Latest updates on Iran US war: US President Donald Trump
US-Iran war live: US Vice President JD Vance told Fox News on Monday that President Donald Trump could decide to release Washington’s agreement with Tehran as early as Friday. The agreement, which was signed electronically by the leaders of the US and Iran, is expected to be signed in person on Friday. Trump has dismissed reports that Washington will provide USD 300 million to Tehran under the newly announced peace deal as “fake news”.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump reiterated his administration’s position that the deal with Iran would ensure that Tehran will not develop nuclear weapons.
“IRAN HAS AGREED IT WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON! ALSO, THE STORY THAT THE US IS PAYING IRAN $300 MILLION IS FAKE NEWS SPREAD BY DEMOCRATS!!!” Trump wrote.
Trump says MOU signed
Trump said on Monday that the US and Iran have signed a preliminary agreement to end the war in the Gulf, although details have not yet been made public and the two countries said a permanent ceasefire has yet to be negotiated.
The agreement would extend a weak ceasefire announced in April for another 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively blocked since the US and Israel attacked it in February.
“The deal has been signed,” Trump said after arriving in France for the summit of the G7 group of major economies. He said Vice President J.D. Vance would attend a formal signing ceremony in Geneva on Friday.
Strait of Hormuz ‘reopened’
After Washington and Tehran announced a deal to end the Middle East war, Trump said on Monday that ships were again passing through the Strait of Hormuz and the vital oil route would be “fully open” by Friday.
The reopening of one of the key oil routes is a major step toward ending months of deadly conflict and economic turmoil caused by the US-Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28.
“Ships have begun moving, many of them loaded with oil, out of the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump said. He later said that he did not think we would need much help to keep the waterway open.
Iranian media reported on Monday evening that three oil tankers and two cargo ships carrying cargo had passed through an area that was under a US naval blockade.
Iran appreciated the MoU
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian described the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States as the result of months of negotiations and sustained diplomatic efforts and said its successful implementation could become a source of national pride.
In a post on X, Pezeshkian praised the officials and institutions involved in the negotiations that resulted in the agreement, which is expected to be formally signed later this week.
“The Memorandum of Understanding that has been drawn up is the result of months of negotiations and persistent follow-up in this regard, and if all its provisions are properly implemented, it can be considered a document of pride for the country,” Pezeshkian wrote.
He said, “I find it necessary to thank my brothers, Dr. Qalibaf, Araghchi, the members of the Shura Council, and all those who have played a role in this path.”
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In a post on Truth Social, Trump reiterated his administration’s position that the deal with Iran would ensure that Tehran will not develop nuclear weapons.
“IRAN HAS AGREED IT WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON! ALSO, THE STORY THAT THE US IS PAYING IRAN $300 MILLION IS FAKE NEWS SPREAD BY DEMOCRATS!!!” Trump wrote.
Trump says MOU signed
Trump said on Monday that the US and Iran have signed a preliminary agreement to end the war in the Gulf, although details have not yet been made public and the two countries said a permanent ceasefire has yet to be negotiated.
The agreement would extend a weak ceasefire announced in April for another 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively blocked since the US and Israel attacked it in February.
“The deal has been signed,” Trump said after arriving in France for the summit of the G7 group of major economies. He said Vice President J.D. Vance would attend a formal signing ceremony in Geneva on Friday.
Strait of Hormuz ‘reopened’
After Washington and Tehran announced a deal to end the Middle East war, Trump said on Monday that ships were again passing through the Strait of Hormuz and the vital oil route would be “fully open” by Friday.
The reopening of one of the key oil routes is a major step toward ending months of deadly conflict and economic turmoil caused by the US-Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28.
“Ships have begun moving, many of them loaded with oil, out of the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump said. He later said that he did not think we would need much help to keep the waterway open.
Iranian media reported on Monday evening that three oil tankers and two cargo ships carrying cargo had passed through an area that was under a US naval blockade.
Iran appreciated the MoU
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian described the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States as the result of months of negotiations and sustained diplomatic efforts and said its successful implementation could become a source of national pride.
In a post on X, Pezeshkian praised the officials and institutions involved in the negotiations that resulted in the agreement, which is expected to be formally signed later this week.
“The Memorandum of Understanding that has been drawn up is the result of months of negotiations and persistent follow-up in this regard, and if all its provisions are properly implemented, it can be considered a document of pride for the country,” Pezeshkian wrote.
He said, “I find it necessary to thank my brothers, Dr. Qalibaf, Araghchi, the members of the Shura Council, and all those who have played a role in this path.”
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June 16, 2026 7:58:29 am First
US-Iran war live: Trump’s Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill
US-Iran war live: Republicans on Capitol Hill said on Monday they need more information about the deal between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they seek details from the White House.
The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for formal signing in Geneva on Friday, centers around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States naval blockade of the region, as well as financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain standards. But Senate Republicans and Democrats returning to Washington on Monday said there were still many unanswered questions about the deal and they needed deeper information before finalizing it.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R.S.D. “I don’t know enough about it,” he told reporters at the Capitol. “Even the people who follow this thing closely here don’t know that much about it.”
Congressional leaders and intelligence committees typically receive high-level intelligence briefings before rank-and-file members, and are informed of major developments before they are announced. But Thune said he was not personally briefed on the deal.
“I think my understanding of what’s involved — and, again, haven’t seen anything — is what it would require, I think there’s going to be compliance issues, and how you’re going to enforce it,” Thune said.
Thune’s concerns were echoed by several other GOP senators.
“How can I take it seriously if it’s a secret deal?” Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina asked.
Vice President J.D. Vance told ABC News on Monday that the White House will release the text this week, “and everyone will see that Iran will not get a dime until they meet their obligations.”
through AP
June 16, 2026 7:54:41 am First
US-Iran war live: US says Hormuz to be toll-free under Iran deal
US-Iran war LIVE: The United States said on Monday that ships will have toll-free movement through the Strait of Hormuz under the Iran peace deal signed by President Donald Trump, insisting that Tehran must meet its commitments before gaining any economic benefits.
They included a potential $300 billion reconstruction fund for the war-torn country, but the release of the money would be “linked to performance,” a senior Trump administration official told reporters.
Trump, US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf signed the so-called memorandum of understanding (MOU) electronically on Sunday, officials said.
“The president wanted to sign it in person because he wanted to show his dedication to the process,” one of the US officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
But Vance acknowledged that the brief framework agreement left out the most thorny issues – notably Iran’s nuclear program.
via AFP
June 16, 2026 7:38:24 am First
US-Iran war live: Trump condemns ‘fake news’ of US paying $300 million to Iran
US-Iran war LIVE: US President Donald Trump has dismissed reports that Washington will provide US$300 million to Tehran under the newly announced peace deal, calling it “fake news”.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump reiterated his administration’s position that the deal with Iran would ensure that Tehran will not develop nuclear weapons.
“IRAN HAS AGREED IT WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON! ALSO, THE STORY THAT THE US IS PAYING IRAN $300 MILLION IS FAKE NEWS SPREAD BY DEMOCRATS!!!” Trump wrote.
June 16, 2026 7:36:39 am First
US-Iran war live: Iran calls MoU ‘pride of the country’
US-Iran war LIVE: Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has described the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States as the result of months of negotiations and sustained diplomatic efforts and said its successful implementation could become a source of national pride.
“The Memorandum of Understanding that has been drawn up is the result of months of negotiations and persistent follow-up in this regard, and if all its provisions are properly implemented, it can be considered a document of pride for the country,” Pezeshkian wrote on X.
June 16, 2026 7:30:17 am First
US-Iran war live: Trump to release deal before Friday, Vance says
US-Iran war LIVE: US Vice President JD Vance told Fox News on Monday that US President Donald Trump could decide to release Washington’s agreement with Tehran before Friday.
The agreement, which was signed electronically by the leaders of the US and Iran, is expected to be signed in person on Friday.
via reuters
