US-Iran

Pakistani PM:

Hormuz to immediately reopen under new US-Iran pact

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif endorses the "Islamabad MoU," confirming a Friday ceremony in Switzerland to initiate technical talks and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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.

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Trump signs Iran memorandum of understanding

Footage posted to social media shows President Trump signing the Iran memorandum of understanding at Versailles Palace in France, officially putting the deal into effect.

Iran announces start of 60-day clock for talks with US

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says the 60-day clock for US-Iran talks is active after MOU signing, warns Israel against attacking Lebanon.

Iranian negotiator claims:

'Iran won the war against US and Israel'

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declares victory over the US and Israel, claims the Strait of Hormuz has permanently entered a new reality.

Deal in effect:

US and Iran digitally sign memorandum of understanding

The United States and Iran have electronically signed the memorandum of understanding to end the war, with the agreement taking effect immediately.

'Relieving pressure too soon'

Senior Israeli officials slam MoU with Tehran

Diplomatic sources fiercely criticize the burgeoning agreement between the United States and Iran, warning against clauses that tie Iran to Lebanon.

Trump:

Deal not final, we can go back to dropping bombs on their heads

President Donald Trump said the US will not invest '10 cents' in Iran, reiterating that the agreement is only a memorandum of understanding.

Mike Pence warns against Trump's MOU with Iran

The former U.S. vice president attacked the memorandum of understanding with Iran, saying it grants the regime sweeping economic benefits without demanding meaningful reciprocal measures.

'Doomed to fail'

Exiled Iranian crown prince slams US-Iran deal

Visiting London, exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi blasts the upcoming US-Iran peace deal, warning that any agreement leaving the regime in place will fail.

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.

Vance stresses:

'Iran won't get unfrozen funds without behavior changes'

In an interview with Megyn Kelly, Vice President JD Vance downplays criticism of the US-Iran deal, explaining that regional investment is conditional on Iran changing its behavior.

The first gift to Iran is already on the way

Sources familiar with the details of the agreement said that the US intends to grant Iran immediate sanctions relief on oil and fuel exports as soon as the agreement is signed.

Protests outside Iranian World Cup match with New Zealand

The match between Iran and New Zealand was accompanied by sharp political protests outside the stadium and in the stands as the deal between the USA and Iran is brought into effect.

'A win-win'

Vance details scope of new Iran accord

Vice President JD Vance praises the new deal with Iran, stating it immediately reopens the Strait of Hormuz and prevents Iran from ever obtaining a nuclear weapon.

Report:

CIA Director doubts Iran’s intentions on US deal

Axios reports that CIA Director Ratcliffe and Secretary of State Rubio have raised alarms over leaked intelligence showing Iran's internal discussions directly contradict its public peace promises.

'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.

Vance:

US-Iran peace memorandum is just 'a page and a half' long

Vice President JD Vance describes the US-Iran MOU as a general "page and a half" document requiring Tehran to stop funding regional terror proxies to get benefits.

'A carrot, not a handout'

Trump adviser slams 'Iran investment fund' rumors

Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz denies claims of an unconditional $300 billion handout to Iran as part of the deal with the US, clarifying that investment incentives depend on ending nuclear and terror programs.

Interview:

'The Iranians took advantage of all of Trump's weaknesses'

Professor Eytan Gilboa says the emerging US-Iran agreement weakens Israeli security and is unlikely to curb Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.

UN chief on 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.

'Completely not true'

US rejects Iran's claim of getting billions before talks

Senior US official rejects claims that Iran will get access to $12 billion in frozen assets early, calling it "spin" and stating that no funds will be released before compliance.

US-Iran deal

European powers welcome deal, demand swift reopening of Hormuz

The leaders of France, the UK, Germany, and Italy praise the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, offering a defensive naval mission to safely reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Graham in message to Trump

'We must understand who we are dealing with'

Senator Lindsey Graham expresses hope for a diplomatic deal to halt Iran's nuclear program, but warns that its proxy Hezbollah remains committed to destroying Israel.

'He should be very thankful'

Trump slams 'difficult' Netanyahu following Iran deal

Speaking to The New York Times, President Trump defends his new Iran pact, claiming it saved Israel from obliteration.

Iran report:

These are the 14 clauses of the deal with the US

Iranian news agency outlines the clauses of the MoU with the US, including $24 billion unfrozen and a $300 billion reconstruction plan.

Signing scheduled Friday

Trump: The deal with Iran is now complete

Trump announces a US-Iran peace deal, after Pakistan's PM says the deal will be signed on Friday. The announcements come shortly after a conversation between Trump and Netanyahu.

Report:

Trump offered Iran more concessions after Beirut strike

US President Donald Trump reportedly offered Iran additional concessions while urging Israel to avoid actions that could derail a deal.

Report:

Iran intensifying measures to seal underground nuclear tunnels

CNN reports that Iran has deliberately caved in and mined its underground nuclear tunnels, severely complicating the US deal to extract and destroy its half-ton uranium cache.

Hardliners in Iran denounce US deal as 'dishonorable compromise'

Iranian hardliners launch fierce protests in Tehran and Mashhad against negotiators over the looming US deal, decrying the pact as an act of betrayal.

As US-Iran talks conclude

Report: UAE unlocks up to $20B for Tehran

Reuters reports that the UAE has agreed to release up to $20 billion to Iran to halt drone attacks, aligning with final US-Tehran peace talks. UAE denies the report.

'We hold the upper hand'

Araghchi details phased peace deal with US

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi outlines the two-stage US peace pact, demanding an explicit Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon and vowing not to leave Hezbollah alone.

Fear of casualties

Report: Trump paused 'extreme risk' commando raid inside Iran

CNN reports a high-risk US operation to send ground troops into Iran to seize its atomic stockpile was being planned, before Trump paused the operation.

US official:

Iran deal '85% there,' we believe Israel will come around

A US official says an Iran deal is 85% done, trading economic relief for nuclear dismantling, but stresses it is contingent on Iran delivering.

Trump predicts Iran deal could be signed this weekend or Monday

Trump tells Axios he expects an Iran deal within days as Pakistan confirms a final, agreed peace text is ready.

'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.

Report:

US was three hours from striking Iran before Trump called it off

NBC News reports that the US military was three hours from striking Iran when President Trump called off the mission, announcing an impending deal.

Ceasefire, sanctions review

What’s inside the developing US-Iran pact

According to Al Arabiya, the US-Iran framework includes a 60-day ceasefire, oil exports, and reopening the Hormuz strait. Iran: The MoU is nearly finalized but not yet complete.

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.

Trump calls off strikes on Iran, says regime agreed to deal

President Donald Trump says Iran has approved a deal to end the war, prompting the cancellation of planned US strikes.

Trump vows US will seize Iran’s key oil hub

President Donald Trump says the US will seize Kharg Island and other Iranian energy assets while warning of more military strikes.

Iran denounces US ceasefire violations

Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday accused the United States of violating the ceasefire agreement, warning that Washington would bear responsibility for any consequences of the escalation.

3 Indians killed in US strike

India confirmed three sailors were killed after a US strike disabled an oil tanker accused of violating the blockade on Iran.

'No agreement through force'

Iran's UN envoy demands Trump end military threats

Iran's UN envoy says force cannot achieve a deal, calls on Trump to stop threatening the Islamic Republic.

Trump: Iran begged to stop

CENTCOM hits Iranian air defenses and major plant

The US launches massive strikes across Iran for the second night in a row, hitting defense sites and a major petrochemical plant.

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.

Trump convenes meeting to debate major new strikes on Iran

Axios reports that President Trump convened a Situation Room meeting to consider hitting Iran with a massive strike.

Trump confident Iran deal close despite retaliatory US airstrikes

A White House official says President Trump remains confident in a looming Iran peace deal despite targeted strikes in retaliation for downing of US Apache.

After helicopter downing

US Army launches strikes on Iran

At Trump's orders, US forces launch three waves of precision strikes on Iranian radar and air defense sites, following the downing of a US Apache in the Strait of Hormuz.

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

Trump downplays Iran's downing of a US helicopter in Strait of Hormuz, despite earlier vow that the US would respond.

Vance:

'US will pursue long-term Iran deal, Israel may not like it'

US Vice President tells Fox News that US strategy toward Iran will focus on American interests, despite Israeli rifts.

Iran parliament speaker:

'Tehran unfazed by potential collapse of US negotiations'

Iran's parliament speaker says Tehran is not afraid of US talks failing, blending force with diplomacy.

'We are very close to a deal'

Trump warns Israel not to retaliate against Iran

Trump tells Channel 12 News he will be calling Netanyahu to urge against retaliating after Iran fired missiles towards northern Israel.

Trump:

We'll destroy Iran's uranium with or without a deal

President Donald Trump said a future agreement would see the US eliminate Iran's enriched uranium and prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

CENTCOM shoots down two Iranian drones over Strait of Hormuz

CENTCOM announces that US forces shot down two Iranian attack drones in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran demands billions of dollars for agreement with USA

Mohsen Rezaei, the senior military adviser to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, told CNN that the release of frozen Iranian assets is a condition for an agreement with the United States.

Amid Iran talks

Report: Kushner and Witkoff meet nuclear experts

Axios reports that White House envoys visited Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to brief nuclear experts on potential Iran peace pact logistics.

Trump on Iran war:

'One way or the other, it's finished'

Trump tells Wisconsin farmers that the US has successfully prevented Iran's nuclear program: It's either finished with a piece of paper or finished in a more difficult way.

Senior Iranian official:

'Talks are at a deadlock, the ball is in Trump’s court'

Khamenei top adviser Mohsen Rezaei conditions a peace deal with the US on the release of $24 billion in frozen assets, rejects summit.