US, Iran news highlights: US could 'finish the job' in 'less than a week' if Iran is not 'reasonable,' says Trump

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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)

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)

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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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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.’”

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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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.

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.

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."

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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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.

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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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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”