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US-Iran Deal
New Delhi, UPDATED: Jun 16, 2026 00:14 IST
US-Israel-Iran Live Updates: The United States and Iran took a major step towards ending their months-long conflict. US President Donald Trump announced that a memorandum of understanding between the two countries had already been signed ahead of a formal ceremony in Geneva on Friday. The framework agreement is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and begin a 60-day negotiation process aimed at resolving outstanding disputes, including Iran's nuclear programme. Trump said shipping traffic had already started returning to the strait, helping ease concerns in global energy markets. However, the full text of the agreement remains unpublished, with further details expected in the coming days. Despite the diplomatic breakthrough, tensions persist across the region. Lebanon has emerged as a key point of contention, with Iran insisting the agreement requires an end to hostilities there, while Israel says it will continue acting against Hezbollah if necessary. Fresh Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon shortly after the deal was announced. In his first comments since the agreement became public, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed that Israel would prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons regardless of any deal and said the country's security campaign was far from over. He also vowed that Israeli forces would remain in security zones where they see ongoing threats. To catch all the live updates, follow our live blog on indiatoday.in.
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Netanyahu says Israel's fight against Iran continues. (File Photo: Reuters)
Jun 16, 2026 00:14 IST
US-Iran Deal Live: Araghchi briefs Lebanon speaker on ceasefire clause in MoU
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has briefed Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on provisions in the US-Iran memorandum of understanding relating to Lebanon. According to Lebanon's National News Agency, Araghchi said the provision "must be implemented and applied literally immediately from day one and throughout the 60-day negotiation period".
He added that responsibility for ensuring compliance rests with the United States and other parties guaranteeing the agreement.
"Ensuring compliance with it is the responsibility of the United States of America and the guarantors of the memorandum of understanding," Araghchi said.
Jun 16, 2026 00:04 IST
Iran US Peace Agreement: Netanyahu vows Iran will never obtain nuclear weapons
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Monday that Israel would continue to act against Iran's nuclear programme regardless of the emerging agreement between Washington and Tehran, saying preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon remains a core Israeli objective.
"I did not err and we have defined our goal, which is to remove the existential nuclear threat from Israel," Netanyahu said.
Jun 16, 2026 00:01 IST
US-Iran Deal Live: Netanyahu says Israel's 'struggle' not over despite US-Iran deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel's campaign against Iran and its regional allies is not over, despite the announcement of a US-Iran agreement aimed at ending months of conflict. In his first public remarks since the deal was unveiled, Netanyahu claimed Israel had removed the threat of "nuclear destruction" through its joint military campaign with the United States, but cautioned that significant challenges remain.
"Our struggle has not yet ended," Netanyahu told reporters at a news conference.
Addressing the situation in Lebanon, the Israeli leader said Israeli forces had secured key areas that he claimed were previously used by Hezbollah to threaten Israel.
"We will remain in the security zones no matter what it takes," Netanyahu said.
Jun 15, 2026 23:57 IST
US-Iran deal: Here's everything that happened so far:
US President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran have already signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the Gulf war, with a formal signing ceremony scheduled for Friday in Geneva.
Trump said the Strait of Hormuz has begun reopening and indicated that the text of the agreement could be released shortly after Friday's ceremony.
Despite the breakthrough, tensions persisted in Lebanon, where an Israeli drone strike was reported after the deal was announced.
Iran says the agreement requires a complete halt to hostilities in Lebanon, while Israel insists it retains the right to act against Hezbollah.
A senior US official said an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon is not a condition of the agreement.
Markets welcomed the news, with oil prices falling and stocks rising on hopes that energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz will return to normal.
The framework includes a 60-day negotiation period during which issues such as Iran's nuclear programme will be discussed.
US officials s…
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