Trump criticises Israel’s campaign in Lebanon
“Israel is fighting Hezbollah too long and too many people are being killed,” Mr Trump said.
Costs to Lebanon of latest Israel-Hezbollah war
At least 3,783 killed, 11,699 wounded in Lebanon from March 2 until June 14, said the authorities. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The U.S.-Iran ‘peace deal’ confronts spoiler Israel
The future of the U.S.-Iran peace memorandum may therefore depend a great deal on Israel’s willingness to accept a changing regional landscape
The U.S.-Iran ‘peace deal’ confronts spoiler Israel
The future of the U.S.-Iran peace memorandum may therefore depend a great deal on Israel’s willingness to accept a changing regional landscape
Trump says Iran deal to be public soon and will rule out nuclear weapon for Tehran
The US president also appeared critical of Israel's strategy in Lebanon and suggested that neighbouring Syria could be better positioned to disarm Hezbollah.
Trump says Iran deal to be public soon and will rule out nuclear weapon for Tehran
The US president also appeared critical of Israel's strategy in Lebanon and suggested that neighbouring Syria could be better positioned to disarm Hezbollah.
US-Iran deal promises end to war but how it will work remains unclear
Shipowners said it could take weeks for confidence to return after any reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Deal States 'Loud And Clear' Iran Won't Have Nuclear Weapons, Trump Says
US President Donald Trump said a framework agreement to be signed with Iran this week makes it "loud and clear" that Tehran will not develop or acquire nuclear weapons as the two sides try to move toward ending their war.
Trump says memo states clearly Iran will not have a nuclear weapon
Évian-les-Bains, France, June 16 - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday told reporters at the G7 meetings in France that the memorandum of understanding with Iran states clearly that Iran will not have a nuclear weapon. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Iran says the deal to end the war with the US requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon
“Without the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territories they occupied during this war, the war has not fully come to an end,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
Trump criticizes Israel's tactics in Lebanon, says it is killing civilians
WASHINGTON, June 16 - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a rare public rebuke of Israel's military tactics in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah militants, saying it was unnecessary to bomb entire apartment buildings to hunt militants. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Hezbollah thanks Iran negotiator for help stopping Israel’s Lebanon war
In its message, Hezbollah called Iran the "champion of truth and the resistance". Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Lawmakers in the dark on Iran deal as Trump says he will send it to Congress
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was willing to send his interim deal to end the war with Iran for review by the U.S. Congress, as lawmakers, including ‌many of his fellow Republicans, said they were largely in the dark about the pact. The U.S.-Iran agreement, announced on Sunday,…
Trump Pushes Russia Toward Peace Deal with Ukraine, Says Syria Should Handle Hezbollah
US President Donald Trump called on Russia to reach a settlement with Ukraine, saying both sides have suffered heavy losses since the start of the war. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian, France, Trump said Moscow needed to move toward an agreement with Kyiv and noted that the conflict had already claimed a large number of lives on both sides.
Trump: Iran deal says 'loud and clear' that Tehran won't have a nuclear weapon
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 16 - U.S. President Donald Trump maintained on Tuesday that an interim accord with Iran makes clear that Tehran would never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon, and he also suggested Syria could be better positioned to disarm Iran-backed Hezbollah. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Trump’s concerning Iran deal: Letters to the Editor — June 17, 2026
NY Post readers discuss the US-Iran deal for 60 days of talks about Iran’s nuclear program and terror funding.
CIA chief, Rubio, Hegseth doubt Iran will follow through on Trump's deal: Report
Donald Trump announced a framework agreement with Iran as his top officials debated whether Tehran could be trusted. The next 60 days of nuclear talks will test both the deal and Iran's leverage over the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump: Syria Could Do 'Better Job' of Taking Out Hezbollah than Israel
President Donald Trump said at the G7 summit that Syria could "do a better job" eliminating Hezbollah than Israel.
US-Iran ceasefire agreement to be public soon, permanent truce still awaits negotiation
US and Iranian officials say the deal could eventually deliver substantial economic benefits to Iran by lifting sanctions and unfreezing foreign assets.
Iranian FM: Israeli attack on Lebanon would breach deal with U.S.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday said continued Israeli attacks or occupation in Lebanon would constitute a violation of the recently announced memorandum of understanding with the U
Trump makes bold claim on Iran deal: ‘Tehran won’t have a nuclear weapon’
US President Donald Trump reiterated on Tuesday that a provisional agreement with Iran makes clear that Tehran would never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon, adding that the recent framework...
Iran and US set to begin 60-day window for final negotiations on Friday
Negotiations over a final deal are to start immediately after a deal signing ceremony on Friday in Switzerland.
EDITORIAL: Will Iran ‘behave’ in wake of the latest deal?
Important details remain to be hammered out, if possible.
“Not satisfied” with Netanyahu’s Lebanon handling, Trump says Israel “should have been able to do the job faster”
Evian: Expressing sharp disapproval over the handling of military operations in Lebanon, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday heavily censured Israeli
Crucial aspects of Trump’s Iran deal remain secret: Nuclear program, Strait of Hormuz tolls and sanctions relief
President Donald Trump, senior U.S. officials and Iranian officials gave conflicting statements Monday about key aspects of the deal to end the war—as details of the agreement, including the futures of Iran’s nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. sanctions remain secret. Key facts - U.S. and Iranian officials are scheduled to formalize the agreement at a signing Friday in Geneva, Trump said Monday after U.S. officials said the deal was signed electronically by both sides on Sunday. - Trump said the text of the so-called “memorandum of understanding” will be released publicly after the signing, though a senior administration official told reporters the agreement would be released within the next 24 to 48 hours. - The deal is likely to leave discussions on Iran’s nuclear program and the fate of U.S. sanctions for the second phase of negotiations over a 60-day period after the initial agreement is signed Friday. -Meanwhile, when and how the Strait of Hormuz will reopen remains unclear. Iran’s nuclear program…
"There Would Be No Israel Without Me": Trump Amid Netanyahu Rift Buzz
Trump's comments came as he urged Netanyahu to be more cautious over Israel's strikes in Lebanon, which he said could affect efforts towards a peace deal with Iran.
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