Washingtons failed gamble shows how far the global balance of power has moved What a difference a year makes! Last June, in the wake of the first joint Israeli-US attack on Iran, a joke was making the rounds in the Middle East. It described a bartender welcoming an American, an Israeli, and an Iranian into his bar, offering them beers and saying: "Congratulations, gentlemen; you have all won.
Washington's failed gamble shows how far the global balance of power has moved What a difference a year makes! Last June, in the wake of the first joint Israeli-US attack on Iran, a joke was making the rounds in the Middle East.
President Trump is under pressure to significantly improve upon the Obama-era deal in order to justify the huge human and economic cost of taking the United States to war.
TEHRAN, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that negotiations between Iran and the United States on a final agreement will begin on Friday following the two sides' official signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to end the war, according to the official news agency IRNA.
Germany signals readiness to support regional peace efforts after Iran-US deal German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said Berlin is prepared to contribute to efforts aimed at maintaining stability in the Middle East following an interim agreement between Iran and the United States to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. Speaking at the G7 summit, Merz said Germany had consistently indicated its willingness to participate in any international effort to support regional security. "We have always said that we are ready to play our part," he said.
Tehran [Iran], June 17 (ANI): Calling it 'too early to be optimistic,' Iranian academic Elham Kadkhodaee has urged caution over the proposed US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), asserting that the document is not a comprehensive peace deal but merely a temporary arrangement aimed at extending a ceasefire and creating space for future negotiations.
Iran's hardliners have erupted against the US-Iran MoU with death chants against chief negotiators Abbas Araghchi and M. Bagher Ghalibaf, but experts say the backlash is unlikely to derail a deal the ruling elite sees as essential to the regime's survival.
Netanyahu yet to see US-Iran agreement as questions grow over Lebanon provisions Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had not seen the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran as of Tuesday evening, according to a person familiar with the matter cited by the Associated Press. Netanyahu's office did not immediately respond to requests for comment. While Israel is not a party to the agreement expected to be signed later this week, the deal could have significant implications for its military operations in Lebanon.
US refused to share Iran deal text with Israel: Report The US rebuffed an Israeli request to see the memorandum of understanding it signed with Iran , according to reports by US and Israeli media outlets. ABC News reported on Tuesday that Israeli officials have been briefed on the agreement, but that Israel has not been provided the text. The agreement, which was signed digitally by Iran and the US on Sunday, extends a fragile ceasefire between the two sides for 60 days and reopens the Strait of Hormuz, but the details of the text remain unclear.
US refused to share Iran deal text with Israel: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 06/16/2026 - 20:24 Trump says Israel 'would be blown off the earth' if it weren't for the US, as he moves to silence any criticism of agreement This handout photograph shows Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaking about the agreement reached with the US and regional developments at a meeting with ambassadors and diplomatic representatives from foreign countries in Tehran, on 16 June 2026 (Iranian foreign ministry/handout/AFP) Off The US rebuffed an Israeli request to see the memorandum of understanding it signed with Iran , according to reports by US and Israeli media outlets. ABC News reported on Tuesday that Israeli officials have been briefed on the agreement, but that Israel has not been provided the text. The agreement, which was signed digitally by Iran and the US on Sunday, extends a fragile ceasefire between the two sides for 60 days and reopens the Strait of Hormuz, but the details of the text remain unclear.
How Oman offers a glimpse into the post-war Gulf US President Donald Trump threatened to attack just one Arab Gulf country during the war on Iran : Oman. Now, it is emerging as the biggest winner from a new Middle East order being hashed out by the US and the Islamic Republic. That assessment may seem counterintuitive at first glance, but due to its geography, business acumen, and Tehran’s newly demonstrated heft in the region, western, Arab, and even some US diplomats see the new order unfurling with Oman on top.
Tehran [Iran], June 16 (ANI): Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf and Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Tuesday underscored the need to uphold Lebanon's sovereignty and ensure the implementation of commitments arising from the memorandum of understanding as part of the peace deal between Tehran and Washington aimed at ending hostilities in West Asia.
Bern [Switzerland], June 16 (ANI): The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the US-Iran peace deal aimed at ending hostilities in West Asia is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 19, at Burgenstock in the Swiss canton of Nidwalden, the Swiss Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
Evian [France], June 16 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed to publicly release the text of the agreement with Iran 'in a couple of days' and even floated reciting the entire document in front of cameras. The US President indicated that he is waiting for a 'formal setting' before revealing it publicly. 'I'd like to get a formal setting first before we do that, but I have no problem with that.
Players say US visa problems and forced cross-border travel have left them exhausted during the tournament Iranian players and coaching staff have accused World Cup organizers of forcing them to compete under unfair conditions, as US visa problems and travel restrictions continue to disrupt the team's campaign.
Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett says he has drawn up a detailed plan to help Iranians topple the Islamic Republic, addressing growing frustration among dissidents that an emerging US-Iran deal could save and embolden Tehran’s hardline rulers.
In a contest of wills, the hard men of Tehran prevailed over the vain man of Washington.
Prime minister faces prospect of going it alone against Iran as strategic interests of US and Israel are diverging It took more than a day after news of Donald Trump’s deal with Iran went public for Benjamin Netanyahu to speak out. When he finally appeared at a press conference on Monday evening, the Israeli prime minister skirted a cornerstone of his past public appearances: his excellent relationship with the US president. Continue reading...
Iran and Oman reaffirm commitment to free navigation through Hormuz Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Omani counterpart, Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, have reaffirmed their countries' commitment to international law governing maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Oman News Agency. During a phone call, the two ministers stressed the importance of ensuring the safe and free passage of vessels through the strategic waterway, as Washington and Tehran prepare to sign a memorandum of understanding later this week. According to the agency, both sides renewed their commitment to international legal principles regulating navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy shipments.
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