Ceasefire Agreement

The UN warns that violence persists in Gaza and the occupied West Bank despite a US-brokered ceasefire. Ramiz Alakbarov, the UN's deputy special coordinator, reported over 1,000 deaths in Gaza since the ceasefire and escalating violence in the West Bank due to Israeli military raids and settler attacks.

President Donald Trump claims Iran requested a meeting in Doha, Qatar, for a ceasefire discussion, but Iranian officials deny the meeting is scheduled. The conflicting statements follow recent U.S.-Iran military strikes and a signed ceasefire agreement that included $300 billion in reconstruction funds for Iran.

The US and Iran have agreed to stand down after a series of strikes nearly disrupted the latest ceasefire agreement between them.

The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz following an Iranian attack on the M/T Kiku tanker, marking the second wave of U.S. retaliation in 24 hours. The incident risks destabilizing the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement and follows prior U.S. strikes and Iranian counterattacks.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun received a call from US President Donald Trump, who expressed support for a trilateral ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel. Trump welcomed the deal's signing and affirmed US backing for efforts to maintain the ceasefire. Lebanon continues to face pressure to implement the agreement, which aims to halt Israeli attacks and reduce border tensions.

Israeli drones attacked makeshift tents in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, killing two Palestinians, including a young girl, and wounding four others. The area was designated a 'safe zone' under a ceasefire agreement with Israel. Injuries are being treated at Nasser hospital, one of the few partially functioning hospitals in southern Gaza.

US President Donald Trump resumed bombing Iran after an Iranian attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about a ceasefire agreement. This occurred as Israel and Lebanon signed a related deal.

A US official reported no damage to Sirik port following US strikes, according to the director of East Hormozgan ports. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed they targeted US military locations in the region and stated the US violated a ceasefire agreement allowing Iran to control ship traffic in the strait.

U.S. President Donald Trump blamed Iran for a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a 'foolish violation' of the ceasefire agreement with the United States.

US president Donald Trump blamed Iran for a drone strike that damaged a cargo ship's upper deck in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a 'foolish violation' of the ceasefire agreement. The US shot down three other drones targeting the ship.

President Donald Trump accuses Iran of violating a ceasefire agreement by launching four attack drones in the Strait of Hormuz. Three drones were shot down, and a fourth struck a cargo ship, causing damage but allowing it to continue its journey. The incident prompted the International Maritime Organization to pause a planned ship evacuation in the waterway.

The US and Iran appear to have ended their latest military conflict, with both sides claiming success. However, contradictions remain, including Iranian insistence on de-escalation in Lebanon versus Israeli denial of such terms in the agreement.

Two South Korea-operated vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz following a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding on a ceasefire. The vessels are in a high-risk zone but sailing normally, with no South Korean crew or destination to South Korea.

Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland to join Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for new Iran negotiations. The talks aim to build a framework for broader U.S.-Iran discussions following a 60-day ceasefire agreement. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to participate.

Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon and US violations of a ceasefire agreement. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned vessels not to approach the strait, citing security risks.

US Central Command reported 55 merchant ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on June 20, maintaining safe passage. This followed Iran's threat to close the strait over Israel's attacks on Lebanon, which Iran claimed violated a ceasefire agreement.

Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli strikes on Lebanon during a ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran. Israel targeted Iran-backed Lebanese militia Hezbollah.

The US-Iranian ceasefire draft agreement is described as a significant US concession granting Iran economic and political benefits while reverting to pre-Trump war conditions. The article criticizes Trump for isolating allies like Israel and disregarding diplomatic expertise to achieve a personal political gain, with implications for Ukraine's strategic dependencies.

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least seven people, including two children, hours after reports of a ceasefire agreement. Fighting continues despite the reported ceasefire, and a U.S.-Iran deal faces potential threats.

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed seven people, including two children, shortly after a reported ceasefire agreement. Fighting continues despite the ceasefire, and the U.S.-Iran deal faces threats.

Fighting continues in Lebanon despite reports of a ceasefire agreement. Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least seven people, including two children, according to Lebanese state media.

Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have resulted in 47 deaths since midnight, according to Al Mayadeen and Al Jazeera. Israel conducted at least twelve strikes in southern Lebanon following a ceasefire agreement implemented in the afternoon.

Iran informed Hezbollah that negotiations with the United States depend on a comprehensive ceasefire. A Lebanese MP, Hassan Fadlallah, urged the Lebanese government to reject direct talks with Israel while Israeli attacks continue and called on Washington to ensure Israel halts attacks and implements the ceasefire agreement.

Russia welcomes the US-Iran ceasefire agreement. US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a memorandum of understanding to end the war on Iran.

US President Donald Trump thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin for their neutrality during the war with Iran, stating they did not hinder his efforts to curb Tehran's nuclear ambitions. The comments were made following the adoption of a ceasefire agreement at a press conference during the Group of Seven conference in France.

U.S. President Donald Trump thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin for their neutrality during the war with Iran, stating they had not hindered his efforts to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions. He expressed gratitude following the adoption of a ceasefire agreement in the conflict.

A former Israeli negotiator stated that Israel is 'existentially dependent on US aid' amid debate over a US-Iran ceasefire agreement that extends to Lebanon. Both Washington and Tehran agree the ceasefire includes Lebanon but differ on implementation, while Israeli officials refuse to withdraw from security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza.

Donald Trump's ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves Israeli PM Netanyahu in a political and security dilemma. The deal creates a challenging situation for Netanyahu.

President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran, ending hostilities and allowing free passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement includes conditions to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons and outlines potential economic sanctions relief. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated the deal also addresses the Israeli war in Lebanon, though Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed no troop withdrawals from conflict zones.

ECB President Christine Lagarde welcomed a ceasefire agreement with Iran as 'good news,' noting its potential to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. She expressed optimism about the development and the possibility of a memorandum of understanding.

Joe Kent, a former Trump administration official, suggested the US could strengthen a ceasefire agreement with Iran by reducing military and intelligence support for Israel and withdrawing troops from Gulf bases within range of Iranian missiles. He argued that Israeli leaders have historically opposed diplomatic settlements and that removing these factors would lower the risk of renewed conflict.

Joe Kent, an ex-Trump administration official, suggested cutting U.S. military and intelligence support to Israel and reducing the U.S. military presence in Gulf bases to strengthen the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement and reduce conflict risks.

The US and Iran have announced a ceasefire agreement. US President Donald Trump made the announcement.

Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned Israel's strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs as a 'terrorist crime', accusing Israel of violating Lebanon's sovereignty and breaching a ceasefire agreement. Iran also held the United States directly responsible for Israel's actions and warned of potential regional consequences.

Israel has established fortified military bases in southern Lebanon and Syria since late 2024, with satellite imagery revealing extensive construction efforts. Despite a 2024 ceasefire agreement requiring withdrawal, Israel has not vacated five occupied positions in Lebanon, which overlook depopulated areas. Lebanese and Syrian military sources, along with Hezbollah, believe these bases are intended to be permanent.

Iran shot down a U.S. Army Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, with both pilots rescued unharmed. President Donald Trump announced U.S. retaliation, despite the administration's claim that the war named Operation Epic Fury is over and a ceasefire agreement remains in place.

Talks in Cairo aim to advance the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and Turkiye. Violence persists in Gaza despite the October truce, with stalled negotiations over Hamas's disarmament and Israeli military withdrawal. Recent Israel-Iran clashes heighten regional tensions, complicating peace efforts.

Iranian strikes on Israel caught the country by surprise, escalating tensions after an Israeli military action in Beirut. Politicians and analysts criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's reliance on US influence, while experts labeled the recent Israeli-US campaign against Iran a strategic failure.

Israel and Iran exchanged attacks for the first time since a ceasefire in April, with Israel targeting petrochemical facilities in Mahshahr linked to ballistic missile development. The attacks raised concerns about renewed conflict in the Middle East.

Iran's foreign ministry justified recent missile strikes on Israeli military targets as self-defense under the UN Charter's Article 51, accusing Israel of violating a ceasefire through attacks on Iranian interests and collaborating with the U.S. It warned of a strong response to future attacks while reiterating its commitment to security and national interests.