Former NATO policy adviser and Rasmussen Global head Fabrice Pothier has said that U.S. President Donald Trump may seek full support from European nations and G7 partners after reportedly coming close to a political resolution with Iran. According to Pothier, Trump could also request international cooperation to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, viewing this as a chance to ease recent tensions between the United States and G7 members.

Pothier noted that Trump has little choice but to attend the G7 summit, though his participation does not guarantee discussions based on goodwill. European countries have been reluctant to engage in a conflict for which they were not consulted during the planning or decision-making stages. He added that Trump might attempt to secure political or strategic concessions from European partners, while European leaders appear open to compromise.

Pothier cautioned that several steps remain before any post-war settlement can be implemented. He emphasized the need for a strong legal and political foundation to ensure that any U.S.-Iran agreement becomes sustainable in the long term.

The United States’ Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has dropped to its lowest level in 43 years as the government continues releasing oil to offset the effects of the ongoing war with Iran. According to official data released Monday, an additional 8.9 million barrels were withdrawn last week, reducing the reserve to 340.3 million barrels. This marks the lowest level since July 1983, surpassing the previous record low set in July 2023 during the Biden administration.

The Trump administration is using the SPR to cushion consumers, businesses, and the economy from high fuel prices. Energy analyst Andy Lipow noted that coordinated releases by the US and other countries, along with reduced Chinese exports, have prevented oil prices from reaching $150 per barrel. Since the war with Iran began in late February, the SPR has fallen by about 75 million barrels, or 18 percent, leaving it less than half full.

American Petroleum Reserve CEO Mike Sommers warned that at least 20 percent of the reserve must remain for effective emergency response, calling the current situation alarming. Analysts also cautioned that a major Gulf of Mexico hurricane could eliminate the remaining safety buffer.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that a significant agreement with Tehran has been fully signed. Speaking jointly with French President Emmanuel Macron in the French city of Évian-les-Bains, Trump stated that the strategically important Strait of Hormuz has been partially reopened and will be completely open by Friday.

Trump emphasized that the agreement has been finalized and that the reopening process of the waterway is already underway. However, he did not provide any further details about the terms or implementation of the deal. The announcement marks a notable development in U.S.-Iran relations, though the specific nature of the agreement remains undisclosed.

According to the report, there was no immediate comment from Tehran regarding the reopening of the strait. The lack of details leaves uncertainty about the scope and implications of the agreement and its potential impact on regional maritime operations.

US Vice President JD Vance announced that the long-discussed agreement between the United States and Iran was digitally signed last Sunday. Speaking on ABC News’ “Good Morning America,” Vance clarified that no new financial benefits or fund releases were part of the deal and that this position would not change in the future. His remarks marked the first public confirmation that the digital signing had been completed.

Earlier the same day, US President Donald Trump stated that a formal signing ceremony would take place on Friday in Switzerland. He added that one key provision of the agreement—reopening the Strait of Hormuz—would take effect after the official signing. Trump said the reopening would allow mine removal operations and restore normal oil flow through the vital waterway.

Analysts cited in the report suggested that reopening the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy transport routes, could have a positive impact on global oil markets.

The United States has announced that it will return Iran’s frozen assets under specific conditions. A senior U.S. official stated that the forthcoming agreement with Iran is based on the principle of payment in exchange for fulfilled commitments and mutual obligations. According to the official, Iran will not gain access to the seized funds or any other benefits until it meets its promises under the deal.

The Financial Times reported that U.S. officials view the agreement as a potential pathway for broader negotiations that could ultimately end Iran’s nuclear program. A diplomat involved in the talks said the proposed 60-day negotiation period aims to extend the current ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and create conditions conducive to renewed nuclear discussions.

The discussions, as reported by Middle East Eye, are seen as a step toward easing long-standing tensions between Washington and Tehran, though the outcome remains uncertain.

Former U.S. President Barack Obama said it is unrealistic to expect that a potential agreement between Donald Trump and Tehran would represent significant progress over the 2015 nuclear deal reached during his administration. Speaking on ABC News’ “This Week” on Sunday, Obama noted that negotiation remains preferable to direct conflict if Washington’s conditions cannot be fully met. The remarks were reported by AFP from Washington.

Obama emphasized that any new deal is unlikely to include major positive changes compared to the earlier accord, which he described as effective for a long period before the United States withdrew from it. The 2015 agreement had been considered a landmark in limiting Iran’s nuclear activities.

The discussion comes amid heightened tensions following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February that triggered conflict in the Middle East. Trump has repeatedly claimed that his proposed deal would permanently halt Iran’s nuclear weapons capability and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though Tehran has dismissed peace talks with Washington as meaningless.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz will become permanently toll-free under a new agreement with Iran. He made the remarks during a 28-minute telephone interview with The New York Times on Sunday afternoon, according to the newspaper.

During the interview, Trump added that if Iran fails to reach a final nuclear deal with the United States, he would either resume military strikes or turn the U.S. into the 'guardian of the Middle East' in exchange for one-fifth of the region’s income. He claimed that his decision to launch attacks on Iran in February and subsequently impose a naval blockade on the country’s ports had reshaped the Middle East in favor of the United States.

The report cited the BBC as the source of additional information on the development, highlighting the ongoing complexity of U.S.-Iran relations and the potential economic and geopolitical implications of the proposed agreement.

US President Donald Trump announced that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen once a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran is formally signed. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated that an agreement had been reached with Iran and that oil shipments would resume through the vital waterway. He urged the global shipping industry to prepare for the restart of oil flows.

Later, Trump clarified in an official statement that the reopening would be delayed until the formal signing of the agreement. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said his government mediated the deal, which is scheduled to be signed on June 19, according to the report.

The announcement signals a potential easing of tensions between the United States and Iran, with the reopening of the Strait expected to restore normal oil transport routes once the agreement is finalized.

A small aircraft crashed in Missouri, United States, killing all 12 people on board, including 11 skydivers and the pilot. The incident occurred on Sunday at around 11:20 a.m. local time when the plane, rented by a skydiving company, took off from Butler Memorial Airport but failed to gain sufficient altitude. It then veered left and crashed approximately 200 yards from the airport.

According to a spokesperson for the Bates County Emergency Management Department, the aircraft was a Pacific Aerospace P750 model. Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson stated at a press conference that the plane was not a commercial passenger aircraft but a small local plane that had just departed from the airport. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that the crash occurred during takeoff.

Authorities have not yet released further details about the cause of the crash or the identities of the victims.

U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an interview with The New York Times following the announcement of a deal with Iran. Trump said Israel’s attacks in Lebanon nearly derailed the final agreement and described Netanyahu as a very difficult person. He added that Netanyahu should be extremely grateful to the United States, arguing that Israel could not have survived long if Iran had nuclear weapons.

According to The New York Times report cited in the source, Trump claimed that missile and bomb strikes on Iran forced Tehran to agree to the deal. He warned that if both sides failed to reach a final agreement on Iran’s nuclear program, the United States would resume attacks. Trump emphasized that Iran did not want to face a third strike and valued survival.

Trump concluded that the U.S. attacks had a major influence on completing the agreement, describing their impact as significant.

The White House has not yet released the draft text of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) announced as completed between Iran and the United States. According to the report, further discussions are scheduled to take place this week in Qatar to finalize and resolve detailed aspects of the agreement before its formal signing in Switzerland.

The timing of the announcement was described as economically and strategically significant. It was made on Sunday evening, U.S. local time, when Asian markets were about to open. Former President Donald Trump had hinted throughout the week that a virtual agreement would be completed on Sunday, and maintaining that timeline was important for him.

Following Trump’s announcement on social media, global markets reacted immediately. Brent crude oil prices fell by 4 percent to 84 dollars per barrel, while financial markets saw a modest rise of about 0.9 percent.

US Vice President JD Vance welcomed the newly announced ceasefire agreement in the Middle East, describing it as the beginning of a “new era” in relations with Iran. In an interview with Fox News, Vance said the agreement to end the war against Iran has created an opportunity to establish stability in the region. He praised President Donald Trump’s diplomatic efforts that led to the deal.

Vance stated that the President’s actions have opened the door for real change in the region and expressed hope that relations with Iran would enter a new phase. He asserted that the United States can now confidently say Iran will never possess nuclear weapons, emphasizing that preventing Iran’s nuclear capability has been a key US objective.

According to Vance, the agreement will bring positive outcomes not only for the Middle East but also for the American people. He added that reduced regional tensions could stabilize global energy markets and lower fuel prices. Vance plans to attend the signing ceremony next week, where President Trump may also be present.

US President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire agreement with Iran has been completed and, as part of the deal, he has authorized the immediate lifting of restrictions on navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the withdrawal of the US naval blockade. The announcement was made through a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, where he congratulated all parties and declared the strait fully open for toll-free passage.

Trump stated that he was allowing the Strait of Hormuz to operate freely and instructed the removal of the naval blockade without delay. Addressing global shipping operators, he urged them to resume operations and allow oil to flow again. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical energy transport routes, carrying large volumes of crude oil and fuel products daily.

The decision to reopen the strait is viewed as significant for international energy markets and global trade, given its central role in global oil transportation.

US President Donald Trump stated that a proposed agreement between the United States and Iran, aimed at ending ongoing hostilities, was delayed by several hours due to a recent Israeli attack. Speaking to Axios by phone, Trump said the strike disrupted the process and postponed the signing, which had been scheduled to occur shortly before the attack. He expressed surprise after being briefed by advisers and criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the timing of the assault.

In an earlier interview with Fox News, Trump said the deal could be finalized within two to three hours. Reuters cited an official involved in the talks saying mediators remained optimistic that the US-Iran understanding was “very close to the final stage.”

Diplomatic efforts have intensified to prevent a wider regional conflict and to restrain Israel’s military operations. However, Tehran remains unwilling to accept any conditions that would allow Israel to continue its military actions across the region.

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed concern over Israel’s recent attack on Beirut, saying such an assault should not have occurred. In a social media message, he urged all parties involved to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation. Trump described the initial incident that prompted Israel’s response as minor and insignificant, noting that no one was killed, injured, or harmed, and that it should not disrupt the ongoing peace process.

He added that a peace agreement was close to being finalized, which could help establish stability not only in Lebanon but across the broader region. Trump emphasized that Israel should refrain from launching any further attacks in Lebanon, while groups such as Hezbollah and others should also avoid new offensives against Israel.

Calling for calm, Trump warned that the opportunity for peace should not be wasted, highlighting the importance of maintaining momentum toward a regional settlement.