TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stressed that diplomacy and military power are not contradictory but complementary tools in safeguarding national interests, speaking about the recent four-party talks in Switzerland.
Even if Netanyahu is voted out, Israel's ethnic cleansing agenda will continue apace Submitted by Antony Loewenstein on Fri, 06/19/2026 - 16:45 Palestinians are being attacked and displaced on a regular basis - and none of the prime minister's potential successors elucidate a different future An Israeli settler stands among Israeli forces gathering near Palestinian protesters in the village of Idna, in the occupied West Bank, on 5 June 2026 (Hazem Bader/AFP) On Naftali Bennett, the former Israeli prime minister and aspirant for the top job in this year’s election, was upset. He slammed Benjamin Netanyahu after the recent announcement of a deal between Tehran and Washington, arguing that the current prime minister had squandered a unique opportunity. Bennett praised the “extraordinary performance” of the Israeli army and security forces on the front lines during the war with Iran , “and the courage of the Israeli public on the home front”.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Governor of the Central Bank of Iran Abdolnasser Hemmati said Iran is under no obligation to purchase agricultural inputs exclusively from the United States, dismissing remarks by American officials, including President Donald Trump.
LONDON, U. K. : Airlines in the Middle East are steadily restoring operations after months of disruption caused by the conflict in Iran, with flight activity approaching pre-war levels.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The presidents of Iran and Serbia emphasized the importance of advancing diplomacy, preserving regional stability and expanding bilateral cooperation, while welcoming the recent memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war imposed on Iran.
Video: Pro-Israel group chief boasts about targeting Francesca Albanese Hillel Neuer, the executive director of UN Watch, a pro-Israel NGO, speaking at the JNS International Policy Summit, detailed his organisation’s efforts to lobby the US to sanction UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese. Neuer explained that the sanctions against Albanese were prompted by her remarks about the influence of the "Jewish lobby" in America, as well as her comments regarding the 7 October attacks. “As you know, I don't have to tell this audience, she has said that America is controlled by the Jewish lobby," he said.
Morning update The United States and Iran took another step toward implementing their memorandum of understanding after negotiations in Switzerland produced agreements on sanctions relief, nuclear inspections and the release of frozen Iranian assets. While both sides highlighted progress, disagreements remain over how released funds can be used and over ongoing tensions in Lebanon. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said an agreement had been reached to release $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan stressed the importance of continued diplomatic engagement, stronger bilateral cooperation and collective regional efforts to preserve peace and stability.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s negotiating delegation held talks with Oman’s foreign minister immediately after arriving in Muscat, focusing on bilateral cooperation and arrangements related to Iran’s management of the Strait of Hormuz.
New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): India on Tuesday welcomed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran, with National Security Adviser (NDA) Ajit Doval expressing 'cautious optimism' over the agreement and its potential impact on regional stability, energy security, and global trade.
New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): Former diplomat Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha has expressed scepticism about the durability of the recently signed 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia, arguing that key stakeholders remain absent from the negotiating table and that the agreement faces significant challenges.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A deputy foreign minister and head of Iran’s technical negotiating delegation announced that the parties have reached an agreement on the framework and arrangements for future negotiations following technical talks on implementing the Islamabad memorandum of understanding.
Iranian president says effectiveness of talks depends on commitment to obligations Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said progress in negotiations with Washington depends on the implementation of commitments already agreed by both sides. "The effectiveness of the talks depends on full commitment to the agreed obligations and their precise implementation," Pezeshkian wrote on X. He added that "progress on this path will be measured by practical adherence to accepted responsibilities" and said that "statements outside the agreed text do not help advance the negotiations.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Trump administration on Monday began conducting mass firings at the top US intelligence agency, according to CNN.
Channel 13 reports curbs on Israeli army movements in Lebanon Israeli Channel 13 reported that the country's political leadership has issued new limits on military operations in southern Lebanon, allowing action within the "yellow line" against direct threats while prohibiting operations in areas such as Beirut and Tyre. The channel said the move reflects growing pressure from the Trump administration. Quoting a senior Israeli official, it reported: "The message we received in recent weeks from the Americans is clear: You had the right to operate without restrictions, and that's over.
Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.
BBC correspondent Jessica Parker explains some key points of the direct talks between the US vice-president and Iran.
Former Labour leader revives bill on 'Britain's complicity in genocide' Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has reintroduced a bill calling for an independent public inquiry into what he described as "Britain's complicity in genocide" in Gaza. "Keir Starmer has gone – but we will never forget the role his government played in the greatest crime of our time," Corbyn said after the prime minister announced his resignation on 23 June. The bill seeks an inquiry into "UK involvement in Israeli military operations in Gaza, including the supply of weapons, surveillance aircraft and use of Royal Air Force bases".
A conservative Iranian activist accused hardline lawmakers of pushing to reopen parliament to inflame tensions and use its platform for factional purposes following the MOU between Tehran and Washington.
New posts 19:28 Rubio Says Hormuz Must Remain Free Of Transit Fees US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media upon arriving in Abu Dhabi on June 23. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said no country has the right to impose tolls or fees on transit through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the strategic waterway is protected under international law.
