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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected Iran's proposal to charge service fees for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a path to 'total chaos'. The dispute is a key sticking point in ongoing US-Iran negotiations, with Gulf states also voicing concerns over Iran's regional role.
The US has temporarily lifted oil sanctions on Iran as part of an interim peace deal, allowing Tehran to sell crude and petrochemicals through August 21. The move could unlock billions for Iran, but analysts warn that dismantling decades of restrictions faces legal, political, and commercial hurdles.
As Tehran and Washington near an interim understanding, Iranian markets have rallied and hardliners are pushing back. While the memorandum has survived its first rocky days, Iranians remain cautiously optimistic about the path ahead.
High-level US-Iran talks in Switzerland concluded with a 60-day roadmap toward a final agreement, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. The talks included IAEA inspections, a temporary US oil license, and a Lebanon deconfliction cell, though Israeli criticism highlights unresolved concerns.
The International Atomic Energy Agency will conduct inspections in Iran under a preliminary peace agreement with the US, as confirmed by IAEA chief Rafael Grossi. Disputes between Washington and Tehran remain over the scope and timing, with Iran insisting that access to damaged facilities is tied to a final deal.
The US Senate has voted to invoke war powers to force President Donald Trump to halt military action against Iran, with four Republicans joining Democrats. The non-binding resolution is largely symbolic but reflects public discontent with the conflict.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that the US-Iran memorandum of understanding represents a US declaration of defeat, and rejected external involvement in the Middle East's political and security order during a Baku meeting of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's Gulf tour aims to reassure allies concerned about the US-Iran peace deal, which includes a proposed $300 billion fund. The visit highlights divisions within the Trump administration over Israel's actions in Lebanon, while Israel insists it will not withdraw from southern Lebanon.
The US Senate voted 50-48 to pass a nonbinding resolution directing President Donald Trump to remove US armed forces from hostilities with Iran, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke. The measure, already passed by the House, does not require Trump's signature, and Trump has criticized it as 'poorly timed and meaningless.'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington will make new decisions on Iran if Tehran refuses to accept IAEA inspectors, while Iran's deputy foreign minister conditioned access on full US sanctions relief. The statements follow a June 17 memorandum of understanding and June 21 talks in Switzerland.
The US Senate has for the first time approved a war powers resolution seeking to block military action against Iran, passing 50-48 with four Republican defections. The largely symbolic measure, previously approved by the House, reflects growing unease over President Trump's handling of the conflict and the deal with Iran.
Transportation Minister Miri Regev confirmed Likud will hold democratic primaries, with PM Netanyahu expected to receive reserved spots. Meanwhile, MK Tally Gotliv attacked reports of her ouster, insisting primaries will take place and that Netanyahu wants her on the slate.
Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan has urged equal treatment for all teams at the World Cup, backing Iran amid US travel restrictions. The US has allowed Iran to arrive two days before their crucial match against Egypt, but they must leave immediately after.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian made a one-day official visit to Pakistan, where he met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other leaders, calling for a united front of Muslim nations. The visit followed the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran, with Pakistan playing a mediating role.
The Jerusalem Post's podcast news roundup highlighted a photo of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago, and a separate image of a Trump caricature displayed in Tehran. Both images were credited to Reuters photographers.
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.
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.
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.