US-Iran live updates: Trump has dismissed reports that Washington will provide USD 300 million to Tehran under the newly announced peace deal as “fake news”.
US-Iran war live: The United States and Iran are set to formally sign an interim agreement aimed at ending months of conflict, with both sides hailing the deal as a diplomatic breakthrough. While key details of the arrangement are still being hammered out, the memorandum of understanding is expected to pave the way for 60 days of talks focused on Iran’s nuclear program and other outstanding issues. The full text of the agreement has not yet been made public.
Top US-Iran war news from the last 24 hours
1. As the US and Iran moved closer to a deal to end months of conflict, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi struck a cautious tone: “We have a history of broken commitments…a history of breaking agreements. All of this is present in our minds.”
2. Oil prices extended losses on Tuesday as the market weighed the prospects of resuming supplies through the key Strait of Hormuz amid choppy physical market drivers and a lack of details from a preliminary agreement to end the Iran war.
3.Even as Iran and the US signed the MoU virtually, raising hopes of a final agreement to end months of conflict, US intelligence agencies have ‘serious’ doubts over Iran’s willingness to make nuclear concessions, Axios reports.
4. Trump has dismissed reports that Washington will provide USD 300 million to Tehran under the newly announced peace deal as “fake news”.
5. The United States and Iran have reached an interim agreement aimed at ending the conflict, with President Donald Trump saying the agreement prevents Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons, news agency Reuters reported. The memorandum extends the fragile ceasefire declared in April for 60 days to make room for negotiations on a permanent solution.
6. Under the agreement, Washington will lift its blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran will restore the movement of oil tankers and commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
7. Iran will be allowed to resume oil exports backed by banking, transportation and insurance arrangements immediately after the deal is signed, a senior US official said.
8. Israel has distanced itself from both the April ceasefire and the latest US-Iran deal, raising questions about the durability of the ceasefire.
9. US Vice President JD Vance suggested that Israel and Lebanon join the agreement, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is not bound by its terms.
10. Although both sides say the Strait of Hormuz will reopen from Friday, shipping companies are cautious and are waiting to see if the ceasefire holds before resuming full operations.
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Top US-Iran war news from the last 24 hours
1. As the US and Iran moved closer to a deal to end months of conflict, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi struck a cautious tone: “We have a history of broken commitments…a history of breaking agreements. All of this is present in our minds.”
2. Oil prices extended losses on Tuesday as the market weighed the prospects of resuming supplies through the key Strait of Hormuz amid choppy physical market drivers and a lack of details from a preliminary agreement to end the Iran war.
3.Even as Iran and the US signed the MoU virtually, raising hopes of a final agreement to end months of conflict, US intelligence agencies have ‘serious’ doubts over Iran’s willingness to make nuclear concessions, Axios reports.
4. Trump has dismissed reports that Washington will provide USD 300 million to Tehran under the newly announced peace deal as “fake news”.
5. The United States and Iran have reached an interim agreement aimed at ending the conflict, with President Donald Trump saying the agreement prevents Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons, news agency Reuters reported. The memorandum extends the fragile ceasefire declared in April for 60 days to make room for negotiations on a permanent solution.
6. Under the agreement, Washington will lift its blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran will restore the movement of oil tankers and commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
7. Iran will be allowed to resume oil exports backed by banking, transportation and insurance arrangements immediately after the deal is signed, a senior US official said.
8. Israel has distanced itself from both the April ceasefire and the latest US-Iran deal, raising questions about the durability of the ceasefire.
9. US Vice President JD Vance suggested that Israel and Lebanon join the agreement, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is not bound by its terms.
10. Although both sides say the Strait of Hormuz will reopen from Friday, shipping companies are cautious and are waiting to see if the ceasefire holds before resuming full operations.
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June 17, 2026 7:41:09 am First
US-Iran war LIVE: Pope Leo hopes US-Iran peace deal will bring definitive end to war
US-Iran war live: Pope Leo XIV welcomed an agreement between Iran and the US to reach a peace deal, expressing hope it will provide a definitive end to the war.
“There are still many issues to be decided, but it is always better to do so through dialogue and negotiation rather than returning to a state of war,” the pontiff said Tuesday, addressing reporters from his summer residence in Castell Gandolfo near Rome.
The US and Iran are preparing to formally sign an interim peace deal in Switzerland on Friday. Still, questions remain over how soon the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened.
Pope Leo hopes that after the signing, “we can move forward in a big way to eliminate nuclear weapons, seek the well-being of all people, and find ways to solve the economic and social problems that arise as a result.”
(Bloomberg)
June 17, 2026 7:29:49 am First
US-Iran war LIVE: US-Iran ceasefire agreement to be made public soon, permanent ceasefire still awaits negotiations
US-Iran war live: Details of the US and Iran’s interim agreement to end the war in the Middle East began to emerge on Tuesday, with US President Donald Trump saying it would rule out nuclear weapons for Tehran and a US official saying it allows it to sell oil to Iran if signed.
The memorandum of understanding signed this week, although not yet made public, extends a weak ceasefire declared in April by 60 days to allow the warring countries to negotiate a permanent cease-fire.
Under the agreement, the US will end its blockade of Iran’s ports, while Tehran will restore passage of oil tankers and other maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which it has effectively blocked since the US and Israel launched the attack on February 28.
The US President said the agreement clearly states that Tehran will not have nuclear weapons and the full text will be made public in a formal setting in a few days.
June 17, 2026 7:29:10 am First
US-Iran war live: Oil prices fall again on US-Iran deal
US-Iran war live: Oil prices fell more than 5% on Tuesday, extending this week’s losses on hopes that a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war will allow oil to flow through the Strait of Hormuz, while technology stocks weighed on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq.
Details of the US and Iran interim agreement began to emerge, with US President Donald Trump saying it would rule out nuclear weapons for Tehran and a US official saying it allows Iran to sell oil if signed.
Brent crude futures fell $4.21, or 5.1%, to $78.96 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell $4.70, or 5.8%, to $76.05.
(Reuters)
June 17, 2026 7:24:27 am First
US-Iran war live: Oil hits three-month low as Iran deal boosts supplies
US-Iran war live: Oil near three-month low on hopes that the US-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz will bring a wave of supplies.
Brent was trading below $80 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate was near $77 after falling 15% in four days in its longest losing streak this year. The interim agreement, to be signed on Friday, provides Tehran with sweeping financial incentives, including the right to immediately sell its oil.
Crude oil prices have fallen sharply in recent weeks as moves to end the war between Washington and Tehran appear to ease tensions in global energy markets. Manufacturers, shippers and traders are now assessing whether the agreement will prove sustainable, and how long it will take to seriously revive ship transit to the Hormuz chokepoint.
“Most traders still believe the U.S. naval operation will remain under escort for the first few weeks, and mine-sweeping ships will also be present, which will slow traffic flow,” said Dennis Kisler, senior vice president of trading at BOK Financial Securities Inc.
(Bloomberg)
June 17, 2026 7:19:04 am First
US-Iran war LIVE: G7 leaders endorse US-Iran deal, reaffirm support for Ukraine during summit in France
US-Iran war live: Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) signed a joint declaration on Wednesday, welcoming the peace deal between the US and Iran and reaffirming their support for Ukraine. At the 52nd G7 summit in France, G7 countries called for greater cooperation on Indo-Pacific security, energy resilience and supply chain sustainability.
In the statement on geopolitical issues, G7 leaders pledged unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, while committing to enhancing Kiev’s military and energy capabilities amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
“We, the leaders of the G7, are united in our unwavering support for the defense of the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine,” the declaration said.
The leaders announced plans to increase supplies of air defense systems, interceptors and long-range capabilities to Ukraine, while also considering measures to expand Ukraine’s domestic military production through licensing arrangements.
The announcement also pledged additional support to strengthen Ukraine’s energy resilience ahead of the winter season and vowed to increase pressure on Russia’s war economy through stronger sanctions, including measures targeting oil and gas sectors.
(ANI)
