US President Donald Trump announced a peace deal with Iran to end their war, effective immediately. The agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, with further negotiations planned on Iran's nuclear program and sanctions.
US President Donald Trump announced a peace deal with Iran, ending their war and lifting the US naval blockade. The Strait of Hormuz will be reopened, allowing oil to flow.
US President Donald Trump urged restraint from all sides after Israel launched fresh airstrikes on Beirut, killing three. Mediators are seeking to finalize a preliminary peace deal between Iran and the US to end a three-month war, but Iranian officials threatened retaliation.
US President Donald Trump urged restraint from all sides after Israel launched fresh airstrikes on Beirut, which killed three people. The strikes occurred as mediators sought to finalize a preliminary peace deal between Iran and the US, aiming to end a three-month war in the Middle East. Iranian officials threatened retaliation, while Israeli forces claimed to target Hezbollah commanders.
Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated that peace talks with the US are pointless following Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs. He cited the attacks as evidence of the US's inability or unwillingness to uphold its commitments, casting doubt on the finalization of a Middle East peace deal.
Donald Trump criticized Israel's attack on Beirut, calling it "very small and meaningless" and urging Prime Minister Netanyahu not to jeopardize the nearing peace deal with Iran. Iran's negotiator suggested the US lacks commitment, while Israel stated the strike was a response to Hezbollah projectiles.
Israel attacked targets in Beirut's southern suburbs in response to Hezbollah rocket fire, sparking fears the escalation could derail delicate US-Iran peace negotiations. At least two were killed and four wounded in the strikes. Iran views attacks on southern Beirut as a red line, and the situation risks jeopardizing a potential memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran.
Israeli military strikes in Beirut's southern suburbs killed at least three people, escalating tensions and potentially impacting delicate peace negotiations between the US and Iran. The strikes were a response to Hezbollah rocket fire towards Israel.
President Trump condemned an Israeli strike in Lebanon that killed 3, calling it an obstacle to a peace deal with Iran. Negotiations, mediated by Pakistan, are ongoing despite the incident. Iran's negotiator criticized the US, while Defense Secretary Hegseth expressed confidence in the talks.
Iran is commemorating a 12-day war with Israel as US and Iranian officials near a peace deal. Despite ongoing negotiations and potential sabotage, Tehran hosts events for fallen commanders, while the government claims a stronger position after surviving recent conflicts and controlling the Strait of Hormuz.
Funeral processions for Iran's former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, are scheduled for July 4-9, according to state media. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that a deal to end the Middle East war is closer than ever, potentially within 24 hours, following recent escalations between Iran, the US, and Israel.
US forces downed Iranian drones allegedly targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM announced Saturday. This occurs as the US and Iran are reportedly close to finalizing a peace deal to end months of conflict, with a potential signing in Geneva.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's funeral is scheduled for July 4 in Tehran, concluding with burial in Mashhad on July 9. The event, postponed from March due to war, will span six days. Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister announced significant progress in US-Iran peace talks mediated by Pakistan, potentially including Lebanon. Separately, Germany expects to establish 'deportation centers' outside the EU by year-end to manage rejected asylum seekers.
US Central Command announced the downing of several Iranian attack drones targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. This incident occurs amid reports of imminent US-Iran peace talks, raising questions about Iran's negotiating tactics. Despite tensions, officials express optimism about reaching an agreement soon, with Switzerland proposing to host a signing ceremony, though Iran suggests a digital signing.
One Nation has relocated a fundraising event in Melbourne to an undisclosed location after the original venue, Giorgio Casa, withdrew due to planned protest activity. Police stated they were unaware of specific threats, attributing the decision to the venue.
Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson claims US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Lebanon were deliberate attempts to sabotage ongoing peace talks. He suggests President Trump's rationale for retaliatory strikes is "doesn't make sense," especially with surviving pilots, and attributes the actions to pressure from "Zionist crowd" and pro-Israel politicians.
The U.S. launched strikes on Iran in response to Iran shooting down a U.S. Army helicopter, escalating the conflict despite ongoing peace negotiations. Both pilots from the downed helicopter are safe.
Iran's missile and drone strike on Israel, in response to an Israeli attack on a Hezbollah-linked building in Lebanon, signals a shift in Tehran's calculus, reflecting a growing sense of resilience after withstanding extensive military pressure and economic sanctions.
St. Petersburg and surrounding Leningrad Region faced an unprecedented Ukrainian drone attack on Saturday, with local authorities reporting 141 drones shot down. The strikes, part of a wider assault involving 376 drones across Russia, targeted areas near the Baltic Fleet and disrupted the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy described the attacks as a justified response to Russian aggression.
Ukraine conducted drone strikes near St. Petersburg, targeting a Russian naval base in Kronstadt and an oil depot in Krasnodar, as President Putin rejected Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's call for peace talks ahead of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum's closing.
French President Macron invites Ukraine's allies to Bastille Day, discusses support for Ukraine, and welcomes Zelenskyy's call for peace talks with Russia, emphasizing Europe's role in negotiations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin commented on a potential peace agreement with Ukraine at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded with an open letter proposing direct negotiations and a personal meeting to end the conflict.
Hezbollah has rejected a US-brokered ceasefire agreement with Israel, demanding a full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Israel also refuses to withdraw its troops, insisting on maintaining a buffer zone. This deadlock casts a shadow over potential US-Iran peace negotiations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that a ceasefire is not necessary to begin negotiations for ending the conflict in Ukraine. He made these remarks during a meeting with heads of international news agencies.
