Trump signs US-Iran memorandum of understanding US President Donald Trump has signed the memorandum of understanding to end the war on Iran, a White House official speaking to Reuters indicated. The official noted that the agreemnet was signed digitally on Sunday by Vice President JD Vance and Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
Trump says partnership with Netanyahu 'amazing', but 'little dispute' over Lebanon US President Donald Trump has described his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as an "amazing partnership" despite growing differences over the conflict in the Middle East. "We've had an amazing partnership. He's been an amazing prime minister.
Iran–US talks on Friday in Switzerland are not confirmed for now, Baghaei says Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said early on Thursday that talks between Iran and the United States on Friday in Switzerland are not confirmed for now. "The Friday meeting was confirmed until a few hours ago, but when it was decided that the presidents of the two sides (Iran and the US) would sign the agreement, it was decided to pause consideration of the Friday meeting for now," Baghaei said.
Iran's Baghaei says text of Memorandum of Understanding has officially been signed by Iran and US The text of the agreement between the United States and Iran has been officially signed by the presidents of both sides, Iran state media reported early on Thursday, citing foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei.
Tehran says considering plan for Iran, US presidents to sign deal Tehran's foreign ministry on Wednesday said it was considering a plan for the presidents of the US and Iran to sign the deal ending the war, ahead of an expected ceremony in Switzerland. "So far, our plans for the Geneva meeting have not changed," ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said. "Regarding the signing of the memorandum of understanding, one idea is that it be done by the presidents of the two countries, which is currently under review.
Trump justifies Iran deal as a way to prevent 'economic catastrophe' President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to “bomb the hell” out of Iran if it does not abide by a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the US , adding he was concerned the war could spark an “economic catastrophe” dooming his presidency. "The one president I did not want to be was the late, great, Herbert Hoover,” Trump said, noting that the stock market rose when he said he was considering ending the war and went down “very big” when he mulled continuing the conflict. "The stock market is more brilliant than anybody there is, including the people on this stage, other than me, of course,” Trump said, flanked by senior US officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Trump justifies Iran deal as a way to prevent 'economic catastrophe' Submitted by Sean Mathews on Wed, 06/17/2026 - 19:26 US president suggests Iran will need to keep its ballistic missiles to match its neighbour's arsenals and says US will have to return frozen funds sooner or later US President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One at Geneva Airport after attending the G7 Summit in France, on 17 June 2026 (Martial Trezzini/Pool/AFP) Off President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to “bomb the hell” out of Iran if it does not abide by a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the US , adding he was concerned the war could spark an “economic catastrophe” dooming his presidency. "The one president I did not want to be was the late, great, Herbert Hoover,” Trump said, noting that the stock market rose when he said he was considering ending the war and went down “very big” when he mulled continuing the conflict. "The stock market is more brilliant than anybody there is, including the people on this stage, other than me, of course,” Trump said, flanked by senior US officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Hezbollah chief hails Iran's 'great victory' after deal with US Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Wednesday hailed an understanding reached between Tehran and Washington as a "great victory", calling it a "pivotal point" for Lebanon. Although the US-Iran deal has not been officially released, American and Iranian officials, as well as mediator Pakistan, have said it includes Lebanon. "We congratulate the Iranian people, the resistance and the countries and peoples of the region and the world who yearn for independence and freedom on this great victory," Qassem said in a televised address.
Trump says Netanyahu could use 'softer touch' in Lebanon US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could use a "softer touch" in Lebanon, in comments made at the close of a G7 Summit in France. "Netanyahu happens to be a good man, gets a little excited sometimes," Trump told reporters on Wednesday. "We have a little dispute over Lebanon.
Trump says will discuss with Gulf nations Iran's ballistic missiles US President Donald Trump on Wednesday told reporters at the G7 meeting in France that the US, in a parallel effort to the US-Iran deal, will discuss Iran's ballistic missiles and proxies with Gulf nations. At a press conference, Trump said that Syria's leader would like to target Hezbollah with "precision" inside Lebanon. The president also said that Lebanon's leader is expected to visit Washington in the coming weeks.
Italy urges Israel to be 'positive player' for peace Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday urged Israel to be a "positive player" for peace in the Middle East following a deal between Iran and the US. "Our goal must be to promote lasting, structural solutions that go beyond the logic of short-term truces," Meloni said as the G7 summit in France came to a close. "We expect Israel to now act as a positive player in the peace process, and that the inevitable internal debate, also driven by the election campaign, will not jeopardise the difficult path that the US has begun," she said.
Italy says to re-open Tehran embassy on Friday Italy's embassy to Tehran will re-open on Friday after more than three months of closure because of the Iran war, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday. "Our embassy in Tehran will re-open its doors on Friday," Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told Italy's parliament. After the US and Israel began the war with air strikes on Iran, Italy in early March decided to temporarily close its embassy and move its staff to neighbouring Azerbaijan for security reasons.
Lebanon's talks with Israel ‘independent’ of US-Iran deal, president says Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Wednesday that his country's negotiations with Israel in Washington were independent of the US-Iran deal. Lebanon and Israel have been holding direct talks in Washington since April, seeking to end the hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah and separate their conflict from the wider regional war. "The assurances we have received, and what we insist on, is that Lebanon's path in the negotiations is independent, though we are certainly for a ceasefire and for any country that helps us, including Iran," Aoun said, according to a statement from his office.
Obama tried to ‘bribe his way out’ of 2015 Iran nuclear deal: Trump The US President Donald Trump accused former president Barack Obama of “bribing” Iran with $1. 7 billion to agree to the 2015 nuclear agreement . “The JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) done by Obama – he handed them $1.
Somaliland denies reports of Israeli military base Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel will deepen its cooperation with Somaliland , whose officials denied rumours that the Israeli military is building a base there. Israel was training Somaliland's military and police, but reports on negotiations to establish an Israeli military base in the territory were "rumours", Somaliland's Defence Minister Mohamed Yusuf Ali said, speaking on the sidelines of a business conference in Tel Aviv on Wednesday. Somaliland’s President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi arrived last week in Israel for his first-ever state visit, during which the country opened an embassy in Jerusalem.
Russia's Lavrov discusses US-Iran framework deal with Iranian counterpart Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke to his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday about the US-Iran deal, and said Moscow was ready to help. Russia is ready to support efforts to resolve the crisis "based on its unique experience and expertise", the Russian foreign ministry stated. "The Russian minister expressed support for the understandings reached through effective mediation by Pakistan and Qatar to de-escalate tensions in the region.
Trump denies reports of US funding as part of Iran deal US President Donald Trump denied recent reports that the US-Iran deal includes provisions for $300bn in investments for Tehran. “We're not investing, we're not putting up 10 cents,” he said on Wednesday on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France. He added that he’s not asking Gulf countries to invest in Iran either, but “if they do it, fine”.
Iran team blames US for 'disastrous' restrictions at World Cup Submitted by Ayse Betul on Wed, 06/17/2026 - 10:40 Frustrated by US travel restrictions, Iranian players say Fifa should have done more to support them Members of the Iran coaching team during the national anthems before the New Zealand match as fans display pre-Iranian Revolution 'Lion and Sun' flags behind them, 15 June (Reuters/Daniel Cole) Off Iranian football players have voiced frustration over recurring World Cup hurdles against their participation in the tournament, pointing to politically driven decisions by US authorities as the source of restrictions. Team Melli have been subject to travel restrictions since the tournament kicked off last week. Players and coaching staff say the travel schedules are impacting their match performance.
London real estate event admits promoting Israeli settlement property 'by mistake' Submitted by Imran Mulla on Wed, 06/17/2026 - 10:04 Middle East Eye earlier revealed details of properties advertised in illegal Israeli settlements at the event, which was held at the Edgware United Synagogue in London Demonstrators and counter-demonstrators face off outside the Great Israeli Real Estate Event on Sunday (MEE/Maya Saad) Off Organisers of a London real estate event have admitted properties in illegal Israeli settlements were promoted at the event last Sunday, saying it happened "by mistake". But they also defended the event, saying "it is outrageous that in this day and age, anyone would seek to deny British Jews the right to purchase property anywhere in the world". Organisers of the Great Israeli Real Estate Event appeared to deny that Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank are on "stolen Palestinian land".
The election that could reshape Colombia’s relationship with Israel As Colombia prepares for its upcoming presidential election on Sunday, Ivan Cepeda, a senator and human rights activist, represents the left’s bid to continue the political legacy of President Gustavo Petro. His opponent, Abelardo de la Espriella, a Trump-endorsed lawyer, businessman, and iron-fisted populist, is meanwhile seeking to “rebuild the miracle homeland” from a more punitive, right-wing perspective. De la Espriella won the first round of the race, held on 31 May, with 43.
