Archives for June, 2026

Trump blasts Iran version of deal

Agence France-Presse

Feature

Turkey’s World Cup return clouded by politics, dawn kickoffs

Turkey finally has the World Cup moment it waited 24 years for, but much of the country will either be asleep for it or arguing over efforts to claim it.

By Ezgi Akin

In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO

US deports Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic, lawyer says

Reuters

US deportation flight carrying Iranians lands in C.African Republic

Agence France-Presse

Iran deal ‘very close’ but not at finish line, senior US official says

The announcement comes after a week of tit-for-tat strikes between the two sides.

By Elizabeth Hagedorn

In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights

Trump says Iran's leaked deal terms are untrue

Reuters

US strikes on Indian-crewed tankers spark tensions with New Delhi

India summoned the US deputy chief of mission in Delhi on Friday to protest American strikes on commercial vessels off the coast of Oman.

Iran

Iran-US draft deal would release $24B in funds, ensure Lebanon ceasefire: Iranian media

The draft circulating in Iranian state media, which Trump denied on Friday, would grant Tehran sanctions relief and access to billions in frozen funds while limiting final talks to nuclear issues and excluding its missile program and proxies.

Iran

At a Libyan university once ravaged by war, students dream again

Agence France-Presse

Exclusive

Barrack heads to Iraq as US presses Baghdad on Iran-backed militias

US envoy Tom Barrack is due to meet with Iraq’s new prime minister and other top officials in Baghdad, where he will likely press US demands for Iran-backed Shiite militias be dismantled and disarmed.

By Amberin Zaman

Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture

Hezbollah confident any US-Iran deal will include Lebanon, politician says

Reuters

US says downed multiple Iran drones as both insist deal closer

Agence France-Presse

Prosecutor Khan's suspension prolongs International Criminal Court's woes

Reuters

India summons top US diplomat for second time to protest strikes on ships off Oman, source says

Reuters

Analysis

'A complete disaster': Israel scrambles for clarity as Trump touts emerging Iran deal

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu relayed Israel’s red lines to Trump, but given the current rift between the two leaders, the demands may be little more than a wish list.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Armenian opposition party files petition to annul June election results

Reuters