US, Iran news highlights: US could 'finish the job' in 'less than a week' if Iran is not 'reasonable,' says Trump
US, Iran news highlights: Iran's Abbas Araghchi is in Pakistan for talks. He is visiting with President Masoud Pezeshkian amid Iran’s ongoing US-related diplomatic outreach.
US, Iran news highlights: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called for an end to the “Israeli occupation” of southern Lebanon, saying Beirut will accept nothing less than full sovereignty over its territory....Read More
Israel should be willing to reject US President Donald Trump’s positions if necessary, Israeli far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has said. Speaking to Israeli media, he said Israel is capable of saying “no” to Trump and strongly opposed any ceasefire in Lebanon.
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, for talks, according to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB. He is visiting alongside President Masoud Pezeshkian as part of ongoing regional diplomacy efforts linked to Iran’s negotiations with the United States.
Israel should reduce its reliance on US military assistance and develop a more independent domestic weapons system, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said. Speaking to troops in a video released by his office, he acknowledged American support but argued Israel must “free itself from dependence” on foreign arms.
Earlier, US vice president JD Vance said peace talks with Iran created a “good foundation for a successful final deal” to end the war that began at the end of February.
Vance’s comments came after he and Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf wrapped up a lengthy round of initial talks aimed at solidifying a permanent end to the war between the countries.
US-Iran war | Top points
1. Trump says Iran ready for extensive weapons inspections
US President Donald Trump said Iran is prepared to accept major weapons inspections to ensure what he called "nuclear honesty" and greater transparency regarding its nuclear activities. He made the remarks in a post on Truth Social following recent US-Iran talks in Switzerland.
2. JD Vance calls Switzerland talks productive
US Vice President JD Vance described the latest round of negotiations between Washington and Tehran as productive, saying the discussions laid "a very good foundation" for a successful final agreement between the two countries.
3. US claims progress on nuclear oversight
Vance said the talks established mechanisms related to regional stability and oversight of Iran's nuclear programme. He also claimed that Iran had agreed to allow nuclear inspectors into the country as a step toward preventing the development of nuclear weapons.
4. Iran rejects claims of new inspection commitments
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei pushed back against the US claims, saying Iran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) would continue only under existing safeguards obligations and according to Iranian laws and national security decisions.
5. Hormuz will be administered by Tehran
Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran, state media reported on Tuesday, following talks pushing to end the US-Israeli war on the Islamic republic.
6. ‘Doing very well with Hormuz’, says Trump
Trump, while speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Tuesday said the US is doing very well with the Strait of Hormuz. “We have total control of the strait. We have a navy, there was a blockade, which was more effective than dropping bombs. We're doing very well with respect to the Hormuz Strait. We took in more oil yesterday than has ever gone through the strait... We have an open strait and we have a country that will never have a nuclear weapon.”
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US-Iran news LIVE updates: More tankers cross Hormuz
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Oil extended declines as more tankers openly cross the Strait of Hormuz, while the US and Iran signal progress toward ending the war.
Brent crude dipped below $77 a barrel after falling 1.1% in the previous session, and West Texas Intermediate was near $73. Vessels are transiting the waterway with their satellite signals switched on, indicating growing confidence among shipowners. The International Maritime Organization also said it had received safety guarantees allowing hundreds of ships to exit the Persian Gulf. (Bloomberg)
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- 24 Jun 2026, 06:20:33 AM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Ship insurers set for major claims from Iran war, Allianz says
US-Iran news LIVE updates: The insurance industry is set to face significant claims for ships that were damaged during the Iran war, according to Allianz SE.
The company said in its annual safety and shipping review that it had already received such claims stemming from the conflict, some of which could include total losses of vessels. The report didn’t give a value of the potential hit, though it estimated that vessels and cargo with a combined value of $125 billion were trapped in the Persian Gulf as of June 15. (Bloomberg)
- 24 Jun 2026, 05:32:36 AM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Trump administration touts Iran deal as payday for US farmers, Iran denies it
US-Iran news LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance say their interim deal to end the war with Iran will deliver a financial windfall to American farmers.
But the Iranians deny it. And, in the absence of more details, sanctions experts are flummoxed over exactly how billions of dollars' worth of Iranian assets would make their way to the American heartland from the escrow accounts where they have been locked for years by US sanctions.
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- 24 Jun 2026, 04:14:26 AM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: US could 'finish the job' in 'less than a week' if Iran is not 'reasonable,' says Trump
US-Iran news LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he will have to “finish the job” if Iran is not “reasonable” or “smart.”
He added that it will only take “less than a week” to finish the job in Iran.
“Iran has been great — IF Iran is reasonable, IF they're smart. Otherwise, we'll have to finish the job,” he said in in Pennsylvania.
- 24 Jun 2026, 04:09:47 AM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: ‘About time Congress accepted its responsibility’, Bernie Sanders on Senate vote
US-Iran news LIVE updates: US Senator Bernie Sanders on Tuesday welcomed the move by Senators, which limited US President Donald Trump's war powers, saying the Congress has “finally” done what should have been done months ago.
“Congress finally did what should have been done months ago: voted to demand Trump end his war with Iran. The Constitution is clear: Presidents cannot unilaterally take us to war. That’s the responsibility of Congress.”
"About time Congress finally accepted its responsibility."
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- 24 Jun 2026, 04:07:25 AM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Why is the Iranian delegation in Pakistan?
US-Iran news LIVE updates: The Iranian president arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday on his first state visit since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28. Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi also arrived in Islamabad.
Pezeshkian was received by his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
The leaders discussed regional developments and ongoing peace efforts involving the United States, while reaffirming Tehran's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Pakistan and promoting regional peace, PTI reported.
During his meeting with Field Marshal Asim Munir, President Pezeshkian praised Pakistan's role in fostering dialogue and reducing regional tensions.
"He acknowledged Pakistan's consistent efforts to encourage peaceful resolution of disputes and foster understanding among regional stakeholders at a time of heightened geopolitical challenges," the Pakistan Army said in a statement, according to PTI.
- 24 Jun 2026, 04:00:57 AM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Iranian President Pezeshkian reiterates Iran's missile programme not part of deal
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also reiterated that Iran's missile programme was not included in its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States and would never be open to negotiations.
"The discussion over our missiles does not exist in the MoU, and it never will," he said, according to CNN.
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- 24 Jun 2026, 02:37:45 AM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Iranian President says his country would have ended up ‘like Gaza’ without ballistic program
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday said that without its missiles, his country would have ended up “just like Gaza,” insisting that its ballistic program is non-negotiable.
“If the missiles we have for our defense did not exist, Israel and the United States would have ploughed Iran just like Gaza, showing no mercy to either the old or the young," he said during his visit to Pakistan, AFP reported.
“We will never negotiate with anyone, under any circumstances, ever, about our defensive capabilities,” he adds.
- 24 Jun 2026, 02:32:58 AM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif hails ‘outstanding’ contribution of Asim Munir in US-Iran ceasefire
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday hailed Field Marshal Asim Munir for his “outstanding contribution” in the US-Iran ceasefire.
“I would once again like to highlight the role of Field Marshal Asim Munir for his outstanding contribution, which led to this ceasefire and the signing of this MOU by Iran, Pakistan, and Trump,” he said.
“He worked through the nights and through dark days with one mission: ‘Come with me; we will do everything possible to stop this war.’”
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- 24 Jun 2026, 02:29:01 AM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: US eases restriction on Iran's World Cup team, allows travel 2 days before next match
US-Iran news LIVE updates: The US is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the US Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.
The team will still be required to leave after Friday's match in Seattle, a department spokesperson said. A spokesperson for the Iran Football Federation confirmed that the team will leave its base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, on Wednesday for Seattle.
"This was planned on our end," Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the White House FIFA Task Force, told The Associated Press. "We were going to look at how the first two movements went, and if they went smoothly, we would extend the extra day in light of the longer travel time."
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- 24 Jun 2026, 02:24:56 AM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Senate passes resolution to end US military action against Iran in rare rebuke to Trump
US-Iran news LIVE updates: In a rare symbolic rebuke to US President Donald Trump, the Senate on Tuesday adopted a resolution directing him to withdraw US military forces from hostilities with Iran.
The resolution was passed by a 50-48 vote, with four Republicans — Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and Rand Paul of Kentucky — breaking ranks with their party to vote in favour of the measure. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the sole Democrat to vote against it, according to The Guardian.
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- 24 Jun 2026, 01:17:45 AM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: ‘Only thing they understand is hammer,’ says Trump, slams Obama for ‘handing cash’ to Iran
US-Iran news LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday slammed former US President Barack Obama for what he described as "handing green cash" to Iran and believing the US could "bribe them into peace."
Trump added that the only thing Iran understands is "the hammer," in an apparent reference to Operation Midnight Hammer.
"Obama gave Iran $1.7 billion in green cash. He gave them hundreds of billions of dollars and thought they could bribe them into peace. No, the only thing they understand is the hammer," Trump said.
- 24 Jun 2026, 01:12:06 AM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Trump hails drop in gas prices, criticises Biden and past administrations
US-Iran news LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday touted the recent decline in gasoline prices across the United States, saying the average price at the pump has fallen by 60 cents per gallon in a short span, while taking aim at his predecessors over their handling of Iran and its nuclear program.
“The average price of gasoline nationwide is down $0.60 a gallon just from a short while ago... but remember that our oil in the middle of this conflict was less than it was for Sleepy Joe Biden,” Trump said.
"None of them did anything."
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- 24 Jun 2026, 01:06:23 AM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: IAEA has inspected Iranian nuclear plant but not facilities damaged in last year's war
US-Iran news LIVE updates: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspected an active Iranian nuclear facility in early June, when it conducted a routine inspection of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, but it’s been roughly a year since the agency has had access to any of the nuclear facilities damaged in the 2025 US-Israeli war with Iran.
As a result, the UN nuclear watchdog said earlier this month that it has been unable to verify the suspension of all uranium enrichment by Iran.
“Consequently, the Agency cannot currently exercise its right and fulfill effectively its obligations under the NPT Safeguards Agreement, except for the Bushehr NPP,” IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said earlier this month, referring to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty by its initials.
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- 24 Jun 2026, 12:38:49 AM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Macron reaffirms support for Lebanon, calls for ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal framework
US-Iran news LIVE updates: French President Emmanuel Macron said he met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, and Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Nabih Berri and reiterated France’s commitment to Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity during the meetings.
“The establishment of a robust ceasefire, which must be respected by all, should enable the launch of a simultaneous process of Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory and redeployment of the Lebanese armed forces, in order to ensure that the State exercises its monopoly on the use of force,” he said in a post on X.
He also said that France is ready to provide concrete support for this process and to mobilise the international community in the coming weeks, in coordination with the Lebanese government, to strengthen the Lebanese Armed Forces and address the needs of displaced populations.
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- 24 Jun 2026, 12:35:52 AM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Rubio arrives in Gulf, will ensure allies' ‘views are taken into account’ in Iran talks
US-Iran news LIVE updates: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting the Persian Gulf region to “make sure that their views are taken into account” as the US moves forward on negotiations with Iran, he said upon arriving in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday.
“We’re really here to hear from them more than we are to talk,” Rubio told reporters on the tarmac in Abu Dhabi, saying he wants to hear about economic and security concerns.
“We want to hear their thoughts, especially in the aftermath of this weekend in Switzerland, and make sure that their views are taken into account in every decision that we make, because they’re our partners,” Rubio said as he kicked off his trip to the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain. He will also meet with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) during the three-day trip.
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- 23 Jun 2026, 11:17:42 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Trump insists Iran agreed to nuclear inspectors, says Tehran is 'wrong' to deny it
US-Iran news LIVE updates: President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed claims that no Iran visit has been scheduled for International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors, insisting Tehran had already agreed to the arrangement, CNN reported.
“They’re wrong, they’re wrong, they know they’re wrong,” Trump told reporters upon landing in Pennsylvania, when asked about Iranian officials saying there is no scheduled visit for IAEA inspectors and whether inspections were part of the agreement reached between the two countries.
“They told us inside, and we have it down 100%,” Trump said. “And if they were right, I’d cancel the meetings right now.”
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- 23 Jun 2026, 11:02:59 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: ‘Serious threat’ to democracy and constitutional order, says US
US-Iran news LIVE updates: The US State Department has warned that continued attempts to “undermine and overthrow” governments pose a serious threat to constitutional order and democratic stability in both the country and the wider hemisphere.
The statement highlights Washington’s concern over what it describes as destabilising political efforts that could weaken democratic institutions and governance structures across the region.
- 23 Jun 2026, 10:36:36 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: UN agency to evacuate over 11,000 seafarers stranded in Gulf after war
US-Iran news LIVE updates: The UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced it will begin evacuating more than 11,000 seafarers who have been stranded in the Gulf since the start of the conflict.
IMO chief Arsenio Dominguez said the operation follows the recent peace agreement between the United States and Iran, calling it a “decisive step” toward restoring maritime security and ending attacks on civilian shipping.
He added that the crisis had caused “months of hardship and distress” for thousands of sailors and disrupted global trade routes.
The evacuation effort will be carried out in coordination with Iran, Oman, other coastal states, the United States, and the maritime industry, with safety guarantees now secured and conditions for safe navigation verified.
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- 23 Jun 2026, 10:12:33 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: ‘Until lasting peace is achieved’, says Sharif on Pakistan’s mediation role
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan is willing to continue playing a mediating role in regional diplomacy “until lasting peace is achieved.”
Speaking at a joint press conference in Islamabad with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Sharif praised Iran’s leadership for helping secure a memorandum of understanding with the United States, which he said contributed to a ceasefire reached with “dignity and honour.”
Sharif also conveyed warm regards to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, crediting his leadership for progress in the agreement.
He added that Pakistan hopes to continue supporting diplomatic efforts in the region until a durable and lasting peace is established.
- 23 Jun 2026, 10:11:02 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Sharif says no mention of Iran’s ballistic missile programme in MoU
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities were not included in a recent Memorandum of Understanding because the issue was “never on the table.”
Speaking at a joint press conference in Islamabad with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Sharif stated that there is no reference to ballistic missiles in the agreement.
He also raised concerns over what he described as “double standards” in international policy, arguing that Iran should not face restrictions while other countries are allowed to maintain or develop ballistic missile capabilities.
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- 23 Jun 2026, 10:02:30 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: ‘Process is separate’, says Rubio on Lebanon ceasefire and Iran talks
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Rubio has said that efforts to negotiate and maintain a ceasefire in Lebanon will be handled separately from any broader agreement with Iran.
Speaking to reporters after landing in Abu Dhabi, Rubio said the Lebanon process is distinct because Lebanon is a sovereign country with its own government, and discussions on its future will be conducted directly with Lebanese authorities.
He also noted that Iran’s role in Lebanon would still be addressed in wider talks, particularly in relation to Tehran’s support for Hezbollah, but stressed that Lebanon’s internal political future is a matter for its own elected leadership.
“The process is separate,” Rubio said, adding that the future of Lebanon “belongs to the Lebanese people” and will be handled through engagement with the Lebanese government.
- 23 Jun 2026, 10:01:05 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Rubio calls for ‘safe and free passage’ in Strait of Hormuz
US-Iran news LIVE updates: US State Secretary Marco Rubio has said the Strait of Hormuz must remain open for “safe and free passage,” stressing that it is an international waterway governed by established international law.
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- 23 Jun 2026, 09:59:10 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Pak warns of ‘spoilers’ trying to derail peace deal
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has warned that “spoilers” are attempting to derail ongoing efforts to strengthen the US-Iran peace agreement, saying there are global forces opposed to its success.
Speaking on the issue, Sharif said there are actors “all over the world” who want to “scuttle this peace deal,” though he did not name any specific countries or groups.
He added that these forces do not want to see “the Iranian nation” recover and achieve stability after the conflict, describing Iran as “a great nation” that should be allowed to “come out of the ashes of war and reach the zenith of glory.”
- 23 Jun 2026, 08:56:29 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Strait of Hormuz ship traffic hits highest level since war began
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz reached its highest level since the Middle East conflict began, according to maritime tracking data. Analytics firms Kpler and AXSMarine recorded between 37 and 42 vessel crossings on Monday, a sharp increase from the extremely low traffic levels seen after Iran closed the strategic waterway in March.
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- 23 Jun 2026, 08:42:04 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon rises to 4,192
US-Iran news LIVE updates: The Lebanese Health Ministry says the death toll from Israel’s months-long military campaign in Lebanon has risen to 4,192, after 17 additional deaths were recorded over the past 24 hours.
According to the ministry, at least 12,171 people have been wounded since Israel resumed its military operations on March 2.
- 23 Jun 2026, 07:54:30 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Lebanon’s Aoun says he will accept nothing less than end of Israeli occupation
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called for an end to what he described as the “Israeli occupation” of southern Lebanon, saying Beirut will accept nothing less than full sovereignty over its territory.
Speaking as a new round of Lebanon-Israel talks takes place in Washington, Aoun said recent developments had validated Lebanon’s decision to pursue negotiations and expressed hope that the latest discussions would be “decisive”. He said Lebanon's goal is to restore state authority over all its territory and secure the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the south.
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- 23 Jun 2026, 07:18:33 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Upcoming Lebanon-Israel talks could shape final outcome
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has said that a new round of US-backed talks with Israel could be “decisive,” according to remarks reported by state-linked sources. The negotiations come amid ongoing efforts to stabilise the situation in southern Lebanon following recent ceasefire arrangements.
- 23 Jun 2026, 06:54:04 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Iran, US clash over control of released frozen assets
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Trump has said that Iran’s unfrozen funds will remain under US control and will be placed in escrow, with spending restricted to the purchase of food and medical supplies sourced exclusively from the United States. He described the arrangement as part of ongoing negotiations with Tehran aimed at reaching a broader peace deal.
Iran, however, has disputed this claim, saying the funds would not be restricted and that it should have full freedom to use them. The disagreement highlights continuing tensions over the terms of the interim US-Iran understanding.
The report also notes that around $12 billion in Iranian frozen assets are expected to be released in two instalments as part of the ongoing talks, although the US has not confirmed the figure. The wider negotiations also involve issues such as sanctions relief, nuclear inspections, and stability in the Strait of Hormuz.
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- 23 Jun 2026, 06:49:54 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Iran declares three-day holiday in Tehran for Khamenei funeral
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Iran has announced a three-day public holiday in Tehran in connection with the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to state-linked reports.
- 23 Jun 2026, 06:48:56 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Lebanese, Israeli delegations hold fifth round of US-mediated talks in Washington
US-Iran news LIVE updates: A Lebanese delegation has arrived in Washington for a new round of US-mediated talks with Israel, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency. The discussions are the fifth round of negotiations between the two sides and take place amid a fragile ceasefire in Lebanon.
Lebanon is being represented by Ambassador Nada Mouawad, while the Israeli delegation is led by Ambassador Yehiel Leiter, with US officials also participating. The talks come alongside broader regional diplomacy following US-Iran negotiations and the establishment of a “Lebanon de-confliction cell” aimed at maintaining the ceasefire.
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- 23 Jun 2026, 06:00:10 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Iran says cyberattack disrupts card banking at three major lenders
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Iran says cyberattacks have disrupted card-based banking services at three major lenders, Bank Melli, Bank Saderat and Bank Tejarat, forcing a temporary suspension of card operations. The state-owned banking technology provider said the move was taken to prevent further unauthorized access while cybersecurity teams work on restoration.
The disruption reportedly affected ATMs, point-of-sale systems and mobile banking apps linked to card services. Iranian banks have also faced earlier outages linked to attacks on shared banking infrastructure, which were resolved after several days.
Officials have not identified those behind the latest cyberattacks, though Iran has previously blamed hostile foreign actors, including Israel, for similar incidents. Israel has not commented on such allegations.
- 23 Jun 2026, 05:58:51 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: US has ‘tremendous leverage’ to restrain Israel, says Iranian analyst
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Ali Akbar Dareini of Iran’s Center for Strategic Studies has said the United States has committed, under a memorandum of understanding with Tehran, to ending hostilities in both Iran and Lebanon. Speaking to Al Jazeera, he claimed the US also pledged to ensure Israel halts military operations across these fronts.
Dareini accused Israel of continuing violations through strikes and occupation in Lebanon, and said Washington has not fulfilled its commitments. He also argued that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is unhappy with the interim US-Iran understanding.
According to him, US President Donald Trump holds significant leverage over Israel, but the key question is whether he will use it to restrain Netanyahu. He further suggested Netanyahu may be calculating that renewed escalation could draw the US back into broader conflict.
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- 23 Jun 2026, 05:57:48 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Russia says Arab unity against Iran would be a mistake
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that Arab states uniting against Iran would be a mistake. Speaking at a roundtable in Moscow, he warned against regional bloc formation targeting Tehran and said such ideas have not gained traction.
Lavrov’s comments reflect Moscow’s close ties with Iran, with the two countries maintaining cooperation across military, economic, and diplomatic areas. Russia has repeatedly positioned itself against regional alignments that isolate Iran.
- 23 Jun 2026, 05:55:50 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Ben-Gvir says Israel can defy Trump, rejects Lebanon ceasefire
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Israeli far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has said Israel should be willing to reject US President Donald Trump’s positions if necessary, including on security matters. He stated that Israel is capable of saying “no” to Trump and argued against any ceasefire in Lebanon.
Speaking to Israeli media, Ben-Gvir said a Lebanon ceasefire is unacceptable “under no circumstances.” He also expressed confidence that the current right-wing governing coalition could remain in power after upcoming elections.
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- 23 Jun 2026, 05:51:59 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Hezbollah condemns deadly Israeli shooting in south Lebanon
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Hezbollah has condemned a deadly shooting in southern Lebanon, accusing Israeli forces of opening fire on civilians in Nabatieh. The Iran-backed group said two people were killed and others wounded when troops allegedly used assault weapons against people working to clear roads and recover bodies.
Hezbollah described the incident as a violation of the ceasefire and called it an attack on civilians, though it did not indicate any immediate plans for retaliation.
- 23 Jun 2026, 05:49:11 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Lebanon, France discuss next steps after ceasefire
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the situation in southern Lebanon following the recent ceasefire, according to the Lebanese presidency. The call focused on regional developments, including ongoing US-Iran negotiations and their implications for stability in Lebanon.
Both leaders also addressed next steps after the ceasefire, particularly the future of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), whose mandate is set to expire as the mission winds down toward 2027. The presidency said several European countries have shown interest in maintaining a security presence after UNIFIL’s withdrawal, a proposal supported by Lebanon.
Macron said he would consult partners to define a framework for continued international involvement before the mandate ends.
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- 23 Jun 2026, 05:33:40 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Iran, Oman to study charging service costs for Strait of Hormuz
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Iran and Oman have agreed to study the “costs” and potential structure of charging services related to passage through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a joint statement.
- 23 Jun 2026, 05:32:58 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Limited maritime traffic allowed in Strait of Hormuz, report says
US-Iran news LIVE updates: An Iranian military source has said that only a limited number of vessels are currently being allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz each day, under coordination with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy. The number of authorised ships reportedly varies daily depending on conditions.
The source claimed the restrictions follow a period in which the strait was effectively closed and transit permits were halted, citing “hostile actions by Israel” and alleged US violations of a ceasefire agreement. The statement suggests continued tight control over one of the world’s most critical shipping routes amid regional tensions.
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- 23 Jun 2026, 05:31:25 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Iran agrees to allow inspectors ‘long into the future,’ Trump says
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Trump has claimed that Iran has agreed to allow “highest-level” nuclear inspections indefinitely and that US naval forces will not impose a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the arrangement ensures “nuclear honesty” and suggested that ongoing negotiations with Tehran are progressing positively.
He also linked the decision to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to what he described as “major concessions” from Iran, while maintaining that diplomatic talks are continuing.
- 23 Jun 2026, 05:29:41 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Trump says Iran agreed to nuclear inspections; Tehran denies claim
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Trump has claimed that Iran has agreed to allow “highest-level nuclear inspections” indefinitely, although Iran has denied that any such agreement or negotiations have taken place.
Trump also said the US will maintain naval presence in the Strait of Hormuz to deter any disruption to shipping, while noting that oil flows through the waterway reportedly reached 19 million barrels in a single day. He added that this level of movement makes the reimposition of a blockade “highly unlikely.”
Separately, Trump said funds released by the US Treasury under a 60-day waiver period will be held in escrow under US control and used only for humanitarian imports such as food and medical supplies.
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- 23 Jun 2026, 05:25:54 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: UN chief warns war on has triggered ‘mother of all energy shocks’
Conflict in the Middle East has unleashed the mother of all energy shocks.
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) June 23, 2026
For many developing countries, this is not just an energy crisis. It's a debt, food & development shock.
Any peace agreement would bring much needed relief, but the impacts are likely to be long-lasting.US-Iran news LIVE updates: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the US war on Iran has triggered a severe global economic ripple effect, especially for developing countries. He said the war has created what he called “the mother of all energy shocks,” with impacts extending beyond energy markets into debt, food security, and broader development challenges.
Guterres cautioned that even if a diplomatic settlement is reached, the economic fallout is likely to persist for a long time. His remarks come as Washington and Tehran continue high-level negotiations aimed at reaching a final agreement after a conflict that began on 28 and disrupted global supply chains.
- 23 Jun 2026, 05:12:04 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Trump alleges record 19M barrels passed Hormuz, says world is ‘safer’ and oil is cheaper
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Trump claims 19 million barrels of oil flowed through the Strait of Hormuz in a single day, calling it an all-time record. He says oil prices are falling and global conditions are improving.
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- 23 Jun 2026, 04:29:24 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Iran’s Araghchi and President Pezeshkian arrive in Pakistan for talks
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, for talks, according to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB. He is visiting alongside President Masoud Pezeshkian as part of ongoing regional diplomacy efforts linked to Iran’s negotiations with the United States.
Araghchi arrived from Muscat, Oman, and was received in Islamabad by Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and other officials. Pakistan has played a key mediating role in US-Iran discussions, including involvement in an interim framework agreement reportedly outlined in a 14-point “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.”
- 23 Jun 2026, 04:13:50 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Iran could receive up to $50bn in sanctions relief under final US deal
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Reports suggest Iran could receive up to $50 billion in sanctions relief under a potential final agreement with the US, depending on the outcome of ongoing negotiations. The deal is said to involve phased release of previously frozen Iranian assets, starting with an initial $12 billion, followed by a possible additional $12 billion during a 60-day negotiation period, and potentially reaching $50 billion if a final comprehensive deal is reached.
However, the arrangement is not expected to allow unrestricted access to cash. Instead, the funds would likely be tightly controlled, with spending restricted to approved channels and limited to humanitarian or regulated imports such as food and medicine. US officials reportedly want to ensure the money is not diverted to sanctioned entities like the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and insist on oversight through US-linked financial systems.
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- 23 Jun 2026, 04:08:55 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Israel has killed over 73,000 Palestinians since 2023
US-Iran news LIVE updates: The Gaza Health Ministry reports that Israeli strikes over the latest 24-hour period killed two people and wounded 20 others. It also said one person died from earlier injuries, while another body was recovered from previous attacks.
According to the ministry, the overall death toll since the war began in October 2023 has reached at least 73,039, with 173,388 people injured. It further stated that since a reported ceasefire took effect in October, Israeli attacks have still killed 1,027 Palestinians and wounded 3,280.
- 23 Jun 2026, 03:51:23 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Netanyahu calls for Israel to reduce reliance on US arms support
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel should reduce its reliance on US military assistance and develop a more independent domestic weapons system. Speaking to troops in a video released by his office, he acknowledged American support but argued Israel must “free itself from dependence” on foreign arms.
The remarks come amid growing US pressure on Israel to scale back its military operations in southern Lebanon, where Israeli forces remain deployed in contested areas. Netanyahu, however, reaffirmed Israel’s intention to continue its operations against Hezbollah infrastructure and maintain its military presence in the region.
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- 23 Jun 2026, 03:33:23 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Iran issues warning after Israel kills two in Lebanon
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Iran’s ambassador to the UN in Geneva warned that any violation of the memorandum of understanding in Lebanon would create challenges for ongoing peace negotiations, following a fatal shooting incident in southern Lebanon on Tuesday in which Israeli gunfire killed two people.
- 23 Jun 2026, 03:24:36 PM IST
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Israel kills two in south Lebanon amid ceasefire
US-Iran news LIVE updates: Israel in southern Lebanon killed two people, according to Lebanon’s Civil Defence and state media. The incident occurred near Nabatieh al-Fawqa while people were reportedly working close to a bulldozer clearing a road.
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