Newest first Newest first Oldest first 10:46 Qatari Negotiators Travel To Tehran Qatari negotiators flew to Tehran early on June 14 in a bid to finalize an agreement between the United States and Iran to end the monthslong conflict, according to Reuters.
Newest first Newest first Oldest first 15:11 Qalibaf Criticizes US Over Israel's Latest Attack On Lebanon Irans chief negotiator and speaker of Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf lashed out against the United Statesin a post on Xafter Israel launched new attacks on Hezbollah targets in Dahiyeh a southern suburb of Lebanons capital Beirut earlier on June 14.
Newest first Newest first Oldest first 01:53 Britain, France, Germany, Italy Ready To Lift Some Iran Sanctions Britain, France, Germany, and Italy said they were prepared to lift some sanctions imposed on Tehran as they welcomed an accord announced by Washington and Tehran to end the war in the Middle East.
Newest first Newest first Oldest first 23:12 Trump Tells WSJ That Announcement Imminent On Iran Peace Deal US President Donald Trump told The Wall Street Journal on June 14 that he plans to issue a statement "imminently" confirming that the US has agreed to a deal with Iran.
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.
New Delhi [India], June 14 (ANI): Congress leader Manish Tewari on Sunday slammed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio over his remarks during the conversation with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar concerning the attacks by the US in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners, and said the comments are 'abrupt, abrasive confrontational.
The US president's comments come as Iran says an exact date has not been decided, but it "will not be tomorrow".
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 14 (ANI): AIMIM Chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday urged the Election Commission to include the names of all genuine voters of Telangana during the SIR process. The Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls in Telangana will begin from June 15.
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.
Yair Lapid said the government in Tehran has retained power and can rebuild its nuclear program The peace agreement being finalized between the US and Iran is bad for Israel, Yair Lapid, the leader of the Israeli opposition and a former prime minister, said on Saturday.
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.
A former US diplomat warned that President Donald Trump may be underestimating the Islamic Republic's resilience, arguing that Tehran's leadership has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to withstand military and economic pressure.
Washington, DC [US], June 14 (ANI): US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated, military-themed image of himself on his platform Truth Social, featuring a stylised portrayal with warships and fighter jets in the background. The image caption read, 'YOU'RE GETTING DISCOMBOBULATED.
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.
