Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton pledges 'common sense' overhaul if elected California governor

The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn't beholden to party ideology.

Fact-Check: Trump’s Claims About His Arch, Reflecting Pool Repairs and Other Renovation Projects

President Trump has made false or exaggerated claims of a Civil War-era push for a triumphal arch, hundreds of millions spent on repairs on the Reflecting Pool, and an absence of working fountains.

By Linda Qiu and Jamie Leventhal

US and Iran Nearing a Peace Deal Around G7 Meeting Next Week - Bloomberg.com

US and Iran Nearing a Peace Deal Around G7 Meeting Next Week  Bloomberg.com

Asian stocks rise after Trump hints at Iran war deal

Chipmaker-heavy indices gain ahead of blockbuster SpaceX listing

Iran insists on nuclear enrichment under any deal with US

After Donald Trump claimed a draft deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran was ready, adding that any agreement would strip Iran of its enriched nuclear material, Tehran's official IRNA news agency said that was out of the question.

US-Iran peace deal remains elusive as choice of US targets draws legal questions | First Thing

Trump claims strikes called off as deal is close, but Tehran denies agreement near, while legal experts question if US targets may be a war crime. Plus 20 years of Taylor Swift’s incredible influence on pop culture Good morning. Yesterday, Donald Trump spent the day promising he was going to hit Iran harder than ever before, then announced – again – that the US and Iran were close to signing a deal. Iran’s foreign ministry dismissed the claim, and Tasnim, the semi-official Iranian news agency...

By Martin Belam

Trump cancels further Iran strikes. And, U.S. men's soccer takes on Paraguay

Trump canceled new Iran strikes and signaled that a peace deal could come soon, but Iran says it hasn't been finalized. And, the U.S. men's soccer team plays its first 2026 World Cup match today.

By Suzanne Nuyen

Cornyn predicts Trump midterm 'disaster,' then 'the most miserable two years of his life'

Outgoing Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas predicted that President Donald Trump will experience "disaster" in the 2026 midterm elections.

Trump bristles over leaked details of deal that appear to favour Iran

Terms of a proposed memorandum to end the war in the Gulf — outlined by Western, Pakistani and Iranian sources on Friday — appeared to strongly favour Iran, drawing criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, who called the reports inaccurate.

Journalists reveal why Trump backed away from launching major strike against Iran

After US President Donald Trump threatened in a social media post to launch a very powerful strike against Iran, leaders from the Gulf states and South Asia reportedly called him in an attempt to persuade him to abandon those plans.

By Iryna Kutielieva,VALENTYNA ROMANENKO

Luxury stocks spike on proposed U.S.-Iran peace deal; LVMH up almost 5%

Luxury stocks have been hard hit by the Iran war, as the Middle East had been a fast-growing market for the otherwise largely muted sector.

Iran war: Trump disputes leaked terms of 'deal'

The US and Iran have signaled possible progress toward a preliminary deal to end the war. Then the US president called Iran dishonest and accused it of misrepresenting the terms of a possible agreement. DW has more.

US and Iran inch closer to signing deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The US and Iran may sign an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on the sidelines of the Group of Seven world leaders summit next week, according to senior officials. A senior Iranian official indicated overnight that a deal is likely, said a G7 official and a diplomat from outside the group, who both asked not to be named discussing sensitive matters. This year’s G7 summit takes place in Evian, in the French Alps, from June 15 to June 17. Geneva, in Switzerland, is nearby and being float...

By Bloomberg

'Deep mistrust' in Tehran as Iran plays down Trump's deal claims

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he had called off new military strikes on Iran, claiming a breakthrough in negotiations to end the war. However, Iran quickly played down talk of an imminent deal, speaking to the "deep mistrust" Tehran has of Washington, says France 24's correspondent Reza Sayah.

By FRANCE24

If an Iran peace deal is agreed, these are the assets investors should buy, says Bank of America

Low approval ratings and a jump in inflation may be forcing President Donald Trump’s hand in ending the war, with some asset prices already starting to anticipate that.

By Jules Rimmer

Peace talks descend into chaos after Trump accuses Tehran of leaking ‘fake’ deal terms

The US president said the Iranian negotiators were ‘very dishonorable people to deal with’

By Alex Croft

Gold And Silver Prices Rise After Trump Cancels Iran Strikes—But They’re Still Volatile - Forbes

Gold And Silver Prices Rise After Trump Cancels Iran Strikes—But They’re Still Volatile  Forbes

Michigan Democrats push to ban Chinese EVs in Canada from crossing border — trade watchers call it a ‘fake problem’

The resistance was sparked by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s deal with China to allow around 49,000 Chinese EVs into Canada

By Tracy Moran

Trump blames Iran for attacking Indian ships amid New Delhi fury over death of 3 sailors

By CHIDANAND RAJGHATTA

What is in reported US-Iran draft deal? From frozen assets to Hormuz reopening

'Totally unacceptable': Trump blames Iran for attack on 'Indian ships', slams Tehran on 'fake news' over peace deal

Trump warned that Iran needed to “get their act together, and fast.”

Israel expects Trump to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, Katz says

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran "has never been closer," urging restraint in speculation about its content.

Trump Claims Iran Tried To Attack Indian Ships With Drones, Slams Deal 'Leak'

US President Donald Trump's comment comes after three vessels with Indian crew came under attack off the Omani coast this week.

Trump bristles over memorandum text that appears to favour Iran

Terms of a proposed memorandum to end the war in the Gulf outlined by Western, Pakistani and Iranian sources on Friday appeared to strongly favour Iran, drawing criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, who called the reports inaccurate. Versions and accounts of the memorandum were provided to Reuters by Western sources, sources from mediator Pakistan […]

The U.S. and Israel can’t hide their differences on Iran

The cause of their dispute is, on the surface, simple. Israel says the April ceasefire between Tehran and Washington did not cover Lebanon.

Seth Meyers Compares Trump’s “Deal” With Iran To HBO Rebrands: “I Hope We Get A Spinoff Called The Pitt Of Hormuz”

Seth Meyers missed out taking a dunk on President Donald Trump after he fell asleep during the Knicks loss to the San Antonia Spurs the other night, but he opened his latest A Closer Look segment with another buzzer beater. The Late Night host mocked the fact that Trump missed the Knicks huge comeback win […]

By Peterdeadline

US, Canada delay bridge opening after Trump objections

The US and Canada have decided to delay the opening of a new $4.7 billion bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, that was set to open in the coming days after US President Donald Trump earlier this year threatened to block the crossing.

US backs out of promised strikes, claims peace deal with Iran is imminent

Trump claims "final points" of an initial peace deal have been approved and details of a signing ceremony will be announced soon.

US-Iran peace memorandum could be signed on Sunday in Geneva: Source

The language in the memorandum was still being finalised, with Iran sticking to its position that the deal must also end fighting in Lebanon, the source said.

Trump accuses Iran of 'dishonorable' conduct over leaked deal terms

European allies may be of help after agreement, Trump tells Corriere

(ANSA) - ROME, JUN 12 - US President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States' European allies may be of help once an agreement is reach to halt the Iran war, having previously said their role has been "irrelevant" up to now. "The European allies haven't been helpful now, but they can be very helpful in the future, after (the agreement with Iran)," Trump told il Corriere della Sera via telephone. (see related). (ANSA). Read article...

By ANSA

Trump says Iran war deal close as Strait of Hormuz tensions linger

'The strait will officially open as soon as we sign, which could be soon, very soon, maybe over the weekend in Europe,' says US President Donald Trump

By Reuters

Trump says Iran war deal close as Strait of Hormuz tensions linger

Since mid-March, Trump has repeatedly claimed a deal with Iran to end the war was close

By Reuters

US-Iran agreement 'never been closer': FM Araghchi

The United States and Iran have 'never been closer' to a deal on ending the war in the Middle East, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday. 'The Islamabad Memorand...

Fool Me Once? Shame On You. Fool Me 39 Times...?

Fool Me Once? Shame On You. Fool Me 39 Times...? By Molly Schwartz, cross-asset macro strategist at Rabobank After several days of strikes against Iran, and several morning announcements that strikes were set to continue, Trump announced via Truth Social that the “scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran” have been cancelled as a peace deal has been agreed upon. Indeed, “discussions and final points have been, in both concept and great detail, approved by all parties involved...

By Tyler Durden

Iran War: Trump Again Whiplashes, Threatens Sustained Bombing, Capture of Kharg Island, Then Touts Plan to Sign Not-Finalized Iran Memo; More on Oil and Metals Squeeze, Plus SpaceX, AI Tidbits

Today's Iran war post: Trump would have us believe that his 39th "deal is nigh" promise means it is about to happen.

By Yves Smith

Australia, US stand as only non-European nations in top 10 migration spots for 2026

Australia and the United States are the only non-European countries to secure spots in the world's top 10 destinations for immigrants in 2026, according to the latest Immigration Index released by remittance company Remitly.

Iran says hasn't reached a final decision on deal with US - The Daily Star

Iran says hasn't reached a final decision on deal with US  The Daily Star

Harri Tiido: Comparing the present era with the past

In this background piece, history and the present are examined with the help of Odd Arne Westad. One alarming similarity to a hundred years ago is the accumulation of mutual accusations among great powers — particularly in relations between the United States and China, Harri Tiido notes.

Iran insists on nuclear enrichment under any deal with US

Iran insisted on Friday on its right to enrich uranium and maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz under any deal with the United States, after President Donald Trump said a draft accord was ready. The post Iran insists on nuclear enrichment under any deal with US appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Axios: The fine print of the “Islamabad Agreement” that Trump and Iran are preparing to sign

What the preliminary memorandum between the US & Iran provides regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran’s nuclear program & frozen Iranian funds – Trump announces the “end of the war” with Iran – Tehran says “nothing is final” The post Axios: The fine print of the “Islamabad Agreement” that Trump and Iran are preparing to sign appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Trump halts strikes as Iran says peace deal not yet approved

The United States and Iran moved closer to a deal aimed at ending months of conflict after US President Donald Trump cancelled planned military strikes and declared that an agreement with Tehran was near. Trump said discussions had reached senior levels within the Iranian leadership and claimed a signing ceremony could take place soon. He told reporters that the war had been settled and said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen after an agreement was signed.

Trump says Iran war deal close as Strait of Hormuz tensions linger

Hopes grew on Friday for peace between Iran and the United States after President Donald Trump said a deal could be signed as ​soon as this weekend, even as Tehran said it had not made a final decision on a pact.

By Abubakar Ibrahim