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In an interview with TASS, former US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized US military interventions abroad, saying many Americans are tired of foreign wars that do not defend the homeland. She also accused the Trump administration of breaking campaign promises and highlighted the influence of the defense industry on US policy.
US officials in the Trump administration believed Israel may have planned to assassinate Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf during sensitive negotiations, according to reports citing a New York Times account. Washington reportedly asked other governments to warn Iran and urged Israel to stand down. The episode highlighted diverging US and Israeli goals amid efforts to halt fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump told reporters and CNBC that Iran is agreeing to virtually all American demands, citing military success in the months-long war that began on February 28. Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding for a ceasefire, with implementation talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan held in Switzerland.
Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan reported 'positive progress' in separate meetings with U.S. and Iranian negotiators in Doha, building on the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. The parties agreed to continue discussions after the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Russia has signaled readiness to facilitate a comprehensive long-term agreement between Iran and the United States, and to support related UN Security Council efforts. Russian diplomats cite their updated collective security concept for the Persian Gulf and recent ceasefire understandings as evidence of progress.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Iran and Turkiye from July 3-5, attending the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and holding talks with Turkish leaders on trade and investment. The visits underscore Pakistan's deep ties with both nations and its mediation role between the US and Iran.
Bloomberg reports that between 58 and 68 million barrels of Iranian oil may be afloat at sea, with over 90% lacking a clear destination, as Tehran seeks buyers after the US suspended sanctions. TASS adds that Iran exported over 40 million barrels since the lifting of naval blockade, and officials report a 20% price increase.
Brent crude fell below $71 a barrel, reaching levels not seen since before the US-Israel war on Iran began, as Qatar reported 'positive progress' in US-Iran talks and US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Hormuz flows are near pre-war levels. Prices have dropped more than 38% from their post-war peak, driven by easing supply concerns and cautious optimism.
Indirect talks between the United States and Iran in Doha have concluded with both sides reporting progress, including the establishment of a communications channel to address breaches of their memorandum of understanding. President Donald Trump says the denuclearisation of Iran is moving well, while mediators Qatar and Pakistan describe positive momentum.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israeli forces will not withdraw from southern Lebanon as long as Hezbollah remains a threat, directly contradicting the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding that calls for an immediate halt to fighting on all fronts. France has urged Israel to stop hostilities and called on the US to pressure Israel, as continued clashes threaten the fragile agreement.
US and Iranian officials have begun indirect talks in Doha, Qatar, to discuss implementing a memorandum of understanding that includes a 60-day ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The talks cover the unfreezing of Iranian assets, the release of stranded seafarers, and Iran's plan to charge tolls in the strait, with Qatar and Pakistan serving as mediators.
Iran has stated it will carry out mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz unilaterally, rejecting cooperation with other nations, after France and Oman announced a joint demining effort. The announcements come amid heightened maritime security concerns, with recent attacks on shipping and a lowered threat level.
Indirect talks between US and Iranian delegations, mediated by Qatar, have started in Doha. The discussions focus on the implementation of a memorandum of understanding, including Iran's frozen assets and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. No direct meetings between the two sides are scheduled.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir attended an IDF officers’ course graduation in southern Israel on June 25, 2026. Separately, Zamir participated in a Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting in May, underscoring the military’s ongoing coordination with civilian leadership amid ongoing conflicts.
Recent TASS reports highlight persistent tensions between the US and Iran despite ongoing negotiations, with the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon ceasefire remaining key flashpoints. Meanwhile, the EU has postponed new Russia sanctions due to internal divisions, and NATO leaders are set to meet in Ankara amid disagreements over Ukraine, Iran, and the alliance's direction.
US and Iranian representatives are set to hold indirect meetings in Doha to discuss Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz, and other issues. The talks follow a recent flareup and a US announcement that the two sides have agreed to refrain from hostilities, though Iran has yet to confirm.
South Korean stocks closed 2.04% lower on Wednesday as investors locked in gains from recent AI-driven semiconductor rallies, while uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace talks weighed on sentiment. The KOSPI fell 173.07 points to 8,303.41, and the won weakened against the dollar despite record June exports.
Iran has begun public mourning and funeral processions for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes in February. His body lies in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla, with ceremonies expected to draw up to 20 million mourners, and a fragile ceasefire with the US is in place.
Qatar's prime minister met US envoys in Doha as Iran reiterated conditions for talks, including an end to hostilities in Lebanon and sanctions relief. Meanwhile, Israel's prime minister visited troops in southern Lebanon, vowing to remain as long as Hezbollah poses a threat.
South Korean stocks gave up early gains on Wednesday morning as investors offloaded semiconductor and large-cap tech shares, with the KOSPI falling 3.21 percent. The decline followed a downgrade of emerging-market equities by BlackRock, while U.S. stocks closed higher overnight on a continued chip rally.