Archives for June, 2026

A mosque that was burned during Iran's protests, in Tehran, Iran, January 21, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Iran executes two men over role in January 2026 protests, judiciary news outlet says

Reuters

Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf speaks in parliament about Iran's response to possible U.S. attacks, in Tehran, Iran January 11, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a video. IRINN/via Reuters TV/Handout via REUTERS

Iran's top negotiator Qalibaf to attend signing of interim deal with US

Reuters

A satellite image of side-by-side ships at sea, off the coast of Sohar, Oman, June 6, 2026. European Union/Copernicus Sentinel-2/Handout via REUTERS

Exclusive-The U.S. is using an Iranian smuggling tactic to sneak oil out of the Gulf

Reuters

People drive past a billboard with a picture of the late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after U.S. and Iranian officials said they had reached a deal to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

US-Iran deal promises end to war but how it will work remains unclear

Reuters

Iran and New Zealand flags are displayed ahead of the 2026 World Cup G match between Iran and New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium

Iranians up at dawn to cheer their team at World Cup

Agence France-Presse

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Strait of Hormuz transit will take ‘weeks’ to resume, largest tanker operator tells FT

Reuters

'All the way': Egypt dare to dream after gritty Belgium draw

Agence France-Presse

U.S. President Donald Trump walks during the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 15, 2026. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

Europeans to test Trump on Iran deal risks, urge Ukraine rethink at G7

Reuters

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Iran v New Zealand - Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Iran fans inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

Soccer-Boos, cheers and a draw: Iran's World Cup opener reflects deep divisions

Reuters

Many in the Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles are distrustful of a national soccer team they say represents the government in Tehran, and not the people of Iran

'The mullahs' team': Split loyalties for Iran fans at World Cup

Agence France-Presse

Iran midfielder Mohammad Mohebbi scores his team's second equaliser in a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup Group G

Iran snatch draw in World Cup opener, Spain stunned by Cape Verde

Agence France-Presse

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Iran v New Zealand - Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Protesters with Iran flags outside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Mike Blake

Iranian Americans protest Iran government ahead of World Cup match in LA

Reuters

Hundreds gathered at SoFi stadium to protest against the Iranian national team, which they say represents the Islamic republic's government, and not the Iranian people

Hundreds protest Iran's 'regime team' ahead of World Cup opener

Agence France-Presse

Mohamed Salah (L) battles with Amadou Onana

Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group game

Agence France-Presse

US President Donald Trump is claiming victory in Iran but many Americans are not convinced

In US, Trump's Iran deal receives mixed reception

Agence France-Presse

This photo illustration taken in Damascus on May 20, 2026, shows the X account of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on a smartphone displaying his tweet to President Donald Trump.

Syria reports sabotage of undersea internet cable between Tartous and Alexandria: What to know

The affected cable connects Syria to Egypt and is one of four cables that link to the coastal city of Tartous.