Los Angeles [US], June 16 (ANI): Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei described his side as perhaps the 'most oppressed team in the entire World Cup' claiming that the squad was forced to leave Los Angeles and return immediately to their training base in Tijuana, Mexico, following their opening match at the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to ESPN.
Evian [France], June 16 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday expressed optimism over the next phase of negotiations with Iran, following the signing of the peace deal with the Islamic Republic to end the hostilities in West Asia, stating that the second stage of talks would be 'actually easie
US-Iran deal signing scheduled for Friday in Switzerland The Swiss foreign ministry said that the US-Iran memorandum of understanding is currently scheduled for signing on Friday at the Burgenstock resort in central Switzerland. The site was “proposed by the Pakistani and Qatari mediators as well as by the US and Iran”, the ministry told AFP on Tuesday.
This year’s G7 summit, which brings together the leaders of seven of the world’s most industrialized economies, began with the German chancellor gifting President Trump a German soccer jersey.
Experts say that there are significant obstacles preventing traffic from returning to the levels seen before the conflict began – security, mines and tolls.
Experts say that there are significant obstacles preventing traffic from returning to the levels seen before the conflict began – security, mines and tolls.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem praised Iran’s support for Lebanon and the resistance movement, expressing gratitude to Iranian officials for their role in efforts that led to halting the Israeli regime’s military operations against Lebanon.
Lebanese leaders discuss preparations for new round of Israel talks A statement from the Lebanese Presidency on Tuesday said that President Joseph Aoun met with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to discuss “ongoing preparations for holding the next round of Lebanese-American-Israeli negotiations in Washington next week” in light of the new US-Iran deal. “The two presidents affirmed the steadfastness of the Lebanese position in the Washington negotiations regarding the final cessation of firing, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the lands they occupy, the deployment of the Lebanese army to the international borders, the return of Lebanese prisoners and the launch of the reconstruction campaign,” the statement read.
Tel Aviv [Israel], June 16 (ANI): Former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy on Tuesday outlined Israel's new post-October 7 'attacks' security doctrine, warning that the country will no longer permit Iran-backed 'proxy armies' to rebuild military capabilities along its borders and expressed deep scepticism over diplomatic efforts that, according to him, fail to curb Iran's regional influence.
The regime has learned it must extract concessions rather than promises from the US, but any permanent deal still depends on ending the war in Lebanon To understand why Iran agreed to the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United States to end the war , one must first understand how Iranian leaders believe they emerged from the war itself. For Iran’s leadership, this conflict did not begin with military strikes. It was the culmination of a years-long campaign of sanctions, covert operations, assassinations, economic pressure, and efforts to weaken and ultimately overthrow the Islamic Republic.
Evian [France], June 16 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Iran that 'all hell will rain down' if the Islamic Republic intends to acquire a nuclear weapon during a high-stakes bilateral meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France.
Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon despite US pressure to stop attacks Israeli air strikes have hit multiple areas in the Nabitieh district of southern Lebanon in spite of mounting pressure from the US on Israel to stop its war on Lebanon as part of their negotiations with Iran. Israeli artillery also targeted the Ali al-Taher heights in the same area, according to Al Jazeera correspondents on the ground.
Any sense of relief offset by doubts over durability of agreement and feelings of betrayal by Trump administration Middle East crisis – live updates In the rural town of Sirik, in southern Iran, temperatures over the past week have climbed to 45C (113F), and residents were still queueing to fill buckets of water days after US strikes reportedly damaged two drinking water facilities serving nearby villages. Amid water shortages and the looming fear of war came news of a possible deal between the US and Tehran. But for those struggling to pick up the pieces in the aftermath, the announcement brought little relief.
Palestinian Presidency warns over Israeli minister’s announcement to cancel Hebron agreements The Palestinian Presidency has raised alarm over the seriousness of a move announced by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to cancel the Hebron agreements, which would strip the Palestinian Hebron Municipality of its authority over construction projects in the occupied West Bank city. “For many years, one of the most absurd clauses of the Oslo Accords remained in place, when authorities related to the Jewish settlement in Hebron were dependent on Hebron's terror municipality,” Smotrich said during an inauguration ceremony for a new illegal settlement in the southern Mount Hebron area. The Palestinian Presidency warned that this step affects the political and legal status of the city, constituting a violation of its agreements with Israel and a breach of international law.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and his Lebanese counterpart Nabih Berri emphasized that the guarantors of the Iran-US memorandum of understanding must ensure that the Israeli regime leave occupied Lebanese soil.
Trump ‘wouldn’t mind’ sending Iran deal to Congress Trump said on Tuesday that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran has been “all signed” and the Strait of Hormuz will be “completely open” by Friday. He added that he will go over the specifics of the MoU with the media in the next couple of days. When asked whether he would be open to sending the agreement to Congress for review, the US president said that he liked the idea and “wouldn’t mind” doing so.
The latest US-Iran deal, announced on Sunday evening, looks less like peace than a pause before the next crisis The news, which pushed oil prices down by 4%, appeared at first glance like a triumph of diplomacy. The US and Iran have agreed to end the latest phase of their confrontation and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Hezbollah says Iran pledged to ensure Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon in US negotiations Hezbollah told Reuters on Tuesday that they have received assurances from Iran that they will demand that Israel withdraw troops from Lebanon as part of their negotiations with the US. The Lebanese group claimed that there would be “no nuclear deal between Iran and the United States unless the Israelis withdraw” from Lebanon.
MoU includes mechanism for Israeli ceasefire violations in Lebanon, says Iranian official Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said that the Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the US includes a provision for dealing with possible ceasefire violations in Lebanon by Israel. The US accepted this mechanism to ensure an end to regional hostilities, including in Lebanon, the ministry announced in comments carried by Iran’s IRNA news agency. Iranian media also reported that Lebanon’s parliament speaker Nabih Berri spoke to his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf to discuss the necessity for the international community to compel Israel to end its military campaign in Lebanon and withdraw from its territories.
New research shows systematic discrimination against Muslims in UK prisons Submitted by Fleur Hargreaves on Thu, 06/11/2026 - 17:36 Charity Maslaha report highlights concerns about harsher prison sentences being applied disproportionately to Muslims Pigeons roosting on the top of the wall at HM Prison Pentonville in north London on 15 November 2016 (Ben Stansall/AFP) Off New data shared exclusively with Middle East Eye has shown evidence of Muslim prisoners being disproportionately targeted by harsh prison regulations in the UK . The study by the charity Maslaha revealed that Muslims in prison are more likely to receive severe punishments, and less likely to be considered for jobs and education schemes. The campaign group suggests the need for an urgent review of the disparities in the punishments and incentive and privilege schemes in prisons in what they have called a “culture of covert discrimination”.
