World news | The Guardian24m ago
Middle East crisis live: Israel strikes targets in Lebanon as US-Iran talks in Switzerland called off https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jun/19/middle-east-crisis-live-israel-strikes-targets-in-lebanon-as-us-iran-talks-in-switzerland-called-off #UsisraelWarOnIran #Iran #TrumpAdministration #StraitOfHormuz #Israel #Lebanon #Hezbollah #UsForeignPolicy #MiddleEastAndNorthAfrica
Middle East crisis live: Israel strikes targets in Lebanon as US-Iran talks in Switzerland called off

IDF claims continuing strikes come after Iran-backed group repeatedly violated ceasefire; JD Vance cancels trip as US-Iran talks set for Friday cancelled

the Guardian
World news | The Guardian1h ago
US-Iran talks in Switzerland abruptly called off https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/19/us-iran-talks-in-switzerland-cancelled #UsisraelWarOnIran #Switzerland #Iran #MiddleEastAndNorthAfrica #JdVance #UsForeignPolicy
US-Iran talks in Switzerland abruptly called off

JD Vance’s staff were at the airbase ready to fly to summit in Bürgenstock for Iran talks before trip was suddenly cancelled

The Guardian
World news | The Guardian5h ago
US military kills three people in boat strike in Pacific Ocean https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/18/us-military-boat-strike-pacific-ocean #UsMilitary #TrumpAdministration #UsForeignPolicy #UsNews #UsPolitics
US military kills three people in boat strike in Pacific Ocean

Attack brings to at least 211 number of people killed as Trump administration targets alleged ‘narcoterrorists’

The Guardian
World news | The Guardian12h ago
Iran announces plans to bring in maritime fees for strait of Hormuz https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/18/iran-announces-plans-to-bring-in-maritime-fees-for-strait-of-hormuz #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #UsForeignPolicy #SaudiArabia #UnitedArabEmirates #MiddleEastAndNorthAfrica #UsNews #WorldNews #Israel #Lebanon #BenjaminNetanyahu #IranNuclearProgramme #DonaldTrump #Pakistan
Iran announces plans to bring in maritime fees for strait of Hormuz

As US lifts its blockade, Tehran says fees to cover cost of managing waterway will come into effect at end of 60-day negotiation period

The Guardian
Opinion | The Guardian US13h ago
Trump thinks his freshly signed ceasefire deal is a victory. It is – for Iran | Simon Jenkins https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/18/donald-trump-ceasefire-deal-victory-iran-sanctions-tehran-us #UsisraelWarOnIran #DonaldTrump #TrumpAdministration #UsNews #UsForeignPolicy #Iran #Israel #BenjaminNetanyahu #MiddleEastAndNorthAfrica #WorldNews
Trump thinks his freshly signed ceasefire deal is a victory. It is – for Iran

With sanctions-relief and a US promise to avoid further meddling, the conflict has been settled on Tehran’s terms, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian
Iwpost14h ago
Why the Iran war is breaking the US-European strategic alliance. #DonaldTrump #EuropeanUnionEU #France #FriedrichMerz #GiorgiaMeloni #IraqWar #Israel #Italy #NATO #PedroSánchez #PresidentGeorgeW.Bush #Spain #SuezCanal #TrumpAdministration #USforeignpolicy
https://iwpost.com/why-the-iran-war-is-breaking-the-us-european-strategic-alliance/?fsp_sid=10528
Why the Iran war is breaking the US-European strategic alliance

European leaders are learning they cannot rely on Washington, and that the US will act against their interests and at their economic expense.

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US news | The Guardian18h ago
Trump’s ‘Department of War’ may soon become official. What would that mean? | Normon Solomon https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/18/trump-department-of-war-defense #TrumpAdministration #UsPolitics #DonaldTrump #UsisraelWarOnIran #Iran #UsForeignPolicy #Republicans #UsNews
Trump’s ‘Department of War’ may soon become official. What would that mean?

In US statecraft and warcraft, the president and Pete Hegseth are now saying previously quiet parts out loud

The Guardian
US news | The Guardian21h ago
Trump’s war accomplished nothing – the Iran deal is proof | Kenneth Roth https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/18/trump-iran-war-deal #UsisraelWarOnIran #Iran #DonaldTrump #TrumpAdministration #ObamaAdministration #MiddleEastAndNorthAfrica #UsNews #UsPolitics #UsForeignPolicy #WorldNews
Trump’s war accomplished nothing – the Iran deal is proof

The agreement shows the US is in a weaker position than before the war

The Guardian
World news | The Guardian1d ago
Middle East crisis live: Tehran says it will charge ships in strait of Hormuz after 60 days; US-Iran presidents sign peace deal https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jun/18/middle-east-crisis-live-us-iran-presidents-sign-peace-deal-mou-trump-tehran-strait-of-hormuz-toll-lebanon-israel #UsisraelWarOnIran #Iran #TrumpAdministration #StraitOfHormuz #Israel #DonaldTrump #Lebanon #Hezbollah #UsForeignPolicy #MiddleEastAndNorthAfrica
Middle East crisis live: US will restart military action if Iran does not uphold deal, says Hegseth

Pete Hegseth said the US is prepared to reimpose a blockade against Iran if it fail to fulfil its commitments under the agreement

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Interaksyon [Unofficial]1d ago

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have different war aims – can the Iran peace deal survive?

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/politics-issues/2026/06/18/315157/donald-trump-and-benjamin-netanyahu-have-different-war-aims-can-the-iran-peace-deal-survive/