Archives for June, 2026

The Guards naval commander was one of the most recognisable figures in the force

The Iranian leaders killed in Israeli-US war

Agence France-Presse

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on a flight back to Washington March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

Analysis-Trump veers toward exit in Iran war but risks loom

Reuters

Iran's head coach Amir Ghalenoei said his team are simply at the World Cup to 'represent the respectful people of Iran, be it the Iranians inside Iran or the Iranian diaspora'

Iran World Cup coach says 'impacted' by politics but ignoring 'hype'

Agence France-Presse

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (not pictured) attend a business roundtable meeting in Downing Street in London, Britain, June 14, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Shepheard/Pool

Global leaders react to announcement of US-Iran peace agreement

Reuters

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Uruguay Training - Fairmont Mayakoba Hotel Playa del Carmen, Mexico - June 13, 2026 Uruguay players during training REUTERS/Paola Chiomante

Soccer-Uruguay forced to delay trip to US for World Cup opener - reports

Reuters

People drive past a mural depicting the late leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, and Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 14, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

UK, France, Germany and Italy ready to lift Iran sanctions after US-Iran deal

Reuters

People walk near a mural depicting the late leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, and Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 14, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

US, Iran reach peace deal, signing set for Friday, Pakistan says

Reuters

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Iran leave Tijuana hotel ahead of first World Cup match - Tijuana, Mexico - June 14, 2026 An official gives out Iran flags to fans outside the hotel REUTERS/Victor Medina

Soccer-Iran team arrive in US for World Cup opener against New Zealand in LA

Reuters

Vice President JD Vance meets with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to talk about Iran, April 11, 2026, in Islamabad. Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via REUTERS

Pakistan PM says US and Iran reach peace deal after talks

Reuters

The Lion and Sun flag has already been seen in Los Angeles this year, and protesters say they will be displaying it again at Iran's World Cup opener against New Zealand

Iranian-Americans vow to protest World Cup game in Los Angeles

Agence France-Presse

Iran

US and Iran reach deal, signing expected Friday

President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen upon the deal’s signing on Friday.

Khodadad Azizi celebrating with fans after Iran qualified for the 1998 World Cup

Iranian football legend Azizi puts peace above politics amid World Cup tensions

Agence France-Presse

Russia's President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with the Security Council's permanent members via a video link in Moscow, Russia, January 21, 2026. Sputnik/Vyacheslav Prokofyev/Pool via REUTERS

Trump tells Putin in phone call that ending Ukraine conflict is vital and he can help, Kremlin adviser says

Reuters

A Lebanese army officer stands as police officers and emergency personnel work at the site of an Israeli strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, June 14, 2026. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

Israel attacks Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs

Reuters

Three dead as Israel says strikes Hezbollah in Beirut's southern suburbs

Agence France-Presse

Iran national soccer player Saeid Ezzatollahi attends an interview with Reuters at the team's hotel in Tijuana, where a small Iranian community reflects broader political divisions within the diaspora ahead of the team’s World Cup campaign, in Tijuana, Mexico, June 11, 2026. REUTERS/Aimee Melo

In Tijuana, Iran's tiny diaspora agrees on little — except Team Melli

Reuters