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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Australia has long called for de-escalation and an end to the conflict, including in Lebanon.

    Global leaders react to announcement of US-Iran peace agreement
  3. Joy Online

    The agreement envisaged an end to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, he said.

    Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on Sunday as Tehran casts doubt on timing
  4. Joy Online

    Israel has carried out air strikes in the south of Lebanon after ordering people to leave about 20 locations, Lebanese state media has said.

    Israel carries out air strikes on Lebanon, state media says, as Iran claims deal with US near
  5. Joy Online

    The senior Iranian official also said the MOU envisaged an end to the conflict between Israel and the Hezbollah in Lebanon.

    Deal to end fighting would lead to Hormuz reopening, Iran says
  6. Joy Online

    The senior Iranian official also said the MOU envisaged an end to the conflict between Israel and the Hezbollah in Lebanon.

    Deal to end fighting would lead to Hormuz reopening, Iran says
  7. Joy Online

    Tehran has been demanding an end to Israeli ​attacks in Lebanon, where fighting has continued in a parallel war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants.

    Trump says Iran war deal close as Strait of Hormuz tensions linger
  8. Joy Online

    Recently, US President Donald Trump reportedly clashed with the Israeli leader over military action in Lebanon that brought renewed strikes and threatened peace talks with Tehran.

    JD Vance says Netanyahu “has gotten some things wrong” as US-Israel tensions surface
  9. Joy Online

    The fighting escalated quickly across the region, with Lebanon drawn into the conflict in March.

    Three Indian sailors killed in US strike on oil tanker
  10. Joy Online

    The fighting escalated quickly across the region, with Lebanon drawn into the conflict in March.

    Trump says US will hit Iran ‘hard’ again on Wednesday
  11. Joy Online

    Tehran said it would resume hostilities if Israel continued to attack the Hezbollah militia in Lebanon.

    Oil climbs as US-Iran tensions flare again while stockpiles tighten
World & Region

Global leaders welcome US-Iran peace agreement and ceasefire

The News

U.S. and Iranian officials announced a deal to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Global leaders including the UN Secretary-General, European nations, and Australia have welcomed the agreement, with emphasis on nuclear non-proliferation and freedom of navigation.

10 hours ago · Joy Online

Today

  1. Global leaders welcome US-Iran peace agreement and ceasefire

    U.S. and Iranian officials announced a deal to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Global leaders including the UN Secretary-General, European nations, and Australia have welcomed the agreement, with emphasis on nuclear non-proliferation and freedom of navigation.

    10 hours ago · Joy Online

Saturday 13 June

  1. Trump announces US-Iran deal signing Sunday; Tehran expresses caution

    President Trump said a deal to end fighting between the US and Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, with the Strait of Hormuz to be "open to all" once agreed, though Iranian foreign ministry spokesman expressed caution about the timeline.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Israel strikes Lebanon; Iran reports US peace deal near

    Israel has carried out air strikes in southern Lebanon after ordering evacuations from about 20 locations, with at least one person killed in Marrakeh, Lebanese state media reports. Pakistan's Prime Minister, mediating US-Iran talks, says a peace deal is closer than ever and likely within 24 hours, with Iran's foreign minister saying the agreement would include an end to conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Iran says US deal would reopen Strait of Hormuz, lift blockade

    Iran's Foreign Minister said a deal with the US to end fighting includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting a US blockade, with nuclear programme talks to follow later. US officials confirmed some details, saying economic benefits for Iran would depend on Tehran meeting its obligations.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Iran says US deal would reopen Strait of Hormuz

    Iran's Foreign Minister said a deal with the US to end fighting includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting a US blockade, though nuclear talks would follow later. US officials confirmed some details, linking economic benefits for Iran to Tehran meeting its obligations.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Trump says Iran war deal possible this weekend

    President Trump said on Thursday a peace deal with Iran could be signed as soon as this weekend, with the Strait of Hormuz to open upon signing; Iran's Foreign Ministry said large parts of the agreement have been finalised but no final conclusion has been reached.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. US Vice-President Vance criticizes Netanyahu over policy misalignment

    US Vice-President JD Vance said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "has certainly gotten some things wrong," citing misalignment between Israeli and American interests, as tensions have emerged between the two allies over recent weeks regarding military action in Lebanon and Iran policy.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Three Indian sailors killed in US strike on oil tanker

    The US military struck the Palau-flagged MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman after accusing it of violating an American blockade by attempting to transport oil from Iran, killing three Indian sailors of the 24 crewmen aboard; 21 were rescued.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Trump says US will strike Iran again on Wednesday

    Donald Trump said the US will hit Iran "hard" on Wednesday after the two sides exchanged strikes overnight, and reiterated a call for Iran to "sign a deal." Iran's foreign ministry spokesman accused the US of damaging diplomatic efforts through contradictory messages and violations of a ceasefire.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Oil rises on US-Iran tensions and tightening crude stockpiles

    Oil prices climbed Wednesday after the U.S. military struck Iranian targets in response to the downing of a U.S. Apache attack helicopter, and as U.S. crude stockpiles posted another large draw. Brent futures rose 0.7% to $92.11 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude climbed 0.7% to $88.80.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. US and Iran exchange military strikes over downed helicopter

    The US conducted strikes on Iranian air defence systems and radar sites after an American Apache helicopter was downed on Monday, and Iran retaliated by launching drones and missiles at US bases in Bahrain and Jordan. Two crew members of the helicopter were rescued by an American sea drone.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. US Army helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz; crew rescued

    A US Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter crashed early Tuesday near the Strait of Hormuz off Oman's coast; its two crew members were safely rescued by an unmanned drone boat in what US Central Command described as a historic first for American forces. The cause of the crash remains unknown and is under investigation.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Gold prices fall amid rising U.S. Treasury yields

    Spot gold fell 0.2% to $4,319.98 per ounce on Tuesday for a third consecutive session, pressured by rising Treasury yields that increase the opportunity cost of holding bullion, while Middle East tensions and expectations of higher U.S. interest rates weighed on the market.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Oil prices rise modestly as Iran-Israel tensions ease temporarily

    Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate prices rose slightly after Iran and Israel halted attacks following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump, though investors remain uncertain whether the truce will hold given lingering geopolitical tensions and the possibility of resumed strikes.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Iran's missile strike on Israel signals growing regime confidence

    Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel in response to an Israeli strike on a Hezbollah-linked building in southern Beirut. The attack suggests Iran's leadership believes the regime has strengthened its resilience despite months of conflict, sanctions, and military pressure.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Israel strikes Iran military targets despite Trump opposition

    Israel carried out strikes on military targets in western and central Iran on Monday, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly told Prime Minister Netanyahu to refrain from further attacks. Trump said the strikes would not affect U.S. peace talks with Tehran, insisting he "calls the shots," but the latest hostilities and Iranian retaliation have put negotiations at risk.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 7 June

  1. Israel strikes Beirut days after ceasefire agreement

    Israel conducted air strikes on southern Beirut, hitting apartment buildings in a Hezbollah stronghold and killing two people while injuring at least 17, according to Lebanon's state news agency. Prime Minister Netanyahu said the strikes targeted "terrorist headquarters" in response to Hezbollah fire into Israeli territory, breaking a truce brokered by the US.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Israeli forces kill Lebanese general in southern Lebanon vehicle strike

    The Israel Defense Forces confirmed it attacked a vehicle carrying Lebanese soldiers in southern Lebanon, killing a brigadier-general, a captain and a private. The IDF said the vehicle was moving suspiciously towards forces in an active combat zone where troop movements require IDF coordination, though Israel is not in direct conflict with the Lebanese government and is instead fighting Hezbollah in the region.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. Oil prices edge down on US-Iran peace deal uncertainty

    Brent crude fell 0.22% to $95.24 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate dropped 0.11% to $92.94 a barrel on Friday, as prospects for a near-term end to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran dimmed following Hezbollah's rejection of a ceasefire in Lebanon. Both contracts are set to post their first weekly gain in three weeks, with WTI up more than 6%, amid Middle East tensions and concerns about falling global oil inventories.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Hezbollah rejects US-backed Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal

    Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected a renewed ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, saying negotiations were "futile" and "humiliating" and that the agreement would amount to surrender of Hezbollah's positions. The ceasefire, backed by the US and agreed by Israel and Lebanon, would create security zones in Lebanon where Hezbollah operatives would be banned and require a complete cessation of fire by the group.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Trump clashes with Netanyahu over Lebanon military action

    Donald Trump has reportedly clashed with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over military action in Lebanon, with Trump calling him "effing crazy" during a Monday phone call. The dispute threatens to complicate Trump's efforts to broker a deal extending the US-Iran ceasefire and reopening talks on Tehran's nuclear programme.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Israel attacks southern Lebanon; partial Hezbollah truce reportedly holds

    Israel continued strikes in southern Lebanon on Tuesday but avoided Beirut under a partial ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah announced by US President Donald Trump, under which Israeli forces would not bomb the capital in exchange for Hezbollah not attacking Israel. Israeli air strikes hit a hospital in Tyre on Monday, killing four people and injuring 127, including 39 hospital staff.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Oil holds gains amid US-Iran ceasefire talk uncertainty

    Oil prices remained mostly steady on Tuesday as conflicting reports about US-Iran negotiations created market volatility, with Brent crude at $95.04 and West Texas Intermediate at $91.99 per barrel. President Trump said talks were ongoing and expected a ceasefire extension and Strait of Hormuz reopening within a week, while Tehran's news agency reported suspended negotiations.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Israel orders strikes on Beirut suburbs amid Hezbollah tensions

    Israel's prime minister has ordered attacks on southern Beirut suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold, citing the armed group's violations of an April ceasefire and attacks on Israeli civilians. The Israeli military ordered residents to evacuate, while the U.S. proposed a plan for gradual de-escalation.

    2 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 1 June

  1. Iran warns Israeli Lebanon strikes threaten US ceasefire

    Iran's Foreign Minister said Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon could violate the country's ceasefire agreement with the US, which Tehran says covers all fronts. The warning came after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered strikes on southern Beirut in response to Hezbollah rocket and drone attacks.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Israel orders strikes on Beirut suburbs; Hezbollah conflict escalates

    Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered attacks on southern Beirut suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold, citing breaches of a US-brokered ceasefire from April. The US Secretary of State is proposing a staged de-escalation in which Hezbollah would cease attacks on Israel in exchange for Israeli restraint in Beirut.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Iran damages 20 US military sites across eight Middle East countries

    Satellite images analysed by BBC Verify show Iran has damaged 20 US military sites since the start of the war, causing millions of dollars of damage to air defence systems, refuelling aircraft and radars across eight countries in the Middle East. The attacks appear more extensive than publicly acknowledged, suggesting Tehran's counter-attacks have been more precise than American officials have previously acknowledged.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Oil prices rise 2% on escalating Israel-Lebanon conflict

    U.S. crude futures rose 2.71% to $89.73 a barrel and Brent futures rose 2.37% to $93.28 a barrel after Israel ordered troops further into Lebanon in fighting with Hezbollah, despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago. The escalation dimmed expectations for a U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension and raised concerns about mines in the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 25 May

  1. US Secretary of State: diplomacy or 'another way' with Iran

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States will either reach an agreement with Iran or deal with the country "another way," as Washington downplayed hopes for an imminent breakthrough in talks. Rubio indicated the U.S. would exhaust diplomatic options, including negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear matters, before exploring alternatives.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Lebanon reports 21 killed in Israeli air strikes

    Israeli air strikes killed at least 21 people in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, including 12 in a single attack on a house in Deir Qanoun al-Nahr that included three children and three women, according to Lebanon's health ministry. The strikes come less than a week after the US said Lebanon and Israel had agreed to extend a ceasefire by 45 days.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online

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