Shipping Traffic in Strait of Hormuz Picks Up Again
Vessels stranded for months have started moving in larger numbers, but many pulled back over the weekend after Iran and the U. S. exchanged attacks.
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"Drop your price": Trump tells gasoline retailers to cut rates immediately, warns of "big problems"
Washington, DC [US], June 30 (ANI): Urging gasoline retailers to swiftly reduce fuel costs at the pump, United States President Donald Trump issued a stern warning of 'big problems' if businesses failed to take immediate action, pointing out that current rates remain unjustifiably steep despite falling crude oil prices.
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President: Islamabad MoU Reached with Leader, SNSC Coordination
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The recent Islamabad memorandum of understanding on ending the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran was achieved in full coordination with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei and the Supreme National Security Council, the Iranian president said.
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Pezeshkian says Khamenei backed US MoU amid attacks on negotiators
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended the country’s negotiating team on Tuesday, saying the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States was reached in full coordination with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
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Iran denies upcoming talks with US, to send expert delegation to Doha for MoU implementation
Tehran [Iran], June 30 (ANI): Iran has explicitly denied reports of any upcoming bilateral talks with the United States, and affirmed that no negotiations are scheduled between the two nations at any level in the coming days, adding that an Iranian delegation will visit Doha to follow up on the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
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India's crude imports rebound as refiners diversify sourcing amid Gulf disruptions: HSBC
New Delhi, [India] June 30 (ANI): India's crude oil imports have largely recovered to pre-conflict levels despite months of disruptions in the Middle East, with refiners successfully diversifying supplies by increasing purchases from Russia, the United States, Oman, West Africa and South America, according to an HSBC Global Research report.
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Has Greece become Israel's Trojan Horse in the Gulf?
Has Greece become Israel's Trojan Horse in the Gulf? Submitted by Ali Bakir on Wed, 06/24/2026 - 17:17 Tel Aviv would like to remain present inside the emerging GCC security architecture - without needing to be directly welcome at the table Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis greets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman prior to a meeting in Athens on 26 July 2022 (Yorgos Karahalis/AFP) On Over the past several years, and with particular intensity since late 2019, Athens has deepened its ties with the Gulf states in ways few might have predicted. At first glance, the relationship looks standard: a European nation gains access to energy and investments, while the Gulf states in turn gain a willing European partner.
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Iran’s Finger on Trigger in Case of Truce Violation: Caretaker Defense Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian caretaker defense minister said the country maintains full military readiness with a “finger on the trigger” posture, warning that any violation of ceasefire commitments would be met with an appropriate and decisive response.
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Iran’s Army to Tighten Airspace Security, Set Up Pilgrim Camps for Late Leader’s Funeral
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Army has devised plans for the funeral of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, including tighter airspace security controls and the establishment of four temporary accommodation sites for pilgrims in and around Tehran, a spokesman said.
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Nearly half of Iranians live in land subsidence zones, report warns
Land subsidence has expanded into a nationwide crisis affecting nearly half of Iran’s population, with parliamentary researchers warning the damage could become irreversible if current trends continue, Shargh newspaper reported on Monday.
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Report: US tells Israel to proceed with Gaza reconstruction even if Hamas stays armed
Report: US tells Israel to proceed with Gaza reconstruction even if Hamas stays armed The United States has presented Israel with a proposal that would allow Gaza's reconstruction to move forward even if Hamas does not disarm, Al Jazeera reported. Citing the Israeli Broadcasting Authority, the report said the proposal pointed to growing US pressure to implement President Donald Trump's post-war plan and hinted that resuming the war is not an option. According to the report, Washington is seeking Israel's written approval for the document.
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Morning update
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Conflicting messages emerged over the future of US-Iran diplomacy after President Donald Trump suggested an important meeting could take place in Doha, while Tehran denied any planned negotiations. Iran says conditions for a final agreement have not yet been met and insists implementation of key provisions of the memorandum of understanding must come first. Meanwhile, tensions persist over the Strait of Hormuz and the Lebanon framework agreement.
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Is Tehran preparing to reinvent the IRGC?
Comments by an establishment pundit suggesting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) could be dismantled from within have raised an extraordinary question: is Tehran preparing to reinvent one of the pillars of the Islamic Republic?
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Araqchi Holds Talks in Iraq on Funeral Arrangements for Martyred Leader
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held separate meetings with the governors of Iraq’s holy cities of Karbala and Najaf to coordinate arrangements for the funeral procession of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
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Iran Prioritizes Implementation of War-Termination MoU: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesperson for Iran’s negotiating delegation said Tehran is currently focused on ensuring the implementation of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding on ending the imposed war and has not yet entered negotiations on a final agreement.
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DHS secretary celebrates Iran's exit from World Cup with 'happy dance'
(Photo credit: REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon) U. S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin celebrated Iran's elimination from the World Cup, saying he did a 'happy dance,' Sports Business Journal reported on Monday.
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Iran lawmaker says US role in region has ended
Iran lawmaker says US role in region has ended Ebrahim Azizi, chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee, said the “era of US interference in regional affairs is over” and argued that Washington would gain nothing from a renewed role in the region. “The strategic Strait of Hormuz is an inseparable part of Iran’s national sovereignty, and its management is solely under the control of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Azizi said. He also rejected calls for the disarmament of Hezbollah, arguing that “Lebanon’s sovereignty will be ensured not by disarming the resistance, but by ending occupation and aggression.
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Iran, France Discuss Implementation of Islamabad MoU
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign ministers of Iran and France talked about the latest regional and international developments, with a focus on the implementation of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding.
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As Civilians Suffer in Lebanon, Tlaib Demands US End Military Support for Israel
TEHRAN (TAsnim) – With civilian casualties rising across southern Lebanon, US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib demanded that Washington immediately sever its support for Israeli operations.
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Iran war has cost average American household $1,000: Moody's economist
Iran war has cost average American household $1,000: Moody's economist Citing an estimate by Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi, CBS reported that the biggest driver of the increase has been gasoline prices, which climbed to a peak of $4. 56 a gallon in May before dropping below $4 earlier this month. Zandi estimates that Americans have spent about $300 more on regular gasoline since the US and Israel started the war on 28 February.
