Mojtaba Khamenei

Iran's supreme leader criticizes US and Israel for boasting about strikes on Iran, calling it a confession of crimes.

Shiite Muslims in Iran and Lebanon mark Ashoura, a holy day of sacrifice and martyrdom, amid ongoing war.

Trump and Netanyahu's joint military campaign against Iran, which killed former leader Khamenei in February, failed to achieve regime change despite explicit calls for it, leaving thousands dead and the Iranian government strengthened under Khamenei's successor.

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

Hardliner reveals ‘top-secret’ Khamenei objections to US talks on state TV

The US and Iran signed a preliminary agreement in June 2026 requiring military cessation and sovereignty respect, though analysts assess Iran gained more by securing blockade removal and regime resilience while the US appeared to concede substantial leverage in the fragile sixty-day negotiation process.

Trump says 'no limits' to his power, but his Iran deal opens $300 billion for Tehran

The US and Iran implemented a peace agreement on June 18, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending months of military conflict. President Trump and Iranian President Pezeshkian signed a memorandum, with the US lifting its naval blockade in the Gulf region.

US-Iran talks postponed as Israel launches deadly strikes in Lebanon

World reacts to US-Iran deal to extend ceasefire, reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iranian military adviser Rezaei warned that any war-ending deal must preserve Iran's Strait of Hormuz control and regional authority for fifty years, while Trump touted majority American support for the preliminary US-Iran agreement reopening shipping and initiating nuclear talks.

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire brokered by U.S. and Qatari mediators on Friday, de-escalating deadly Lebanon clashes that threatened the broader U.S.-Iran war resolution deal amid mounting Trump administration pressure on Israeli conduct.

The Iran-US Deal: Who Won, Who Lost, Who Survived?

The US imposes visa restrictions on certain Ethiopians amid rising tensions in the country's north.

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei authorized a US-Iran memorandum of understanding despite reservations, conditioning approval on protecting Iranian rights and warning he will reject any excessive American demands in future negotiations.

The UN's nuclear watchdog chief praised a US-Iran ceasefire agreement granting the IAEA inspection oversight of Iran's nuclear program, marking a breakthrough after months of tensions involving military strikes and uranium enrichment disputes.

Israeli defense establishment apprehensive of US-Iran deal

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.

Analysts must better understand religion's role in foreign policy to counter adversary states.

Trump claims Iran agreed to comprehensive nuclear inspections by the IAEA led by Argentine diplomat Rafael Grossi, while Iranian officials deny any inspection agreement, creating conflicting accounts during ongoing US-Iran negotiations to prevent nuclear weapons development.

What lessons will Iran’s new leadership draw from the 110-day war?

Iranian hardliners, led by politician Mahmoud Nabavian, launched a public backlash against the U.S.-Iran agreement, claiming it makes Iran a U.S. colony, creating domestic opposition that threatens the regime's ability to implement the widely praised deal successfully.

Russia is pursuing rare earth metal partnerships with Central Asian nations, particularly Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, as these regions hold substantial critical mineral reserves amid intensifying global competition for raw materials.

Trump signed a preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement while Israel continued military operations despite ceasefire terms, and Vice President JD Vance postponed Switzerland diplomatic talks, complicating Middle East peace efforts.

Blockade of Strait of Hormuz lifted as United States, Iran sign deal to halt war

US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'

For Iran’s leaders, surviving the war may prove easier than winning the peace

Israel's ongoing military operations in Lebanon threaten a US-Iran ceasefire deal requiring permanent termination of hostilities on all fronts, prompting the Trump administration to pressure Netanyahu to halt attacks that analysts warn could collapse broader diplomatic negotiations.

Wikipedia classified Iran's monthslong conflict with the U.S. and Israel as a "political and diplomatic victory" for Tehran, though a subsequent peace deal faces jeopardy as negotiations stall and Israeli operations in Lebanon continue despite ceasefire terms.

Iran's supreme leader approved an interim US peace deal ending their three-month war, with Trump acting "out of desperation." The US lifted its naval blockade, allowing 12.5 million oil barrels through the Strait of Hormuz nightly, causing crude prices to decline significantly.

Canada's Parliament passed controversial pesticide reform allowing Ottawa to reauthorize banned pesticides citing economic security, Iran's supreme leader approved a nuclear agreement with the United States, and Quebec abandoned its Route 138 extension project.

The U.S. military lifted its naval blockade of Iranian ports after two months, allowing ships to transit freely, while Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei conditionally approved the agreement but warned against accepting excessive American demands in future negotiations.

The US Department of Justice is investigating Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's alleged money laundering and global investment portfolio linked to major Wall Street banks including JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup.

The Iran war left all participants worse off: the US spent billions without forcing Iranian surrender, Israel widened conflict without lasting solutions, Iran suffered devastating casualties yet remained standing, and global energy markets destabilized, exemplifying military power's limits.

Trump and Israel launched devastating strikes on Iran in February 2025, killing senior officials including Supreme Leader Khamenei, but Iran survived decapitation, regionalized conflict, closed the Strait of Hormuz disrupting global oil supplies, and rejected unconditional surrender demands.

Shiite Muslims worldwide mark Ashoura, a holy day of sacrifice, after months of war in Iran and Lebanon.

Amurka da Iran suna iƙirarin nasara bayan kulla yarjejeniyar.

Where do Iran’s political factions stand on the US peace deal?

Iran's factions disagree on the US peace deal, with hardliners opposing concessions.

Amurka da Iran suna iƙirarin nasara bayan yarjejeniyar su.

As Lebanon tests US-Iran deal, Trump must rein in Netanyahu, analysts say

Vance delays trip to Switzerland to lead new US talks with Iran on its nuclear program

Trump's decision to launch military strikes against Iran in February risks defining his presidency like Carter's, as unpalatable options and Iranian resilience have rendered American military strength ineffective, inadvertently legitimizing the regime he sought to overthrow.

What Iran and US get from deal and why both could struggle to keep it

Trump faces a dilemma similar to Carter's due to his Iran deal.

Iran survived fifteen weeks of war with the United States, retained military capabilities, and secured a ceasefire agreement involving sanctions relief without abandoning its nuclear program or regional proxy support, though translating this survival into domestic economic gains remains the regime's critical challenge.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar severs contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas over apartheid comments.

The US and Iran signed a deal to end the Middle East war, lifting a blockade of Iranian ports.

Iran's supreme leader endorsed a deal with the US, saying Trump made it out of desperation.

Iran secured a negotiated cease-fire and forced U.S. negotiations after military losses, preserving regime control and relaxing economic sanctions, though experts debate whether this constitutes genuine victory or merely a wounded state's limited bargaining position.