US-Iran ceasefire live news: US, Iran confirm peace deal; oil prices tumble over 4%
US-Iran ceasefire live news: Trump says Iran deal limits enrichment to ‘nonmilitary purposes forever’
US President Donald Trump has said the final agreement with Iran would restrict uranium enrichment to low levels meant only for civilian use, calling it a measure that would ensure it “could never be used by the military”. Speaking to The New York Times, Trump said the arrangement would allow Iran to enrich only for “nonmilitary purposes. Forever.” He also suggested sanctions relief could depend on Iran’s internal political actions, including its handling of protests, though this condition is not part of the reported memorandum of understanding.
US-Iran ceasefire live news: Trump calls Netanyahu ‘very difficult’, says Israel should be ‘very thankful’ to US
US President Donald Trump criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing him as “very difficult” and saying Israel should be “very thankful” to Washington following the reported Iran peace agreement. Speaking to The New York Times, Trump also warned that military action against Iran could resume if negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme fail. He further claimed that US missile and bombing attacks played a key role in pushing Iran towards the deal.
US-Iran ceasefire live news: Qatari delegation leaves Tehran after helping secure US-Iran agreement
The Qatari delegation that helped broker the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran has departed Tehran after completing 17 hours of negotiations. According to Al Jazeera, the team played a key role in finalising the agreement and is now returning to Doha. Preparatory meetings for the formal signing ceremony next week are expected to be held in the Qatari capital, diplomatic sources said.
Trump marks 80th birthday with Iran peace deal and White House UFC event
US President Donald Trump announced a breakthrough agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease regional tensions just hours before celebrating his 80th birthday. The announcement came ahead of “UFC Freedom 250”, a special mixed martial arts event scheduled on the White House South Lawn as part of celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary. Trump said the deal would allow oil traffic to resume through the strategic waterway.
US-Iran news live: Trump confirms US-Iran peace deal, says Hormuz Strait will remain ‘permanently toll free’
The United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement that includes an immediate and permanent halt to military operations, including in Lebanon, President Donald Trump said. Trump claimed the deal would keep the Strait of Hormuz “permanently toll free” and pave the way for nuclear negotiations set to begin in Switzerland on Friday. He also warned that military action could resume if Tehran fails to reach a final nuclear agreement with Washington.
US Iran war live news: Crude falls over 4% after US-Iran agreement signals end to conflict
Oil prices fell sharply on Monday after the United States and Iran reportedly reached an agreement to end their 107-day conflict, easing concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies. West Texas Intermediate dropped more than 4% in early Asian trading as investors welcomed the prospect of the Strait of Hormuz reopening. The reported deal, expected to be formally signed in Switzerland on June 19, has raised hopes of greater stability in global oil markets.
