A Challenge in the U.S.-Iran Talks: Both Sides Demand Victory
Washington and Tehran would need to defend any potential deal as a win for their side. And each has a leader whose approach to talks is vexing mediators.
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Funeral of Martyred Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei to Be Held after June 25
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Organizers of commemorative ceremonies for the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei announced that farewell, funeral, and burial ceremonies will be held after the first ten days of the lunar month of Muharram.
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FM Reaffirms Iran’s Neighbor-Centered Policy in Congratulatory Message for Armenia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his party on their victory in parliamentary elections, emphasizing that neighboring countries remain a priority in Tehran’s foreign policy.
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Trump says Israel, Iran agreed to 'leave each other alone for another week'
New York [US], June 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has reiterated that the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will remain strictly enforced until a definitive agreement is secured with Tehran.
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Middle East crisis live: Trump says strait of Hormuz could be open in ‘two or three days’ if Iran peace deal is reached
US president says negotiations are in ‘final throes’ and there were no ‘sticking points’ to prevent an agreement being reached Israel and Iran step back from renewed conflict after Trump calls for halt Complex relationship between Trump and Netanyahu continues to undermine Middle East ceasefire In a phone interview with the BBC, Donald Trump said he had stressed the need “to use a lot of common sense” when he spoke to Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday, who he has reportedly grown increasingly exasperated with during the war. “All I did is say, ‘we have to use sense’. We’re very close to signing a very powerful deal, a very good deal,” Trump said of the conversation.
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Trump says US blockade of Iran's ports adding pressure to make a deal
New York [US], June 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has expressed high optimism regarding ongoing diplomatic engagements with Tehran, asserting that Washington is on the verge of securing a major breakthrough. He made these remarks to journalists as he was leaving New York after watching a basketball game a little earlier.
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Instigators of Chaos Ultimately Become Its First Victims: Iranian Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said those who seek power through chaos and perpetual conflict ultimately become trapped by the very instability they create, arguing that disorder eventually turns against its own architects.
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Iran Urges Pragmatic Engagement with Afghanistan, Calls for Release of Frozen Assets
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s ambassador to the UN called for sustained international engagement with Afghanistan’s de facto authorities, increased humanitarian support, and the unconditional release of frozen Afghan assets.
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Iranian President Hails Pashinyan’s Election Win
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his Civil Contract Party on success in Armenia’s parliamentary elections, expressing optimism about closer cooperation between Tehran and Yerevan.
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Iran will no longer accept endless talks. It is creating deterrence on its own terms
Iran will no longer accept endless talks. It is creating deterrence on its own terms Submitted by Seyed Hossein Mousavian on Mon, 06/08/2026 - 16:38 Weekend strikes highlight Tehran's shifting strategic calculus - and a refusal to remain bound by one-sided agreements Iranian pro-government demonstrators wave the flags of Iran and Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement, in Tehran on 7 June 2026 (Atta Kenare/AFP) On As conflict flared up again this weekend between Israel and Iran , negotiations with the US have failed to produce any agreement. Neither side can afford another war, but the path towards a diplomatic settlement has been stymied by Washington’s demands for far-reaching concessions from Iran, without any offer of commensurate reciprocal measures, such as the release of even a portion of Iran’s frozen assets.
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Israel and Iran flare-up could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand
Iran appears emboldened by the outcome and its leaders may sense Trump's appetite for risk is low.
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Trump Says Crew 'Fine' After Helicopter Crashes Near Strait Of Hormuz
New posts 09:14 US, Israel Have 'Diverging' Goals For Iran, Says Vance US Vice President JD Vance said that the United States and Israel have different goals when it comes to dealing with Iran. He told Fox News on June 8 that although the United States and Israel "share many common interests," their interests "also diverge" in some areas, particularly regarding Iran.
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Trump booed by fans at NBA Finals game in New York
Trump booed by fans at NBA Finals game in New York US President Donald Trump was met with loud boos from sections of the crowd during an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden in New York, according to US media reports. The Associated Press and videos circulated online showed fans jeering after Trump appeared on the arena’s giant screen during the national anthem while watching the game from an executive suite. The reports came as a new Reuters/Ipsos poll indicated Trump’s approval rating remains near the lowest level of his presidency.
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Vance says US in strong position in Iran negotiations
Vance says US in strong position in Iran negotiations US Vice President JD Vance said the United States is in a strong position to achieve President Donald Trump’s objectives through negotiations with Iran, expressing optimism about the direction of the talks. Speaking to Fox News, Vance said Iranian officials appeared interested in ending the conflict and were presenting serious proposals during discussions with Washington. “The Iranians don’t want this war to continue.
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Iran says talks with US progressing through Pakistani mediation
Iran says talks with US progressing through Pakistani mediation Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, said Tehran and Washington are continuing to exchange views through talks mediated by Pakistan and expressed hope that negotiations could reach a conclusion in the near future. Speaking to reporters after a UN Security Council meeting in New York, Iravani said Iran had not yet received a final document but was working toward that goal. Asked whether an agreement could be reached by the end of the month, he replied: “We hope so.
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US seeks verifiable nuclear agreement with Iran, Vance says
US seeks verifiable nuclear agreement with Iran, Vance says US Vice President JD Vance said the success of any future agreement with Iran would depend not on "commitments made on paper" but on the ability to verify Tehran's compliance over time. Speaking to Fox News, Vance said the United States would continue pursuing negotiations because doing so "serves American interests" and was a key objective of the administration. Vance said he believes a long-term agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme is achievable, mirroring President Donald Trump's view that diplomacy remains the best path forward.
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Trump says US will declare ‘complete victory’ over Iran within two weeks
Trump says US will declare ‘complete victory’ over Iran within two weeks US President Donald Trump said the United States would declare what he described as a “complete victory” over Iran within the next two weeks, while expressing optimism about ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran. According to remarks reported by NewsNation and CNN, Trump said Iranian officials were seeking a “very good deal” and were prepared to make significant concessions, including foregoing the pursuit of a nuclear weapon. He also predicted that oil prices would fall sharply once the United States achieved what he called a “real victory”, though he did not provide details on what form such an outcome would take.
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Iran says talks with US continue through Pakistan
Iran says talks with US continue through Pakistan Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations says Tehran and Washington are still exchanging proposals through Pakistan as they try to reach an agreement. Amir Saeid Iravani made the comments after a UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan on Monday, according to Iran’s IRNA news agency. He said the US and Iran, through Pakistan, “are presenting and exchanging views and opinions to reach the final text”.
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Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him
In a call with the US president, the BBC’s Sarah Smith asked Trump about the war in Iran and his relationship with the Israeli leader.
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ICC bureau suspends Prosecutor Karim Khan pending final vote on misconduct probe
ICC bureau suspends Prosecutor Karim Khan pending final vote on misconduct probe Submitted by Sondos Asem on Mon, 06/08/2026 - 12:29 Majority of 21 states at the executive body of the court recommend a finding of 'serious misconduct' against the chief prosecutor, but statement says the suspension is not the final outcome in the disciplinary proceedings ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan speaking last year at the twenty-third session of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute, at the World Forum Convention Center in The Hague (ICC photo gallery) Off The bureau of the Assembly of States Parties of the International Criminal Court decided on Monday to suspend Prosecutor Karim Khan, disregarding a judicial panel’s opinion that found no evidence of misconduct against him. According to an official press release published late on Monday, a qualified majority of the 21-member bureau, the executive governing body of the court, decided to suspend the prosecutor “with immediate effect” pending the final decision of the ASP as the competent decision-maker on the matter. The decision was made under rule 28 of the Rules of Procedure and Evidence, which indicates that a two-thirds majority of bureau members present and voting recommended a finding of “serious misconduct”, paving the way for a vote at the larger ASP which first needs to uphold the decision, then vote on whether to remove the prosecutor.
