Latest news US, Iran highlights: Qatar says technical talks continue after row over Netanyahu's Lebanon visit

Latest news US, Iran highlights: US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Doha for indirect talks. Iran said that no meeting had been scheduled, after missile exchanges between the two sides over the weekend put the interim ceasefire under strain.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited occupied southern Lebanon on Tuesday. (REUTERS)

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• 1 Jul 2026, 05:44:20 AM IST

  Latest news US, Iran LIVE: Witkoff, Jared Kushner meet Qatar PM as US says Iran peace talks make 'good progress'

  President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner met Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha.

  According to Qatar's Foreign Affairs Ministry, the officials talked about the ceasefire in Lebanon and the ongoing peace negotiations between the United States and Iran.

  A senior Trump administration official told CBS News the discussions with regional leaders were "very positive" and that technical talks continue to make “good progress.”

• 1 Jul 2026, 04:51:22 AM IST

  Latest news US, Iran LIVE: Israeli forces raid charity headquarters in West Bank's Nablus, order one-year closure

  Israeli forces raided the headquarters of the Al-Tadamon Charitable Society in Nablus in the occupied West Bank and ordered it closed for one year, Al Jazeera reported.

  Witnesses told Palestinian news agency WAFA that troops entered the city's Sufian and Al-Adl streets before storming the building. Israeli forces also carried out raids in the nearby Balata and Askar refugee camps.

  The Israeli military had not publicly commented on the operation at the time of writing.

• 1 Jul 2026, 04:04:18 AM IST

  Latest news US, Iran LIVE: Strait of Hormuz oil traffic has returned to pre-war levels: JD Vance says as Qatar reaffirms mediation

  Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have returned to, and on some days exceeded, pre-war levels, US Vice President JD Vance said.

  “Some days there’s actually more oil coming out of the Strait than before the war even started, so there’s this element that the world economy is coming back into gear. That will take time, but we’ve already seen prices go way down,” Vance said.

  He also added that both the US-Iran pact and the peace accord between Israel and Lebanon preserve Lebanon's territorial integrity.

  Meanwhile, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said that “the Iranian and American technical delegations remain in session, noting that these meetings are taking place in different contexts and with the participation of mediators to ensure their continuity.”

• 1 Jul 2026, 03:01:15 AM IST

  Latest news US, Iran LIVE: Iran exports 50 million barrels of crude after US lifts blockade, tracking firm says

  Iran has exported about 50 million barrels of crude oil since the US lifted its naval blockade on Iranian energy exports, according to tanker-tracking firm TankerTrackers.com.

  The firm estimated exports averaged 1.66 million barrels per day in June, outpacing many regional producers still below pre-conflict levels.

  The increase followed a June 17 US-Iran MOU that lifted the US naval blockade after which a 60-day US Treasury authorization allowed Iranian crude production and sales through August 21.

• 1 Jul 2026, 01:34:21 AM IST

  Latest news US, Iran LIVE: No new talks until key MoU commitments are implemented: Iran

  Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran expects progress on clauses covering the cessation of hostilities in Lebanon (1), the lifting of the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz (4), safe passage for commercial vessels without charges for 60 days (5), waivers allowing Iranian crude oil (10) and petroleum exports, and the release of frozen Iranian funds (11).

  Ghalibaf has said that Iran will not enter another round of negotiations with the US until these conditions are met.

• 1 Jul 2026, 12:09:09 AM IST

  Latest news US, Iran LIVE: Qatar says technical talks continue between US and Iran

  Majed al-Ansari, advisor to Qatar PM and a spokesperson for the Qatari foreign ministry, said that technical talks between the US and Iran continue despite there being no high-level meetings.

  “There are currently no high-level meetings between the Iranian and American parties under the adopted negotiation mechanism,” al-Ansari said Tuesday at a media briefing in Doha, adding that technical talks are “still in session” between the two parties.

  Meanwhile, the US Envoy led by Steve Whitkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner are in talks with Qatari mediators Tuesday over the future of negotiations with Iran, CNN reports.

• 30 Jun 2026, 10:57:35 PM IST

  Latest news US, Iran LIVE: Palestinian Authority warns against Israeli settlement push

  Latest news US, Iran LIVE: Palestinian Authority warns against Israeli settlement push in West Bank’s E1

  The Palestinian Authority’s Cabinet has warned against continued preparations by Israeli authorities to issue a tender for the construction of more than 3,400 settlement units in the E1 area, the Government Media Office said.

  It called for effective international pressure to halt what it described as Israeli aggression and to accelerate relief and recovery efforts in Gaza.

  The E1 area, located between occupied East Jerusalem and the settlement of Maale Adumim in the occupied West Bank, has long been one of the most contentious settlement projects under consideration by Israel.

  Critics, including past US administrations and European governments, have warned that building there would effectively cut the West Bank in two and undermine the territorial contiguity needed for a future Palestinian state.

• 30 Jun 2026, 10:32:09 PM IST

  Latest news US, Iran LIVE: Netanyahu says Israeli troops will stay in occupied southern Lebanon

  Latest news US, Iran LIVE: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday visited occupied southern Lebanon and said Israeli troops would remain there until the threat from Iran-backed Hezbollah is removed.

  It was Netanyahu's first visit to occupied Lebanese territory since Israel and Lebanon reached a US-mediated security agreement last Friday under which Israel is expected to hand over two areas to the Lebanese army.

  "Our insistence is that we will not leave southern Lebanon until the threat is removed," Netanyahu told Israeli soldiers, according to a statement from his office.

  "And as long as Hezbollah remains here, armed and threatening us, we will remain here as well," he added.

  Netanyahu was accompanied by Defence Minister Israel Katz and senior military officials during the visit.

  Under the US-backed agreement, Israeli forces are to withdraw from two "pilot zones" and allow the Lebanese armed forces to take control. However, few details have been made public about how the arrangement will be implemented.

  Israel invaded Lebanon after Hezbollah launched attacks on March 2 in response to US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, triggering a wider regional conflict.

  The Israeli military has since established a roughly 10-km-deep buffer zone along the Lebanese border, saying it is needed to protect northern Israeli communities from Hezbollah attacks. Israel says it has been destroying Hezbollah infrastructure, including underground tunnels, in the area.

  Netanyahu claimed Hezbollah still possesses about 12,000 rockets and missiles and said Israeli forces have killed 9,000 Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon since the conflict began. Hezbollah has not released casualty figures, and Reuters reported in May that several thousand of its fighters had been killed.

  Iran has repeatedly called for a ceasefire in Lebanon as part of its negotiations with the United States, while Israel has opposed linking the Lebanon conflict to the Iran talks.

  Although Israel agreed to a ceasefire with Hezbollah on June 19 under US pressure, violence has continued, and Hezbollah is not participating in the ongoing Israel-Lebanon negotiations.

• 30 Jun 2026, 10:23:18 PM IST

  Latest news US, Iran LIVE: US adds Hezbollah-linked entities, officials to terror sanctions list

  Latest news US, Iran LIVE: The United States and six Gulf countries have jointly imposed terrorism-related sanctions on five Hezbollah-linked financial entities and 16 individuals, expanding efforts to curb the group's financing.

  The designations were announced by the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center (TFTC), whose members include Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the US. Those sanctioned include Hezbollah-linked financial institution al-Qard al-Hassan Association (AQAH), Bayt al-Mal, and senior Hezbollah finance officials.

  In a statement, the US Treasury said: "These coordinated actions underscore TFTC members' shared commitment to disrupting Hizballah's ability to exploit the international financial system."

  It added: "The networks designated by TFTC today threaten regional stability, international security, mutual interests, and global trade."

• 30 Jun 2026, 10:12:47 PM IST

  US, Iran latest news LIVE: US man arrested in Israel on suspicion of spying for Iran

  US, Iran latest news LIVE: An American citizen has been arrested in Israel on suspicion of spying for Iran, marking what appears to be the first such case involving a US national.

  Israeli police said the 20-year-old suspect was detained on June 9 after allegedly maintaining contact with Iranian intelligence operatives for several months. Authorities accused the suspect of photographing sensitive sites in Israel and receiving "tens to hundreds of dollars per assignment."

  Police said the suspect is being investigated for offences including "endangering Israel's security" and that the investigation was carried out under a gag order. Chief Inspector Amichai Fanta said, "We will continue to detect and expose offenses of this kind, arrest those responsible, and bring to justice anyone who endangers the security of the state and its citizens."

• 30 Jun 2026, 10:06:34 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Mine risk keeps Hormuz security threat at ‘substantial’, says report

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: The Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) has raised the maritime security threat level for the Strait of Hormuz to "substantial", warning that mine risks remain even though commercial shipping continues uninterrupted.

  In its latest advisory, the JMIC said vessels are transiting through both the southern Omani corridor and the northern Iranian-controlled route, while US-assisted commercial transits have continued without disruption.

  The advisory warned that "the maritime security threat level for the Strait of Hormuz has been raised to SUBSTANTIAL, with additional mine risk persisting and clearance operations ongoing."

  The JMIC also reported continued navigation interference, hailing by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, drone activity and surveillance in the area, but said there were no confirmed maritime security incidents during the latest reporting period.

• 30 Jun 2026, 09:37:08 PM IST

  Latest news US, Iran LIVE: Araghchi calls attack on IRIS Dena ‘sign of cowardice’

  Latest news US, Iran LIVE: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned the attack on the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena, calling it “undoubtedly a war crime that will be recorded in history.”

  Speaking during a visit to an exhibition commemorating the sailors killed in the incident, Araghchi said the frigate “was attacked without any military action, without weapons, and without any prior warning.”

  He added, “This action is in no way considered a naval victory, but only shows the enemy’s helplessness,” and said that “attacking an unarmed target far from the battlefield is not courageous; rather, it is a sign of cowardice.”

  Araghchi also said Iran’s Foreign Ministry and Navy would “collect the documentation of this crime and we will carry out all the necessary legal follow-ups.”

• 30 Jun 2026, 09:35:57 PM IST

  Latest news US, Iran LIVE: Egypt, Turkiye intelligence chiefs meet Hamas leaders in Cairo

  Latest news US, Iran LIVE: Senior Hamas leaders met Egyptian and Turkish intelligence chiefs in Cairo on Tuesday to discuss implementation of the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, according to Egypt's state-run Al-Ahram.

  The meeting brought together Egypt's intelligence chief Major General Hassan Rashad, Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin, and senior Hamas leaders Khaled Meshaal, Khalil al-Hayya and Mohammed Hassan.

  According to the report, the talks were "positive", with "considerable optimism" over completing implementation of US President Donald Trump's peace plan. Hamas leaders also expressed "full support for the plan and for overcoming obstacles to its execution."

• 30 Jun 2026, 09:15:45 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Oil set for steepest monthly, quarterly fall since 2020

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday but remained on track for their steepest monthly and quarterly declines since early 2020, as markets weighed uncertainty over US-Iran technical talks in Doha and a fragile ceasefire.

  Brent crude edged up 3 cents to $73.18 a barrel, while WTI fell 0.4% to $70.45. Prices have largely returned to pre-war levels after earlier volatility caused by the conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

  Analyst Giovanni Staunovo said, "I wouldn’t say the market has priced out a risk premium, but previously stranded ships have become available with the increase in ships moving out of the Gulf, creating a temporary wave of new supply."

  Markets are also awaiting US inventory data, with analysts expecting crude stockpiles to have fallen by 4.1 million barrels last week.

• 30 Jun 2026, 09:06:57 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Iran rejects third-party role in Hormuz mine clearance

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Iran has rejected any third-party role in clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, saying the issue is covered under its existing memorandum of understanding.

  Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said “clearance of mines in the Strait of Hormuz is regulated by a relevant memorandum of understanding, and Tehran sees no need for third-party intervention.”

  His remarks came after Emmanuel Macron said France and its partners had “decided to collaborate jointly… on de-mining the strait to secure maritime routes and ensure free and unconditional passage through the Strait of Hormuz.”

• 30 Jun 2026, 09:03:56 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: China says fragile ceasefire must be backed by talks

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: China has urged the US and Iran to maintain the momentum of negotiations, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi saying dialogue remains the best path to easing regional tensions.

  Speaking during a meeting in Beijing with his Saudi counterpart, Wang said: “The current ceasefire remains fragile, but talking is better than fighting, and dialogue is better than confrontation.” He added that China is ready to work with Saudi Arabia to help reduce tensions and promote lasting peace in the region.

• 30 Jun 2026, 08:52:02 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Gulf markets mixed as investors await US-Iran talks

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Gulf stock markets closed mixed on Tuesday as investor sentiment weakened amid uncertainty over whether US-Iran talks in Doha would produce progress toward ending the four-month conflict.

  Saudi Arabia's benchmark index rose 0.1%, while Dubai's main index fell 0.6%, led by a 1.8% decline in Emirates NBD. Abu Dhabi's benchmark slipped 0.4%, and Qatar's index eased 0.1%, weighed down by a 2.2% drop in Qatar National Bank. Oil prices also eased after last week's spike linked to renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

• 30 Jun 2026, 08:22:50 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Palestinians condemn Israeli plan for 100 new West Bank settlements

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has condemned reported Israeli plans to establish around 100 new settlement sites in Area A of the occupied West Bank, calling the move “a dangerous Israeli settlement scheme.”

  In a statement, the ministry accused settler organisations of acting with support from Israeli government ministers and said the plan “violated international law and existing agreements” and “amounted to a systematic war crime.”

  The ministry reiterated that “Israel holds no sovereignty over occupied Palestinian land, including East Jerusalem,” arguing that continued occupation and settlement expansion remain the root cause of regional instability.

• 30 Jun 2026, 08:21:40 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: MoU wording ‘poison’ for Iran-US talks, analyst says

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Military and diplomatic analyst Alexandru Hudishtanu says the wording of the Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is “vague and open to interpretation” and could prove “poison” for negotiators trying to reach a lasting agreement.

  Hudishtanu said “Article 13 broadly speaking favours Iran” because it stipulates that Tehran will not discuss its nuclear programme until Articles 1, 4, 5, 10 and 11 “are starting to be implemented”, but added that “that wording specifically leaves a lot of room for interpretation.”

  He also argued that the US is linking sanctions relief and the release of frozen assets to progress on the nuclear issue, saying: “We see that, [talks on] reconstruction funds and assets freezes are actually bound to a negotiation of the nuclear file.”

• 30 Jun 2026, 08:19:13 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Israeli raids, settler attacks continue across occupied West Bank

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Israeli military operations and reported settler attacks have continued across the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem amid the focus on US-Iran diplomacy. Reported incidents include an assault on a Palestinian driver near Ramallah, raids on refugee camps in Nablus, and the closure of the UNRWA-run Qalandiya Vocational Training Center.

  Local reports also said Israeli settlers attacked village council staff in Asira al-Qibliya after they extinguished a nearby fire. Elsewhere, Israeli forces demolished the sports field at Battir Secondary School and raided and ordered the closure of the al-Tadamon Charitable Society headquarters in Nablus for one year.

• 30 Jun 2026, 07:13:35 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Gaza war strips civilians of privacy, identity and burial rights

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: A report from Gaza describes the severe humanitarian and social impact of the ongoing war, saying Palestinians are being deprived of basic rights, including identity, privacy, and burial practices. It highlights conditions in displacement camps such as Gaza City’s Yarmouk camp, where overcrowding has made private life nearly impossible.

  The report also notes widespread loss of identity documents, making it difficult for people to access services or travel. It adds that damaged or overcrowded cemeteries have further disrupted burial rites, stripping many families of the ability to properly bury their dead.

• 30 Jun 2026, 07:07:14 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: US, Iran come together in Doha for ‘technical talks’. What that means

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: US and Iranian delegations are in Doha for lower-level “technical talks” focused on implementing the memorandum of understanding between the two sides. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said the meetings are not high-level negotiations and will be mediated by Qatari officials, with no direct contact between US and Iranian delegations.

  Key issues include sanctions relief, the free flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear programme, release of frozen Iranian assets, and broader regional security.

  The US team is led by special envoy Steve Witkoff, while Iran is represented by deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi. The discussions are expected to produce draft documents for later high-level approval.

• 30 Jun 2026, 07:05:37 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: US says only China buying Iranian oil as others stay cautious

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that most countries are avoiding purchases of Iranian oil due to fears of potential US sanctions being reimposed, leaving China as the only major buyer. He said this economic pressure is encouraging Tehran to continue negotiations with Washington.

  Bessent noted that Iranian oil is still trading at a discount because buyers remain cautious about sanctions risk, reinforcing US leverage ahead of ongoing peace talks scheduled in Doha, Qatar.

• 30 Jun 2026, 06:50:22 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Iran accuses US of politicising World Cup treatment of team

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has accused the US of acting against hosting principles during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying the Iranian national team faced “highly politicised” treatment.

  He said visa issuance was a major issue from the start, with several technical staff and football federation officials reportedly denied entry. He also criticised logistical arrangements, including the team being placed away from official match venues.

  Baghaei further condemned remarks by US official Markwayne Mullin, who reportedly said he “maybe even danced a happy dance” after Iran’s exit from the tournament, calling the comments inappropriate and politicised.

• 30 Jun 2026, 06:46:19 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: US envoys arrive in Doha for indirect Iran talks

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Doha for mediated talks on implementing the initial US-Iran deal aimed at ending the war in Iran. Qatar confirmed that there will be no direct negotiations between US and Iranian officials, with discussions instead taking place indirectly through mediators.

• 30 Jun 2026, 06:37:04 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo for ceasefire talks

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Hamas says a delegation led by its West Bank leader Zaher Jabarin has arrived in Cairo for talks with Egyptian officials and mediators. The discussions will focus on implementing the ceasefire agreement, addressing ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza, and ensuring humanitarian access for reconstruction materials such as supplies for hospitals, bakeries, and infrastructure. The talks will also cover remaining provisions of the Sharm el-Sheikh agreement.

• 30 Jun 2026, 06:01:43 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: A recap of events

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Iran has said there will be no direct talks with US officials in the coming days, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stating there are “no plans to meet US officials at any level in the next few days.” He also said Iran does not require foreign assistance for clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

  Separately, Qatar said the issue of frozen Iranian funds remains tied to progress in US-Iran negotiations, and confirmed that the $6 billion in Iranian assets has not yet been transferred. Qatari officials also noted that US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are in Doha but have no scheduled meetings with Iranian officials.

  In Gaza, the Health Ministry reported at least 73,066 Palestinians killed and 173,514 wounded since October 2023, including 1,053 killed and 3,406 wounded since the latest ceasefire period began.

• 30 Jun 2026, 05:47:14 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Iran says discussions will proceed via Qatar, not US

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Iran has confirmed there will be no direct meeting with US officials in Doha in the coming days. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said: “we have not planned any meeting with the American side at any level for the next few days.”

  He added that discussions in Doha will instead focus on implementing the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding through Qatari mediation, including the release of restricted Iranian assets: “What will probably be done in Doha tomorrow is a discussion on the implementation of clauses of the Memorandum of Understanding, including the clause related to the release of Iran’s restricted assets with the Qatari parties.” (Al Jazeera)

• 30 Jun 2026, 05:24:54 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Iran, Qatar to discuss release of frozen assets

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Iran says it will hold talks with Qatar on the issue of its frozen assets.

• 30 Jun 2026, 05:20:23 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Iran says US must honour Lebanon commitments under MoU

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Iran has said US commitment to ending the war in Lebanon will be judged by its implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Washington must honour its commitments and, if necessary, ensure Israel complies with the agreement. He added that Tehran will measure US compliance against the text of the MoU.

• 30 Jun 2026, 05:19:33 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Qatar PM, EU Gulf envoy discuss regional security

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met Luigi Di Maio in Doha to discuss bilateral ties and regional developments.

• 30 Jun 2026, 05:00:19 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Food, fuel costs may stay high despite Hormuz reopening, says UN

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: The UN trade agency has warned that disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could have lasting economic effects on vulnerable countries even as energy markets recover. While oil prices have eased following the interim US-Iran agreement, higher fuel, fertiliser and transport costs may continue to drive up food prices and strain poorer economies. The agency identified 61 countries exposed to oil and cereal import shocks and urged international support for those most affected.

• 30 Jun 2026, 04:41:02 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Iran renews push to control Hormuz ahead of US talks

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Iran has reiterated its intention to tighten control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz ahead of fresh US-mediated talks in Doha. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran wants to jointly oversee maritime traffic with Oman, but warned it would proceed alone if Muscat does not cooperate. The comments come as an interim peace deal's 60-day no-toll provision remains in effect, while the US has said any future fees on shipping would be unacceptable. Despite heightened tensions, oil tanker traffic through the strait has continued.

• 30 Jun 2026, 04:29:14 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: IRGC says 'terrorist' cell dismantled in northwest Iran

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it has dismantled an armed "terrorist-separatist" cell in the northwestern province of West Azerbaijan Province. According to state media, IRGC forces clashed with the group near Mahabad and Piranshahr, killing four alleged members and seizing weapons and equipment.

• 30 Jun 2026, 04:17:58 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: US envoys to meet mediators, not Iranian officials, says Qatar

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Qatar has confirmed that US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are in Doha but will not hold direct talks with Iranian officials. Instead, they will meet with mediators to discuss the progress of negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Qatar also said the $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets has not yet been transferred to Tehran.

• 30 Jun 2026, 04:09:36 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Qatar links frozen Iran funds to progress in US talks

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Qatar has said the release of frozen Iranian funds depends on progress in negotiations between Tehran and Washington. A foreign ministry spokesperson also said a de-escalation hotline was used to contain last week's exchange of fire between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar is coordinating with Oman to ensure safe passage for ships through the strategic waterway, stressing that freedom of navigation remains a priority.

• 30 Jun 2026, 03:34:14 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Lebanon army to assume security as Israel withdrawal begins

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Army Commander Rodolphe Haykal discussed the military's role in implementing the newly signed US-brokered framework agreement with Israel aimed at ending the war. The talks focused on the army taking over security in areas vacated by Israeli forces, as well as the broader security situation and military cooperation following Haykal's visits to Türkiye and the UK. Under the agreement, Israel will withdraw from occupied Lebanese territory in phases, with progress tied to the Lebanese army assuming full security control and the disarmament of armed groups.

• 30 Jun 2026, 03:24:09 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Israel has killed at least 73,066 in Gaza since October 2023

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: The Gaza Health Ministry says at least 73,066 Palestinians have been killed and 173,514 wounded since the war began in October 2023. It said 1,053 people have been killed and 3,406 injured since the October ceasefire. In the past 24 hours alone, eight people were killed and 26 wounded, according to the ministry.

• 30 Jun 2026, 03:11:50 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Tehran says US to unfreeze half of Iran's $12 billion held in Qatar

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: Iran's frozen assets have become a key issue in negotiations with the US. Tehran says the release of the funds is essential for moving forward with a peace agreement and that the commitment is included in Article 11 of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two countries.

  Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the US has agreed to unfreeze $6 billion of the $12 billion in Iranian funds held in Qatar.

• 30 Jun 2026, 03:10:34 PM IST

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: China calls for genuine, lasting ceasefire in Gaza amid Israeli genocide

  Latest in US, Iran LIVE: China's permanent representative to the UN, Fu Cong, called for a genuine and lasting ceasefire in Gaza during a UN Security Council meeting on the ongoing Israeli onslaught on Palestinian. He asked all parties, particularly Israel, to fully comply with the ceasefire agreement.

• 30 Jun 2026, 02:49:45 PM IST

  US Iran war LIVE updates: Iran resumes Dubai flights after months of war disruptions

  US Iran war LIVE updates: Iran has resumed scheduled commercial flights to Dubai for the first time since the war with the US and Israel began in late February, signaling a further easing of tensions. The first flight from Tehran departed on Monday after authorities completed preparations to reopen the route. Iranian airlines will operate the initial services, with UAE carriers expected to resume flights later. (Bloomberg)

• 30 Jun 2026, 02:31:56 PM IST

  US Iran war LIVE updates: Oil heads for biggest quarterly loss since 2020

  US Iran war LIVE updates: Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday and were on course for their biggest quarterly decline since the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, as investors focused on possible talks between the United States and Iran in Doha amid a fragile interim ceasefire in the four-month war.

  Brent crude futures for August delivery, which expire on Tuesday, fell 0.41 per cent, or 30 cents, to $72.85 a barrel at 0824 GMT. The contract was heading for a third consecutive monthly decline and had fallen about 21 per cent so far in June, Reuters reported.

  The more actively traded September contract slipped 0.1 per cent, or seven cents, to $73.84 a barrel.

  US West Texas Intermediate crude for August delivery was down 0.2 per cent, or 13 cents, at $70.62 a barrel. The contract was set for a second straight monthly decline, having lost about 20 per cent so far in June.

• 30 Jun 2026, 02:14:28 PM IST

  US Iran war LIVE updates: Frozen Iranian assets to be released by Qatar, says Tehran

  US Iran war LIVE updates: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that $6 billion of the $12 billion in Iranian assets frozen in Qatar would be released and returned to Tehran, according to Iranian state media.

  He called the memorandum, which includes US waivers on sanctions related to Iran's oil and petrochemical sectors, "a great victory for the Iranian people."

• 30 Jun 2026, 01:24:03 PM IST

  US Iran war LIVE updates: Israeli drone drops stun grenade on house in Lebanon, reports local media

  US Iran war LIVE updates: An Israeli drone struck a house in the Haddatha area of the Bint Jbeil district in Lebanon's Nabatieh governorate, according to the National News Agency.

  The agency said another drone dropped a stun grenade on the eastern side of the town of Bereshit in the Bint Jbeil district. No casualties were reported in either incident, it added.

• 30 Jun 2026, 01:03:11 PM IST

  US Iran war LIVE updates: Oil set to end June down by about 20 per cent

  US Iran war LIVE updates: Oil prices fell around 1% on Tuesday, reversing the previous session's gains, and were poised for a monthly decline, with investors eyeing potential US-Iran talks in Doha amid a strained interim ceasefire in the four-month-old war.

  Brent August crude futures, which expire on Tuesday, were down 1%, or 75 cents, at $72.4 a barrel as of 0653 GMT. These levels are around $20, or 22%, lower than last month's closing. The more actively traded September contract was down 0.6%, or 45 cents, at $73.46 a barrel.

  U.S. West Texas Intermediate for August fell 0.8%, or 57 cents, to $70.18 a barrel. Prices are set for around a $17 drop, or 19%, from the May 29 closing.

  (Inputs from Reuters)

• 30 Jun 2026, 12:37:42 PM IST

  US Iran war LIVE updates: 'Terrorists' shoot dead 2 Guards members in Iran, reports local media

  US Iran war LIVE updates: Two members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were shot dead at their home in the western Iranian city of Paveh, near the border with Iraq's Kurdistan region, according to state media on Tuesday.

  The identity of those behind the attack was not immediately known. However, Tehran has previously blamed Kurdish separatist groups operating in the area for similar incidents, accusing them of having links to the United States and Israel.

  State television described the attack as "a terrorist and cowardly act", adding that two other IRGC members were injured in the shooting.

  It also said that "exact details of this incident and the measures being taken to identify those responsible are under review".

• 30 Jun 2026, 12:12:22 PM IST

  US Iran war LIVE updates: What did Macron say on Hormuz de-mining?

  US Iran war LIVE updates: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France and Oman were working together to ease tensions in the Middle East and would coordinate with their partners to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz.

  "We have decided to collaborate, in conjunction with our partners, on clearing mines from the Strait in order to secure maritime routes and guarantee free and unconditional passage through the Strait of Hormuz," Macron wrote on X after meeting Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al at the Elysee Palace.

• 30 Jun 2026, 12:01:20 PM IST

  US Iran war LIVE updates: De-mining of Hormuz to be carried out only by Iran, says Tehran

  US Iran war LIVE updates: The removal of mines from the Strait of Hormuz is to be carried out solely by Iran according to the Islamabad MoU between Tehran and Washington, Iran's deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi said in a post on X on Monday, in response to French President Macron's comments on the subject.

  Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France and Oman are working together to de-escalate tensions in West Asia and will cooperate with their partners on clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz.

  The situation is sensitive and complex, we strongly advise France not to complicate it further with its provocations, Gharibabadi added.

• 30 Jun 2026, 11:33:57 AM IST

  US Iran war LIVE updates: Israel-Lebanon deal may entrench stalemate rather than end war, say analysts

  US Iran war LIVE updates: A proposed security agreement between Israel and Lebanon could deepen the current deadlock instead of resolving Israel's long running conflict with Hezbollah, as it links Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon to the Iran backed group's disarmament, a condition that regional analysts and political leaders say is unlikely to be achieved, news agency Reuters reported.

  The agreement is built around a condition that many believe cannot be fulfilled. Hezbollah has firmly ruled out giving up its weapons, while successive Lebanese governments have lacked the authority to force the group to disarm.

  With little chance of Hezbollah laying down its arms, analysts say Israel has grounds to maintain an open ended military presence in southern Lebanon.

• 30 Jun 2026, 11:08:44 AM IST

  US Iran war LIVE updates: IRGC describes attack incident in Iran as ‘terrorist’, probe on

  US Iran war LIVE updates: Two members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed and two others were injured in a shooting in Paveh county in Iran's western Kermanshah province, the IRGC's public relations office in the province said on Tuesday.

  The IRGC described the incident as a "terrorist" attack, saying the shooting took place outside a house on Monday evening.

  The office said authorities were investigating the incident and working to identify those responsible.