Daily Digest
Friday, June 12, 2026
100 articles summarized
Overview
The US and Iran are reportedly close to a peace deal, with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi stating that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) is 'never been closer'. However, Israeli Defence Minister has vowed to continue occupying Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria despite a potential deal. Meanwhile, tensions in the region remain high, with Israeli attacks on Lebanon and the US redirecting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Global markets have responded positively to the prospect of a deal, with stocks surging and oil prices retreating.
War
Israeli attacks have hit areas in Lebanon's Marjayoun and Nabatieh, and the US has redirected 136 commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz to date. Iran's army chief says Tehran is now the 'dominant' power in the Strait of Hormuz, and the IRGC has warned of a severe response to any enemy miscalculation.
Human Rights
Palestinian football chief Jibri has been denied entry to the US, and Israeli settlers have been accused of lighting fires and cutting water lines in occupied Palestine. Dozens of Israeli children have vandalised a Palestinian farm on a school trip, and Israel has expelled Palestinians from their homes to use them as military posts.
Politics
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the US and Iran have agreed on the final text of a peace deal, but Iranian officials have denied that a final agreement has been reached. Trump has accused Iran of leaking false details of the proposed nuclear deal, and Netanyahu says Trump assured him that the final Iran deal will mandate the removal of enriched uranium.
Protests
The Republic of Ireland will play its upcoming Nations League match against Israel behind closed doors amid Gaza genocide protests, and Palestinian elites have been accused of collaborating against the resistance for a century.
Sanctions
Iran has refused US pressure on the MoU draft until final review, and the Iranian government has warned that oil and gas exports will be for everyone or no one. The Sensex has soared over 900 points on global optimism, with tax reforms fueling FII interest.