live U.S. grants Iran 60-day sanctions relief as Trump warns Tehran over compliance

U.S. grants Iran 60-day sanctions relief as Trump warns Tehran over compliance
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he speaks to reporters in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., 22 June 2026.
Reuters

The United States eased sanctions on Iran for 60 days as President Donald Trump warned he would do "what I have to do" if Tehran failed to honour the deal.

⦿ 02:45 GMT | UPDATE

Democrats criticise Trump’s Iran sanctions relief

X/@HouseForeign

Democrats on the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee have criticised President Donald Trump’s decision to grant Iran sanctions relief, arguing the move came before progress was made on key issues including Tehran’s nuclear programme.

The lawmakers said the administration’s actions were “inconsistent with its own rhetoric” that sanctions relief would be linked to Iran addressing its nuclear activities and support for proxy groups.

⦿ 02:43 GMT | UPDATE

Israel vows to tackle threats in Lebanon

Reuters

Israel's Prime Minister, Defence Minister and military chief said the military would continue operating to "neutralise" threats against Israeli troops and civilians, dismantle militant infrastructure and maintain the security zone in southern Lebanon.

In a joint statement issued after a security meeting, the three officials said the security of Israeli citizens and soldiers would remain their "guiding principle without compromise".

⦿ 02:38 GMT | UPDATE

Trump warns Iran over deal obligations

Reuters

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that he will take action if Iran fails to honour its agreement with Washington.

“If Iran doesn't live up to their agreement, or if they're not behaving, I will do what I have to do,” Trump told reporters on Monday.

⦿ 02:30 GMT | UPDATE

U.S. eases Iran sanctions for 60 days

Reuters

The United States waived sanctions on Iran for 60 days on Monday following initial talks under a fragile new peace deal, while officials reported a continued lull in fighting in Lebanon. 

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