The war on Iran has not demonstrated weakness, the US president has insisted, despite a peace deal widely seen as anemic US President Donald Trump has denied that the war on Iran has highlighted the limits of his ability to project power, telling Axios on Thursday that "there are no limits.
President Trump said the Italian leader had “begged” him to take a photo together at the Group of 7 summit in France. The remarks come as their once-friendly relationship has frayed.
Iran denies inviting IAEA to inspect nuclear sites Iran has denied reports that it invited the International Atomic Energy Agency to inspect its nuclear facilities, saying any wider access will depend on the outcome of talks. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran had made no such invitation to the United Nations nuclear watchdog. He said Iran would keep its nuclear programme under the current status quo while negotiations over a final agreement continue, in line with the memorandum of understanding reached with the US.
Norway moves to ban trade with Israeli settlements Norway says it plans to ban its citizens and businesses from trading in goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The government announced the move on Friday, in a step that would target economic activity linked to Israel’s settlement enterprise in occupied land.
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei distanced himself from the agreement, putting responsibility for it on Iran’s president, and said it does not mean acceding to U. S. demands.
Rome has canceled a planned visit to the US by its foreign minister amid a row with Washington Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has accused Donald Trump of fabricating a story about her after the US president claimed she had "begged" him for a photo during this week's G7 summit in France.
US-Iran peace deal: Six things we learned from the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding Submitted by Daniel Tester on Fri, 06/19/2026 - 14:26 The deal - intended to end the war between Israel, the US and Iran, including opening the Strait of Hormuz - may still face issues US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian separately signed a deal on 17 June 2026 to end the war in the Middle East (AFP composite/X Emanuel Macron/IRINN) On Talks between the US and Iran on a final settlement to end the war have been postponed. Washington announced late on Thursday that Vice President JD Vance would not travel to Switzerland for negotiations as the logistics had not been "simple or predictable". US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian separately signed a peace deal, called the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), on Wednesday to end the war that has devastated the Middle East since late February.
The agreement could end the unlawful use of force and violations of the UN Charter in the war, Pretorias foreign minister has said South Africa has welcomed a US-Iran peace deal aimed at halting the war in the Middle East, saying it could provide a framework for durable peace and regional stability.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi strongly condemned remarks by Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, describing the Zionist regime as a “genocidal death cult” and warning that its policies pose a threat not only to the region but to humanity as a whole.
The U. S. -Iran talks planned for Friday in Switzerland have been postponed, just one day after the digital signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU).
Donald Trump has signed a 14-point agreement with Iran, claiming it delivered a 'major win' for the US – even as it made significant political and financial concessions to Tehran to reopen the strait of Hormuz and prevent a worldwide depression Trump’s Iran deal is result of unrealistic ambitions for an untenable war Iran announces plans to bring in maritime fees for strait of Hormuz Iran peace deal makes clear how far US has been forced to retreat since 2025 Continue reading...
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Affairs Authority (PGSA) issued new instructions for vessels seeking passage through the Strait of Hormuz following the conclusion of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, announcing expedited transit procedures.
How can Andy Burnham become prime minister and what comes next for Britain? Submitted by Imran Mulla on Fri, 06/19/2026 - 11:04 Former Greater Manchester mayor's victory in the Makerfield by-election could have monumental consequences for the country New Labour MP for Makerfield Andy Burnham speaks to supporters and members of the media on the morning after his by-election victory, 19 June 2026 (AFP) Off Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, has become MP for Makerfield and is now the frontrunner to become Britain's next prime minister. His seismic victory in the northern seat in the early hours of Friday will have major consequences for the country.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Calls have intensified in Iran for keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed and canceling all future negotiations until Israel halts its military operations and fully withdraws from occupied Lebanese territory, as the current developments amount to a violation of the Islamabad MoU.
Iran told negotiations with US hinge on comprehensive ceasefire: Hezbollah official Iran had informed Hezbollah that talks with the United States could not continue without the implementation of a comprehensive ceasefire, the Hezbollah member of parliament Hassan Fadlallah said on Friday. Fadlallah called on the Lebanese government to reject any direct negotiations with Israel while Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue. He added that Washington bears the responsibility for ensuring Israel halts its attacks and implements the terms of the ceasefire agreement.
Tehran will not submit to any excessive demands by Washington during future talks, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has said US President Donald Trump pushed for a memorandum of understanding with Iran because he found himself in a dire situation, the Islamic Republic's supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has said.
Tehran will not submit to any "excessive demands" by Washington during future talks, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has said US President Donald Trump pushed for a memorandum of understanding with Iran because he found himself in a dire situation, the Islamic Republic's supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba
Vance tells Israel Trump is ‘your only ally’ left as Iran talks postponed Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 06/19/2026 - 10:15 US vice president hits back at Israeli criticism of the agreement reached with Iran to end the war US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington on 18 June 2026 (Ken Cedeno/AFP) Off US Vice President JD Vance has warned Israel that President Donald Trump is its only friend left in the world as he batted away criticism of the Iran deal. Speaking at a White House press briefing about the reported $300bn reconstruction fund included in the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with Iran to end the months-long war, Vance said Israeli government ministers needed to think twice before attacking the deal. “My message to them would be twofold.
Details of the United States’ agreement with Iran drew comparisons to the one President Barack Obama signed in 2015.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – France voiced full support for the diplomatic process and the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the US, emphasizing the importance of using the opportunity to promote peace, stability, and lasting security in the region.
