Iran Parliament Speaker:
Iran Parliament Speaker rejects UN inspector access to bombed nuclear sites
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf rejects claims that UN inspectors would be allowed access to nuclear sites damaged by US and Israeli airstrikes.
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UN chief pleads for emergency aid to 'rescue’ Palestinian refugee agency
UN chief Antonio Guterres urges member states to fill a $100 million budget hole for UNRWA, claims the agency is on the verge of a total shutdown.
Vance:
Vance: Iran’s denial of peace talks is a 'Persian negotiating tactic'
US Vice President calls out Iran's contradictory "negotiating tactics" regarding Qatar peace talks, reiterates the US demands full denuclearization of the Islamic Republic.
'Murder network in Gaza'
Erdogan rejects Israel's Armenian Genocide recognition, blasts 'murder network' in Gaza
Turkish President fiercely rejects Israel's recognition of the Armenian Genocide, calling it a slanderous attempt to mask its actions in Gaza.
Iran:
Iran: No new talks until MoU conditions are fully met
Iran's Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says no new talks with the US will occur until current pact terms are met.
Toronto Mayor criticized after video captures her saying 'Free Palestine'
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow faces intense criticism from anti-antisemitism advocates after a video surfaces of her saying "Free Palestine" at the city's Pride Parade.
Trump:
Trump: Doha talks will be 'perhaps important, perhaps not'
President Trump downplays the significance of upcoming talks with Iran, stating they are "perhaps important," adding the US has nearly won militarily and remains focused on the denuclearization of Iran.
Lebanese Speaker vows: Israel-Lebanon accord will not pass
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri rejects the trilateral framework agreement with Israel and the US, calling it an unenforceable document of "dictates."
Turkey:
Turkey: Israel's Armenian Genocide resolution meant to mask Gaza actions
Turkey fiercely condemns Israel's official recognition of the Armenian genocide, calling it a political maneuver to deflect from its actions in Gaza.
Trump plans:
Trump plans to use frozen funds to buy American agriculture for Iran
President Trump announces plans to use frozen Iranian funds to buy US crops for Iran, a move fiercely rejected by Tehran's Parliament Speaker.
Quds Force chief warns Israel:
Quds Force chief warns Israel: Evacuate Lebanon or face humiliating defeat
Iran's Quds Force leader Esmail Qaani threatens Israel with a humiliating defeat if it refuses to completely withdraw its military forces from Lebanon.
Colombia’s President-elect:
Colombia’s President-elect vows to work with Israel 'like never before'
Colombia's President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella says he will reverse current anti-Israel policies and forge an unprecedented military alliance.
Trump:
Trump: I convinced Erdogan to stay out of the Iran conflict
President Trump reveals he convinced Turkish President Erdogan to stay out of the war with Iran, hints that he may grant Turkey desired F-35 fighter jets.
Trump warns Iran:
Trump warns Iran: Act smart or the US will finish the job
At a Pennsylvania rally, President Trump praises the new agreement with Iran but warns that the US will "finish the job" if the Islamic Republic fails to act reasonably.
Mamdani's 'monster' remarks
Former NYC Comptroller sidesteps condemning Mamdani’s 'monster' AIPAC remarks
Former NYC Comptroller Brad Lander faces pushback at a Brooklyn polling site for failing to directly condemn Mayor Zohran Mamdani's harsh rhetoric against AIPAC.
Former Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy appointed to lead Arab League
The Arab League has officially ratified veteran Egyptian diplomat Nabil Fahmy as its new secretary general for a five-year term starting July 1.
Trump:
Trump: If Iran doesn’t behave, I’ll do what I have to do
President Trump warns Iran that he will take necessary action if they violate their agreement, while expressing confidence he can resolve disputes over Lebanon with Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Rules out sending troops
Al-Sharaa open to talks with Hezbollah, rules out sending Syrian troops
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa rejects President Trump's suggestions that Damascus should militarily intervene against Hezbollah, favoring economic solutions instead.
Pro-Israel candidate:
Pro-Israel Abelardo De La Espriella closes in on Colombian presidency
Right-wing candidate Abelardo De La Espriella holds a narrow lead in Colombia’s presidential race, putting him on track to defeat leftist rival Ivan Cepeda.
'The art of surrender'
Schumer blasts Trump's Iran framework as a 'fiasco' and the 'art of surrender'
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer fiercely condemns President Trump’s Iran memorandum as a historic surrender, vowing Democrats will vote to block it.
Senator Cotton:
Senator Cotton warns Iran deal could hand billions to terrorist regime
In a Fox News interview, Senator Tom Cotton praises Trump's pressure campaign on Iran, but warns that the new Iran MoU risks squandering vital US leverage.
Ted Cruz slams Iran deal:
Ted Cruz slams Iran deal: Not a good idea to give millions to lunatics
Senators Ted Cruz and Bill Cassidy condemn President Trump’s Iran deal, labeling its $300 billion fund a historic blunder.
Change of heart:
Change of heart: Lindsey Graham supports US-Iran MOU after meeting Witkoff
Senator Lindsey Graham drops his skepticism to support the US-Iran memorandum, stating it will open the Strait of Hormuz and halt hostilities after a briefing by special envoy Steve Witkoff.
Haley slams US-Iran pact:
Nikki Haley slams US-Iran pact: A huge mistake to pay to rebuild the threat
Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley strongly condemns the US-Iran deal, calling it a huge mistake to unlock billions in sanctions relief for a regime dedicated to destroying America.
Toronto:
Guns-for-hire network linked to Toronto synagogue and US Consulate shootings
Toronto police expose a multi-layered gun-for-hire network that pays youth to shoot at and film Jewish synagogues and the US Consulate.
Despite MOU:
Despite MOU: IRGC launching nightly drone strikes on ships in Hormuz
A US official reveals that the IRGC has launched multiple attack drones toward commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz every night since Sunday's signed memorandum.
Senate narrowly rejects resolution to restrict Trump's war powers
The Senate narrowly rejects an Iran war powers resolution in a 47-48 vote after Senator John Fetterman breaks party lines.
'Fake News'
'Fake News': Trump slams claims of unconditional millions for Iran
President Donald Trump states that Iran has agreed to never possess a nuclear weapon, dismissing reports of a multi-million dollar payout as "fake news," a stance echoed by his adviser.
PA soccer chief denied US visa to attend FIFA World Cup
The head of the PA soccer association, Jibril Rajoub, denied a US visa for the 2026 World Cup. Rajoub is known for his anti-Israel comments and incitements.
UN chief on US-Iran deal:
UN chief hails US-Iran deal: A critical step toward permanent peace
UN Secretary-General António Guterres lauds the US-Iran peace deal, celebrating its permanent ceasefire and thanking regional mediators for ending the conflict.
'Moral decline'
'Moral decline': Danon fires back at UN envoy who ridiculed bereaved mother
Ambassador Danny Danon blasts UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese for mockingly telling the mother of an October 7 victim to change meds.
President Aoun:
President Aoun: Lebanon won't back down from Israel talks
President Joseph Aoun affirms Lebanon will continue direct talks with Israel despite pushback.
'We ended the war'
'We ended the war': Trump touts impending Iran agreement in virtual rally
Trump announces at tele-rally for Georgia candidate Burt Jones that the war with Iran ended and it has agreed never to have a nuke.
Trump:
Trump: Khamenei has approved our deal
Trump says that Iran's Supreme Leader has approved a deal with the US. Netanyahu’s office: Israel is not a party to the MoU.
Hegseth:
Hegseth: CENTCOM will be busy tonight because we will hit Iran hard
US Secretary of War reiterates Trump’s warning on imminent strikes on Iran, explains they are meant to force Tehran into a nuclear deal.
Vance says US 'very close' to long-term Iran nuclear deal
US Vice President tells CBS News the US is near a long-term Iran nuclear pact: That's the goal of the policy.
'It wasn't a big deal'
Trump downplays downing of Apache helicopter: It wasn't a big deal
Trump downplays Iran's downing of a US helicopter in Strait of Hormuz, despite earlier vow that the US would respond.
'Let's sit and talk'
'Let's sit and talk': Lebanon's President issues direct appeal to Israel
In an interview with CNN, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun directly urges Israel to negotiate a historic non-aggression pact.
Trump:
Trump: We will declare 'total victory' over Iran within two weeks
Trump announces that the US will declare "total victory" over Iran's nuclear program in two weeks.
Turkish Minister: Jerusalem will be ours
Turkish Minister claims Jerusalem will return to Turkey. Katz responds: Ottoman Empire will not come back.
