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Trump warns Iran deal not final, threatens military action
On the 110th day of the US-Israeli war on Iran on Wednesday, June 17, US President Donald Trump said the memorandum of understanding reached with Tehran was not a final agreement and…
- Middle East
Iran, US to begin final agreement talks on Friday
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that negotiations between Iran and the United States on a final agreement will begin on Friday following the two sides’ official signing of a…
- Middle East
Inside the US-Iran deal: Tehran gets oil rights, USD 300 bn fund
Iran is set to pocket sweeping financial gains under a near-final agreement with the United States, including the right to sell oil from the moment it is signed, access to a USD…
- Offbeat
FIFA WC: Big upsets so far are matches ending at 0-0,1-1,2-2
Miami Gardens: The teams that are ranked 61st, 67th and 85th in FIFA’s world rankings all were heavy underdogs in their first matches at the World Cup. They all played Monday. None…
- Middle East
To end war with US, Israel needs to withdraw from Lebanon: Iran
Dubai: Iran’s top diplomat said Tuesday, June 16, that the deal ending the war with the United States would also require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon. But with Israel insisting it will…
- Middle East
Iran will never have nuclear weapons: Benjamin Netanyahu
Jerusalem: Amid growing resentment in Israel over the emerging deal between the United States and Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday evening, June 15, defended his actions, emphasising that “Iran will…
- Sports
Iran open World Cup campaign with 2-2 draw against New Zealand
Inglewood (US): Iran opened its politically charged World Cup by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday night, overcoming two deficits and getting the tying goal from Mohammad Mohebbi…
- World
Trump’s Iran deal draws Capitol Hill scrutiny
Washington: Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday, June 15, they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing scepticism…
- Middle East
Trump says US-Iran ‘deal all signed’
US President Donald Trump said on Monday, June 15, that a US-Iran deal was “all signed”, but did not elaborate on its contents or clarify whether Tehran had formally endorsed the agreement.…
- World
China welcomes West Asia deal
Beijing: China on Monday, June 15, welcomed the understanding reached between the US and Iran on ending the conflict in West Asia and called for the early opening of the Strait of…
- Middle East
Israel not bound by Trump-backed agreement, says Ben Gvir
Tel Aviv: Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has rejected any suggestion that Israel is bound by a US-backed agreement involving Iran, insisting that the country’s security interests must take precedence…
- Middle East
Israel won’t leave Lebanon land despite Iran-US deal: Katz
Tel Aviv: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Monday, June 15, that Israel would maintain its military presence in areas it controls in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, despite an emerging agreement…
- Business
Crude oil futures tank over 5 percent
New Delhi: Crude oil futures fell more than 5 per cent and slid to a three-month low of Rs 7,624 per barrel on Monday, June 15, after the US and Iran reached…
- World
South Korea sees economic boost from US-Iran peace deal
Seoul: A ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran and plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz have eased one of the biggest external risks facing South Korea’s economy, but oil…
- Middle East
US-Iran peace deal to be signed in Switzerland, says Shehbaz
On Monday, June 15, the 108th day of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that a peace deal between the United States and Iran had been reached…
