Esmail Baghaei

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Qatar for talks with mediators about implementing a deal to end the war in Iran, though direct negotiations with Iranian diplomats are not planned. The discussions follow recent clashes over the Strait of Hormuz and involve efforts to release frozen Iranian assets and reopen shipping lanes.

Two U.S. envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, arrived in Qatar for indirect talks on implementing an initial deal to end the war in Iran, mediated by Qatari officials. Discussions focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and releasing $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets, amid ongoing tensions and attacks in the region.

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Qatar for indirect talks with mediators on implementing an interim deal to end the Iran conflict, as tensions escalate over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and the U.S. agreed to a deal involving uranium dilution and sanctions relief, but direct negotiations with Iranian officials are not planned. Attacks on shipping in the strait have disrupted global oil traffic, raising concerns about war-ending efforts.

Two U.S. envoys arrived in Qatar for indirect talks on an interim deal to end the Iran conflict, amid recent attacks disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and the U.S. agreed to a temporary agreement involving uranium dilution and sanctions relief, but high-level negotiations remain stalled. Both sides have exchanged strikes in the strait, exacerbating tensions.

The U.S. and Iran are sending delegations to Qatar for separate discussions, with the U.S. claiming Iran requested a meeting while Iran denies scheduling talks. The U.S. announced the release of $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets, and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz persist despite a temporary pause in attacks.

The U.S. and Iran face a mid-August deadline to finalize a permanent peace deal but remain divided over an interim agreement. Key issues include control of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, and ongoing military tensions. Both sides have conflicting statements about upcoming negotiations, with the U.S. claiming a meeting is scheduled in Doha while Iran denies any planned talks.

The U.S. and Iran remain divided over an interim deal as they race to finalize a permanent peace agreement by mid-August, with disputes over the Strait of Hormuz and military strikes complicating negotiations. Both sides have conflicting statements on meeting schedules, with the U.S. claiming a meeting is set for Doha while Iran denies any planned talks.

The U.S. and Iran are in dispute over whether Iran agreed to allow U.N. inspections of its nuclear sites, with President Donald Trump threatening to cut talks if inspections are not approved. A separate plan to resolve a shipping bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz is underway, involving Iran, the U.S., and regional partners, though tensions persist due to ongoing conflicts in Lebanon.

The UN nuclear agency head confirmed inspectors will visit Iran’s nuclear enrichment sites under the US-Iran interim deal, a key requirement for verifying uranium stockpile reductions. Iran and the US provided conflicting statements on site inspections, with Iran blocking access to enrichment facilities since a 2025 Israel-Iran war.

The Trump administration claims an interim deal with Iran will unlock frozen Iranian assets to fund purchases of U.S. agricultural products, but Iran denies such terms. Experts question how funds would reach American farmers, while Iranian officials emphasize that asset usage decisions rest solely with Iran.

The Trump administration claims an interim deal with Iran will provide U.S. farmers with a financial boost by using unfrozen Iranian assets to purchase American agricultural products. Iran denies the agreement includes such terms, stating purchases will be based on market prices and quality, not U.S.-dictated conditions.

The Trump administration claims an interim deal with Iran will provide a financial boost to U.S. farmers by unfreezing Iranian assets to purchase American agricultural products. Iran denies these terms, stating it will decide how to use the funds based on market conditions. Experts remain uncertain about how the assets would reach farmers due to unclear logistics.

The Trump administration claims an interim deal with Iran will provide a financial boost to U.S. farmers by unfreezing Iranian assets, but Iran denies this arrangement. The agreement aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow Iran to sell oil, though details on asset distribution remain unclear, prompting skepticism from sanctions experts and Iranian officials.

The U.S. and Iran are disputing whether Tehran agreed to U.N. inspections of its nuclear sites. A plan to resolve the shipping bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz, involving cooperation with Iran, Oman, and other regional states, is underway. The U.S. and Iran continue negotiations through mediators in Pakistan and Switzerland.

The U.S. and Iran are disputing whether Tehran agreed to U.N. inspections of its nuclear sites, with Iran's Foreign Ministry rejecting U.S. claims. A separate plan is underway to resolve a shipping bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz, involving Iran, Oman, the U.S., and other regional states.

The U.S. and Iran dispute whether Tehran agreed to U.N. inspections of its nuclear sites, while a plan to evacuate 11,000 stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz is underway. Iran's Foreign Ministry rejected U.S. claims of agreement, and President Trump asserted Iran's concession was necessary for negotiations. The IAEA has not confirmed access to bombed enrichment sites.

The U.S. and Iran are disputing whether Tehran agreed to allow U.N. inspections of bombed nuclear sites, complicating war-ending negotiations. A plan to evacuate 11,000 stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz is underway, but Iran has reopened the closure amid renewed fighting in Lebanon involving Hezbollah.

The U.S. and Iran are disputing whether Tehran agreed to U.N. nuclear inspections, with Iran's Foreign Ministry denying access to bombed sites while U.S. officials claim a future agreement. A plan to evacuate stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz is underway, but Iran's closure of the strait amid regional tensions complicates progress. Negotiations between U.S. and Iranian teams in Switzerland continue amid heightened regional conflict.

The U.S. and Iran dispute whether Tehran agreed to allow U.N. inspectors to examine bombed nuclear sites, complicating efforts to finalize a war-ending deal. A plan to evacuate 11,000 stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz is underway, but tensions persist over control of the waterway and access to nuclear facilities.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied scheduling a visit by IAEA inspectors to nuclear sites bombed by the U.S., contradicting claims by U.S. Vice President JD Vance. Inspectors have not accessed the targeted enrichment sites since a 2025 war between Israel and Iran.

Iran's Foreign Ministry denied scheduling a visit by International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors to U.S.-bombed nuclear sites, contradicting U.S. Vice President JD Vance's claim of an agreement. The IAEA has not accessed these sites since the 2025 U.S.-Iran conflict. Iran's representative also stated agricultural imports would depend on prices and quality, without directly addressing U.S. President Donald Trump and Vance's comments.

The US temporarily suspended sanctions against Iran following high-level talks in Switzerland, allowing Iranian oil production and sales until August 21. Iran committed to free transit in the Strait of Hormuz and IAEA inspections, but denied making new nuclear-related commitments. The move is part of a 60-day Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) framework aimed at reducing hostilities.

Iran will continue cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) under existing legal frameworks, as stated by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei. The cooperation aligns with approvals from the Islamic Consultative Assembly and the Supreme National Security Council, and comes amid efforts to sign a US-Iran memorandum of understanding focused on nuclear oversight.

U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland began tensely as President Donald Trump's threats against Iran complicated negotiations led by Vice President JD Vance. Iran demanded discussions focus on Lebanon's conflict involving Hezbollah before addressing nuclear program issues, while Trump called for Iran to stop its 'proxies' in Lebanon and warned of further attacks.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland to negotiate details of an interim deal addressing Iran’s nuclear program and the war in Iran. Talks are under pressure due to renewed conflict in Lebanon and Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, though a recent ceasefire in Lebanon appears stable. Mediators from Pakistan and Qatar are involved, with discussions focusing on halting wars and finalizing technical agreements within 60 days.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland to negotiate details of an interim deal addressing Iran’s nuclear program and ending regional conflicts. Talks face challenges due to escalating fighting in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah, and Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route.

A draft US-Iran agreement requires Iran to dilute highly enriched uranium, waives but does not eliminate sanctions, and opens the Strait of Hormuz toll-free for 60 days. The deal also addresses Lebanon's territorial integrity amid Israeli attacks on Hezbollah and could be signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian, though Trump expressed uncertainty about the ceremony.

Qatari mediators traveled to Tehran to finalize a potential deal between Iran and the U.S. to end the Iran war, with conflicting reports on the timing of the agreement. The deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and includes a 60-day framework for addressing unresolved issues like Iran's nuclear program, but does not fully resolve tensions.

Qatari mediators traveled to Tehran to finalize a potential deal between Iran and the U.S. to end the Iran war, with Pakistan playing a key role in negotiations. The deal includes a 60-day framework for technical discussions on unresolved issues like Iran’s nuclear program but does not address these matters directly. President Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif indicated the agreement could be signed soon, though details remain unclear.

Qatari mediators are in Tehran to finalize a potential deal between Iran and the U.S. to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement, expected to be signed electronically, includes a 60-day framework for resolving nuclear and asset disputes but does not address all contentious issues like Iran's nuclear program.

Qatari mediators traveled to Tehran to finalize a potential deal between Iran and the U.S. to end hostilities, with U.S. President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif indicating the agreement could be signed soon. The deal includes a 60-day framework for discussing unresolved issues like Iran’s nuclear program and frozen assets but does not address all contentious topics.

Iran denied claims by US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that a ceasefire and peace agreement would be signed on Sunday, June 14. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stated that while a memorandum of understanding could be finalized soon, no definitive date has been set due to hesitation from the other side and unresolved issues regarding Iran’s nuclear program.

Pakistan and U.S. President Donald Trump stated a potential Iran war-ending deal could be signed soon, with Pakistan expecting finalization within 24 hours and Iran indicating it may take a few more days. A ceasefire has been in place since April 7, and Trump plans to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz at the G7 summit.

Pakistan and U.S. President Donald Trump indicated a potential deal to end the Iran war could be signed soon, while Iran suggested more time is needed. A ceasefire has been in place since April 7, and Trump plans to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz at the G7 summit. Iran emphasized the agreement would focus on ending the war, not addressing its nuclear program.

Pakistan says a deal to end the Iran war is closer than ever, with Iran expressing cautious optimism. U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the deal would be signed soon, while Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson acknowledged the possibility but emphasized it might take days. A tenuous ceasefire has been in place since April 7.

Iran stated that no final conclusion was reached on ending hostilities with the U.S., despite President Trump's claim of a breakthrough. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei indicated most of the agreement's text was finalized, but issues remain.

Trump claims the US is close to a peace deal with Iran, but Tehran denies any agreement is near. Legal experts question whether recent US military strikes on Iranian water facilities may constitute a war crime.

The US and Iran remain distant from a peace deal as Trump claims progress while Iran denies any agreement. Legal experts question whether recent US military strikes on Iranian water storage facilities may constitute war crimes. Iran's foreign ministry states negotiations are ongoing but insists on non-compromisable red lines.

Israel and Iran exchanged retaliatory strikes, threatening a full-scale regional war, with Yemen’s Houthi rebels also attacking Israel and warning to target its ships. Iran blamed the U.S. for the escalation, while diplomatic efforts to salvage the ceasefire are ongoing.

Israel and Iran exchanged missile fire in the most serious confrontation since a ceasefire began in April, with Yemen's Houthi rebels also launching a missile at Israel. The escalation threatens to reignite Middle East conflict, as Israeli strikes targeted Iranian missile launchers and Tehran warned of U.S. responsibility for any further tensions.