live Trump seeks a fair Iran deal as U.S. Senate votes to curb military action

Trump seeks a fair Iran deal as U.S. Senate votes to curb military action
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif receives the President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, upon his arrival at the Prime Minister's House in Islamabad, Pakistan, 23 June 2026.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday his administration was working towards a fair deal with Iran, hours after the Senate voted to direct him to halt military action against Tehran in a rare bipartisan rebuke.

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Qatar expects LNG output to return to normal within weeks

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Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed said the country expects to resume normal liquefied natural gas production within weeks, according to the Financial Times.

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South Korean ships resume passage through Hormuz

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Four vessels operated by South Korean shippers have exited the Strait of Hormuz and are heading to their destinations, including one bound for South Korea, the maritime ministry said, as shipping traffic gradually resumes through the key waterway.

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U.S. eases World Cup travel restrictions on Iran team

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The United States has eased travel restrictions on Iran's World Cup squad, allowing the team to enter the country two days before their next match in Seattle after complaints over earlier rules that limited arrivals to one day before games.

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Oman announces temporary shipping corridor in Hormuz

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Oman said it had coordinated with the International Maritime Organization to establish a temporary maritime corridor for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, aimed at ensuring freedom of navigation through the strategic waterway in line with international law.

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U.S. Senate votes to rein in Trump on Iran

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The U.S. Senate voted on Tuesday to direct President Donald Trump to halt military action against Iran, marking the first time both chambers of Congress have approved a war powers resolution ordering a president to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities.

The measure, passed 50-48 with support from four Republicans, is largely symbolic and is unlikely to immediately affect U.S. policy as the Trump administration continues efforts to negotiate a peace agreement with Tehran.

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Trump says U.S., Iran 'getting along well' amid deal push

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday his administration was working towards a fair deal with Iran and that the two countries were "getting along well"

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