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Two Yonhap reports from late June 2026 detail South Korean-operated vessels exiting the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. One report says eight ships carrying 37 sailors left, reducing remaining ships to five; the other says four ships with 26 sailors left, with 18 remaining. Tehran has agreed to waive transit fees for 60 days.
The UN's International Maritime Organization has launched an operation to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz since February, following an interim US-Iran deal. The operation is coordinated with regional states, while shipping traffic is slowly resuming and diplomatic disputes over nuclear inspections persist.
The International Maritime Organisation and Oman have announced a plan to evacuate ships and 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf following the war in West Asia. The plan involves temporary corridors, with one route along the Omani coast and another along the Iranian coast, but Iran has rejected the proposed coordinates, raising concerns about the operation's success.
President Donald Trump insists Iran has agreed to 'highest level' nuclear inspections, but Iranian officials dispute the claim, saying no final agreement exists. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions despite a tentative US-Iran memorandum of understanding.
Senior BRICS officials concluded a two-day security meeting in New Delhi, focusing on geopolitical tensions, economic challenges, and global security. India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval welcomed the U.S.-Iran ceasefire understanding and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while warning of declining multilateralism. The bloc, now expanded to 13 member states, represents a significant share of the global population and economy.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Pakistan for a state visit following the first round of US-Iran talks in Switzerland. Mediators announced a 60-day roadmap, but disagreements emerged over nuclear inspections and violence renewed in Lebanon.
The US-Iran war has ended with a fragile peace, but the conflict has significantly altered the regional balance of power in West Asia. Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator in the talks, a role that has reportedly caused discomfort in Israel, according to the Jerusalem Post.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Islamabad for an official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He was received by top Pakistani leaders at Nur Khan airbase, and his meetings with President Zardari and PM Sharif are expected to cover trade, energy, border security, and regional connectivity. The visit follows recent US-Iran talks in Switzerland and the signing of the Islamabad MoU.
At a BRICS security officials' meeting in New Delhi, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu attributed global instability to Western actions, highlighted energy and fertilizer supply disruptions, and called for alternative logistics and coordination among BRICS countries.
Iran has denied US claims that it agreed to allow IAEA inspectors back into the country following the first round of talks in Switzerland. Washington temporarily waived sanctions, while mediators Qatar and Pakistan said both sides agreed to a roadmap toward a final deal within 60 days.
Jerusalem Post podcasts analyze the complex US-Iran deal and its implications for Israel, including Trump's warning to Netanyahu, JD Vance's role, and ongoing regional tensions.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain to discuss a preliminary Iran accord with Gulf allies. Gulf leaders are concerned about the deal's provisions, including a $300 billion reconstruction fund and the absence of limits on Iran's ballistic missile program. Rubio expressed hope for constructive dialogue with Iran.
Israel and Lebanon are set to begin a new round of talks in Washington, DC, as both sides seek to solidify a fragile ceasefire. The talks come amid a broader US-Iran agreement that includes provisions for Lebanon, with ongoing tensions over territory and the role of Hezbollah.
The Five Eyes intelligence alliance has issued a joint statement warning that frontier AI models will transform cyber capabilities within months, urging governments and corporations to act swiftly. The statement highlights both the offensive dangers and defensive potential of AI, while also noting recent actions by the US government regarding AI models and cybersecurity deadlines.
Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, announced Tehran will administer the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law. The US and Iran have agreed to establish communication lines to manage shipping and unfreeze $12 billion in Iranian assets, while sanctions relief is expected.
South Korea's bourse operator activated sell-side sidecars for the KOSPI multiple times amid sharp declines, suspending program trading for five minutes each time. The falls were driven by tech losses, Middle East tensions, and profit-taking.
South Korea has reached a broad consensus with the European Union regarding new steel import quotas that take effect July 1. The EU has reduced tariff-free quotas on 30 steel products, with South Korea's allocation set at 2.07 million tons. The government is rolling out support measures for local steelmakers to mitigate the impact.
US Vice President JD Vance said direct talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland laid a 'good foundation' for a final deal to end the war, citing progress on the Strait of Hormuz, a ceasefire in Lebanon, and nuclear inspections. The initial round set up mechanisms for de-mining the strait and de-confliction, while Iran's foreign minister reported 'major progress' toward ending the Lebanon War.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Pakistan for an official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by a high-level delegation. The visit includes meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Sharif, with discussions expected to cover bilateral ties, regional connectivity, and the aftermath of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. President Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan's support for Iran's peace and stability.
As Israelis express anxiety over the US-Iran interim deal, American allies of President Donald Trump, including Ambassador Mike Huckabee and conservative commentator Mark Levin, defended the relationship at a Jerusalem conference, even as criticism mounted from Israeli officials and media over the agreement's terms and its implications for Israel's security.