Strait of Hormuz traffic ramps up in wake of U.S.-Iran deal signing
More tankers are transiting the Strait of Hormuz after 111 days of gridlock, but Iran and the U.S. still have much to discuss.
Strait of Hormuz traffic ramps up in wake of U.S.-Iran deal signing
More tankers are transiting the Strait of Hormuz after 111 days of gridlock, but Iran and the U.S. still have much to discuss. Grouped from 64 articles across 12 sources.
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Trump, Pezeshkian sign deal to end Iran war, reopen Hormuz
US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed an initial agreement to extend the ceasefire for another 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. DW has the latest.
Oil prices fall after Trump signs deal to end Iran war
Oil declines as Mideast peace prospects rise following U.S.-Iran deal.
Live: US and Iran sign agreement to end war
The US and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Follow live.
Oil sinks further as Trump and Pezeshkian sign deal to end Iran war
Crude prices fell further on Thursday after the US and Iran formally signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while equity markets gave a mixed verdict in the wake of the Federal Reserve's latest decision.
Trump signs initial deal to end Iran war and open Strait of Hormuz as nuclear talks continue
Trump signed an initial framework deal to restore the pre-war status quo between Iran and the United States, inking an initial agreement towards ending a war he started with Israel on 28 February.
US and Iran sign Memorandum of Understanding to end war
US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have reportedly signed a Memorandum of Understanding
Live updates: Trump signs interim agreement to end Iran war
President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed an initial agreement to extend the ceasefire for another 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. DW has the latest.
US and Iran sign memorandum aimed at ending war
The presidents of the United States and Iran have officially signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump eyes US-Iran ‘peace deal’ signing
A US-Iran agreement aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz is set to be signed Friday.
Moment Trump signs US-Iran deal at Palace of Versailles
Video released by the French presidency shows Donald Trump signing an agreement aimed at ending the war with Iran during a dinner at Versailles, with French President Emmanuel Macron seated beside him.
U.S. and Iran sign initial deal to end war as nuclear talks continue
Agreement opens Strait of Hormuz without tolls for two months, but does not preclude fees in the future; waives sanctions allowing Tehran to sell its oil freely
Iran war live: Israel continues Lebanon attacks after US and Iran sign deal
Tehran insists on an end to Israel's war on Lebanon and full withdrawal for the long-term deal with the US to work.
Trump signs deal that Iran labels ‘a record of US failure’ | First Thing
President hails ‘major win’ for US as he attempts to exit war having failed to achieve regime change in Tehran. Plus: an investigation into the murky world of OnlyFans ‘managers’ Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Donald Trump has signed a 14-point agreement with Iran , claiming it delivered a “major win” for the US – even as it made significant political and financial concessions to Iran to reopen the strait of Hormuz and prevent a “worldwide depression”. How have US Republicans reacted to the deal? Senator Lindsey Graham, a key Trump ally, appeared to soften his view of the deal after a “very lengthy and productive” conversation with the US special envoy Steve Witkoff. But his fellow senator Ted Cruz, who has backed the war, said: “History teaches that giving billions of dollars to theocratic lunatics who want to murder us is not a good idea. I think the president is receiving some very poor advice on this deal.” And Senator Bill Cassidy declared: “Reagan is rolling over in his grave.” Why is Ukraine newly concerned about Belarus? Russian spy drones flying into Ukraine from Belarusian airspace have sharply increased since the beginning of the year, leading to Kyiv reinforcing fortifications on its northern border . What concerns Ukrainian and European officials is that Moscow appears to be attempting to integrate Minsk ever more closely into its war efforts, including through joint nuclear exercises earlier this year. Continue reading...
US and Iran sign deal as Trump vows to release frozen funds and ease sanctions
President says Iranians will receive incentives when they ‘behave’ and acknowledges Tehran will keep ballistic missiles
Trump and Iran’s president sign initial deal to end war, open strait and ease sanctions
The interim agreement declares an intent to bring about an “immediate and permanent termination of military operations” in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
Middle East: Trump could restart Iran war if deal not signed
President Trump says the US would "start the process again" if Iran doesn't make a deal. Meanwhile, Lebanon's president said talks with Israel are independent and should not be linked to the US-Iran deal. Follow DW.
U.S., Iran sign MOU to end war
Agreement calls for a permanent end to hostilities and starts a 60-day negotiating clock to reach a final deal on the future of Iran’s nuclear program
Iran, US presidents sign deal to extend ceasefire, reopen Strait of Hormuz
Both sides confirm signing a memorandum of understanding that extends their ceasefire by 60 days.
Oil prices fall, stocks rally as US, Iran sign framework to end war
Brent crude drops 2.3 percent, while key stock indices in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan climb.
Watch: Moment Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Versailles
US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran at the Palace of Versailles on 18 June, marking a significant diplomatic step aimed at easing the Middle East conflict that has unsettled the region since February.
Moment Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Palace of Versailles
The 14-point Memorandum of Understanding was signed at a post-G7 dinner in France.
World reacts to US-Iran deal to extend ceasefire, reopen Strait of Hormuz
Several countries welcome deal, as IAEA chief says 'now the technical work starts' on Iran's nuclear programme.
Trump formally signs U.S.-Iran deal as questions linger about nuclear program
President Trump warned he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave." The U.S. and Iran signed the memo of understanding remotely, a White House official said.
Trump and Iran's President Pezeshkian sign memorandum aimed to end war
President Trump earlier said at the G7 summit that the memorandum of understanding with Iran "might not be the kind of document that I should be signing."
US-Iran deal takes effect as focus turns to Strait of Hormuz
It was unclear if the Strait of Hormuz had yet reopened.
Trump’s Iran deal is result of unrealistic ambitions for an untenable war
US entered war with maximalist goals and exits it with pragmatic decision to end conflict despite political cost Middle East crisis – live updates As the adage goes: no plan of battle survives first contact with the enemy. Donald Trump entered the war with Iran with maximalist goals: eliminating the country’s nuclear programme, destroying its ballistic missile programme and ending its support for regional military groups including Hezbollah and Hamas. Continue reading...
Three Saudi-flagged supertankers sail through Hormuz hours after Iran deal signed, data show
Other tankers showed their positions sailing through the strait on public ship tracking on Thursday after weeks of ships concealing their voyages
Tehran says considering plan for Iran, US presidents to sign deal
Trump says he expects the agreement with Iran to be signed 'shortly' without specifying the exact date.
Trump says he has signed peace deal – as it happened
This liveblog is closed. For the latest on the Middle East crisis, follow our new liveblog here. Sign up for the Breaking News US email Donald Trump also denied (again) that the memorandum of understanding includes a $300bn fund for Iran , and denied that he had asked the Gulf states to commit funding. “It’s false,” Trump told reporters as he sat alongside Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi . “You can invest if you want. What am I going to do, say no one is ever allowed to invest? We’re not investing, we’re not putting up 10 cents and people can decide to do it. That’s up to them.” In short, what it does is it opens the strait of Hormuz immediately … It also provides a framework whereby if the Iranians give us what we need – on stopping the funding of terrorism, on no longer pursuing a nuclear weapon – then they can get some benefits, be re-invited into the world economy . Continue reading...
Iran, US draft accord envisions end to hostilities, Hormuz
It outlines a process for ending military tensions and restoring maritime commerce.
After war losses, Hezbollah seen gaining from Iran-US deal
Tehran promised more funding for its ally once cash starts to flow, according to sources.
Trump says Iran deal averted ‘economic catastrophe’ but says he could still restart war
His comments came as officials revealed details of the 14-point draft deal.
Bolivia signs $20m deal with US to fight drug trafficking
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Read: US officials release 14-point initial agreement to end war with Iran
The interim agreement ends fighting on all fronts for 60 days and sets out provisions for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump signs Iran MOU at the Palace of Versailles
A video shared on social media by the White House deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino shows U.S. President Trump signing the the Iran Memorandum of Understanding at the Palace of Versailles, just prior to a dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.
How does Trump’s deal with Iran compare with Obama’s?
His is nowhere near as far-reaching as the earlier one by the Obama administration.
Trump ties Iran deal to market swings, warns war risked 'catastrophe'
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 17 - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended the interim deal with Iran at a G7 summit in France, saying a prolonged war in the Middle East could have caused an economic catastrophe.
Iran to dilute its enriched uranium under accord with US to end Mid-East war
Trump said that he was prepared to “bomb the hell” out of Iran if they violated the agreement.
Trump touts deal with Iran as administration releases text of agreement
President Trump touted the preliminary peace deal with Iran, which now leads to 60 days of further talks. Critics said the deal gives away too much to the Iranian regime. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.
US releases text of ceasefire deal struck with Iran
A senior US official says both sides of the war can still walk away from the agreement, which contains 14 points.
What challenges could stand in the way of a final US-Iran deal?
While the US says the Strait of Hormuz will be toll-free, Iran says it will hold a management role.
US-Iran deal leaves core sticking points unresolved - and a $300bn question
Trump has insisted the deal ensures that Iran will never buy, develop or produce a nuclear weapon. But text of the agreement falls short of that.
UN nuclear watchdog chief welcomes Iran-US peace deal, says technical work starts now
GENEVA, June 18 - The U.N. nuclear watchdog on Thursday welcomed the interim peace deal signed by Washington and Iran, saying it would now be involved in technical discussions to implement the agreement.
Trump: ‘Very strong’ Iran deal is a ‘wall to a nuclear weapon’
US President Donald Trump claimed that the scheduled signing of his Iran “peace deal” in Geneva on Friday would be succe
Explainer-What challenges could stand in the way of a final US-Iran deal?
WASHINGTON, June 17 - When U.S. and Iranian negotiators sit down in Switzerland on Friday after nearly four months of war, the stakes couldn’t be higher as they face an array of hurdles that could derail efforts to reach a comprehensive peace agreement.
Iran says it will charge a ‘payment for services’ in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it will charge a ‘payment for services’ in the Strait of Hormuz
Republicans in Washington on edge over Iran deal as Trump touts its merits
Trump is framing a tentative peace deal with Iran as a victory for the U.S., but fractures in the Republican Party suggest that could be a hard sell.
I’ll resume bombing if Iran acts up, Trump warns after criticism of deal
At G7 meeting in France, president angrily rejects suggestions US will contribute to $300bn fund for Iran Europe live – latest updates Middle East crisis – live updates Donald Trump has responded to criticism of his ceasefire deal with Iran, warning at the G7 summit that he was prepared to go back to dropping bombs and insisting the deal did not require the US to pay even 10 cents to Iran. At the same time, he has backed a G7 leaders’ joint statement that welcomes the deal but says a follow-on agreement is necessary to rein in Iran’s ballistic missile programme, an issue not directly addressed in the memorandum of understanding that is due to be signed on Friday by Iran and the US. Continue reading...
‘Humiliation’: Trump battles claims his Iran deal is worse than Obama’s
US president’s critics ask if concessions to Tehran in purported agreement were worth four months of war
Trump thanks China's Xi, Russia's Putin for being 'neutral' in Iran war
Moscow and Beijing maintain close ties with Tehran.
Trump says US will not invest in $300bn fund for Iran
US president’s pushback on reports of provision in peace deal comes after fierce bipartisan backlash
Shipping industry wary of resuming Strait of Hormuz navigation despite imminent deal
The world's most important energy chokepoint may soon reopen, but insurance markets must regain confidence for the shipping sector to resume normal navigation. Meanwhile, Germany has dispatched two naval vessels for a possible mine clearance operation.
Trump accuses Obama of ‘bribing’ Iran in 2015 nuclear deal at G7 summit
US President Donald Trump has accused his predecessor Barack Obama of ‘bribing’ Iran to agree to the 2015 nuclear deal.
Strait of Hormuz threat level downgraded after Iran deal, says U.S.-led maritime security group
The behavior of Iranian forces "has become less volatile" and the U.S. Navy continues to provide oversight, the Joint Maritime Information Center said.
Trump: World will ‘find out pretty soon’ if Iran MOU signing will happen
Trump suggests deal signing on Friday could still fall through, vows to bomb Iran if they don't 'behave'.
Israel continues strikes on Lebanon ahead of anticipated US-Iran framework deal
While violence has declined in Lebanon since a US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East war was announced on Monday, Israeli strikes on the south have killed at least five people since the deal, according to Lebanese state media.
US official says parties can still walk away from Iran deal, sequencing will be key
Under the terms of the MoU, an extendable 60-day negotiation period will begin upon the signing of the preliminary accord.
Iranians see little chance of life improving as interim deal halts war with US
Some think economic anger could prompt new waves of protest against the government.
From regime change to regime deal? How Tehran's political camps are reacting to leaked US-Iran deal
Iran's hardliners have framed the framework deal as a victory, even as Trump dismissed reports of a $300bn reconstruction fund and warned he would resume strikes if Tehran did not comply.
Iranian tankers exit US blockade zone before talks to end war
As US, Iran prepare to sign MoU and start more talks, TankerTrackers monitor says Iran exports first oil in two months.
Iran pledges no nuclear weapons as US commits $300bn, leaked deal draft shows
The full US-Iran framework deal to end the war, as circulated during the G7 summit, would see Iran abandon its pursuit of a nuclear weapon in exchange for financial incentives to comply with the agreement.
Trump receives G7 leaders’ support for Iran deal but faces skepticism at home
Leaders also stressed their support for Ukraine as it battles Russia’s invasion and agreed to increase deliveries of air defence systems
Middle East crisis live: Trump warns US will ‘go back to shooting’ if Iran ‘don’t behave’, as G7 leaders call for Lebanon ceasefire
US president says the deal is ‘not final’ and backs leaders calls for wider talks on Tehran’s missile programme Trump backs G7 leaders’ call for wider talks on Iranian missile programme Analysis: Where does Iran deal leave US-Israel relationship? Trump also addressed media reports of a leaked US-Iran deal (see post at 11:57 ), denying claims it includes a $300bn reconstruction fund for Tehran. “We’re not putting up 10 cents,” he said. “We are not investing and we do not have a fund.” It’s not final. It’s a memorandum of understanding, and if I don’t like it, we’ll go back to shooting at them , dropping bombs on their head. If I don’t like it, if they don’t behave, we’ll go right back to dropping bombs right smack in the middle of their head, okay, because they’ve misbehaved for 47 years.” Continue reading...
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