A message attributed to Iran’s Supreme Leader suggesting he had reservations about the agreement with the United States has sparked a fierce debate in Tehran, with hardliners and moderates offering sharply different interpretations of its meaning and implications.
Iran agreement sparks debate across Capitol Hill The memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran has triggered mixed reactions across the US Congress, with some lawmakers criticising provisions that could support reconstruction efforts in Iran while others defended the agreement as a path away from further conflict. Democratic Senator John Hickenlooper criticised the arrangement, writing on X that while Americans had faced rising costs during the war, "Iran gets money back" and US citizens do not. "It's despicable," he said.
'This must end': Norway moves to cut trade with illegal Israeli settlements Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed a bill to ban trade with Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine, declaring them an impediment to peace. The Norwegian government said on Friday that it had submitted a bill with legally binding stipulations for consultation. The proposal recommends prohibiting Norwegian citizens and companies from profiting from or supporting Israel’s illegal settlement enterprise.
Trump warns Iran must reach deal within 60 days Trump has warned Iran that it has 60 days to reach an agreement with Washington or face unspecified action. Speaking during a public address, Trump said that in “60 days, we have to make a deal otherwise we will do things that wont make them [Iranians] happy,” while adding that he did not believe the situation would reach that point. He also warned that any escalation could threaten oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy routes.
US President Donald Trump is defending the newly signed US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding as a diplomatic victory, insisting Iran has been weakened by months of conflict and entered negotiations out of desperation.
Trump boasts of Iran attacks at Air Force One event US President Donald Trump said the United States has “had a lot of victories”, during a speech marking the unveiling of a new Air Force One aircraft gifted by Qatar. Trump used the ceremony, held for the plane that will replace the aircraft used to transport US presidents, to boast about US military power and predict a sharp fall in oil prices. “You’re going to see oil drop so low.
'This must end': Norway moves to cut trade with illegal Israeli settlements Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Fri, 06/19/2026 - 19:53 Norway says Israel’s settlements fuel displacement, settler violence and the destruction of Palestinian communities Israeli settlers gather during a rally along the Gaza Strip near Kibbutz Kfar Aza in southern Israel, on 5 February 2026 (Jack Guez/AFP) Off Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed a bill to ban trade with Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine, declaring them an impediment to peace. The Norwegian government said on Friday that it had submitted a bill with legally binding stipulations for consultation. The proposal recommends prohibiting Norwegian citizens and companies from profiting from or supporting Israel’s illegal settlement enterprise.
Trump heads to Camp David as Iran talks stall US President Donald Trump will travel to Camp David this weekend, making only his second visit to the presidential retreat since returning to office last year. A White House official told Reuters that Trump will hold policy and political meetings during the trip. His family will also join him for the weekend, which includes Father’s Day on Sunday.
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.
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...
