Trump’s comments backing Iran’s ballistic missile program have sparked concern, with critics warning they could undermine key security gains from recent regional conflict.
According to two sources familiar with the discussion, ministers were told that Iran's economy had deteriorated sharply under the US-led naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Abdullahi is now seeking to expand cooperation with Israel across a broad range of sectors, including economic development, natural resources, agriculture, water management, and security.
Reporter: In the first paragraph of the Iran memorandum, it says no use of force, but also no threat of a use of force. You talked about bombing Iran if they didn't comply. Is that a threat? Trump: If they don't come through, is it a threat that we'd bomb? Uh, you can call it whatever you want, but it'll probably happen.
Reporter: Sanctions on Russia—what are you going to do about that? Trump: I may put them back on.
Trump on Ukraine: Ukraine is doing pretty well. Russia has a much bigger military. But Ukraine is doing well. They are holding their own. They have great equipment with our equipment. Don't forget.
If the deal is signed, it would mean the US would release the full text of the agreement, and the parts of the deal regarding the Strait of Hormuz would take immediate effect.
WATCH: Trump on Iran: If other countries have ballistic missiles, it's a little bit unfair for Iran to not have some. A ballistic missile is not the same thing as a nuclear weapon. If Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and they all have some, I think in relative proportion it's okay for Iran to have some.

Trump endorses Iran having ballistic missiles: "I'm saying that if other countries have them, it's a little unfair for them not to have some"
Reporter: How long will you leave the U.S. military in the Gulf? Trump: We haven't thought about it. Probably for a while. It's a good place to stay.
Trump: The Iran deal will be signed over the next 48 hours.

US official says funds going to terror group will not be unfrozen, as analysts say outcome of war will be political boon to Hezbollah, will bolster its resistance narrative The post Hezbollah expecting major cash injection from Iran once deal sealed with US — sources appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Brazilian President Lula: I think Trump knows very little about Brazil. If he knows Brazil through the relationship he has with the Bolsonaro family, then he does not know Brazil.
Brazilian President Lula to Trump: I only hope that Trump does not violate the code of ethics among nations that wish to have their sovereignty respected. As far as I'm concerned, he can keep liking Bolsonaro, the father, the son, the grandson — I have no problem with that. But do not interfere in Brazil's elections, because Brazil's elections are a matter for Brazilians.

Senior US officials on Wednesday disclosed the contents of a draft memorandum of understanding with Iran, ending days of secrecy ahead of a planned signing ceremony on Friday. The document outlines an immediate ceasefire, steps toward lifting US sanctions, the restoration of commercial shipping and negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme.

Mourners gathered at a cemetery in Kharkiv as three Ukrainian rescuers were laid to rest.
Brazilian President Lula: The United States could learn from Brazil when it comes to calmer, smoother and less troubled elections. If anyone has something to learn from Brazil's civilized elections, it is my friend Trump.
Israeli army: The Israeli army destroyed the launch platform from which Hezbollah fired rockets at Israeli army forces moments ago. Just minutes after Hezbollah launched rockets at Israeli army forces, the Air Force attacked the launch platform, which was loaded and ready to fire additional rockets. Following the strike, additional rockets were launched from the platform and landed in an open area in southern Lebanon.

The United States has pledged fewer guaranteed forces to NATO's force model and asked European allies and Canada to take up the slack, in a shift a senior NATO official has insisted can be managed without leaving a significant gap. Europe to backfill as US trims NATO force pledges first appeared on UK Defence Journal.

The document leaves complicated issues like Iran’s nuclear program still to be decided and a 60-day window to determine them.
Brazilian President Lula: President Trump talks a lot and listens little.

More than 100 days after U.S. airstrikes demolished an elementary school in the southern Iranian city of Minab, the president said the episode was still under investigation.
Brazilian President Lula: I didn't request a bilateral meeting with Trump because we are already negotiating. What he did was outrageous toward Brazil. He knows that. That's why I said he still behaves like an emperor.

Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could use a "softer touch" in the fight against Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, the U.S. president's latest public rebuke to his partner in the war on Iran. Reporting from Jerusalem, FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky explains that the Israeli-American 'special relationship' "seems to have melted into a pretty bad break-up over the last few days".

The vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane is expected to reopen on Friday after nearly four months, following the signing of a US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East war. AFP examines how the reopening could work and why a return to normal is likely to take time. Are ships ready? Once formal approval is given to reopen, stranded ships could theoretically begin to move through the strait almost immediately. Crews that have been idle for months will most likely have “performed regular onboard dri

Iran could get access to a $300 billion reconstruction fund under a deal with the United States, US officials said Wednesday as they released the text, while insisting that Washington was under no commitment to contribute. Tehran would also be allowed to resume oil sales as soon as the agreement is signed this week, while all sanctions would be lifted if a final deal is reached after a 60-day negotiation period. FRANCE 24's Caitlin Brown reports.

No formal warning issued to captains or ship owners, but industry body says they are exercising greater vigilance British officials believe Russia will try to retaliate for the Royal Marines’ seizure of the oil tanker Smyrtos, prompting UK ship owners to exercise greater vigilance until tensions with Moscow ease. Military sources said the UK had considered possible responses to the seizure of the vessel carrying Russian crude worth $40m (£30m) to India, and anticipate that the Kremlin will want
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will propose a candidate for the position of the EU special representative in negotiations aimed at resolving Russia’s war against Ukraine at the upcoming EU summit.
By Steve Holland and Trevor Hunnicutt EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday described Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin as "neutral" during the war with Iran, saying they had notthwarted his efforts to curbTehran's nuclear ambitions. "I just want to thank them because they made it a lot better," Trump said following the adoption of a ceasefire agreement in the conflict.
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested that sanctions on Iran would be removed once "they behave." "As far as sanctions are concerned, at some point, you know, we have sanctions which will never let them rebuild. They would have no money, they would be in poverty, the 91 million people would starve, so something will happen as soon as they behave. When they behave, we're going to let that go. We're going to have to. I put sanctions on a lo

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Wednesday urged Lebanese authorities to take advantage of a "pivotal" moment following a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war, ahead of Israeli-Lebanese negotiations next week. American and Iranian officials, as well as mediator Pakistan, have said the deal includes Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah have been at war since March 2. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun instead insisted his country's negotiations with Israel in Washington were independent of the region

Hormuz reopening, $300-billion reconstruction fund, no nuclear weapons: US officials release text of Iran deal

Prime Hall, Don Tran and Rick Briere served together in the 1st Marine Raider Battalion, which traces its lineage to World War II.

CHAKWAL: The post-mortem report of nine-year-old Hania Ahmed, an Australian national who was killed in a shootout in Chakwal on Wednesday night, has confirmed that she sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Adeel Ahmed, 39, his wife Dr Sidra Khan, their daughter Hania Ahmed, 9, and son Aafan Ahmed, 10, were shot at during a robbery when CCD personnel opened fire on their vehicle, mistaking it for that of robbers. As a result, Hania died on the spot, while Adeel and Aafan were critically injured. Dr

Analysis: Turkey emerges unscathed from the Iran war When US President Donald Trump ordered strikes on Iran in late February, Turkish officials found themselves sidelined. Their repeated attempts to prevent the war proved unsuccessful, and the mood in Ankara was that Trump preferred the counsel of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over that of Turkish leaders. Three months later, however, Trump once again counted Turkey, alongside Pakistan and Qatar, among the countries that had si
#Iran #USA Trump suggested that without a deal with Iran, the U.S. could have continued military actions for an extended period, potentially leading to prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Subscribe to @OSINTdefender Chat room
Iranian Foreign Ministry: Israel’s continued occupation of southern Lebanon violates the memorandum of understanding, and we will take necessary measures.

Trump suggests sanctions on Iran could be removed once 'they behave' US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested that sanctions on Iran would be removed once "they behave." "As far as sanctions are concerned, at some point, you know, we have sanctions which will never let them rebuild. They would have no money, they would be in poverty, the 91 million people would starve, so something will happen as soon as they behave. When they behave, we're going to let that go. We're going to have

Donald Trump has said "nobody" purposefully attacked an Iranian girls' school where scores of people were killed on the first day of the war.

Following the G7 summit, US President Donald Trump has said that he has had "very good talks" with both Russian ruler Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stating that both leaders want to end the war but do not know how.

Heightened energy prices because of the US-Israel war with Iran has pushed US inflation to a three-year high.
Though Trump denied reports of a $300 billion fund slated for Iran, ISW noted that Iranian officials have already promised that funds set to be released as part of the deal would be used to rebuild.
Senator Graham: It is my opinion that signing the MOU will be beneficial to the United States, in as much as the Strait of Hormuz will begin to open, and the hostilities with Iran will stop. Whether or not the United States can reach an acceptable, verifiable deal with Iran regarding its nuclear program and other issues is yet to be determined, but I see little downside to trying.
#Russia #USA #EU The United States and other G7 states are considering reimposing sanctions on Russian oil shipments to increase pressure on Russia amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This decision comes as G7 leaders aim to refocus their efforts on the war, which has been overshadowed by other global issues. Subscribe to @OSINTdefender Chat room
#Iran #USA #EU G7 leaders have endorsed Trump's Iran deal as a historic opportunity to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and to address regional security threats. This agreement is seen as a significant step towards stabilizing global energy markets and reducing tensions in the Middle East. Subscribe to @OSINTdefender Chat room
#UK #Russia Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the warning shots fired by a Russian warship as an effort to avoid a collision, but he acknowledged that the incident was "deeply concerning" given Russia's aggressive actions across Europe. Subscribe to @OSINTdefender Chat room
LONDON, June 17 (Reuters) - Three-quarters of cyberattacks targeting Britain's critical infrastructure can be linked to hostile state actors, the head of the National Cyber Security Centre, Richard Horne, said in a speech on Wednesday. • Horne said that in the year to May 2026 the NCSC had dealt with 200 incidents involving critical infrastructure and supporting systems. • He warned that hostile states, such as Russia, China and Iran, were increasingly targeting the systems that underpin essenti
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that "nobody" purposefully attacked a girls' school in Iran in February, citing an investigation into the incident. Reuters first reported that an initial internal U.S. military investigation showed U.S. forces were likely responsible for the fatal strike in Minab in southern Iran. The Pentagon has since elevated the probe but it has not acknowledged any preliminary findings.

The U.S. Air Force released the names of the eight people killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards AFB. The U.S. Air Force’s 412th Test Wing has released the names of the eight people killed in the horrific mishap on Jun. 15, 2026, which saw a B-52 Stratofortress crashing shortly after […]