(260618) -- ISLAMABAD, June 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 17, 2026 shows a roadside electronic display showing an image themed on the peace deal between the United States and Iran, with the Serena Hotel, where the U. S. -Iran negotiations were held, in the background in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the signing of the Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding, describing it as a positive diplomatic development that could contribute to regional stability, secure maritime navigation, and ease pressure on global energy markets.
Switzerland says US-Iran talks planned for Friday Initial discussions between the US and Iran are planned at the Buergenstock mountaintop resort in Switzerland on Friday, the Swiss government said on Thursday. "As things stand, the plan is still for the U. S.
How Qatar played its strongest cards to help secure US-Iran deal Submitted by Sansom Milton on Mon, 06/15/2026 - 20:00 Doha successfully resisted pressure from those who wanted to see it abandon mediation and pursue military options against Tehran US President Donald Trump attends a bilateral meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in France, on 16 June, 2026 (Reuters) On With the official signing of a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran to suspend hostilities across all fronts taking place in France on Wednesday, all eyes are on whether this deal can hold. The agreement does not address all the fundamental issues at play, but rather creates a framework for future negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme, which could yet derail the diplomatic process. Furthermore, it is an open question as to whether the deal can withstand Israeli efforts to torpedo the prospects for peace by continuing its war of aggression in Lebanon .
Italy's Meloni urges Israel to be 'positive player' for peace in the region Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday urged Israel to be a "positive player" for peace in the Middle East, following a deal between Iran and the US. "Israel's role will of course be crucial. ” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday urged Israel to be a "positive player" for peace in the Middle East, following a deal between Iran and the US pic.
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, The text of the Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran has been signed digitally by the presidents of the two countries. While an official meeting was expected on Friday, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that talks between Tehran and Washington on Friday in Switzerland are not confirmed yet. Here are some of the other latest developments: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding will "enter into force with immediate effect".
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the US, describing it as a demonstration of both sides’ commitment to diplomacy and expressing hope that the agreement would lay the foundation for lasting regional peace.
Pakistan’s Sharif deletes post referencing official signing in Switzerland Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif seems to have deleted a post on X announcing the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, with a reuploaded version omitting any reference to an upcoming official signing ceremony. "Pakistan with the support of co-mediator State of Qatar will host the official ceremony as scheduled on 19 June 2026 in Switzerland, to commemorate this landmark event and commence with the technical level talks," Sharif said in a previous post. Earlier, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that talks between Tehran and Washington on Friday in Switzerland are not confirmed for now.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf reaffirmed Iran’s determination to deepen strategic cooperation with China, saying Iran remains firmly committed to advancing mutually beneficial cooperation within the framework of the two countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership.
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday attacked the Modi government over a newly released '14-point Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding' between the United States and Iran, calling it a diplomatic setback for India and a boost for Pakistan's regional standing.
The world doesn’t need a nuclear deal with Tehran.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi welcomed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the US, praising Iran’s resistance to pressure and expressing Beijing’s readiness to support implementation of the MoU and promote regional engagement.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding aimed at ending the imposed war launched by the United States and the Zionist regime against Iran.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Russia talked about the Islamabad memorandum of understanding between Iran and the US, as well as regional and bilateral issues, with Tehran stressing Washington’s responsibility for proper implementation of the MoU.
White House Chief of Staff says next 60 days will 'present challenges' White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles says that while the next 60 days will "present challenges", the agreement between the US and Iran was a "great step forward". There have been have so many memorable days and proud accomplishments for the President and his team. The G7 was a huge success and an opportunity to make sure the members and other participates see “America First” in action.
G7 leaders and mediator Pakistan hailed the release of the memorandum of understanding, views that were not widely shared in Israel and among US Republicans Pakistan’s prime minister has hailed the “peaceful resolution” of the conflict between the US and Iran, while congratulating the leadership of both countries for signing an agreement that he claimed would immediately reopen of the strait of Hormuz. But amid the celebrations from Shehbaz Sharif – who has served as mediator for the deal – the release of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) that gets the ball rolling on the next 60 days of negotiations between Iran and the US, has proven more divisive, eliciting a mixture of outrage, bewilderment, and relief. Continue reading...
(260618) -- WASHINGTON, June 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 14, 2026 shows the White House in Washington, D. C. , the United States.
The newly signed memorandum of understanding is a record of US failure, Tehrans chief negotiator Mohammad Ghalibaf said Iranian officials have portrayed the newly signed memorandum of understanding with the US as a diplomatic victory achieved through strength and as evidence that Washington failed to achieve any of its objectives militarily.
Trump signing US-Iran MoU in Versailles US President Donald Trump signed the Iran Memorandum of Understanding at the Palace of Versailles, just before a dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. US President Donald Trump signed the Iran memorandum of understanding at the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday, just before a dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron pic. twitter.
Report: Trump tells advisors that Netanyahu wants to 'bomb everyone' US President Donald Trump told his advisors that no one can handle Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to The Wall Street Journal citing a source familiar with the comments. The president added that the US president indicated that Netanyahu wants to "bomb everyone". Trump also told the paper that he finds Netanyahu "great", but that "sometimes he gets carried away".
