Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned the United States not to withdraw from any commitments made under a potential memorandum of understanding or future agreement with Tehran. In a post on social media platform X, Ghalibaf stated that promises made must be kept without excuses, emphasizing that there is no alternative path in upcoming negotiations.

The warning follows remarks by Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who recently outlined the framework of a possible memorandum of understanding with the United States. According to Araghchi, such an understanding could pave the way for a broader agreement between the two countries in the future.

The statements highlight ongoing diplomatic discussions between Tehran and Washington, with Iranian officials stressing the importance of adherence to commitments as talks progress.

The United States and Iran have reached agreement on a final draft of a ceasefire deal aimed at ending the ongoing Middle East war, according to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Pakistan has played a key mediating role in the process. The announcement came after three days of intense fighting among Iran, the United States, and Israel earlier in the week. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that both sides are working toward signing a preliminary agreement to end hostilities across all fronts, including Lebanon.

The conflict began on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran, disrupting oil and gas supplies from the Persian Gulf. A fragile truce has been in place since April 7. Under the emerging deal, the Strait of Hormuz would reopen for energy shipments, and sanctions on Iran would be gradually lifted. A 60‑day period following the signing will finalize nuclear program conditions and technical details related to enriched uranium removal.

Regional officials said the agreement could be signed within days, pending approval from Washington and Tehran. Israel has stated it is not a party to the deal and will not withdraw its forces from Lebanon or other occupied areas.

Iran and the United States are close to finalizing a peace agreement aimed at ending their recent conflict. According to the report, the draft memorandum of understanding is in its final stage and could be signed in Geneva, Switzerland, on Sunday. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the document could still be amended but emphasized that Iran has emerged stronger from the confrontation. He also declared Iran victorious in the war during a state television broadcast.

Sources involved in the negotiations said the draft calls for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting U.S. blockades on Iranian ports. A U.S. official, speaking anonymously, stated that President Donald Trump’s main objectives are being achieved through the deal. The agreement follows renewed hostilities after an April 8 ceasefire, with Trump recently threatening but then halting further attacks, citing ongoing talks.

Both U.S. and Iranian officials confirmed that the memorandum could be signed this weekend, potentially initiating a 60-day truce period for further negotiations toward a final peace accord.

A potential agreement between Iran and the United States could be reached on Sunday in Geneva, Switzerland, according to a report by Israel’s Haaretz citing an Iranian source. The proposed deal reportedly includes provisions for a ceasefire across all fronts, including Lebanon. The source told Reuters that the draft agreement also proposes lifting sanctions on Iranian oil exports and releasing several billion dollars’ worth of Iranian assets frozen abroad.

A senior leader of Lebanon’s armed group Hezbollah stated that Iran would not agree to any deal that excludes a resolution to the situation in Lebanon and the ongoing conflict there. Iran has long maintained that halting Israeli attacks in Lebanon is a key condition for any broader understanding with Washington.

If finalized, the agreement could mark a significant step toward easing regional tensions, though details of implementation and official confirmation from either side remain unclear.

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that a deal with Iran has been finalized, but Tehran has rejected the assertion. Amid this dispute, Andrea Dessì, a lecturer in international relations at the American University of Italy, said Trump is looking for an honorable way out of a strategic failure in the Iran conflict.

According to Dessì, Trump’s frequent shifts in position on social media reflect internal divisions within his administration. He told Al Jazeera that leaked details from the final document suggest Trump may have withdrawn some of his earlier demands to reach an agreement. Dessì added that the United States must ensure the deal is acceptable both to its domestic supporters and to Israel.

Dessì described recent messages as positive and potentially leading to a breakthrough solution, though he cautioned that the situation could change rapidly.

Iran has not yet approved the draft memorandum of understanding with the United States, according to a report by Tasnim news agency on June 12, 2026. The report said Washington is pressing for changes to 14 articles of the draft, but its military and diplomatic pressure has not succeeded. The United States reportedly conveyed through a Qatari mediator that the latest revisions it proposed were unnecessary.

Sources cited by Tasnim indicated that former U.S. President Donald Trump recently attempted to influence Iran’s position through threats, pressure, and military actions, but Tehran ultimately rejected the new amendments. Iranian authorities are still reviewing the draft internally. Earlier, some media outlets had claimed that a final agreement between Iran and the United States had already been reached.

Trump asserted that all parties involved had approved the discussions and final matters, but Iran denied his claim, maintaining that the draft remains under review and no final approval has been granted.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that the country’s armed forces are fully prepared to deliver an immediate, decisive, and painful response to any threat, aggression, or miscalculation by its enemies. In a statement, the IRGC said that those enemies have imposed a war aimed at weakening Iran’s defensive capabilities, breaking national morale, undermining the political system, and dividing the country.

The statement accused the United States-Israel alliance of attempting to obstruct Iran’s dignity, independence, and progress through coordinated military, intelligence, media, economic, and psychological warfare. However, it asserted that these strategies ultimately failed. Drawing lessons from the imposed war, the IRGC claimed that Iran is now stronger, better prepared, and equipped with greater resistance capabilities than before.

The IRGC emphasized that the Islamic Republic remains fully aware of its adversaries’ movements and stands ready to respond firmly and immediately to any threat or act of aggression.

Hours before announcing the cancellation of a planned attack on Iran, President Donald Trump stated that U.S. forces would soon seize Kharg Island. The island, located 55 kilometers northwest of Bushehr port and 15 nautical miles from Iran’s mainland, handles about 90 percent of the country’s crude oil exports and is under strict military control.

Kharg Island, only eight kilometers long and four to five kilometers wide, benefits from deep surrounding waters that allow large supertankers to anchor safely. It serves as a key terminal for crude oil shipments, particularly to Asian markets such as China. The island’s facilities reportedly have a loading capacity of around seven million barrels per day, though Iran’s current exports hover near 1.6 million barrels daily.

Analysts fear that any U.S. attack on Kharg could sharply escalate tensions, prompting Iranian retaliation against Gulf infrastructure and driving global oil prices higher. The ongoing Iran conflict is already viewed as a threat to the world economy.

Iran has postponed the funeral and burial of its former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed in a joint attack by the United States and Israel. Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani announced on Thursday that the funeral will now take place at the end of June or the beginning of July.

Previously, Iranian authorities had planned a three-day ceremony at the start of the Islamic month of Muharram, which was expected to occur in early June. However, Zakani stated in a new announcement that the event will instead be held after the first ten days of Muharram.

This adjustment means that Khamenei’s funeral is now scheduled to occur during the second ten days of Muharram, between June 26 and July 5, according to the revised plan.

Iran’s Ministry of Sports has issued a strong warning ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stating that any display of unauthorized flags or anti-national team slogans during its matches will lead to the suspension of play. According to Iranian media citing Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali, FIFA has already been formally notified of this stance. Iran is set to begin its World Cup campaign against New Zealand on June 15 in Los Angeles, followed by matches against Belgium on June 21 and Egypt on June 26 in Seattle.

The warning comes amid ongoing political and social controversies surrounding Iran’s participation. The Iran–Egypt match in Seattle has been designated a “Pride Match” by local organizers, coinciding with the city’s Pride Week, prompting both nations to request FIFA to prevent LGBTQ-related activities or symbols inside the stadium. Iran has also faced protests calling for its exclusion from the tournament and ticket allocation issues that left many fans unable to attend.

The Iranian team is currently training in Tijuana, Mexico, and will enter the United States only a day before its first match due to visa restrictions, adding to the tension surrounding its World Cup journey.

US President Donald Trump has said that Iran has agreed not only to refrain from producing nuclear weapons but also from purchasing them. He described this as a major success in the ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Trump made the remarks during a phone call with his supporters, highlighting that earlier drafts of the agreement only prohibited Iran from making nuclear weapons, without explicitly banning their purchase.

According to Trump, he questioned the omission of a clause on buying weapons, and two days later, Iran agreed to include it. He stated that the United States achieved everything it sought in the negotiations. However, Iran has not yet made any public comment or confirmation regarding the details of the potential agreement.

The report, citing Middle East Eye, indicates that while the US side is presenting the development as a breakthrough, the absence of an Iranian response leaves uncertainty about the final terms and implementation of the deal.

Iran has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that a peace deal between the two countries has been finalized, ending their state of conflict. According to Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency, Tehran has not approved any draft agreement with Washington, though it may consider signing one in the future. Trump had earlier announced on social media that talks with Iran had reached the highest leadership level and were approved, prompting him to cancel a planned airstrike.

The proposed peace deal reportedly aims to reopen diplomatic channels and lift U.S. sanctions on Iran. However, both sides are expected to require further discussions on Iran’s nuclear program and the conditions for lifting sanctions before any agreement can be reached. Iranian news agencies Fars and Tasnim both dismissed Trump’s statement, noting that similar claims in the past had not produced results.

Reports suggest that until Iran officially announces a potential understanding, Trump’s statements should be treated as his previous unconfirmed messages.

Iran has announced plans to file legal action against the United States in both domestic and international courts, accusing Washington of destroying two potable water reservoirs in southern Hormozgan province. The attack, carried out early Wednesday, reportedly damaged the water infrastructure in Sirik, cutting off supply to more than 20,000 residents across Kuhestak city and ten villages in Bemani district, where temperatures exceed 45 degrees Celsius.

Abdolhamid Hamzehpour, managing director of Hormozgan Water and Wastewater Company, said the destruction of the reservoirs has created a major crisis for the region’s water network, as local groundwater reserves are insufficient to meet immediate needs. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the alleged U.S. strike, calling it an assault on vital civilian infrastructure and a sign of desperation rather than strength.

Hormozgan’s chief judicial official, Mojtaba Kahramani, stated that legal proceedings will be pursued under both national and international jurisdictions, citing the 1977 Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions, which prohibits attacks on objects essential for civilian survival, including water facilities.

Qatari negotiators have departed Tehran after completing discussions focused on the ongoing conflict situation in the Middle East. A diplomat confirmed to AFP on Thursday that the talks, which continued until early morning, involved Iranian officials and were conducted in coordination with the United States.

The meeting took place at a time of heightened tension, as the United States and Iran have recently carried out retaliatory attacks against each other. The discussions were aimed at addressing the escalating hostilities and exploring possible de-escalation measures, though no specific outcomes were disclosed.

The timing of the Qatari delegation’s departure underscores the urgency of diplomatic efforts to manage the volatile regional situation, but the source did not provide details on any agreements or next steps.

The United States launched a missile strike on an Iranian cargo barge in the Gulf of Oman, according to Reza Shahidian, governor of Iran’s Sirik County. The 150-ton barge, owned by local residents of Sirik, was carrying essential goods from Oman’s Khasab port when it was attacked about five nautical miles from the coast. Passing vessels rescued all five crew members and brought them to Oman.

Following the strike, Iran’s central military command announced the complete closure of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The command warned that any vessel attempting to pass through the waterway would be targeted. The Strait of Hormuz is a key maritime route for global energy shipments, and its closure marks a significant escalation in regional tensions.

The report, citing Al Jazeera, did not provide details on casualties or the reason behind the US attack, leaving uncertainty about the broader implications of this confrontation.