Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf

Israel strikes south Lebanon despite a recent framework agreement to end hostilities.

Iran strikes Bahrain and Kuwait amid a US offensive, straining the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East.

Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf rejected Trump's claim that unfrozen Iranian assets would buy American agricultural goods, contradicting US administration statements and asserting the funds face no purchasing restrictions under their bilateral agreement.

President Trump rejected Iran's proposed tolls on Hormuz Strait shipping, declaring any fees unacceptable and threatening similar restrictions at other straits, while Secretary Rubio claimed no nation supports Iran's toll collection scheme during regional diplomatic efforts.

US-Iran rapprochement faces tests over Strait of Hormuz management and Lebanon ceasefire implementation, as regional actors dispute control of critical shipping routes and Israeli withdrawal terms amid international mediation efforts.

Iran's chief negotiator calls the US peace deal a declaration of America's defeat.

Trump signals progress toward a nuclear deal with Iran, claiming both nations are "getting along well" as they negotiate over inspections and sanctions relief during a critical 60-day negotiation period, though significant disagreements persist.

Oman and Iran declared that any Strait of Hormuz regulations must respect their sovereign rights, establishing a joint committee to manage navigation and discussing arrangements with coastal states and interested parties.

Ghalibaf meets Oman's Sultan in Muscat to discuss Strait of Hormuz management arrangements.

The US eased Iran sanctions and resumed Strait of Hormuz shipping amid diplomatic talks, though Trump questioned NATO allies' support while Energy Secretary Wright overstated oil transit levels compared to actual pre-crisis figures.

Iran's chief negotiator declared Tehran will administer the Strait of Hormuz following U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland aimed at ending the West Asia conflict, with both nations agreeing to maintain shipping route communication and cease Lebanon fighting.

Vice President Vance's peace talks with Iran in Switzerland hit rough waters as both sides tested a fragile ceasefire agreement signed by Trump, threatening negotiations over Iran's nuclear program within a critical 60-day window.

India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met Iran's top security official on the margins of a Brics meeting to review West Asia developments, marking the first high-level contact since Iran and the US agreed on regional de-escalation measures in June.

Iran and the US agreed on a roadmap towards a final deal within 60 days after talks in Switzerland.

Iran and the US meet in Switzerland to discuss a memorandum of understanding amid debate over Supreme Leader Khamenei's stance.

Trump threatens to strike Iran over its support for Hezbollah, casting uncertainty over peace talks.

Iranian delegation skips photo-op with US officials after Trump's latest threats.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes against US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain following American attacks, jeopardizing the Iran-US memorandum of understanding and disrupting Strait of Hormuz transit amid escalating regional tensions.

Iran seeks deeper strategic partnership with China beyond economics, including political coordination and regional security, yet mutual trust remains limited due to differing geopolitical perspectives and Beijing's balanced Middle East approach.

Iran calls new nuclear deal a "victory" over the United States.

Secretary of State Rubio reaffirmed Washington's security commitment to the UAE during a Middle East tour, discussing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and regional stability while praising the UAE's resilience against Iranian attacks.

Secretary of State Rubio assured Gulf allies that the US will protect their security interests during Iran negotiations, pledging not to undermine their concerns about Iranian missiles, regional proxies, or control of the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing Middle East tensions.

Iran claims a deal to end the West Asia war is a declaration of US defeat, says Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

The UN evacuates 11,000 stranded sailors from the Strait of Hormuz after a US-Iran agreement.

The US waived Iranian oil sanctions for 60 days following initial peace talks, establishing a communication line for the Strait of Hormuz, though both sides dispute whether a $12 billion asset release and nuclear inspector access were agreed upon.

The United States agreed to release twelve billion dollars in frozen Iranian assets following negotiations in Switzerland, marking a diplomatic shift amid broader discussions on regional stability and sanctions relief between the two nations.

Iran's chief negotiator stated Tehran will administer the Strait of Hormuz under international law following U.S.-Iran talks aimed at ending their conflict, with both nations agreeing to maintain the vital shipping route and establish communication lines.

Iran reported significant progress in overnight talks with the United States aimed at achieving a peace agreement within two months, including sanctions relief on oil exports and unfrozen assets, though substantial obstacles remain regarding Lebanon and nuclear issues.

The US and Iran have agreed on a 60-day roadmap towards a final agreement after their first round of talks.

On day 115 of conflict, US-Iran talks in Switzerland concluded with mediators reporting encouraging progress, establishing committees to address nuclear issues and sanctions within 60 days while a fragile Lebanon ceasefire appears to hold.

President Trump threatened Iran with military strikes over proxy activities and the Strait of Hormuz while Vice President Vance simultaneously pursued diplomatic negotiations in Switzerland aimed at establishing a comprehensive peace agreement within sixty days.

The US and Iran concluded a day of high-level talks in Switzerland, discussing key issues.

Trump threatened Iran with military strikes during Swiss peace talks while Vice President Vance met Iranian officials, escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz closure and Lebanon hostilities under a fragile interim agreement.

Trump threatens Iran with fresh strikes amid Swiss peace talks.

Iranian and Lebanese parliament speakers discussed bilateral ties and regional issues in a phone call.

Trump promised American farmers access to Iranian agricultural markets following a war memorandum, claiming Iran faces food shortages, though Tehran immediately rejected the pledge as false propaganda masking decades of U.S. mistrust.

Geneva talks between US and Iran yield no breakthrough, boosting Hezbollah and Iran instead.

The US and Iran may resume dialogue as early as June 29, with both sides taking controlled steps to expand diplomatic efforts.

US Secretary Marco Rubio says Iran cannot charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz under any agreement with Washington.

The UN's International Maritime Organisation launched an evacuation operation for over 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, coordinating with regional states to restore shipping through the strategically critical waterway.

Iran's Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Iran will administer the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran and the US concluded technical talks in Switzerland with progress on sanctions and frozen assets, but fundamental disputes over the Strait of Hormuz control and nuclear inspections remain unresolved despite establishing communication channels.

The US eased Iranian oil sanctions for 60 days and released 12 billion dollars in frozen funds after Iran agreed to international nuclear inspections, while a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon appears to be holding on day 116 of the conflict.

Iran's chief negotiator announced Tehran will permanently administer the Strait of Hormuz, finalized a $12 billion frozen assets agreement with the US, and established a communication channel to prevent maritime incidents in this critical global energy chokepoint.

Iran agrees to invite IAEA inspectors back, a major step towards ending its nuclear program, says US Vice-President J.D. Vance.

The United States issued a 60-day sanctions waiver allowing Iranian oil production and sales following encouraging nuclear negotiations in Switzerland, as VP Vance signals optimistic progress toward a final peace agreement.

The US and Iran agreed on a roadmap towards a final deal in Switzerland talks.

Syria's president denied military intervention in Lebanon on June 21, contradicting Trump's implications, while Iran's delegation briefly departed Swiss negotiations after Trump threatened additional airstrikes, escalating Middle East tensions.

Iran's delegation walked out of Swiss peace talks aimed at ending the West Asia war after Trump threatened military strikes over Iranian support for Hezbollah, though diplomats report negotiations remain ongoing despite escalating U.S.-Iran threats.

US and Iranian officials held direct nuclear talks in Switzerland aimed at securing Tehran's nuclear restrictions, Hormuz shipping security, and Hezbollah restraint within a 60-day negotiating window, though Iran maintains its enrichment rights remain non-negotiable.