The US-Iran understanding appears more likely to freeze the conflict than resolve it, leaving the future of Iran's nuclear program as the central unresolved issue, according to Washington-based analyst Greg Priddy.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned an “interfering, irresponsible and provocative” joint statement issued by the US Secretary of State and foreign ministers of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC), warning against continued hostile behavior in the region.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters warned against the movement of Israeli military aircraft toward Iranian airspace via neighboring countries, describing such activity as a dangerous threat and stressing Iran’s right to respond to any hostile action.
Syria after Assad: How Israeli settlers are trying to establish new facts on the ground Submitted by Wesam Sharaf on Wed, 06/17/2026 - 16:21 Emboldened by decades of violence and impunity in the occupied West Bank, settlers are now attempting to extend their reach into southern Syria Halutzei HaBashan activists call for the construction of settlements in Syria in April 2026 (X) Off Since the 2024 collapse of the Assad government and the subsequent expansion of Israel ’s occupation of the Golan Heights beyond the 1974 ceasefire line into southern Syria , a number of right-wing groups have advocated the establishment of Jewish settlements on this land. Among the most prominent is Halutzei HaBashan (“Pioneers of Bashan”), a movement launched last year by settlers from the occupied West Bank. Taking advantage of the Israeli military’s incursions, they have been calling for the construction of Israeli settlements in southwestern Syria, an area they call the Bashan region, which they view as part of the historic “Land of Israel”.
Israeli forces bulldoze homes, continue military operation in Lebanon The Israeli military continued operations across southern Lebanon, with Lebanon's National News Agency reporting that troops bulldozed and burned homes in the town of Markaba. The report said that air strikes killed two people in Mayfadoun and wounded another, citing the country's health ministry. A separate strike was also reported in Nabatieh al-Fawqa.
Tehran [Iran], June 26 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi held discussions regarding maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Tasnim news agency, the leaders discussed the 60-Day Strait of Hormuz traffic plan.
Iran minister: Italy, Romania face accountability for aiding US attacks Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs has warned that Italy and Romania could face international responsibility, after Nato's secretary general said the two countries had allowed bases on their territory to support the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, Iranian media reported. "The NATO Secretary General's statements regarding the US using bases in Italy and Romania to attack Iran entail international responsibility for these countries," Kazem Gharibabadi wrote on X late Thursday. He cited UN General Assembly Resolution 3314, arguing that a state which permits its territory to be used by a third party to commit aggression against another state is itself guilty of an act of aggression.
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Israeli attacks continued across southern Lebanon after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ruled out a withdrawal from occupied areas, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. Meanwhile, the IAEA outlined possible approaches to Iran's uranium stockpile, while Washington and Gulf allies reaffirmed support for unrestricted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Here are the latest updates: Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon, including Nabatieh al-Fawqa, as Netanyahu said Israeli troops would not withdraw from occupied areas.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Egypt’s head coach Hossam Hassan said all teams at the FIFA World Cup must be treated equally amid criticism that Iran has faced unfair scheduling and travel restrictions from tournament cohosts the United States.
Montenegrin police and the FBI have arrested an Iranian national wanted by the United States over a major hacking campaign that allegedly targeted US universities and benefited Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, Reuters reported.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Rescue teams are racing to find survivors trapped beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings after two major, back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela.
Stock markets across Asia tumbled, as investors continue to wrestle with whether the boom in artificial intelligence spending is overdone or just beginning.
By Sahil Pandey New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann on Thursday (local time) said that he is hopeful that the ongoing 60-day negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme will succeed following the recent halt of the conflict, while he also expressed pessimism
Economists and business analysts in Iran say the country's biggest challenges may come after any agreement with the United States, arguing that structural reforms will be as crucial as sanctions relief to achieving a durable economic recovery.
Israeli raid kills two in southern Lebanon, ministry says Two people were killed and another was wounded in an Israeli air raid on the southern Lebanese town of Mefdoun in Nabatieh district, Lebanon's health ministry said. According to the National News Agency, the ministry said the figures were a revised casualty toll. The strike came as Al Jazeera Arabic reported another Israeli air strike on the nearby town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa, despite ongoing efforts to maintain the ceasefire in southern Lebanon.
South Korean president says 3 more ships to leave Hormuz over weekend Three more South Korean ships are set to depart the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, the country’s President, Lee Jae Myung, said. This will leave five South Korean cargo ships trapped in the key waterway since the beginning of the US-Israel war with Iran, when the latter closed the strait. “The swift and safe escape of the detained commercial ships and crew members, more so than in any other country, was greatly and effectively due to the tireless efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Security Office, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, and the National Intelligence Service, who worked sleepless nights on communication and cooperation,” Myung wrote on X.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Affairs Authority (PGSA) warned vessels against navigating outside designated transit routes, saying such movements would not be covered by safe-passage guarantees, insurance protections, or related liabilities.
Video: Trump says released Iranian assets to be spent on US crops US President Donald Trump told farmers on Thursday that unfrozen Iranian assets will be used to purchase American agricultural products, including wheat, soybeans and corn. "We're going to be taking some of their money, and we'll spend it. " US President Donald Trump told farmers on Thursday that unfrozen Iranian assets will be used to purchase American agricultural products, including wheat, soybeans and corn pic.
IAEA chief says Iran nuclear inspections to begin soon International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said the UN nuclear watchdog has been tasked with inspecting Iran's nuclear sites under the US-Iran memorandum of understanding. "This MoU specifically indicates that the nuclear part of the memorandum will be supervised ... by the IAEA.
US and GCC back Lebanon talks, oppose Hormuz restrictions US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers reaffirmed their support for the US-Iran agreement, calling for continued momentum toward a permanent end to hostilities while rejecting any tolls or attempts to control passage through the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement after their meeting, the ministers also reaffirmed their commitment to Lebanon's sovereignty and backed US-mediated talks between Israeli and Lebanese officials. The ministers condemned "attacks by Iranian proxies in Iraq against GCC countries, including drone attacks damaging civilian facilities, critical infrastructure, and energy security," the statement said.
