Vice president JD Vance has claimed that Donald Trump may decide to release Washington's agreement with Iran before Friday.
The agreement, which was electronically signed by leaders in the US and Iran, is expected to be signed in person at a summit in Geneva at the end of this week.
Vance told CNN that the memorandum of understanding was a general document running to no more than a page and a half, and that a lot of the details would be worked out during future negotiations. Trump had previously said that the text of the MOU would be released "pretty soon... sometime after Friday".
Earlier, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he and Trump “don’t always see eye-to-eye” after the US president grew frustrated at Israel’s attacks on Lebanon. Netanyahu was asked about his relationship with Trump during a press conference which came after the US president announced he had signed a peace agreement with Tehran.
Trump had earlier described his Israeli counterpart as a “very difficult guy” who should be “very thankful” to the US. Netanyahu said they were partners, and that they often agree but sometimes disagree.
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Key Points
- Trump denies 'fake' claim of 300 million fund for Iran
- Iran agreed to never obtain a nuclear weapon, Trump claims
- Netanyahu: Trump and I do not always see eye to eye
- Israel will remain in Lebanon 'security zones' as long as necessary - Netanyahu
Strait of Hormuz to be 'toll-free' under Iran deal
05:18 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarThe US said that ships will move toll-free through the Strait of Hormuz under an Iran peace deal signed by president Donald Trump, and insisted Tehran would have to fulfill its commitments before getting any economic benefits.
They included a possible $300bn reconstruction fund for the war-battered country, but the release of funds will be "tied to performance," a senior Trump administration official said in a call with reporters.
Iran's foreign ministry said that the deal would allow it to charge maritime service fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, rather than imposing "tolls".
Trump's Iran deal greeted with scepticism on Capitol Hill
05:06 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarRepublicans on Capitol Hill said they need more information about the agreement between the US and Iran announced by president Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details.
The agreement announced on Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing on Friday in Geneva, is centred around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the US naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.
But Senate Republicans and Democrats who returned to Washington said there were still many unanswered questions about the deal and they need thorough briefings before it is finalised.
“I just don't know enough about it," Senate majority leader John Thune told reporters in the Capitol. "Even the people who follow this stuff closely up here don't know that much about it.
"I think that my understanding of what it entails — and, again, not having seen anything — it would require, I think the issues are going to be compliance, and how are you going to enforce that," Thune said.
Thom Tillis of North Carolina asked: "If it's a secret deal then how can I take it seriously?"
Iranian-American congresswoman says deal achieved at 'enormous cost'
04:50 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarIranian-American congresswoman Yassamin Ansari welcomed the US-Iran deal but said it was achieved at an enormous cost.
“An end to the war is a positive step,” Ansari said in a post on X.
“Congress must have an extensive review of any final agreement signed with the Islamic Republic,” the Democratic congresswoman added.
She said that the deal “comes after a conflict that inflicted enormous costs and leaves both the United States and the Iranian people worse off”.
“Tremendous loss of life, international instability, and skyrocketing gas prices. This never should have happened in the first place.”
While we await the final details of the agreement, an end to the war is a positive step. But it comes after a conflict that inflicted enormous costs and leaves both the United States and the Iranian people worse off. Tremendous loss of life, international instability, and…
— Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari (@RepYassAnsari) June 15, 2026
Oil rebounds on concerns about US-Iran peace deal
04:35 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarOil prices rebounded on concerns about the lack of details in a preliminary agreement ending the war between the US and Iran and the realisation the resumption of supply through the key Strait of Hormuz may take longer than thought.
Brent crude futures gained 26 cents, or 0.3 per cent, to $83.42 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate rose to $81.12 a barrel, up 46 cents, or 0.3 per cent.
Even with the current agreement, it remains unclear how quickly the curtailed supply will be able to return to the market.
Vance says Trump may release US-Iran agreement before Friday
04:25 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarUS vice president JD Vance told Fox News that president Donald Trump may decide to release Washington's agreement with Tehran before Friday.
The agreement, which was electronically signed by leaders in the US and Iran, is expected to be signed in person on Friday.
Iranian Americans wave flag as Iran play first World Cup match
04:19 , Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
Iranian Americans wave protest flags as Iran play first World Cup match
04:14 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarIran kicked off their World Cup in Los Angeles in front of a crowd that consisted of both fans cheering them on and Iranian Americans waving symbols of protest against the Tehran government.
The run-up to the match has been one of extraordinary drama off the pitch, with the team playing on US soil barely 24 hours after a peace deal was announced to end the war that began when the US and Israel attacked Iran in February.
The footballers had flown into the US on Sunday from their training base in Tijuana, Mexico.
Los Angeles is home to the biggest Iranian community outside Iran, many of whom fled the country after the Islamic Revolution.
Iranian American football fans say they have been left torn between excitement at seeing the team on the world's biggest stage, anger at Tehran's crackdown on protesters and concern about Washington's bombing campaign.
Watch: Netanyahu delivers statement following US-Iran deal
04:05 , Rachel DobkinRecap: Trump warns he would have 'no choice' but to apply 100 per cent tariffs on French wine if Paris continues US tech giant digital tax
03:45 , Bryony GoochDonald Trump warned in an interview with the New York Post before leaving for the G7 summit that he would "have no choice" but to impose 100 per cent tariffs on French wine unless Paris eliminates its digital tax on US tech giants.
In a social media post just before arriving at the summit, the US president turned to a subject that has been a regular source of tension with centrist European allies: immigration.
"Sadly, if you import people from Third World Countries, you quickly become a Third World Country — And there's not a thing you can do about it”, he wrote.
Trump's tariff threats, which came ahead of a summit that serves as the diplomatic culmination of Emmanuel Macron's second and final term, represent a blow for the unpopular French president. He steps down next year.
Macron is increasingly seen as a lame duck domestically but still has pull on the global stage, and was able to get Trump to agree to a glitzy dinner at the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday to mark 250 years of US independence.
Macron told French television channel TF1 that France would not yield to Trump's tariff threats, adding, "Tariffs don't do anyone any good, especially tariffs between G7 countries”.
Trump ratings improve as fear over cost of living eases
03:30 , Alex CroftUS President Donald Trump's approval rating ticked a percentage point higher in recent days to 36 per cent as public dissatisfaction over the cost of living grew less intense, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Monday.
The four-day poll gathered responses before and after Trump announced on Sunday that he and Iranian leaders had agreed to end a war between the two countries that had pushed gasoline prices sharply higher.
Optimism over peace talks between the two countries has pushed gasoline prices lower in recent weeks, though Americans are still paying roughly a dollar more per gallon at the pump than they were before the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28.
US-Iran agreement is important step, says Macron
03:00 , Alex CroftThe memorandum of understanding signed by the US and Iran to end their four-month war is a very important step and will allow for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday.
"That's a very important step for peace”, Macron said during a press meeting with US President Donald Trump during the G7 summit.
How the world reacted to Donald Trump’s deal to end the Iran war
02:15 , Bryony GoochUS and Iranian officials said on Sunday that they have agreed on a framework to end the war, lift the US blockade of Iranian ports and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
While still a framework, and with details yet to be announced, the deal marks the biggest breakthrough towards resolving the conflict after nearly four months.
The announcement came as a relief to world leaders anticipating lower energy prices once free trade resumes in the Gulf.
Read more from James C. Reynolds:
How the world reacted to Donald Trump’s deal to end the war with Iran
CIA director raised doubts Iran will make nuclear concessions: report
01:56 , Rachel DobkinCIA Director John Ratcliffe told Donald Trump that US intelligence raised doubts that Iran would make the nuclear concessions that the administration is seeking, according to an Axios report.
"The intelligence reflects that the Iranian intentions are not in line with their commitments under the deal," one source told Axios.
A White House official told the publication that the US president “listens to all opinions on any given issue — but everyone understands he is the final decision-maker.”
On Monday, Trump said a peace deal with Iran is “all signed,” and later added that Iran agreed to “never have a Nuclear Weapon!”
The Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran “meets all of the redlines that the administration has long articulated by ensuring that Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon, they cannot keep their highly enriched uranium, and they cannot hold the world's energy supply hostage”, the White House official said.
Trump claims Iran agreed to never obtain a nuclear weapon
01:25 , Rachel DobkinPresident Donald Trump has claimed that Iran agreed to never obtain a nuclear weapon as part of their peace deal to end the war.
“Iran has agreed to never have a Nuclear Weapon!” Trump wrote on Truth Social Monday evening, Washington time.
Earlier Monday, Trump said a deal with Iran was “all signed,” but specific details about the agreement have yet to be revealed.
Trump has made clear during the months-long war that Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon. When he announced the military campaign against Iran in late February, he said Iran posed an imminent threat to the American people with its nuclear ambitions.
Trump denies 'fake' claim of 300 million fund for Iran — after Vance said it's possible
01:03 , Rachel DobkinUS President Donald Trump has denied a claim that Iran could get 300 million for reconstruction, just hours after his vice president, JD Vance, said it could happen.
“Iran has agreed to never have a Nuclear Weapon! Also, the story that the U.S. is paying Iran 300 million Dollars is Fake News, put out by the Dumocrats!!!” Trump wrote on Truth Social, referring to his degrading nickname for Democrats.
Earlier Monday, Vance told CBS News that type of fund is “the sort of thing they could have access to, funded by the Gulf Coast Coalition, so long as they honor their end of the obligation”.
Trump has said that a peace deal with Iran is “all signed.”
Watch: G7 protesters smash windows and set Tesla on fire as they march in Geneva
Tuesday 16 June 2026 00:00 , Bryony GoochTrump’s Iran war costs UK drivers £4bn in higher fuel prices
Monday 15 June 2026 23:35 , James ReynoldsThe Iran oil crisis has cost UK drivers £4 billion through higher fuel prices, according to new analysis.
The RAC Foundation, a motoring research charity, estimated that rises in pump prices since the conflict in the Middle East began on February 28 have led to motorists paying £3 billion more for diesel and just over £1 billion more for petrol.
Read the full story:
Trump’s Iran war costs UK drivers £4bn in higher fuel prices
Trump administration's $300 billion Iran fund to be created for companies, FT says
Monday 15 June 2026 23:12 , Alex CroftA $300 billion fund the Trump administration is considering for Iran would be created for companies keen to invest in the country and not from governments, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing a source briefed on the talks.
US vice president JD Vance said there has not been any sanctions relief but that the agreement contemplates a significant sanctions relief package, if Tehran fulfills its obligations.
“There hasn’t been a single dollar of sanctions relief or unfrozen assets, either from the United States or any of our allies in the Gulf. I’ve seen some misreporting about that. I don’t know where it comes from,” he initially told CNN’s Jake Tapper.
He later said: “To be very clear, this agreement contemplates a very significant sanctions relief package for the Iranian people that transforms how they interact with the world and with the region. But they only get that benefit if they meet their obligations under the agreement.
Reuters could not immediately confirm the report.
Vance: US-Iran deal is a 'very general document'
Monday 15 June 2026 22:49 , Alex CroftVice president JD Vance on Monday said the US memorandum of understanding with Iran was "a very general document" with specifics of the deal to be worked out during further negotiations.
"The MOU...is about a page and half so it is a very general document," Vance said on CNN's The Lead with Jake Tapper.
"On a number of issues, we are going to have to figure this stuff out during the technical negotiation phase."
He added: “The coolest thing about the progress we’ve made over the last few weeks is that you see people within the Iranian system — even IRGC officials — say, ‘You know what? We may have some animosity, we have some mistrust, but we recognize the way that we’ve done business with the United States for 47 years is a mistake. Let’s try something else.’”
Three explosions heard in Strait of Hormuz - Iranian state media
Monday 15 June 2026 22:30 , Alex CroftThree explosions have been heard south of Iran’s Qeshm Island, according to semi-official Iranian news agency Mehr.
The explosions reportedly occurred in the Strait of Hormuz.
Mehr says the explosions are possible linked to traffic management through the Strait.
We’ll bring you more on the incident as we get it.
In full: Israel vows to stay in Lebanon
Monday 15 June 2026 22:28 , James ReynoldsIsraeli defence minister Israel Katz said on Monday that Israeli forces would look to stay in Lebanon indefinitely, despite the US-Iran deal reportedly stipulating the conflict must end on all fronts.
“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I are leading a clear policy that determines that the IDF will remain in the security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, without any time limit, to protect, from there, the border and Israeli communities against jihadist elements,” Katz said in a statement.
He said they “oppose an IDF withdrawal from Lebanon, despite all the existing pressures and those that will still come”.
Why it matters
The comments threaten to undermine the tentative framework agreement hashed out between Iran and the US after more than three months of conflict.
Iran and mediator Pakistan have said the deal depends on the war ending on all fronts, explicitly including Lebanon.
Donald Trump clashed with Israeli PM Netanyahu last week after Iran struck Israel over its continued operations in Lebanon. Trump told Netanyahu not to retaliate and warned Israel could find itself fighting alone if it reopened hostilities. Israel subsequently retaliated.
Hezbollah fires rockets at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon
Monday 15 June 2026 21:59 , Alex CroftThe Israeli military has intercepted several rockets launched by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
The Lebanese militant group said it had targeted Israeli forces with rocket salvos and artillery shells in an area of the country’s south, which is being occupied by Israeli forces - with Benjamin Netanyahu’s government vowing it will remain there.
No injuries were reported after an anti-tank missile and multiple mortar shells were fired, the Israeli military said.
It brings concerns of a potential escalation, and the possibility of more Israeli attacks on Beirut and attacks by Hezbollah on northern Israel - both of which could bring serious jeopardy to the US and Iran’s highly fragile truce.
Full report: Trump says US-Iran peace deal signed but Israel rules out withdrawing from Lebanon
Monday 15 June 2026 21:54 , Alex CroftDonald Trump said a preliminary agreement to end America’s’ war with Iran has been signed by both sides as Israel vowed to keep its forces in Lebanon.
“The deal's all signed,” Trump said on Monday after he arrived in France for a summit of the G7 group of wealthy nations, adding that his vice president JD Vance would attend a formal signing ceremony in Geneva on Friday.
The agreement will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend a ceasefire for 60 days, allowing negotiations on issues such as Iran’s nuclear programme and sanctions.
Nearly four months after the US and Israel launched strikes at Iran, Trump and Iranian officials had earlier said a memorandum of understanding had been agreed and the blocked Strait could open up as soon as Friday.
However, Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon is not a condition of the deal being signed between Tehran and Washington, a senior White House official has said.
Read our full report by senior reporters James Reynolds and Dan Haygarth:
Trump says US-Iran peace deal signed but Israel rules out withdrawing from Lebanon
Analysis: Trump has achieved none of his aims in Iran. His ‘ceasefire’ can’t work and won’t work
Monday 15 June 2026 21:00 , James ReynoldsDonald Trump has trumpeted his ceasefire as a diplomatic breakthrough but it is a juvenile fantasy which won’t last, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley:
Trump has achieved none of his aims in Iran. His ceasefire can’t work and won’t work
New military ad played at White House UFC match shows Trump pledging to stay out of new wars
Monday 15 June 2026 20:40 , James ReynoldsDonald Trump’s secretary of war, Pete Hegseth, has unveiled an advert for the military during the “Freedom 250” UFC fight on the White House lawn, with a voiceover from president claiming that the most important thing for the military will be the wars the US “never get into”..
"We will measure our success not only by the battles we win, but also by the wars we end, and perhaps most importantly, the wars we never get into – it's called peace through strength," the president says.
The ad, which aired on TV and on social media, shows members of the armed forces jumping out of planes, invading beaches, and pointing guns, all to a cinematic score. Despite the president’s call for “peace,” the secretary captioned the video: “Join. The. Fight.”
New military ad at UFC match shows Trump pledging to stay out of new wars
Trump ratings improve as as fear over cost of living eases
Monday 15 June 2026 20:21 , Alex CroftPresident Donald Trump's approval rating ticked a percentage point higher in recent days to 36% as public dissatisfaction over the cost of living grew less intense, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Monday.
The four-day poll gathered responses before and after Trump announced on Sunday that he and Iranian leaders had agreed to end a war between the two countries that had pushed gasoline prices sharply higher.
Optimism over peace talks between the two countries has pushed gasoline prices lower in recent weeks, though Americans are still paying roughly a dollar more per gallon at the pump than they were before the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28.
Watch: This is the key to understanding the new peace agreement between US and Iran
Monday 15 June 2026 19:53 , Alex CroftNetanyahu: Trump and I do not always see eye to eye
Monday 15 June 2026 19:18 , Alex CroftNetanyahu has now been asked about his relationship with Trump, who earlier described him as a “very difficult guy” who should be “very thankful” to the US.
He says that he and Trump do not always see eye to eye, adding that they are partners who often agree and sometimes disagree.
Their relationship has been the subject of much scrutiny, raising questions about how much both presidents are able to influence the other’s decision making.
Trump, for his part, says that he calls all the shots.
But this is not the view of many, including our world affairs editor Sam Kiley, who says the relationship between the Israeli prime minister and Trump is “closer to that of an agent and his handler” - with Netanyahu the one in control.
Israel will remain in Lebanon 'security zones' as long as necessary - Netanyahu
Monday 15 June 2026 19:12 , Alex CroftWe’re hearing from Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is speaking after the announcement from Donald Trump that the US has signed a peace deal with Iran.
The Israeli military will remain in “security zones” for as long as is needed, he says.
The deal, it is reported, includes an end to hostilities in Lebanon - although US officials say Israeli withdrawal from the country is not a condition of the agreement.
Netanyahu says he has saved Israel from annihilation but that the struggle is not over, adding that it will continue to thwart threats in the region.
With or without a deal, he says, Iran will not have a nuclear weapon.
Explained: What the US and Iran say they have agreed in the memorandum to end the war
Monday 15 June 2026 19:00 , James ReynoldsIran and the US are set to sign a memorandum of understanding to end the war in Switzerland on Friday.
Both sides have declared an immediate and permanent end to all military operations, and say the Strait of Hormuz will start to reopen this week.
Thorny issues like Iran’s nuclear programme and sanctions on Iran will be conducted over the following 60 days. These issues were already the focal point of talks in February, before the US launched the war.
Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump said the Strait will be reopened on Friday and he had ordered a lifting of the blockade on Iranian ports. He said the Strait would be ‘toll free’.
But Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported that under the memorandum, marine traffic through the Strait would be regulated by Iran in coordination with Oman.
Nuclear weapons
Both sides have said that Iran agrees that it will neither produce nor acquire nuclear weapons - a promise Tehran has been making repeatedly for decades.
A senior Iranian official said pending a final agreement Iran would freeze its nuclear activity, refraining from further uranium enrichment. They said the US had agreed Iran could dilute its stockpile of HEU under a future agreement.
Sanctions
The senior Iranian official said the US had agreed not to impose any new sanctions on Iran until a final deal was reached.
They also said the US had agreed to release $25 billion of Iran's frozen assets, including via direct cash transfers, cooperation among regional countries, and financial credit lines.
Washington, in coordination with its regional allies, would prepare a reconstruction and development plan for Iran, to be negotiated and agreed with Tehran within 60 days, they added.
US-Iran agreement is important step, says Macron
Monday 15 June 2026 18:21 , Alex CroftThe memorandum of understanding signed by the US and Iran to end their four-month war is a very important step and will allow for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, French president Emmanuel Macron said on Monday.
"That's a very important step for peace," Macron said during a press meeting with US president Donald Trump during the G7 summit.
Watch: Iran's deputy foreign minister confirms deal with US to end the war
Monday 15 June 2026 18:00 , James ReynoldsAnalysis | Will Israel stop bombing Lebanon and sign up to Trump’s Great Deal?
Monday 15 June 2026 17:39 , Alex CroftThe Independent’s chief international correspondent Bel Trew writes:
There should be "no more attacks by Israel anywhere in Lebanon", Donald Trump blasted on social media, annoyed that his increasingly troublesome ally had once again bombed Lebanon's capital, Beirut.
He is worried it might scupper the Great Deal with Iran (as he likes to capitalise it). It is set to be signed in Switzerland on Friday, and will hopefully bring an end to a war that killed thousands of people, caused the worst disruption to energy supply lines in history and pushed the world towards a multi-front conflict.
The deal, which has been yo-yoing for months, will bring "peace to the region including Lebanon", Trump doubled down on Truth Social.
"All sides should stand down.... Let's not blow it!"
Will Israel stop bombing Lebanon and sign up to Trump’s Great Deal?
Trump: Peace deal is signed and Strait of Hormuz is open
Monday 15 June 2026 17:16 , Alex CroftWe’re just hearing from US president Donald Trump, who is speaking alongside his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron at the G7 summit.
The Strait of Hormuz has been completely open since Friday, he said, claiming that oil is plummeting while stocks rise.
The president expressed hope that the US and Tehran would have a “good relationship”, and added that he may or may not be involved in a signing ceremony this coming Friday.
The text of the Iran deal will be released after Friday, he added.
Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon not condition of deal, says senior US official
Monday 15 June 2026 17:07 , Alex CroftIsrael’s withdrawal from Lebanon is not a condition of the deal being signed between Tehran and Washington, a senior White House official has said, reports our White House correspondent Andrew Feinberg.
If Iran is unable to control Hezbollah and prevent it from launching attacks on northern Israel, the Israeli army will have the right to respond, they said.
Is Iran vs New Zealand on TV? All you need to know ahead of Tuesday's matchup
Monday 15 June 2026 17:00 , James ReynoldsIran begin their controversial World Cup campaign after months of uncertainty and turmoil as they face New Zealand in Los Angeles.
Iran’s clash with New Zealand kicks off at 2am BST (6pm PT) on Tuesday 16 June at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the anticipated Group G opener:
Is Iran vs New Zealand on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup match
US has high-level relationship with Tehran for first time in 47 years - senior White House official
Monday 15 June 2026 16:54 , Alex CroftWe’re hearing more from two senior White House officials who earlier spoke to reporters, including The Independent’s White House correspondent Andrew Feinberg.
The US now has a high-level relationship with the Iranian government for the first time in 47 years, they said.
"This has been like a 47-year war" between US and Iran, one said, adding that "we entered this knowing it was one of the hardest problem sets in history".
Negotiations have been "very fruitful" because of the "degradation" of Iranian economy and military, along with the "scattering of their government", they said.
It will become clear over the next two or three weeks whether the understandings between Washington and Tehran will translate into a long-term deal.
"The more the Iranians are willing to work with us... the more they'll be welcomed into the world economy,” a second official said.
“If they want to behave like a normal country, we're willing to treat them like a normal country."
Deal has been signed by Trump, Vance and Iran - senior White House official
Monday 15 June 2026 16:50 , Alex CroftThe US has signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran, a senior administration official has told The Independent’s White House correspondent Andrew Feinberg.
The deal was signed by vice president JD Vance, president Donald Trump and Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf.
The Strait of Hormuz is now open, they said, with a “significant increase in traffic” that will “ramp up over time” expected.
More details on the deal will become available in the next 24 to 48 hours, they said.
The memorandum includes the possibility of $300bn (£224bn) in funds for reconstruction, the release of frozen funds, sanctions relief, and "corralling other countries to make investments" if Iran "makes itself investible".
A signing ceremony will take place which, on the US side, will be attended by Vance, Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff and the Iranian side.
Starmer hails ‘breakthrough’ in US-Iran war peace deal
Monday 15 June 2026 16:30 , James ReynoldsThe prime minister on Monday welcomed a “hugely significant moment” in war between Iran and the United States as a “breakthrough” deal was announced by Donald Trump.
Trump said the agreement meant “oil will flow” freely once again through the Strait of Hormuz, the vital shipping route out of the Persian Gulf.
“We have long called for de-escalation, and it is vital that all parties seize this opportunity to secure stability in the region and restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, which in turn will ease the economic pressures felt by people here in the United Kingdom and around the world,” Sir Keir told reporters on Monday.
“We will now work closely with our partners to support this agreement and to ensure it turns into a durable, lasting peace.”
Read the full story:
Starmer hails hugely significant ‘breakthrough’ in US-Iran war peace deal
Tanker reports being fired on by small boat near Yemen - UKMTO
Monday 15 June 2026 16:29 , Alex CroftA tanker reported being approached by a small skiff that opened fire on the vessel 111 nautical miles southeast of Yemen's Aden, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Monday.
Authorities were investigating, UKMTO said, without giving further details on the incident.
In pictures: Trump arrives in Geneva
Monday 15 June 2026 16:00 , Bryony Gooch
Trump arrives in Evian-Les-Bains for G7 Summit
Monday 15 June 2026 15:51 , Bryony GoochUS president Donald Trump has arrived in Evian-Les-Bains for the G7 summit and is heading to the Hotel Royal-Elysee, the French presidency has said.
Trump arrived in Geneva earlier this afternoon on Air Force One.
One dead as Israel strikes car in first attack on Lebanon since US-Iran agreement
Monday 15 June 2026 15:45 , Bryony GoochAn Israeli drone strike targeted a car in southern Lebanon, killing its driver, Lebanese security sources and state media reported on Monday.
The strike was the first reported deadly Israeli attack in Lebanon since the announcement of the US-Iran agreement.
US blockade remains in effect til agreement completed
Monday 15 June 2026 15:30 , Bryony GoochThe US blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect as the agreement with Iran is pending completion.
The completion is scheduled for 19 June, the US military advisory has said.
Switzerland responds to report it wasn't told it would hose Iran-US summit
Monday 15 June 2026 15:15 , Bryony GoochThe Swiss foreign ministry has responded to a report that Switzerland “wasn't told it was hosting Iran-US summit on Friday”.
“Peace and security in the Near and Middle East are a priority of Swiss foreign policy. Switzerland welcomes the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and Iran, facilitated by Pakistan with the support of Qatar and other states, as an important step towards de-escalation.
“The FDFA is currently in close contact with the US, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar to facilitate the signing of this Memorandum of Understanding in Switzerland at the end of the week.
“No further details regarding the proceedings or the signing ceremony can be provided at this time.”
Breaking: Trump lands in Geneva for G7 talks
Monday 15 June 2026 15:13 , Bryony GoochTrump has landed in Geneva, according to the Associated Press.
The president did not talk to reporters during the trip across the Atlantic, though he did send off a few social media posts. The first item on his agenda once he gets to Evian-les-Bains is to meet with G7 host Emmanuel Macron.
The French president has said he'll seek to persuade President Trump to continue supporting Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia to help reach a peace agreement.
In full: How the world reacted to Donald Trump’s deal to end the war with Iran
Monday 15 June 2026 15:00 , James ReynoldsUS and Iranian officials said on Sunday that they have agreed on a framework to end the war, lift the US blockade of Iranian ports and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The announcement came as a relief to world leaders anticipating lower energy prices once free trade resumes in the Gulf.
Allies in Europe, who have faced pointed criticism from Donald Trump over their perceived lack of support for the US, said they were ready to support Washington’s goals.
But within hours of the announcement, the deal was already under strain as Israeli officials vowed to continue operations in Lebanon, while Tehran said the agreement must cease the fighting in all regions.
Here’s how the world reacted to Donald Trump’s peace deal announcement:
How the world reacted to Donald Trump’s deal to end the war with Iran
Iran must change behaviour before any EU sanctions can be lifted, EU's von der Leyen says
Monday 15 June 2026 14:45 , Bryony GoochIran must fundamentally change its behaviour before any EU sanctions can be lifted, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday.
"The principle of sanctions is that we need real change on the ground before we can think about lifting them. Sanctions are in place to change behaviour. So if behaviour is changing credibly and verifiably, then you can lift sanctions", she said, speaking at a press conference in Evian, France, ahead of the G7 summit.
Displaced Lebanese warned against rushing home as Israel vows to continue operations despite 'peace deal'
Monday 15 June 2026 14:30 , James ReynoldsAuthorities in southern Lebanon warned displaced people against rushing home on Monday despite a US-Iran deal to end the wider conflict, as Israel said it would not withdraw troops from the south.
Israeli defence minister Israel Katz said the security zone in southern Lebanon would be cleared of local residents, and “all terrorist infrastructure, including houses in contact villages”, in reference to Hezbollah.
Mona Mazeh, a displaced woman sheltering in Beirut's Hamra district, said she had no immediate plans to return to her village near the southern city of Tyre.
“Frankly, we are hesitant; Israel cannot be trusted,” she said.
The Israeli military has been razing villages in southern Lebanon for weeks, saying it is acting against Hezbollah militants embedded in civilian areas of the predominantly Shi'ite Muslim region.
In Nabatieh, a devastated city in the south, Mohammed Daqdouq said he had returned on Monday morning to check on his home.
“We'll need a lifetime to rebuild - to rebuild it again and bring Nabatieh back to how it was,” he said.
Trump says ships are 'starting to move' out of the Strait of Hormuz
Monday 15 June 2026 14:10 , James ReynoldsDonald Trump said on Monday that ships are starting to move out of the Strait of Hormuz.
He wrote on his Truth Social account that vessels, “many loaded up with oil”, were transiting “the Southern “Highway,” which is totally safe, secure, and pristine. There are other areas of travel, also!!!”
Trump had earlier said the Strait would reopen on Friday. The area is still believed to be mined and it is expected to take weeks to clear the Gulf of ships.
Trump hails deal to 'make peace with Iran' with swipe at predecessors
Monday 15 June 2026 14:00 , James Reynolds
US expects the Strait of Hormuz to be open toll-free long-term, says VP
Monday 15 June 2026 13:39 , James ReynoldsThe United States expects the Strait of Hormuz to be open toll-free in the long term, Vice President JD Vance said on Monday.
In an interview on CNBC, Vance also said Iran's foreign minister and House speaker will represent Iran at the signing in Switzerland on Friday, and that “a lot” of details of the deal are still to be sorted out.
