Donald Trump’s newly announced deal to end the war with Iran was already under strain on Monday as Israel announced plans to stay in Lebanon, despite a reported agreement to end the conflict on all fronts.
Israeli defence minister Israel Katz, whose country is not a part to the US-Iran deal unveiled yesterday, said the military would not withdraw from security zones in southern Lebanon and would retaliate if Iran attacked.
“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I are leading a clear policy that determines that the IDF will remain in the security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, without any time limit, to protect, from there, the border and Israeli communities against jihadist elements,” he said in a statement.
Lebanon has suffered the deadliest spillover of the conflict between the US and Iran, with thousands of people killed and some 1.2 million people uprooted by an Israeli offensive against Iran-backed Hezbollah.
Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif, a key mediator between Tehran and Washington, said a deal called for “the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all front, including in Lebanon”.
The issue threatens to divide the US and Israel, after Trump last week warned Netanyahu that Israel could find itself fighting alone if it reopened hostilities with Iran, following Iranian strikes over Israel’s conduct in Lebanon.
Key Points
- Trump says 'let the oil flow'
- Trump calls Netanyahu 'difficult' over mounting Lebanon attacks
- US official denied report Iran will get billions 'up front' under peace agreement: report
- What will happen to Lebanon remains unclear
- Indian sailor dies aboard tanker that was diverted to Oman by US military
- What do we know about the Iran peace deal so far?
Analysis: Trump has achieved none of his aims in Iran. His ‘ceasefire’ can’t work and won’t work
13:14 , James Reynolds
Donald Trump has trumpeted his ceasefire as a diplomatic breakthrough but it is a juvenile fantasy which won’t last, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley:
Trump has achieved none of his aims in Iran. His ceasefire can’t work and won’t work
What do we know about the Iran peace deal so far?
13:00 , James Reynolds
Donald Trump announced on Sunday that a long-anticipated deal to end the war with Iran was “complete”.
The announcement marks the biggest breakthrough towards resolving the conflict since the April ceasefire agreement.
Trump had insisted in the build up that a deal could be expected by Sunday - though renewed strikes threatened to derail the peace process.
The precise terms of the new deal were not immediately clear. And the ‘deal’ to end the war is still only a framework, with the memorandum of understanding to be officially signed in Switzerland on Friday.
Iran said that military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, would end permanently starting on midnight, paving the way for a more expansive agreement to be negotiated during a 60-day ceasefire period.
Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would open on Friday and that he had ordered the end of the US blockade of Iranian ports. There are still around 500 merchant vessels trapped in the Gulf, and clearing the backlog could take weeks, experts say.
There was no immediate reaction to the announcement from Israel, which has said it was not party to the US-Iran talks. Israel has said it will retain freedom of operations in Lebanon, while Iran has made a full ceasefire there an important component of its demands.
Iran says respecting Lebanon's sovereignty 'part of interim agreement with US'
12:57 , James Reynolds
With the new agreement already showing strain over Israel’s operations in Lebanon, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei says in a briefing that respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon is a part of the interim agreement with the US.
Hezbollah claims it has not carried out any operations since US announced peace deal
12:47 , James Reynolds
A Hezbollah official said on Monday that the group has not carried out any operations since the Iran-US deal was announced and that its position on the ceasefire was linked to Israel's adherence to it.
The official, who declined to be named, told Reuters that Hezbollah rejects Israeli “freedom of movement” in Lebanon and said Iran delayed signing the deal with the US to monitor Israel's adherence to the ceasefire in Lebanon.
Hezbollah has not officially commented on the US agreement.
Israel at odds with Iran over operations in Lebanon
12:30 , James Reynolds
Israel’s defense minister said Monday that Israel won’t withdraw from land seized in Lebanon as the interim deal between Iran and the United States is pending.
Israel Katz’s remarks were the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the interim deal. The two sides plan to meet Friday in Geneva to sign it, Pakistan has said.
Katz said Israel plans to stay “indefinitely” in lands it holds in Lebanon, as well as Syria and the Gaza Strip. Iran has tied the interim deal over the war to halting Israel’s attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon.
While the precise terms of the deal were not immediately known, Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said both the US and Iran had declared “the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon”.
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Israeli attacks against Lebanon must be stopped completely, and that the US bears responsibility for implementing the deal on ending the war.
Israeli national security minister insists Trump's deal 'does not bind us'
12:00 , James Reynolds
Israel’s hawkish national security minister insisted on Monday the US agreement with Iran “does not bind us”, as Donald Trump said he had completed a deal to end the war.
“Israel is not subordinate to the United States. We are an independent and sovereign country,” he wrote in a post on social media.
He added: “We are not partners to this agreement that does not ensure our security, and it does not bind us in any way.
“We must not compromise on anything less than the dismantling of Hezbollah, we must not withdraw from any territory that our fighters have captured and cleared of terror infrastructure, we must not return to a situation where thousands of terrorists sit on the fences of northern settlements, and certainly we must not remain silent for a moment in the face of fire directed at the State of Israel.”
Obstacles already emerging hours after peace deal announcemnet
11:58 , James Reynolds
Obstacles on the path to peace were already emerging on Monday, hours after Donald Trump announced a framework agreement had been made with Iran to end the war:
1. The deal agreed was first of all a memorandum of understanding which, once signed on Friday, would pave the way for more talks on sensitive issues like Iran’s nuclear programme and sanctions relief.
2. Iran and mediator Pakistan said that the US and Iran had agreed to end the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon where Israel’s military continues to operate. But Israel, not a party to the talks, insisted on Monday it would continue operating in the south.
3. The preliminary agreement aims to restore the status quo before the war, ending all fighting in the region and lifting the dual US/Iranian blockades around the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said this could begin on Friday, but analysts say it could take weeks to return to normal traffic volumes, with the waterway still believed to be restricted by mines.
4. Both sides have said that the memorandum of understanding will be signed in Switzerland on Friday. But a diplomatic official told the Times of Israel on Monday morning that Switzerland has not received any information or official request to host such a ceremony.
5. While Donald Trump insisted the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened ‘toll free’, Iranian state media reported that traffic would henceforth be regulated by Iran and Oman.
6. A container vessel was reportedly fired upon off the coast of Yemen on Monday. The UKMTO said the crew of a small skiff tried to board the ship.
Recap: Trump has made big concessions to secure status quo ante bellum, says former Biden official
11:30 , James Reynolds
Donald Trump has made important concessions to Iran to recover the status quo that existed before the war, a former Biden administration official said as the US announced a deal to end the war.
Former State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told Reuters: “We have no assurances the nuclear program will ever be addressed, but Iran has shown the world it can take the global economy hostage and get something from the US in return.”
In a post on X he added: “We’re about to have a week of the Trump admin and the Iranians making conflicting claims about the deal to satisfy their respective hardliners, with both hoping no one will study the actual details if and when they emerge.”
Explained: What the US and Iran say they have agreed in the memorandum to end the war
11:15 , James Reynolds
Iran and the US are set to sign a memorandum of understanding to end the war in Switzerland on Friday.
Both sides have declared an immediate and permanent end to all military operations, and say the Strait of Hormuz will start to reopen this week.
Thorny issues like Iran’s nuclear programme and sanctions on Iran will be conducted over the following 60 days. These issues were already the focal point of talks in February, before the US launched the war.
Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump said the Strait will be reopened on Friday and he had ordered a lifting of the blockade on Iranian ports. He said the Strait would be ‘toll free’.
But Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported that under the memorandum, marine traffic through the Strait would be regulated by Iran in coordination with Oman.
Nuclear weapons
Both sides have said that Iran agrees that it will neither produce nor acquire nuclear weapons - a promise Tehran has been making repeatedly for decades.
A senior Iranian official said pending a final agreement Iran would freeze its nuclear activity, refraining from further uranium enrichment. They said the US had agreed Iran could dilute its stockpile of HEU under a future agreement.
Sanctions
The senior Iranian official said the US had agreed not to impose any new sanctions on Iran until a final deal was reached.
They also said the US had agreed to release $25 billion of Iran's frozen assets, including via direct cash transfers, cooperation among regional countries, and financial credit lines.
Washington, in coordination with its regional allies, would prepare a reconstruction and development plan for Iran, to be negotiated and agreed with Tehran within 60 days, they added.
In full: Israel vows to stay in Lebanon
11:01 , James Reynolds
Israeli defence minister Israel Katz said on Monday that Israeli forces would look to stay in Lebanon indefinitely, despite the US-Iran deal reportedly stipulating the conflict must end on all fronts.
“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I are leading a clear policy that determines that the IDF will remain in the security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, without any time limit, to protect, from there, the border and Israeli communities against jihadist elements,” Katz said in a statement.
He said they “oppose an IDF withdrawal from Lebanon, despite all the existing pressures and those that will still come”.
Why it matters
The comments threaten to undermine the tentative framework agreement hashed out between Iran and the US after more than three months of conflict.
Iran and mediator Pakistan have said the deal depends on the war ending on all fronts, explicitly including Lebanon.
Donald Trump clashed with Israeli PM Netanyahu last week after Iran struck Israel over its continued operations in Lebanon. Trump told Netanyahu not to retaliate and warned Israel could find itself fighting alone if it reopened hostilities. Israel subsequently retaliated.
Recap: EU will consider role in Middle East after US-Iran deal, Kallas says
11:00 , James Reynolds
The EU’s foreign policy chief said on Monday the deal between the US and Iran marks a ‘potential breakthrough’ in the conflict, and the bloc will now consider how it can be involved in the next phase.
Kaja Kallas said in a post on X: “From economic leverage to nuclear expertise and longstanding relationships with Gulf partners, the EU stands ready to contribute to a sustainable resolution.”
Her comments came ahead of a meeting of foreign affairs ministers from the 27 EU member states in Brussels.
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said separately that the deal should allow for the ‘immediate reopening’ of the Strait of Hormuz.
“The priority now is its swift and full implementation by all parties,” von der Leyen said about the announced deal.
“Freedom of navigation must be restored toll-free. This is essential for regional stability and the global economy. It opens the door to broader negotiations on peace and security in the Middle East,” she added.
Von der Leyen also said that peace in the Middle East was impossible "while Lebanon is in flames."
Israel's Smotrich says Iran deal is 'bad for Israel'
10:45 , James Reynolds
Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Monday the US deal with Iran is “bad for Israel” amid growing skepticism in Israel and a push to continue operations in Lebanon.
“The joint campaign had many achievements in weakening Iran, and they will not go to waste,” he wrote on social media, adding: “We will have to continue the campaign to topple the regime ourselves and in creative ways, and ensure that Iran will never have nuclear weapons.”
He continued: “I will continue to act so that we continue to stand firm on ours and allow the IDF full freedom of action to continue pushing Hezbollah away.”
Recap: JD Vance calls newly announced US-Iran peace deal a "big win"
10:30 , James Reynolds
UAE urges full implementation of US-Iran deal, stresses freedom of navigation in Hormuz
10:24 , James Reynolds
The United Arab Emirates called for full implementation of the US-Iran deal to end the war, including an immediate halt to hostilities and ensuring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
The foreign ministry on Monday stressed the importance of dialogue, diplomacy and adherence to international law following the US-Iran memorandum of understanding.
The UAE was affected by the conflict, with Iranian strikes hitting shipping and energy infrastructure linked to the country during the war.
Displaced Lebanese warned against rushing home as Israel vows to continue operations despite 'peace deal'
10:07 , James Reynolds
Authorities in southern Lebanon warned displaced people against rushing home on Monday despite a US-Iran deal to end the wider conflict, as Israel said it would not withdraw troops from the south.
Israeli defence minister Israel Katz said the security zone in southern Lebanon would be cleared of local residents, and “all terrorist infrastructure, including houses in contact villages”, in reference to Hezbollah.
Mona Mazeh, a displaced woman sheltering in Beirut's Hamra district, said she had no immediate plans to return to her village near the southern city of Tyre.
“Frankly, we are hesitant; Israel cannot be trusted,” she said.
The Israeli military has been razing villages in southern Lebanon for weeks, saying it is acting against Hezbollah militants embedded in civilian areas of the predominantly Shi'ite Muslim region.
In Nabatieh, a devastated city in the south, Mohammed Daqdouq said he had returned on Monday morning to check on his home.
“We'll need a lifetime to rebuild - to rebuild it again and bring Nabatieh back to how it was,” he said.
In full: How the world reacted to Donald Trump’s deal to end the war with Iran
10:00 , James Reynolds
US and Iranian officials said on Sunday that they have agreed on a framework to end the war, lift the US blockade of Iranian ports and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The announcement came as a relief to world leaders anticipating lower energy prices once free trade resumes in the Gulf.
Allies in Europe, who have faced pointed criticism from Donald Trump over their perceived lack of support for the US, said they were ready to support Washington’s goals.
But within hours of the announcement, the deal was already under strain as Israeli officials vowed to continue operations in Lebanon, while Tehran said the agreement must cease the fighting in all regions.
Here’s how the world reacted to Donald Trump’s peace deal announcement:
How the world reacted to Donald Trump’s deal to end the war with Iran
Container vessel fired upon and boarding attempted off Yemen coast
09:53 , James Reynolds
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations received a report on Monday that a container vessel was approached and fired upon by a small boat 14 nautical miles south off the coast of Yemen, with an attempted boarding.
Authorities are investigating, and vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, it said.
Israel at odds with Iran over operations in Lebanon
09:41 , James Reynolds
Israel’s defense minister said Monday that Israel won’t withdraw from land seized in Lebanon as the interim deal between Iran and the United States is pending.
Israel Katz’s remarks were the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the interim deal. The two sides plan to meet Friday in Geneva to sign it, Pakistan has said.
Katz said Israel plans to stay “indefinitely” in lands it holds in Lebanon, as well as Syria and the Gaza Strip. Iran has tied the interim deal over the war to halting Israel’s attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon.
While the precise terms of the deal were not immediately known, Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said both the US and Iran had declared “the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon”.
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Israeli attacks against Lebanon must be stopped completely, and that the US bears responsibility for implementing the deal on ending the war.
Defense minister says Israel won’t withdraw from land seized in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza
Starmer congratulates Trump on Iran deal
09:30 , James Reynolds
British Prime Minster Keir Starmer on Monday congratulated US President Donald Trump on securing a deal with Iran, saying it was vital now that all parties seized the opportunity.
In full: What we know as Trump says peace deal reached with Iran
09:00 , James Reynolds
The U.S. and Iran have agreed to a peace deal, bringing an end to months of fighting that has sparked devastation across the region and upended the global economy since the conflict began in late February, U.S. and Pakistani officials announced on Sunday.
The agreement, brokered after weeks of halting negotiations in Pakistan and then Qatar, will see a permanent ceasefire implemented as well as the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides will now enter talks to iron out the details of the agreement and move forward on longer-term issues, including key questions such as uranium enrichment and sanctions.
What we know as Trump says peace deal reached with Iran
Preview: Trump to meet with G7 leaders in France
08:30 , James Reynolds
Donald Trump is expected to arrive at a lakeside resort in France on Monday for a gathering with G7 leaders, after announcing a deal to end the Iran war.
Discussing next steps will be one of several issues the global leaders will wrestle with during the June 15-17 summit in Evian-les-Bains.
G7 leaders will be keen to learn the details of the US-Iran deal. A memorandum of understanding is scheduled to be officially signed on Friday in Switzerland but precise terms were not immediately known.
Trump is also due to meet with Middle Eastern leaders and attend a working session with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the summit.
The Zelensky meeting on Tuesday comes at a time when Russian advances in Ukraine have slowed and Ukraine seeks more military funding from its allies.
Israel will not withdraw from territory seized in Lebanon, defence minister says
08:30 , James Reynolds
Israel will not withdraw from territory it seized in Lebanon and if Iran attacks Israel due to events in Lebanon, Israel will retaliate, Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said in a statement on Monday.
Trump has made big concessions to secure status quo ante bellum, says former Biden official
08:00 , James Reynolds
Donald Trump has made important concessions to Iran to recover the status quo that existed before the war, a former Biden administration official said as the US announced a deal to end the war.
Former State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told Reuters: “We have no assurances the nuclear program will ever be addressed, but Iran has shown the world it can take the global economy hostage and get something from the US in return.”
In a post on X he added: “We’re about to have a week of the Trump admin and the Iranians making conflicting claims about the deal to satisfy their respective hardliners, with both hoping no one will study the actual details if and when they emerge.”
Indian sailor dies aboard tanker that was diverted to Oman by US military
07:34 , James Reynolds
An Indian crew member of a ship docked at an Omani port died from medical complications, reportedly after a delay in his evacuation.
The Forward Seamen’s Union of India claimed that Nishanth Uirthanathan, 35, from the southern state of Tamil Nadu died aboard the tanker MT Celestial while it was docked at Duqm Port.
The union said Uirthanathan died at around 6pm local time on 11 June after “falling seriously ill” three days earlier.
Indian sailor dies aboard tanker that was diverted to Oman by US military
What do we know about the Iran peace deal so far?
07:30 , James Reynolds
Donald Trump announced on Sunday that a long-anticipated deal to end the war with Iran was “complete”.
The announcement marks the biggest breakthrough towards resolving the conflict since the April ceasefire agreement.
Trump had insisted in the build up that a deal could be expected by Sunday - though renewed strikes threatened to derail the peace process.
The precise terms of the new deal were not immediately clear. And the ‘deal’ to end the war is still only a framework, with the memorandum of understanding to be officially signed in Switzerland on Friday.
Iran said that military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, would end permanently starting on midnight, paving the way for a more expansive agreement to be negotiated during a 60-day ceasefire period.
Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would open on Friday and that he had ordered the end of the US blockade of Iranian ports. There are still around 500 merchant vessels trapped in the Gulf, and clearing the backlog could take weeks, experts say.
There was no immediate reaction to the announcement from Israel, which has said it was not party to the US-Iran talks. Israel has said it will retain freedom of operations in Lebanon, while Iran has made a full ceasefire there an important component of its demands.
EU will consider role in Middle East after US-Iran deal, Kallas says
07:16 , James Reynolds
The EU’s foreign policy chief said on Monday the deal between the US and Iran marks a ‘potential breakthrough’ in the conflict, and the bloc will now consider how it can be involved in the next phase.
Kaja Kallas said in a post on X: “From economic leverage to nuclear expertise and longstanding relationships with Gulf partners, the EU stands ready to contribute to a sustainable resolution.”
Her comments came ahead of a meeting of foreign affairs ministers from the 27 EU member states in Brussels.
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said separately that the deal should allow for the ‘immediate reopening’ of the Strait of Hormuz.
“The priority now is its swift and full implementation by all parties,” von der Leyen said about the announced deal.
“Freedom of navigation must be restored toll-free. This is essential for regional stability and the global economy. It opens the door to broader negotiations on peace and security in the Middle East,” she added.
Von der Leyen also said that peace in the Middle East was impossible "while Lebanon is in flames."
UN secretary-general welcomes peace deal
07:00 , Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres has welcomed the announcement that the US and Iran have agreed on a peace deal that provides for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a framework for further negotiations, a spokesperson said.
"This represents a critical step towards the peaceful settlement of the conflict."
What will happen to Lebanon remains unclear
06:50 , Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said after the deal had been announced that "both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon".It remains unclear whether Israel agreed to that term. Benjamin Netanyahu is yet to release a statement.
Iran has insisted that any deal must include a ceasefire in Lebanon, where Israel has been fighting the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group.
Israeli defence minister Israel Katz warned on Friday that Israel could still act independently toward Iran and that the country would not pull out of the zones it is occupying in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, nor would it withdraw from the northern refugee camps of the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Starmer says Strait of Hormuz must stay open
06:45 , Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the US-Iran peace deal as a “hugely important step forward in ending the war” as he stressed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain “fully and permanently open”.
The prime minister congratulated Donald Trump and key mediators on the “breakthrough” after the US president said an agreement “is now complete” and the Strait of Hormuz oil and gas shipping route is to be reopened without tolls.
Sir Keir said in a statement: “I warmly welcome today’s agreement reached between the United States and Iran.“This is a hugely important step forward in ending the war, ensuring regional stability, and re-opening the Strait of Hormuz.”
Australia welcomes US-Iran peace deal
06:40 , Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
The Australian government has welcomed the peace deal between the US and Iran and urged both nations to pursue a "durable and lasting peace".
“Continued restraint and constructive engagement will be essential to prevent further escalation and secure a lasting agreement,” prime minister Anthony Albanese said in a statement.
“We are pleased the agreement between the US and Iran includes steps towards reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the restoration of freedom of navigation,” they said.
Minister says Pakistan 'consistently advocated restraint'
06:30 , Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
Pakistani foreign minister Ishaq Dar this morning said the US-Iran deal reflected sustained diplomacy and the choice of dialogue over confrontation.
He said: "Throughout this period, Pakistan remained actively engaged with all concerned parties and consistently advocated restraint and constructive engagement, maintaining that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable means for the resolution of all issues."
Dar said Pakistan looked forward to a formal signing on 19 June in Geneva.
Pakistan warmly welcomes the understanding reached between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) June 15, 2026
This significant breakthrough reflects the power of sustained diplomatic engagement and the collective resolve of friendly nations to choose dialogue over…
Asian shares surge and oil prices fall
06:15 , Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
Asian markets surged today while oil prices tumbled following a tentative peace agreement between the US and Iran.
The deal is expected to alleviate global inflationary pressures and potentially reduce the need for further interest rate hikes by central banks worldwide.
The breakthrough was first announced by Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif, stating that "a deal had been struck".
More here.
Oil prices tumble and Asian shares surge as US and Iran near deal to end war
Nuclear deal to be finalised within two months of signing peace deal
05:55 , Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the terms of dealing with Iran's nuclear program will be finalised in the 60 days after the initial agreement is signed.
A senior US administration official said last week that the agreement would begin the process of destroying or removing Tehran's highly enriched uranium.
That's something disputed by Iran, which has insisted it would hold onto its stockpile.
Details of the final peace deal have not been shared by either of the nations.
However, Iran's Mehr news reported that under the framework, Iran would reiterate its commitment under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty not to pursue nuclear weapons.
G7 leaders to discuss US-Iran deal in France
05:40 , Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations meet at a French lakeside resort today shortly after the US and Iran said they had reached a preliminary deal to end their war.
Discussing next steps on Iran will be one of several issues the global leaders will wrestle with during the 15-17 June summit, which will also seek common ground on the war in Ukraine, tackling global economic imbalances and sourcing critical minerals outside of the dominant supplier China.
US president Donald Trump is due to arrive in Evian-les-Bains for the gathering at a time when global leaders are increasingly wary of the United States, although French officials were glad to have secured his presence after he left last year's G7 summit in Canada early.
Many G7 leaders have been directly impacted by Trump's volatile moves on the global stage that have upended the Middle East, global trade and diplomacy. His actions have led to larger questions about the US commitment to the post-war global order it helped establish.
What do we know about the Iran-US peace deal
05:28 , Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
The U.S. and Iran have agreed to a peace deal, bringing an end to months of fighting that has sparked devastation across the region and upended the global economy since the conflict began in late February, U.S. and Pakistani officials announced on Sunday.
The agreement, brokered after weeks of halting negotiations in Pakistan and then Qatar, will see a permanent ceasefire implemented as well as the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Both sides will now enter talks to iron out the details of the agreement and move forward on longer-term issues, including key questions such as uranium enrichment and sanctions.
More here.
What we know as Trump says peace deal reached with Iran
Trump calls Netanyahu 'difficult'
05:23 , Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
Donald Trump has yet again criticised Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu for mounting attacks on Lebanon and said that he should be "very thankful" to the US.“He’s a very difficult guy,” Trump said of Netanyahu.
The US president told the New York Times: "And to be honest with you, he should be very thankful to us for doing this. Because if Iran had a nuclear weapon, Israel wouldn’t be around for two hours.”
Trump insisted that it was the threat of further attacks on Iran that made Tehran agree to the deal. “They did not want the third attack,” he said.
“They do care about living.”
“The bottom line is that those attacks that we made had a huge impact on having this deal made, a huge impact.
Ro Khanna says Democrats should back Trump-Iran deal
05:08 , Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
US lawmaker Ro Khanna said the Democrats should welcome the peace deal between Donald Trump and Iran as he welcomed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz."Democrats should support it," he said in a post on X.
"...we can be relieved that gas and food costs will start coming down for Americans. And that no more American or civilian lives will be lost," he added.
The ceasefire agreement with Iran with the opening of the Strait of Hormuz is welcome news. Democrats should support it. I am glad it includes a provision for mutual respect of the US & Iran's sovereignty so we do not launch a dumb war of choice again.
— Ro Khanna (@RoKhanna) June 15, 2026
The war was a costly…
Netanyahu sends birthday message to Trump after jeopardizing Iran peace deal
04:45 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has penned a birthday message to President Donald Trump as he turns 80 years old.
“Happy birthday Donald. This year your birthday comes at an auspicious time,” he wrote in a tribute on X, alongside a photo of the two world leaders clasping hands. “America celebrates 250 years of freedom - a great nation built on liberty and faith.”
He continued, “I wish you continued strength and vigor as you lead America towards a bright future of peace through strength, and as we continue to bring the U.S. - Israel alliance to ever greater heights.”
The birthday message came after Netanyahu defied Trump by striking Lebanon while the peace deal was near.
Turkey and Japan welcome US-Iran peace deal
04:40 , Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
More countries are welcoming the peace deal between the US and Iran to end their months-long war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed the agreement, calling it an important step toward peace and stability in the Middle East.
"I view the agreement reached between the United States and Iran as an important development for establishing peace and tranquility in our region," Erdogan said in a post on X.
"I emphatically underscore the need to avoid rhetoric, provocations, and actions that could escalate tensions in the period leading up to the signing of the agreement, and to remain vigilant against possible sabotage," he said.
Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi said Tokyo had actively pursued diplomatic efforts, saying that the priority was to calm the situation.
She said Japan expected the deal to be steadily implemented, free and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz to be secured, and a final agreement on Iran’s nuclear issue to be reached as soon as possible.
Trump says 'let the oil flow'
04:38 , Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
President Donald Trump has announced that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen on Friday once the peace deal with Iran was formally signed by both nations.
"I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
"Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!" he added.
Oil prices fall to lowest since March as Trump announces peace deal
04:15 , Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
Oil prices slipped to their lowest since March after US president Donald Trump and Iran's deputy foreign minister said they had reached an initial deal to end the war and to resume traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude futures fell $3.58, or 4.10 per cent, to $83.75 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate was at $80.87, down $4.01, or 4.72 per cent.
Both contracts tumbled more than 3 per cent on Friday.
The world has lost millions of barrels of oil and gas supply since the war closed the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supplies, for more than three months.
People wave Iranian flag at demonstration in Tehran
04:10 , Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
Trump lashes out at Netanyahu in angry phone call over Beirut attack
04:00 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Donald Trump reportedly lashed out at Benjamin Netanyahu in an angry phone call following Israel’s attack on Beirut on Sunday.
In a post on Truth Social earlier today, the US president condemned the attack, stating it “should not have happened” so close to a peace deal with Iran.
The US president urged the Israeli prime minister to “not blow it”, as negotiations with Iran enter the final stages.
The chief foreign correspondent for Fox News said in a post on X: “President Trump said he asked Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu “what the f*** are you doing?” on a call after the Israeli strikes against Beirut.
“He told Netanyahu not to conduct additional strikes. The President told me he will ask Iran not to respond with missile fire toward Israel.”
US official denied report Iran will get billions 'up front' under peace agreement: report
03:43 , Brendan Rascius
A U.S. official rebutted an Iranian state media report that Iran will be given billions under the terms of the newly announced peace agreement, according to a new report.
“A senior USG official involved in the process of the [memorandum of understanding] with Iran is denying a report being quoted from Iran media that Iran gets $12 billion up front,” Maggie Haberman, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, wrote on X on Sunday evening.
“The USG official said, as officials in the administration have for weeks, that the agreement is all performance-based,” she added.
Fox News host questions why details of peace deal haven't been made public
03:35 , Brendan Rascius
Fox News host Mark Levin, a prominent ally and adviser of Trump, expressed frustration about the newly announced peace agreement.
“I have asked for days, why can't we, the people, see the damn [memorandum of understanding]? Not through people briefed by an anonymous person. Honestly, I've never seen anything like this. If it is a great outcome for peace, then release it,” he wrote on X on Sunday evening.
Several other Trump allies, including Senator Lindsey Graham, have telegraphed concern about the deal, which officials say is poised to end months of fighting in the Middle East.
Vance says the agreement could 'fundamentally transform the Middle East for the next 50 years'
03:05 , Brendan Rascius
Vice President JD Vance said the newly announced peace agreement could “fundamentally transform the Middle East for the next 50 years.”
Speaking to Fox News, he said the deal would ensure that Iran will be barred from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He added that the administration is still determining who will attend the signing event in Switzerland.
“I certainly plan to be there, but it’s possible the president himself could be there,” he said.
Trump announces peace deal with Iran is 'complete'
03:00 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Donald Trump has announced that the peace deal with Iran is now “complete”.
He wrote on Truth Social: “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow! President DONALD J. TRUMP
Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will be 'permanently toll free'
02:36 , Brendan Rascius
In a phone interview with The New York Times on Sunday afternoon, President Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will be “permanently toll free.”
He also stressed that if a final nuclear agreement is not reached, he would renew military strikes on Iran or establish the U.S. as “the guardian of the Middle East” in exchange for one-fifth of the region’s revenue.
UN secretary-general praises agreement between US and Iran
02:10 , Brendan Rascius
António Guterres, the secretary-general of the United Nations, congratulated the U.S. and Iran for reaching a peace deal that will establish a permanent ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow for further negotiations.
“My deep appreciation goes to Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and other regional countries, for the constructive role played in supporting the negotiations that led to the peace deal,” Guterres wrote on X on Sunday.
I warmly congratulate the US & Iran for having reached a peace deal that provides for an immediate & permanent ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a framework for further negotiations. This represents a critical step towards the peaceful settlement of the…
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) June 14, 2026
Hegseth insists US had control of Strait of Hormuz all along – despite shipping freeze that has impacted global economy
02:00 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clashed with CBS’s Margaret Brennan on Sunday over whether the U.S. ever established functional military control over the Strait of Hormuz, as the administration once again promised that a peace agreement was hours away from being inked.
For months, the strait’s closure has affected global shipping traffic and put a serious dent in the amount of oil making it to market every month. The resulting fuel price spikes have soared past $4 a gallon across the U.S., but in recent days has begun to decline towards pre-war levels.
Last week, White House officials touted the ability of the U.S. Navy to safely escort ships through the strait, which is often mined by Iranian boats, and protect them from Iran’s aerial drone attacks. Traffic through the strait with naval escorts has now trickled up to about one half of the levels witnessed before hostilities began, providing some relief in the market.
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Hegseth insists US controlled Strait of Hormuz all along – despite shipping freeze
Republican senator calls for Trump to be awarded Nobel prize
01:35 , Brendan Rascius
A Republican lawmaker called for President Trump to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, following his announcement that a peace deal with Iran had been reached.
“An historic day for the world,” Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno wrote on X. “Let’s get the Nobel Peace Prize ready!”
Top House Democrat slams Trump after peace deal is annouced
01:00 , Brendan Rascius
The top Democrat in the House of Representatives heavily criticized President Donald Trump after he announced a peace deal had been reached with Iran.
“President Obama built a global coalition that constrained Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Donald Trump recklessly ripped that agreement up and took us to war,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries wrote on X.
“Now gas prices are soaring, Iran is stronger and America is less safe,” he added. “That’s the Trump record.”
Israel's attack on Lebanon cast serious doubt over peace deal
01:00 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Earlier on Sunday, Iranian negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Israel's latest attack on the southern suburbs of Beirut, which Israel said targeted Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants, showed the United States lacks "the will and ability to fulfill your commitments" in a post on X.
Iran's foreign ministry said it held the United States responsible for the attack. Iran warned of a "strong response", and its top joint military command said the "finger (is) on the trigger" ready to fire at the "enemy's heart".
In a post on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, Trump said: "This morning's attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran." Israel has said it was not party to the planned U.S.-Iran deal. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has differed with Trump over American demands that Israel curb its military action in Lebanon to allow the United States to reach a deal with Iran.
