Trump says deal to end war with Iran already signed and details to be released 'pretty soon'

Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be open from Friday but there is still confusion about the exact contents of the agreement.

Something Big Just Changed in the US Economy - Bloomberg

Something Big Just Changed in the US Economy  Bloomberg

Why the U.S.-Iran Deal Might Work, and Why It Might Not

For all of the cautious optimism surrounding the framework agreement, some of the toughest issues lie ahead, and the deal could still fall apart.

By Lara Jakes

How the US-Iran deal came together

Mediators spent weeks working on a plan to bridge nearly half a century of hostility between Washington and Tehran

US-Iran ceasefire offers welcome respite but true peace looks distant as ever

Analysts say lengthy, painstaking negotiations over region’s root tensions are required to make ceasefire stick Middle East crisis – live updates In much of the Middle East, news that the US and Iran had come to a fragile agreement was greeted with relief tempered with doubt that any deal would resolve the turbulent region’s deep problems or even prevent a future return to war. In Kuwait, a frequent target of Iranian drone strikes during the 15-week conflict, Iyad Joumma, a 37-year-old Jord...

By Jason Burke in Jerusalem

U.S. and Iran reach an agreement, but details remain scant

President Trump says a deal had been reached to prolong a ceasefire with Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz, but many challenges remain.

By Greg Myre

Hakeem Jeffries caught off guard when pressed on high gas prices under Biden compared to Trump

Hakeem Jeffries was confronted over high gas prices under former President Joe Biden after criticizing President Donald Trump for gas prices amid a war with Iran.

Mass return to southern Lebanon following US-Iran agreement

Mass return to southern Lebanon following US-Iran agreement

The U.S. and Iran's deal to make a deal | About That

The United States says it has reached a deal to end the war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz — but much remains unclear about exactly how it will work. Andrew Chang breaks down statements from both sides to explain what we know about the terms, and the factors that might prevent it from going ahead smoothly. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images

How the Strait of Hormuz reopening could unfold if the U.S.-Iran deal is implemented

Tanker traffic through Hormuz could quickly increase but it is unclear whether transits will approach prewar levels, according to Kpler.

Iran updates: Netanyahu refrains from criticizing Iran deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said "Iran would already have nuclear bombs" if it weren't for the coordinated military campaign against the Iranian regime. DW has the latest.

AAPI survey finds fading faith in US as destination for immigrants

Most Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) adults believe the United States used to be a great place for immigrants but no longer is, according to a survey released on Monday ahead of the 250th anniversary of American independence next month. “Forty-one per cent of AAPI adults say they have started carrying proof of immigration status or citizenship, or know someone who has, and 34 per cent say the same about changing travel plans because of immigration status,” according to the Associat...

By Lucy Quaggin

Iran's foreign ministry says 'deep mistrust' in US remains despite deal

Iran's foreign ministry said on Monday that Tehran still holds "deep mistrust" of the United States despite an agreed framework aimed at ending the war. "Unfortunately, it must be acknowledged that Iran's deep mistrust of the United States stems from long history of wrongdoing by American leaders," said foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei in a weekly press briefing. FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah reports from Tehran.

By FRANCE24

It could take years for oil prices to return to $67 a barrel. Here’s why.

The U.S. and Iran have reached a tentative deal to extend their ceasefire by 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but it will take an excess of global crude supplies and lower shipping costs for the market to see any semblance of normality.

By Myra P. Saefong

Cuban leadership hopes its announced reforms will buy it time with the US

Tension between both countries has not eased since January and has prompted a flight of foreign companies from the tourism sector, the backbone of the island’s economy

By Eyanir Chinea,Macarena Vidal Liy

Even with a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, it could take weeks or months for oil to fully flow

After years of Netanyahu crying ‘bomb’, hostage crises, assassinations, the US and Iran are moving towards a peace deal

The tentative US-Iran deal aims to calm tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz after decades of disputes and war. A history.

Seoul stocks open higher on Wall Street gains following US-Iran deal

South Korean stocks opened more than 1.5 percent higher Tuesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street after the United States and Iran reached an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, boosting investor sentiment. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index rose 149.68 points, or 1.75 percent, to 8,695.66, as of 9:25 a.m. Overnight, US stocks rallied after US President Donald Trump said a preliminary agreement to end the conflict with Iran had already been signed and the Strait of Horm

By The Korea Herald

Trump says Iran deal is ‘all signed’, details remain unclear

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that a preliminary agreement to end the war in the Gulf has already been signed by the United States and Iran, although key details have not yet been made public. “The deal’s all signed,” Trump said after arriving in France for a G7 summit, adding that Vice President […]

Tehran leverages Lebanon, Hormuz to shape narrative around deal, force Trump's hand, expert says

Iran "succeeded in leveraging this event to achieve a new order that will deter its rivals and secure other economic benefits," said the INSS's Dr. Raz Zimmt.

White House Hopes US-Iran Deal Text To Be Released This Week: JD Vance

Vance also said the United States expects the economically vital Strait of Hormuz would be open without tolls on a long-term basis.

Oil faces imminent oversupply on U.S.-Iran deal - Fitch

Mideast truce 'positive news'

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul welcomed the reported ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, describing it as a positive development that could help ease global uncertainties and support economic stability.

Armenia to hold first four-way Eagle Partner military exercises with U.S., French, and Greek troops as ties with Moscow fray

Armenia will hold its annual Eagle Partner 2026 military exercises June 17–25, with three NATO member countries participating, as the country prepares its forces for international peacekeeping missions, the Defense Ministry announced.

The Iranian leaders killed in Israeli-US war

Iran lost its top political and military brass during the 108-day war with the US and Israel, amid world unrest

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Power Transformer Lead Times Hit Record Highs As US Grid Equipment Shortage Deepens

Power Transformer Lead Times Hit Record Highs As US Grid Equipment Shortage Deepens By West Garrett of Industrial Sage Summary: Power transformer lead times now average 128 weeks — nearly 2.5 years — with generator step-up transformers averaging 144 weeks Prices for power transformers have risen 77% since 2019, driven by surging demand and constrained raw material supply Cleveland-Cliffs is the only domestic producer of grain-oriented electrical steel, the specialized material t...

By Tyler Durden

Neither war nor deal: Understanding Iran's strategic ambiguity

One of the most striking aspects of the agreement reached between Iran and the United States is that the nuclear issue has not been resolved outright but instead has been pushed in...

Ukraine seeking emergency UNSC meeting following Russian attacks

In the wake of Russia's latest attacks, Ukraine is seeking an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council and is also initiating responses through the OSCE, the Council of Europe, and UNESCO.

Oil prices plunge as US and Iran agree to end conflict in Middle East

Deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz sends crude lower and lifts Asia-Pacific stocks amid hopes of regional de-escalation La entrada Oil prices plunge as US and Iran agree to end conflict in Middle East se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

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US, UNICEF partner Niger to tackle disease outbreak

The US and UNICEF are partnering with Niger State to combat disease outbreaks, including polio and diphtheria, through enhanced surveillance and community Read More: https://punchng.com/us-unicef-partner-niger-to-tackle-disease-outbreak/

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We’re optimistic stabilising Iran-US tensions could push crude oil prices below $80 – COMAC CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), Dr. Riverson Oppong, has expressed optimism that easing tensions between Iran and the United States and a possible agreement could sustain the recent decline in global crude oil prices and push them below $80 per barrel.

By Emma Ankrah

Plans the United States Government Weighs for Cuba

CSIS experts explore five possible scenarios, ranging from continued pressure without direct intervention to more extreme options... The post Plans the United States Government Weighs for Cuba appeared first on Havana Times.

By Circles Robinson