Iran's 60-day negotiation framework, anchored by seven conditions ending hostilities on all fronts, compensation for war damages, Strait of Hormuz sovereignty, sanctions removal, nuclear file closure, and oversight mechanism asserts strategic superiority, ensures sequential implementation, and prevents any future aggression.

The US Senate approves a war powers resolution aimed at preventing Trump from waging military aggression against Iran without congressional authorization.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Tehran would never negotiate over its defense and deterrence capabilities.

Following the start of the US-Israel war on Iran on February 28, Tehran had effectively closed off the vital waterway.

Irans president arrives in Pakistan for peace talks

The resolution is the first to pass both the Senate and the House, though it is likely to face a presidential veto.

Iran's team will still need to leave the US shortly after their third group-stage match against Egypt on Friday.

President Masoud Pezeshkians visit to Islamabad comes astechnical teams work on details of the dealfollowing negotiations on Monday led by U.S

President Pezeshkian says his visit to Pakistan is aimed at following up on the full implementation of all clauses of the Iran-US MoU.

Iran will be 'only country' to determine how to use unfrozen assets: ambassador Tehran alone will decide how to use its frozen assets once they are unfrozen under a US-Iranian deal towards ending the Middle East war, an Iranian ambassador said Tuesday, contradicting US claims

Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Ghalibaf also says an agreement reached with the US to release $12bn in frozen assets.

US eases oil sanctions for 60 days after Iran agrees to allow international nuclear inspections.

Morning update The United States and Iran took another step toward implementing their memorandum of understanding after negotiations in Switzerland produced agreements on sanctions relief, nuclear inspections and the release of frozen Iranian assets

This is Pezeshkian's first overseas trip since Iran war began, and comes a day after the high-stakes Switzerland talks.

Iranian president says effectiveness of talks depends on commitment to obligations Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said progress in negotiations with Washington depends on the implementation of commitments already agreed by both sides

Iran says it has no obligation to buy US produce Iran's central bank governor has pushed back against President Donald Trump's claim that released Iranian funds will be used to purchase American agricultural products, saying Tehran is under no obligation to do so

Pakistan defence minister says Iran-US deal marks 'political demise of Netanyahu' Pakistan's defence minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, has described the emerging agreement between Iran and the United States as a significant setback for Israel, arguing that its successful implementation could have major political consequences for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Prominent conservative radio host, spoke at the International Policy Summit to defend Trumps handling of the Iran war.

Iran negotiator says talks helped stop bloodshed in Lebanon Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf has defended his country's decision to engage in negotiations with the United States in Switzerland, arguing that the talks were necessary to help halt violence in Lebanon

Democrats criticise Trump over sanctions relief for Iran Democrats on the US House Foreign Affairs Committee have criticised President Donald Trump's decision to grant sanctions relief to Iran, arguing that Tehran received significant economic concessions before making progress on core issues under negotiation

The United States has authorized the production, delivery and sale of Iranian oil for 60 days, implementing a key provision of a recent memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran aimed at advancing talks toward a final agreement.

Pakistans Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has stated that the emerging agreement between Iran and the US represents a major blow to the Zionist regime and could spell the political demise of Benjamin Netanyahu.

Oman reaffirms support for toll-free passage through Hormuz Oman's foreign minister Badr Albusaidi has said Muscat remains committed to ensuring toll-free and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz following discussions with senior Iranian officials

Ghalibaf says Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war status Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf has said the administration of the Strait of Hormuz will "never return to the pre-war situation", describing the outcome of negotiations in Switzerland as a significant diplomatic achievement

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent authorized the import of Iranian oil and refined products into the U.S

IMF warns Middle East instability could have lasting impact on Africa Instability caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran has created challenges for African economies that could take months to overcome, according to the International Monetary Fund's new Africa director, Zeine Zeidane

Vance says Iran must back commitments with actions, not words US Vice President JD Vance has said progress in talks with Iran will ultimately be judged by Tehran's actions rather than its promises, despite describing the latest round of negotiations in Switzerland as productive

US suspends Iran sanctions after 'good progress' in talks Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 06/22/2026 - 19:47 The first round of US-Iran negotiations concludes with a temporary lifting of sanctions but progress on the nuclear issue muddied by both sides US Vice President JD Vance speaks to the media after the US and Iran held high-level talks at the Lake Lucerne Summit in Switzerland, 22 June 2026 (Nathan Howard/AFP) Off The US suspended sanctions against Iran on Monday as the two sparred over nuclear and weapons inspections during a day of talks that US Vice President JD Vance characterised as "good progress"

Vance says US and Iranian negotiators remain in Switzerland for talks US Vice President JD Vance says American and Iranian negotiators are continuing discussions in Switzerland despite his departure from the talks

Qatar's PM said that safeguards have been put in place to prevent US-Iran negotiations from regional escalation.

Vance left the ongoing talks in Switzerland progress after claiming progress on multiple fronts, including ensuring the Strait of Hormuz stays open.

Turkish president warns of efforts to undermine US-Iran deal Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has told his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, that Ankara welcomes the agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the US-Israeli war on Iran

Moshe Tur-Paz is one of many centrist Israeli politicians criticizing Donald Trumps deal to temporarily stop the war with Iran.

Iran says it will continue cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog Iran says it will continue cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) under existing legal frameworks, according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei

Iranian officials head to Oman for Strait of Hormuz talks Iran's Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are travelling to Oman for talks on the management of the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices fall as markets respond to progress in US-Iran talks Oil prices declined on Tuesday as financial markets reacted to signs of progress in negotiations between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending the US-Israeli war on Iran

Qatar's PM said US-Iran talks in Switzerland laid the groundwork for a final deal after 18 hours of discussions.

Ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz remains below pre-war levels Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains well below pre-war levels, according to data from analytics firm Kpler, despite vessels gradually returning to the strategic waterway

Vance says Middle East was desperately calling on US to broker a deal US Vice President JD Vance has defended the agreement between Washington and Tehran, rejecting suggestions that the United States is imposing a settlement on the region despite the deal containing provisions related to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah

JD Vance said U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland made progress, with Tehran agreeing to allow IAEA inspectors back into Iran.

The update comes even as industry trackers showed Iranian tankers have continued to sail through the strait.

Maintaining and implementing the recently signed peace MoU between the United States and Iran will help consolidate the hard-won ceasefire, open up new prospects for Iran-US relations, and bring peace back to the Middle East, China's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Monday.

US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz is open and crude oil and natural gas are flowing through.

China hopes that Iran and the United States will maintain the momentum of negotiations and continue to make concerted efforts to achieve positive progress in the talks, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday.

Tasnim reported that Iran has made clear that no progress on other issues will be possible unless the first clause of the MoU, concerning the end of the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, is fully implemented.

Oil prices fluctuated on Monday after U.S

The first round of US-Iran talks has ended with both sides agreeing on a roadmap towards a final deal.

Beiranvand's seven saves help Iran battle to draw with 10-man Belgium

Ship tracking data shows sharp fall in transits as US and Iranian officials hold talks to save fragile peace framework.

Negotiators from the US and Iran wrapped a day of talks in Switzerland.

Iran-US talks conclude as parties set 60-day roadmap for final deal

US, Iran establish committee to oversee talks and a 'de-confliction cell' to end attacks in Lebanon, mediators say.

Iran's post-war strategic ascendancy, as articulated in the Leader's recent message, is anchored in military resilience and regional leverage, exposing US-Zionist decline and creating new opportunities for the Islamic Republic to shape the emerging regional order.

General Ebnolreza emphasized that despite the signing of the MoU, Irans armed forces have not lowered their guard.

Nathan Ngoy was sent off for hauling down Mehdi Taremi, whose first-half strike was ruled offside in close Group G game.

Professor and political analyst Mahjoub Zweiri breaks down what intentions behind US-Iran talks will result in.

Supreme leader has expressed reservations about interim deal with US, but most top decision-makers back it.

US-Iran talks opened in Switzerland with mediators Qatar and Pakistan hailing a historic opportunity for stability.

Iran-US launch historic peace talks with 60-day roadmap

Iranian and US officials are set for high stakes talks in Switzerland to reinforce the Memorandum of Understanding.

Both nations seek a durable end to their war as Iran slams Israeli attacks on Lebanon as violations of interim deal.

Lebanon to top the agenda as US and Iran to hold talks in Switzerlands Burgenstock mediated by Qatar and Pakistan.

Oil sector could become early test of US-Iran accord, minister says Iran's oil industry will serve as a major test of any future agreement between Tehran and Washington, Iraninan oil minister Mohsen Paknejad has said

Pakistan army chief arrives in Switzerland for US-Iran talks Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has arrived in Switzerland to take part in technical-level talks between the United States and Iran under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding

The chief of the White House World Cup task force says its pretty amazing Irans football team has been given visas.

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, The United States and Iran have opened a new round of high-level talks in Switzerland aimed at implementing their interim agreement and preventing renewed regional escalation

Iran coach criticises World Cup travel restrictions before Belgium match Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei has criticised what he described as increasingly difficult preparation conditions ahead of his team's World Cup match against Belgium, saying that "conditions have become even harder" than they were before Iran's opening game against New Zealand

US, Iranian and Pakistani delegations converge on Switzerland US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Switzerland for technical-level talks with Iran, according to Reuters, marking the start of the next phase of negotiations aimed at implementing the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran