TOPSHOT - A swimmer dives into the Canal Saint-Martin, from an unapproved spot for swimming as France experiences a heatwave in Paris on June 20, 2026. Due to the ongoing heatwave sweeping across France - the Bassin des Recollets - a portion of the Canal Saint-Martin in the French capital has been opened for swimming from June 17. France issued a red heatwave alert across more than a third of the country for June 21, as a ferocious heatwave dug in and the government banned the consumption of alcohol in certain areas during the annual Fete de la Musique festivities. (Photo by ARNAUD FINISTRE / AFP via Getty Images)

IAEA Chief Says Iran Inspections Will Go Ahead, Working on Modalities

VIENNA, ⁠June ⁠24 (Reuters) – The U.N. ⁠nuclear watchdog will carry ​out inspections in Iran soon following ‌an interim peace accord ‌between the United ⁠States ⁠and Iran, but modalities have yet to be ​finalised, the agency’s chief Rafael Grossi said on Wednesday. The two ​sides signed a 14-point memorandum of ⁠understanding last ⁠week setting out…

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TOPSHOT - US Air Force Thunderbirds and the US Navy Blue Angels perform a flyover during the National Anthem at UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Win McNamee / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

Iran and US to End Fighting and Maritime Blockades in the Gulf Area Per MoU, Iran’s Official News Agency Says

DUBAI, June 17 (Reuters) – ⁠Iran ⁠and the ⁠United States will end ​fighting on all fronts, per ‌MoU details published by ‌Iran’s official IRNA ⁠news ⁠agency on Wednesday, adding both countries to ​end naval blockades in the region. Iran’s official news agency ​released details of the deal ⁠planned to ⁠be signed ⁠on Friday, ​shortly after…

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The new US action comes amid ongoing indirect talks between Tehran and Washington, mediated by Pakistan. (AFP File)

Iran quotes Shakespeare to slam US seizing $1 billion of its crypto: ‘Dwarfish thief’

Iran on Monday quoted legendary English playwright William Shakespeare to slam US treasury secretary Scott Bessent’s claim that Washington had seized roughly $1 billion in Tehran’s cryptocurrency holdings amid ongoing tensions in West Asia. The new US action comes amid ongoing indirect talks between Tehran and Washington, mediated by Pakistan. (AFP File) Iran’s foreign ministry…

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Lebanese security officers gather at the site where an Israeli airstrike hit a building in Dahiyeh, Beirut's southern suburb, Lebanon, (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Still no Lebanon: How Trump’s refusal to stop Israel’s actions remains a hurdle to US-Iran peace deal

Amid stalled negotiations between the United States and Iran, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he will not demand the inclusion of Lebanon in a peace deal. Trump’s remarks come as Israel continues its attacks on Beirut, despite a ceasefire agreement between Tel Aviv and the Iran-backed, Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah. Lebanese security…

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