The U.S. and Iran say they have reached a deal to end their conflict, with an immediate ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade. Talks will continue over the next 60 days to finalise the agreement
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed the U.S.–Iran deal, calling it an important step towards de-escalation after months of conflict.
He said longer-term restraint and constructive engagement would be essential to prevent further escalation and secure a lasting peace, including in Lebanon.
UN Secretary General António Guterres has welcomed the U.S.–Iran agreement, calling it a “critical step” towards peace, with an immediate ceasefire, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and further talks
Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will be “permanently toll-free” under the deal with Iran, while warning the U.S. could resume military strikes if Tehran fails to reach a final nuclear agreement.
He also said Washington could take on a broader security role in the region if negotiations break down.
Iran says it has finalised a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. to end the war after months of negotiations, with a permanent ceasefire across all fronts, including Lebanon, taking effect immediately.
Tehran also said the U.S. naval blockade will be lifted, with the agreement set to be formally signed on June 19 and further talks dependent on both sides meeting their commitments.
The UK, France, Germany and Italy say they are ready to lift sanctions on Iran following its commitments on its nuclear programme, after the U.S. and Iran reached a deal to end their conflict.
In a joint statement, the leaders said Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons and pledged to work with the U.S. and the UN nuclear watchdog to ensure compliance.
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The U.S. and Iran say a deal to end their conflict has been completed, with the Strait of Hormuz set to reopen and the U.S. lifting its naval blockade.
Iran says a ceasefire will take effect immediately, with final negotiations to continue over the next 60 days.
Ali Akbar Velayati, adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, warns that the "zero hour is upon us" and says launchers are being readied, threatening disruption of the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb if Israeli operations in Lebanon continue.
Iraq has asked Türkiye to extend the Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline agreement for at least one year as the two countries continue negotiations on a replacement deal, according to SOMO chief Ali Nizar.
The current agreement governing the key export route is due to expire on 27 July.
Iran's Foreign Ministry said the United States bears direct responsibility for what it described as Israeli ceasefire violations in Lebanon, following Israel's strike on Beirut's southern suburbs.
Tehran also warned that both Washington and Israel would be responsible for the consequences of any further escalation in the region.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would ask Iran not to retaliate against Israel following the strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, according to Fox News.
A senior Iranian military command has warned that Tehran is waiting for the "smallest mistake" by its enemies to "teach them an unforgettable lesson", according to state media, in the latest escalation of rhetoric amid heightened regional tensions.
He added that its forces have a "finger on the trigger" and are ready to fire at the "enemy's heart".
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said many of the issues and misunderstandings between Iran and Gulf countries had been "placed on a path for solution", according to state media.
The head of the Iranian parliament's national security committee has warned that "a strong response is coming" following Israel's strike on Beirut's southern suburbs.
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed satisfaction that the conflict involving Iran could be nearing an end after a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump.
According to Ushakov, Trump told Putin that an agreement on Iran was close.
The comments come as Trump has repeatedly said a U.S.-Iran deal could be finalised soon, although Iranian officials have cautioned that no final agreement has yet been reached
U.S. President Donald Trump said the Israeli strike on Beirut "should not have happened" and claimed a deal to bring peace to the region was close, urging both Israel and Hezbollah to refrain from further attacks.
Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, said Israel's strike on Beirut's southern suburbs showed the U.S. either lacked the will or the ability to fulfil its commitments, adding that the current course could not continue under such conditions.
The deputy commander of Iran's top joint military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has warned that Israel's strike on Beirut's southern suburbs "will not go unanswered".
Israeli forces struck Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday, according to a joint statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz.
Israel said the attack was carried out in response to Hezbollah fire into Israeli territory.
Pakistan and Egypt’s top diplomats spoke for a second time in 24 hours as they discussed regional developments ahead of a possible U.S.-Iran deal, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.
Over the phone, Ishaq Dar and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty discussed progress toward a potential understanding between Washington and Tehran.
"They expressed hope that these positive developments would contribute to lasting peace, security, and stability across the region," the statement added.
A draft memorandum between the U.S. and Iran would halt new U.S. sanctions, maintain Iran’s current nuclear programme without further enrichment, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, according to a senior Iranian official.
The proposal also includes the release of $25 billion in frozen Iranian assets and Tehran’s commitment not to produce or acquire nuclear weapons while negotiations continue toward a final agreement.
The Israeli military said that Hezbollah launched three projectiles towards northern Israeli communities in what it described as a blatant ceasefire violation.
The projectiles fell near the communities of Shomera and Shlomi, the military added, saying this is in addition to two projectiles that crossed into the territory over the weekend.
Qatari negotiators flew to Tehran on Sunday morning as part of effort to finalise an agreement to end U.S.-Iran war, a source with knowledge of the situation told Reuters.
U.S. and Pakistani leaders forecast a Sunday signing of a framework agreement to end the more than three-month-long war, but Tehran cast doubt over the timing as hardline protesters in Iran voiced opposition.
A cyberattack disrupted services at four major Iranian banks, though no customer data was compromised, the country's banking coordination council said on Sunday.
The council said the attack targeted a shared communications infrastructure used by Bank Melli, Bank Tejarat, Bank Saderat and the Export Development Bank of Iran, prompting technical teams to implement protective measures and temporarily affecting some banking services.
It said no unauthorised access to customer information had occurred and no data had been deleted, adding that recovery efforts were underway to restore normal operations
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has praised the “unity and resilience” of Iranians in a message marking the anniversary of the 12-day war with Israel last year.
In a message cited by IRNA, Pezeshkian called the conflict a “symbol of national solidarity” and honoured those killed during the war.
He said the Israeli government had miscalculated by assuming that attacks on senior military figures and strategic facilities would weaken the Iranian nation and destabilise the country.
Pezeshkian added that the Iranian people’s “resistance,” along with the leadership of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the preparedness of the armed forces, prevented Israel from reaching its objectives and eventually led it to agree to a ceasefire.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the United States and Iran have agreed to a framework for a peace deal that would end the months-long conflict in the Middle East, with a final text of the deal reached.
Pakistan is now preparing for an electronic signing expected within the next 24 hours followed by technical-level talks next week, Sharif added.
Hezbollah said Saturday that it had repelled two Israeli ground incursions and carried out 19 attacks targeting Israeli troops, military vehicles and positions in southern Lebanon using drones, rockets and artillery.
The group said in a series of statements that its fighters detected an Israeli infantry force attempting to infiltrate the Maabar area on the outskirts of Kfartibnit in the Nabatieh governorate under hours of artillery and smoke cover.
Qatar and Kuwait voiced support for progress in the U.S.-Iran negotiations and expressed hope that Washington and Tehran will soon reach an agreement, the Qatari Foreign Ministry said Saturday.
Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah discussed the issues during a call, according to the Foreign Ministry.
"Both sides affirmed their full support for the ongoing commendable efforts to address all pending issues through dialogue and peaceful means," it said.
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Details of a reported draft memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran offer the clearest picture yet of how both sides plan to end months of conflict and move towards a longer-term settlement.
The U.S. and Iran say they have reached a deal to end their conflict, with an immediate ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade. Talks will continue over the next 60 days to finalise the agreement
A senior U.S. official said on Monday that the memorandum of understanding linked to the U.S.-Iran agreement had been signed by President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel does not consider itself bound by a Lebanon-related provision in an emerging agreement with Iran, according to Israeli officials.
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A senior U.S. official said on Monday that the memorandum of understanding linked to the U.S.-Iran agreement had been signed by President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf.
U.S. and Iranian officials said on Sunday they have agreed on a deal to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, possibly leading to lower energy prices once oil shipments resume through the critical waterway.
Details of a reported draft memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran offer the clearest picture yet of how both sides plan to end months of conflict and move towards a longer-term settlement.
A senior Iranian official told Reuters that a draft memorandum with the U.S. covers issues including Iran’s nuclear programme, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. waivers on oil sanctions, with further negotiations expected within 60 days of an initial agreement.
U.S. President Donald Trump has said a peace agreement with Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday in a post on social media, despite Tehran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei saying no deal would be approved this weekend.
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