade would either remain available to all or to no one.
"The deeper issue is that both countries have conflicting visions for the future of the Middle East. The United States seeks to preserve a regional order built around its alliances, while Iran seeks recognition as a major regional power with legitimate security interests," Abdel Majid Suwailem, a Palestinian political analyst, told Xinhua.
The ECB's first rate hike since 2023 signals renewed hawkish resolve as resurgent inflation, Middle East war pressures and fragile growth prospects complicate the euro area outlook policy path ahead. FRANKFURT, June 12 (Xinhua) -- The European Central Bank (ECB) on Thursday decided to raise interest rates by 25 basis points, the first rate hike since September 2023.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Armed Forces prevented a vessel violating navigation restrictions from transiting the Strait of Hormuz after the ship attempted to pass through the strategic waterway without authorization early Friday.
Seize the opportunity to reach agreement, Egypt says on US-Iran ceasefire Egypt has welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement that planned military strikes against Iran had been cancelled, expressing hope that the move would create momentum for a comprehensive agreement between Washington and Tehran. In a statement posted on X, Egypt’s foreign ministry said it viewed the development with “great satisfaction” and urged all parties to seize the opportunity to resolve outstanding issues through negotiations. Egypt hopes “the available opportunity will be seized to reach an agreement on various outstanding issues and to foster an environment conducive to ending the war and launching a new phase of regional stability”, the ministry said.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi condemned recent US attacks on targets inside Iran during a phone call with the EU foreign policy chief, warning that the strikes have rendered the ceasefire situation ineffective and that Washington bears responsibility for the consequences.
Hours after threatening to hit Iran “very hard,” President Donald Trump said a deal with Tehran was close, leaving Iranian officials to balance threats of retaliation with signals that talks over Hormuz, sanctions relief and a fragile ceasefire are still alive.
NYT: US plans major reduction of military assets assigned to Nato The United States plans to significantly reduce the number of aircraft and naval assets it makes available to Nato operations in Europe, according to a report by The New York Times, which cited two senior European officials. The newspaper said allies were informed of the decision in a written document circulated earlier this month, describing it as part of a broader shift in Washington’s security posture towards Europe. According to the report, the proposed reductions include cutting the number of F-16 and F-15E fighter aircraft assigned to Nato missions from about 150 to 100, reducing maritime patrol aircraft from 26 to 15, and withdrawing all eight aerial refuelling aircraft currently allocated to Europe.
Washington, DC [US], June 12 (ANI): US President Donald Trump announced that the United States has 'ended war with Iran,' asserting that Tehran authorities have 'agreed never to have a nuclear weapon'. The American leader made these assertions while addressing a virtual tele-rally for Lt. Governor of Georgia Burt Jones on Thursday.
