IranSenate flips Iran vote to 50–47 after Rand Paul and Bill Cassidy switch
President Trump announces the Senate reversed its Iran vote from 50–48 against to 50–47 in favor, crediting Rand Paul, Bill Cassidy, and GOP leadership.
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IranIran Deputy FM: No Plan to Allow Access to Attacked Facilities, Nuclear Materials
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi says there is no plan for access to attacked facilities and nuclear materials.
IranTrump: Iran Denies Seeking Tolls or Charges in Strait of Hormuz
President Trump announced that Iran has informed the U.S. there are no tolls, insurance costs, or charges on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and that the U.S. will release Iranian funds to American farmers to purchase food for Iran.
IranGhalibaf at PUIC summit: Islamabad MOU is 'declaration of America's defeat'
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf told the PUIC summit in Baku that the Islamabad memorandum of understanding has become a declaration of America's defeat.
IranTrump blasts Senate War Powers vote as 'aid and comfort' to Iran
President Trump condemned a Senate War Powers Act vote on Iran, claiming it undermined his leverage and provided 'aid and comfort' to Tehran.
IranIran Fuel Station Association Urges Cash Payments Amid Widespread Banking Outage
A spokesperson for Iran's Fuel Station Association has called on the public to use cash for payments after point-of-sale devices, ATMs, and internet banking services went down across the country.
IranTrump: Iran Agrees to Unlimited Nuclear Inspections, Strait of Hormuz Remains Open
President Trump announces Iran has agreed to highest-level nuclear inspections indefinitely and that the U.S. will keep the Strait of Hormuz open, with sanctions relief held in escrow for exclusively American humanitarian supplies.
IranIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Arrives in Islamabad
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan on June 23, 2026.
IranWidespread banking service disruption across Iran, ongoing for ~2 hours
Banking services across Iran have been experiencing a widespread disruption for approximately two hours.
IranTrump Torches New York Times Over 'What Changed?' Iran War Analysis
President Trump blasted the New York Times for claiming little has changed after nearly four months of war with Iran, detailing significant military and economic shifts in a scathing statement.
IranTrump Criticizes Italy and NATO Over Iran Nuclear Threat
President Donald Trump criticized Italy and NATO for not supporting the U.S. against Iran's nuclear threat, stating that despite trillions spent on the alliance, Italy has failed to help when tested.
IranIslamic Regime Negotiating Team Returns to Hotel
The negotiating team of the Islamic Regime has returned to their hotel.
IranGhalibaf: "We don't take US threats seriously. We are ready to respond."
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf dismisses U.S. threats and states Iran is prepared to respond.
IranIRGC-owned Tasnim says Iranian delegation walked out of talks over Trump threats
Tasnim News, owned by the IRGC, reports that the Iranian negotiating delegation walked out of talks in protest over threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.
IranIRIB: Unclear If Iranian Delegation Will Return to Negotiations
Iranian state television IRIB reports the Iranian negotiation delegation is consulting and it is unclear whether they will return to negotiations or abandon the talks.
IranIRGC-linked Tasnim: Iran reviewing 'appropriate response options' to Trump's verbal threats
Tasnim News, owned by the IRGC, reports that an Islamic Regime delegation is examining appropriate response options to recent verbal threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.
IranIRGC-owned Tasnim warns negotiations will halt unless Israel withdraws from Lebanon under Islamabad Agreement
Tasnim News, owned by Iran's Revolutionary Guards, reported that all Iran–US negotiations will be suspended and Iran will enter 'severe retaliation' if Israel does not withdraw from Lebanon, citing Articles 1 and 13 of the Islamabad Agreement.
IranState-owned Mehr News reports Iranian delegation en route to negotiations venue
Iran's state-affiliated Mehr News agency states that an Iranian delegation is heading to the building where negotiations are set to take place.
IranIranian President Pezeshkian Holds MOU Signed with Trump
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian displayed a Memorandum of Understanding signed by himself and U.S. President Donald Trump.
IranPakistan Announces Electronic Signing of 'Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding' Between US and Iran
A tweet from @CMShehbaz announces the immediate enforcement of the Islamabad MoU, with Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the US lifting its naval blockade.
IranTrump: Iran Deal Is 'Memorandum of Understanding,' Threatens to Resume Bombing
President Trump stated the Iran deal is not final but a memorandum of understanding and threatened to resume military strikes if Iran does not behave.
IranIran's FM Araqchi Announces New Round of US-Iran Talks Starting Friday in Switzerland
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced that a new round of talks between the US and Iran will begin on Friday in Switzerland.
IranThree Explosions Reported South of Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state-owned Mehr news agency reports three blasts in the south of Qeshm Island, near the Strait of Hormuz.
IranIran to Charge 'Service Fees' for Strait of Hormuz Passage, Tasnim Reports
IRGC-owned Tasnim claims Iran will impose service fees on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz after a 60-day period, citing an agreement article.