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Iran says understandings reached on most issues in talks with USby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Friday that Tehran has reached understandings on most issues under discussion with the United States and is conducting final internal reviews of a...
Iran says understandings reached on most issues in talks with US
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Friday that Tehran has reached understandings on most issues under discussion with the United States and is conducting final internal reviews of a proposed agreement, Anadolu reports. Speaking on state television, Baghaei said Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s earlier remarks that the proposed Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding had “never been closer” accurately reflected the current state of negotiations. “At present, understanding has been reached on the majority of the issues, and we are in the final stage of internal reviews,” Baghaei said. He said meetings involving relevant Iranian institutions were underway to examine the draft text and determine Tehran’s final position. Baghaei argued that an agreement could have been reached weeks ago, but accused -
Palestinian Football Association president criticizes US over delayed visa for World Cup eventsby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026Palestinian Football Association President Jibril Rajoub criticized the US for failing to grant him a visa to attend World Cup-related events, saying the delay reflects disrespect for FIFA and the...
Palestinian Football Association president criticizes US over delayed visa for World Cup events
Palestinian Football Association President Jibril Rajoub criticized the US for failing to grant him a visa to attend World Cup-related events, saying the delay reflects disrespect for FIFA and the unifying role of the sport, Anadolu reports. Rajoub attended the opening match of the FIFA World Cup between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City on Thursday but remains among several accredited participants who have either been denied US visas or are still awaiting approval to enter the country. In an exclusive statement to Anadolu from Mexico, Rajoub said he has yet to receive permission to enter the United States despite his entitlement to participate in World Cup activities as head of the Palestinian Football Association. “I believe that FIFA -
When children become the primary casualties of wars and conflictsby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026There is no better place to begin this article than with the words of Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s National Security Minister. During a security cabinet meeting in early June, he called...
When children become the primary casualties of wars and conflicts
There is no better place to begin this article than with the words of Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s National Security Minister. During a security cabinet meeting in early June, he called for the abduction of Lebanese women and children as a means to pressure Hezbollah. “Let’s start thinking outside the box about Hezbollah,” he said, urging officials to adopt more aggressive measures, including “abducting their women and children” because, in his assessment, that is “what hurts them the most.” Imagine the moral decay required to propose the kidnapping of children as a legitimate military tactic. This is not a fringe figure speaking from the margins—this is a senior minister in the Israeli government. His words were met with no meaningful international -
72 arrested at London protest supporting Palestine Action activistsby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026Seventy-two people were arrested outside Woolwich Crown Court in London on Friday after gathering in support of Palestine Action during the sentencing hearing of four activists involved in a raid...
72 arrested at London protest supporting Palestine Action activists
Seventy-two people were arrested outside Woolwich Crown Court in London on Friday after gathering in support of Palestine Action during the sentencing hearing of four activists involved in a raid on an Elbit Systems UK factory, Anadolu reports. The Metropolitan Police said all 72 were being held in custody after being detained for expressing support for Palestine Action, which remains a proscribed organization despite a High Court ruling earlier this year that found the ban unlawful. Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the court as the four activists, known as the Filton 4, faced sentencing over their role in a 2024 action at an Elbit Systems site in Bristol. Around 200 demonstrators staged a sit-in protest, while others held placards reading: -
Iraq foils plot to assassinate National Security Service chief, senior officersby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026Iraq’s National Security Service said on Friday it had foiled a plot to assassinate the agency’s chief and several senior officers, arresting suspects allegedly linked to a group associated with...
Iraq foils plot to assassinate National Security Service chief, senior officers
Iraq’s National Security Service said on Friday it had foiled a plot to assassinate the agency’s chief and several senior officers, arresting suspects allegedly linked to a group associated with the banned Baath Party, Anadolu reports. In a statement carried by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the agency said the operation was conducted under the direct supervision of National Security Service chief Abdul Karim al-Basri following an intelligence effort involving surveillance, monitoring and infiltration. The statement said the suspects were linked to the so-called Iraqi National Gathering for Liberation and Change, which it described as a front organization for the outlawed Baath Party. According to the agency, investigations and interrogations showed that members of the cell had moved beyond incitement -
Trump calls Iranian foreign minister’s post on possible US-Iran deal ‘very positive’: Reportby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026US President Donald Trump on Friday said that he considers Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s post regarding the possibility of a US-Iran agreement “very positive,” according to Axios, Anadolu reports....
Trump calls Iranian foreign minister’s post on possible US-Iran deal ‘very positive’: Report
US President Donald Trump on Friday said that he considers Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s post regarding the possibility of a US-Iran agreement “very positive,” according to Axios, Anadolu reports. In a phone call with Axios, Trump said he still thinks a deal with Iran could be signed over the weekend or on Monday. He also said that he demanded the Iranians issue a public clarification over reports in their state media on the details of the deal, which he said were not true. Trump on Friday shared a statement by Araghchi regarding the possibility of a US-Iran agreement on his social media account. On his TruthSocial platform, Trump reposted a message by Araghchi on the US social media company -
US, Iran agree on peace deal’s ‘final text’ to end war: Pakistanby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced that the US and Iran “reached” an agreement on “final text” for a pact to end war, Anadolu reports. Pakistan has been...
US, Iran agree on peace deal’s ‘final text’ to end war: Pakistan
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced that the US and Iran “reached” an agreement on “final text” for a pact to end war, Anadolu reports. Pakistan has been mediating between the two warring nations since it brokered a ceasefire on April 08 to halt the war, which began on Feb. 28. Sharif said on the US social media company X that now Islamabad was “working closely” with Washington and Tehran to “finalize the next steps.” Peace between the US and Iran “has never been this close as it is now,” said Sharif, who hosted the highest-level talks between the US and Iran since the two nations severed diplomatic ties in 1979. READ: Trump says G7 support ‘irrelevant,’ claims ‘victory’ -
Can Trump restrain Israel?by Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026The latest exchange between Iran and Israel raises a fundamental question: Who is really driving events in the Middle East – Washington or Jerusalem? Following Israeli strikes on targets in...
Can Trump restrain Israel?
The latest exchange between Iran and Israel raises a fundamental question: Who is really driving events in the Middle East – Washington or Jerusalem? Following Israeli strikes on targets in Beirut, Lebanon, Iran responded with strikes against northern Israel and military facilities around Haifa. Israel then immediately retaliated by attacking Tehran, Tabriz, Karaj and Isfahan. While the ceasefire between the United States and Iran is technically in place, the broader regional conflict continues to intensify. Throughout the crisis, President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed support for de-escalation and urged all parties to avoid a wider war. Yet events on the ground suggest that Washington’s desire for stability may not necessarily translate into restraint by its closest ally. The current crisis -
Occupier violence in West Bank high on EU agenda, Kallas saysby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Friday voiced concern over the deteriorating situation in the occupied West Bank, warning that Israeli occupiers are expanding illegal settlements at an unprecedented...
Occupier violence in West Bank high on EU agenda, Kallas says
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Friday voiced concern over the deteriorating situation in the occupied West Bank, warning that Israeli occupiers are expanding illegal settlements at an unprecedented pace while violence continues without sufficient accountability, Anadolu reports. “The situation in the West Bank is equally alarming. Illegal Israeli settlements continue to expand at an unprecedented pace, and settler violence is increasing without sufficient accountability,” Kallas said at the “Paris Call for the Two-State Solution, Peace and Regional Security” forum in the French capital. Highlighting the issue as a key concern for the EU, Kallas said it has been “very high on the agenda” of EU foreign ministers. READ: EU condemns killing of Palestinian infant, says violence against children must -
Chile Establishes Senate Friendship Group to Strengthen Historic Ties with Palestineby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026Chile has taken a new step in strengthening its historic relationship with Palestine through the official establishment of the Chile–Palestine Friendship Group in the Senate. The cross-party parliamentary body aims...
Chile Establishes Senate Friendship Group to Strengthen Historic Ties with Palestine
Chile has taken a new step in strengthening its historic relationship with Palestine through the official establishment of the Chile–Palestine Friendship Group in the Senate. The cross-party parliamentary body aims to deepen political, diplomatic, cultural and human ties between the two peoples. As one of the largest parliamentary diplomacy groups in the National Congress, it seeks to reinforce a longstanding relationship that has been supported by successive democratic governments in Chile. The group, chaired by Senator Sergio Gahona, brings together a broad majority of 28 senators from across the political spectrum. Its creation is being presented as a strong institutional signal that Chile’s relationship with Palestine goes beyond individual governments, political cycles or partisan divisions. According to Gahona, the official -
Israel expanding Gaza ‘yellow line’ to derail ceasefire talks, says Hamasby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026Palestinian group Hamas said Friday that Israel’s continued movement of the “yellow line” westward inside the Gaza Strip and expansion of control over Palestinian land aim to “blow up the...
Israel expanding Gaza ‘yellow line’ to derail ceasefire talks, says Hamas
Palestinian group Hamas said Friday that Israel’s continued movement of the “yellow line” westward inside the Gaza Strip and expansion of control over Palestinian land aim to “blow up the negotiation track and thwart the efforts being made” to consolidate the ceasefire, Anadolu reports. The statement by Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem came as Palestinian factions and mediators held talks in Cairo on outstanding issues linked to the ceasefire agreement. The Israeli army moved yellow line blocks westward by an estimated 300 meters in several areas of the Gaza Strip over the past week and through Friday, especially in the Tuffah neighborhood east of Gaza City, according to witnesses. The “yellow line” refers to the separation line to which the Israeli -
Turkish president says region paying ‘heavy economic price’ of attacks on Iranby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that the region is now paying a “heavy economic price” for attacks targeting Iran even before the Russia-Ukraine war has ended. “Before the...
Turkish president says region paying ‘heavy economic price’ of attacks on Iran
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that the region is now paying a “heavy economic price” for attacks targeting Iran even before the Russia-Ukraine war has ended. “Before the Russia-Ukraine war has ended, our region is now paying the heavy economic price of attacks on Iran,” Erdogan said at a ceremony marking the reopening of Selimiye Mosque for worship in Turkiye’s western city of Edirne. He said the region and the world are going through one of the most critical periods since World War II, with one crisis following another before the previous one is resolved. “We are living through days when the sounds of missiles and bombs drown out the cries of children,” Erdogan said. “No one can -
Iranian media reveals details of 7-point draft memorandum with USby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026Iran’s official news agency IRNA on Friday published the current outlines of a draft memorandum of understanding with the US, offering a more detailed picture of Tehran’s position and highlighting...
Iranian media reveals details of 7-point draft memorandum with US
Iran’s official news agency IRNA on Friday published the current outlines of a draft memorandum of understanding with the US, offering a more detailed picture of Tehran’s position and highlighting both similarities and differences with details of the proposed deal previously reported by Axios. The IRNA report outlined seven key areas covered by the draft memorandum. One area of overlap between the two accounts concerns the existence of a 60-day negotiating period following the signature of the memorandum. Axios reported that the agreement would include a 60-day “extension” of the ceasefire while nuclear talks continue. The IRNA account also refers to 60 days of negotiations following the signature of the memorandum but says those talks would focus on only three -
The Board of Peace extends Israel’s security narrativeby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026While the debate on Hamas refusing to disarm continues, Israel is still killing Palestinians in the background, or in plain sight, depending on which narrative one employs. For Palestinians, the...
The Board of Peace extends Israel’s security narrative
While the debate on Hamas refusing to disarm continues, Israel is still killing Palestinians in the background, or in plain sight, depending on which narrative one employs. For Palestinians, the genocide is a reality, while for mainstream media, it is just background noise for news reports. International diplomacy follows the same line as mainstream media, which accepts Israel killing Palestinians but not Hamas refusing to lay down their weapons. Demilitarising Gaza became a bigger aim than stopping Israel’s genocide; such is the absurd truth. A week ago, Hamas reasserted it would not disarm, and any process regarding its weapons would have to take place in discussion with Palestinian factions. The request, far removed from what the US and Israel have -
US, Iran could sign Hormuz memorandum Sunday in Geneva: Reportby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026The US and Iran are close to signing a memorandum of understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with a possible signing ceremony in Geneva as early as Sunday, Bloomberg...
US, Iran could sign Hormuz memorandum Sunday in Geneva: Report
The US and Iran are close to signing a memorandum of understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with a possible signing ceremony in Geneva as early as Sunday, Bloomberg reported Friday, citing senior officials. The potential arrangement comes as Group of Seven (G7) leaders are set to gather in Evian, France, on June 15-17. A senior Iranian official indicated that a deal was likely, the report said, citing a G7 official who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter. Another G7 official said the arrangement would likely take the form of a memorandum of understanding rather than a final agreement. Officials cautioned, however, that Iran has not yet confirmed it is ready for a -
The Kharg gamble could backfire on Americaby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026Military tensions in the Persian Gulf have once again reached a dangerously critical point. The fragile ceasefire efforts pursued since April have effectively collapsed following a series of retaliatory exchanges...
The Kharg gamble could backfire on America
Military tensions in the Persian Gulf have once again reached a dangerously critical point. The fragile ceasefire efforts pursued since April have effectively collapsed following a series of retaliatory exchanges between the United States and Iran. The latest escalation was triggered by the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter by Iranian forces near the Strait of Hormuz. In response, US Central Command (CENTCOM) launched airstrikes against Iranian radar, communications, and air-defense facilities. Tehran quickly retaliated by striking five US military installations across Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain, including the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet. Amid this accelerating cycle of violence, President Donald Trump has raised the stakes dramatically. In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared that the US -
Protesters gather at London court to support Palestine action activistsby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026Protesters gathered outside Woolwich Crown Court on Friday, June 12, to show support for a group known as the “Filton 24,” whose trial is ongoing over a protest at an...
Protesters gather at London court to support Palestine action activists
Protesters gathered outside Woolwich Crown Court on Friday, June 12, to show support for a group known as the “Filton 24,” whose trial is ongoing over a protest at an Israeli defense company’s facility in Bristol in 2024, Anadolu reports. Four activists linked to Palestine Action will appear for sentencing after being found guilty of criminal damage, violent disorder and grievous bodily harm with intent following an incident at an Elbit Systems facility in Filton, Bristol. The court is also considering whether to apply a terrorism connection to the case under the Sentencing Act, citing claims that the action aimed to influence the Israeli government. READ: More than 100 public figures warn UK court over ‘terrorism’ sentencing in Israeli arms factory protest -
Netanyahu’s Likud drops to lowest level since August 2025, poll showsby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026Support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party fell to its lowest level in nearly a year, while two leading rivals gained ground in the race for premier, a...
Netanyahu’s Likud drops to lowest level since August 2025, poll shows
Support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party fell to its lowest level in nearly a year, while two leading rivals gained ground in the race for premier, a new Israeli opinion poll published Friday showed, Anadolu reports. According to a survey published by the Israeli daily Maariv, Likud lost three seats compared with the previous poll and would win 22 seats in the 120-member Knesset, its lowest showing since August 2025, when it polled at 21 seats. The decline comes amid political controversy over a proposed law concerning military service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jews, as well as remarks by US President Donald Trump questioning whether Netanyahu intends to run in the next election. In an interview with ABC -
Trump says G7 support ‘irrelevant,’ claims ‘victory’ in Iran warby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026US President Donald Trump has dismissed any support from G7 as “irrelevant” and claimed that “we have won the war in Iran,” in a brief phone interview broadcast by Italian...
Trump says G7 support ‘irrelevant,’ claims ‘victory’ in Iran war
US President Donald Trump has dismissed any support from G7 as “irrelevant” and claimed that “we have won the war in Iran,” in a brief phone interview broadcast by Italian channel La7 on Friday, Anadolu reports. Trump made remarks during a call with La7 Washington correspondent. Asked whether he had a message for G7 leaders, Trump said the US had not needed external support. “We didn’t need any support. So, we have won the war. It was a bit irrelevant, irrelevant! I have to go. I’m in an important meeting, but we have won the war in Iran. We didn’t need their help,” Trump said. The comments came ahead of the G7 summit scheduled for June 15-17. Regional tensions that -
More Palestinians killed in West Bank since 2023 than in previous 17 years, Oxfam saysby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026More Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces or occupiers in the West Bank between 2023 and the end of 2025 than during the previous 17 years combined, according to an...
More Palestinians killed in West Bank since 2023 than in previous 17 years, Oxfam says
More Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces or occupiers in the West Bank between 2023 and the end of 2025 than during the previous 17 years combined, according to an analysis published by international aid organization Oxfam, Anadolu reports. Citing data from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Oxfam said that 1,244 Palestinians, including 268 children, were killed in the West Bank from 2023 through 2025. By comparison, 1,036 Palestinians, including 225 children, were killed between 2006 and the end of 2022, according to the analysis. “The mounting killing of civilians in the West Bank is tragic and horrifying,” said Bushra Khalidi, Oxfam International’s humanitarian policy lead. “While the eyes of the world have been on -
Energy diplomacy without energy resources: How some states gain influence without oil and gasby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026For more than a century, energy diplomacy has been closely associated with countries endowed with vast oil and gas reserves. The ability to produce and export hydrocarbons has often translated...
Energy diplomacy without energy resources: How some states gain influence without oil and gas
For more than a century, energy diplomacy has been closely associated with countries endowed with vast oil and gas reserves. The ability to produce and export hydrocarbons has often translated into geopolitical leverage, economic influence and strategic importance. However, the foundations of energy power are gradually changing. In today’s interconnected world, influence increasingly depends not only on what a country possesses beneath its soil, but also on how effectively it positions itself within the global energy system. Beyond Oil and Gas: A Changing Definition of Energy Power Traditional energy diplomacy was built upon resource ownership. Countries with large reserves enjoyed advantages in international negotiations and strategic partnerships. Yet the contemporary energy landscape is becoming more complex. Energy markets today rely -
Israel surprised by Trump’s announcement cancelling Iran strikes, says Hebrew mediaby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026Israeli media reported on Thursday evening that Israel was surprised by US President Donald Trump’s announcement that planned strikes on Iran had been cancelled, as well as his suggestion that...
Israel surprised by Trump’s announcement cancelling Iran strikes, says Hebrew media
Israeli media reported on Thursday evening that Israel was surprised by US President Donald Trump’s announcement that planned strikes on Iran had been cancelled, as well as his suggestion that a regional agreement was close, while Israeli sources denied having knowledge of any such deal. Earlier on Thursday, Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that he had cancelled attacks that were planned against Iran for later that night. He claimed that the proposed understandings had received approval from several parties, including Israel, and said the time and place for the formal signing would be announced later. Trump said: “Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian -
Syrian, Lebanese forces discuss strengthening border securityby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026The commander of the Syrian Border Guard Forces, Brigadier General Hassan Abdul Ghani, met a Lebanese army delegation on Thursday led by liaison officer Brigadier General Michel Boutros to discuss...
Syrian, Lebanese forces discuss strengthening border security
The commander of the Syrian Border Guard Forces, Brigadier General Hassan Abdul Ghani, met a Lebanese army delegation on Thursday led by liaison officer Brigadier General Michel Boutros to discuss issues of mutual interest, particularly border control. The Syrian Ministry of Defence said the meeting focused on strengthening cooperation and coordination between the two sides in combating smuggling activities, with the aim of enhancing border security between the two countries, according to SANA, the state-owned news agency of Syria. In April, the Syrian Border Guard Forces announced the results of their deployment along the country’s borders since the start of the year, saying they had achieved direct progress in border control and efforts to combat smuggling and illegal crossings. READ: Russia -
Tehran says no final decision made on deal with Washingtonby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026Iran has not yet made a final decision on a possible agreement with the United States and will not compromise on its red lines in the negotiations, Iranian Foreign Ministry...
Tehran says no final decision made on deal with Washington
Iran has not yet made a final decision on a possible agreement with the United States and will not compromise on its red lines in the negotiations, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Thursday. According to the Islamic Republic News Agency, IRNA, Baghaei said reports about the timing and location of any agreement signing remain speculative and that no final decision has been made. He added that a large part of the negotiating text has been completed, but said the United States had repeatedly changed its positions during the talks. US President Donald Trump said an agreement with Iran could be reached early next week and signed in Europe, despite Tehran denying that any memorandum of understanding has -
FIFA under fire for silence on targeting of Palestinian athletesby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) has criticised what it described as the silence of the international football governing body, FIFA, over the killing...
FIFA under fire for silence on targeting of Palestinian athletes
The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) has criticised what it described as the silence of the international football governing body, FIFA, over the killing of Palestinian athletes and the targeting of sports facilities during the war in Gaza. According to figures published by the campaign, more than 1,000 Palestinian athletes have been killed since the start of the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip. It also said Lebanese athletes had been killed in Israeli air strikes on cities and towns in Lebanon. PACBI said 1,007 Palestinian athletes had been killed, including 566 football players — the equivalent of 25 full teams. It also reported the destruction of 265 sports facilities. READ: Israel has become world’s -
Oil prices fall after Trump cancels strikes on Iranby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026Oil prices fell on Friday, extending losses from the previous session after US President Donald Trump had cancelled plans to launch strikes on Iran, easing concerns about a further escalation...
Oil prices fall after Trump cancels strikes on Iran
Oil prices fell on Friday, extending losses from the previous session after US President Donald Trump had cancelled plans to launch strikes on Iran, easing concerns about a further escalation in hostilities following reciprocal attacks earlier this week. Brent crude futures fell by $1.21, or 1.3 per cent, to $89.17 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude dropped by $1.23, or 1.4 per cent, to $86.48 a barrel. On a weekly basis, Brent crude lost 4.2 per cent, while US crude fell 4.4 per cent. After previously threatening to bomb Iran “with great force”, Trump cancelled the planned strikes on Thursday, saying that talks with Iran had made progress. However, Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency reported that Tehran had not -
Netanyahu: Israel not party to US-Iran memorandum of understandingby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had spoken with US President Donald Trump about a “memorandum of understanding being prepared with Iran to enter negotiations”. In a statement issued...
Netanyahu: Israel not party to US-Iran memorandum of understanding
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had spoken with US President Donald Trump about a “memorandum of understanding being prepared with Iran to enter negotiations”. In a statement issued on Thursday, Netanyahu’s office said: “Although Israel is not a party to the memorandum of understanding, the Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for President Trump’s commitment that any final agreement reached at the end of the negotiations would include the removal of enriched materials, the dismantling of enrichment infrastructure, limits on missile production, and an end to Iran’s support for its proxies in the region.” Earlier, Israeli journalists and security commentators criticised Israel’s position on the issue, saying the emerging agreement reflected a failure for Israel and its interests. READ: Report: -
The FIFA World Cup: Caught on the visa snagby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026The FIFA Men’s World Cup of 2026 was always going to offer visitors and spectators something different. Shared between three countries – Mexico, Canada and the United States – the...
The FIFA World Cup: Caught on the visa snag
The FIFA Men’s World Cup of 2026 was always going to offer visitors and spectators something different. Shared between three countries – Mexico, Canada and the United States – the latter of the three was set to be the designated font of mischief and disruptive mayhem. Add to this the rapacity of the world footballing body on ticket pricing, and we have a tournament foundering even before the first ball is kicked. Of nagging concern are the various travel impediments that have been impressed upon ticket holders. Previous tournaments have seen FIFA mint arrangements with host countries granting exemptions on various immigration and entry requirements. Brazil permitted free temporary visas for ticket holders for the 2014 tournament. Russia and Qatar -
Report: US military building new base near Gaza border to support post-war planby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026The US military has begun constructing a large base near the Gaza border that is expected to serve as a headquarters for military and civilian personnel involved in implementing President...
Report: US military building new base near Gaza border to support post-war plan
The US military has begun constructing a large base near the Gaza border that is expected to serve as a headquarters for military and civilian personnel involved in implementing President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan, according to a report by the Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom. The newspaper reported on Wednesday that construction is underway near the Israeli community of Re’im, close to the Gaza Strip. According to the report, the facility is intended to function as a central command and coordination hub for international organizations, civilian personnel and military forces expected to participate in the implementation of the next phases of Trump’s plan for Gaza. READ: US Senate moves to protect Israel’s access to American secrets “We have learned that the US -
Khamenei adviser warns conflict could continue unless US respects Iran’s interestsby Mehdi Editor on June 12, 2026A senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader has warned that tensions between Iran and the United States could persist unless Washington changes its approach towards Tehran and takes Iranian interests...
Khamenei adviser warns conflict could continue unless US respects Iran’s interests
A senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader has warned that tensions between Iran and the United States could persist unless Washington changes its approach towards Tehran and takes Iranian interests into account. In an interview with CNN on Thursday, Mohammad Mokhber, an adviser to the Supreme Leader, said Iran would respond more forcefully to any future US military action and suggested that the future course of the conflict depends largely on decisions made in Washington. “The war with the United States will continue unless Washington respects Tehran’s interests,” Mokhber said. He added that Iran would not retreat from what it considers its core national interests. “US President Donald Trump must realize that the Islamic Republic will not back down and
