Xinhua Headlines: U.S.-Iran talks postponed as key rifts unresolved
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).
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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...
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Iran Issues Strait of Hormuz Transit Guidelines Following Islamabad MoU
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.
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Calls Grow to Keep Hormuz Closed, Cancel Talks Until Israel Leaves Lebanon
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.
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Iran told negotiations with US hinge on comprehensive ceasefire: Hezbollah official
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.
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Trump made a deal out of desperation Iranian supreme leader
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.
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Trump made a deal out of 'desperation' - Iranian supreme leader
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
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Vance tells Israel Trump is ‘your only ally’ left as Iran talks postponed
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.
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France Supports Iran-US MoU, Backs Diplomatic Process
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.
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"Peace is good for everyone": Shashi Tharoor on US-Iran deal; hopes for resumption of aluminium and energy supplies
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday welcomed the peace deal between the United States and Iran, stating that India, as a 'peace-loving country,' should support the development as it will benefit both the nation and the world.
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US-Iran talks delayed as Israel defies fragile roadmap to peace
West Jerusalem is continuing military operations in Lebanon despite the agreement Trump signed with Tehran US-Iran negotiations scheduled to take place in Switzerland on Friday have been postponed, one day after the signing of a memorandum of understanding outlining a roadmap toward peace.
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US-Iran talks in Switzerland postponed, confirms Swiss Foreign Ministry
Geneva [Switzerland], June 19 (ANI): The Swiss Foreign Ministry on Thursday (local time) confirmed that the planned talks between the United States and Iran have been postponed. Responding to an email from ANI, Switzerland's Foreign Ministry said it remains ready to facilitate the talks. 'The planned talks between the US, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan have been postponed.
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US pro-Israel lobby AIPAC says final Iran deal must reflect Trump's stated objectives
Washington DC [US], June 19 (ANI): The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on Thursday (local time) raised questions over the US-Iran deal, saying that any final agreement must align with US President Donald Trump's stated objectives in the conflict with Iran. The AIPAC stated that a final deal must permanently and verifiably end the regime's nuclear program.
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IRGC Backs Leader’s Message, Warns against US Violations
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The IRGC welcomed a message by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei on the negotiation process and the Iran-US MoU, describing it as a source of national unity and warning that any future violations by the opposing side would face a stronger response.
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Who in Tehran is opposing a deal with Washington?
A message attributed to Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and the swift reactions from President Masoud Pezeshkian and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf highlighted the uneasy coalition behind the agreement with the United States and the lingering doubts about it.
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Tired with Iran, Trump refocuses on Ukraine | Politics Weekly America
Donald Trump has signed a 14-point agreement with Iran, trying to bring an end to a war he helped start. Satisfied his work is done in the Middle East, Trump now wants to move on to peace in Ukraine. But is it that easy?
