Trump threatens renewed strikes as US-Iran talks open amid Hormuz dispute
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
US-Iran peace talks opened in Switzerland under fresh tension after Iran said it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a claim disputed by US officials.
US keeps Iran World Cup travel curbs under review amid planned FIFA complaint
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
The US is keeping Iran’s World Cup travel arrangements under review while defending restrictions that require the squad to return to its Tijuana base after matches.
Thailand assesses economic impacts of US-Iran 60-day peace talks
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
US and Iranian presidents have signed an MOU with immediate effect, launching a 60-day negotiation period for a peace agreement. Analysts note Iran holds the upper hand.
First tankers cross Strait of Hormuz after US–Iran deal as Israeli strikes in Lebanon fuel doubt over fragile regional calm
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
Oil tankers resume passage through the Strait of Hormuz after a US–Iran agreement, but renewed Israeli strikes in Lebanon raise questions over the durability of the fragile peace framework
US, Iran sign 14-point MoU to halt West Asia war, reopen Strait of Hormuz
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian have signed a 14-point interim MoU to halt the 15-week West Asia war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanctions pressure on Iran and begin 60 days of negotiations on a final settlement.