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Escalate with Iran, Not Negotiate

Escalate with Iran, Not Negotiate

Jun 17, 2026 · Simon Blake

US President Donald Trump is facing pressure from within his own party to take a tougher stance against Iran. On Thursday, two Republican lawmakers urged him to

A Single Peace Deal Won't End Ukraine War

A Single Peace Deal Won't End Ukraine War

Jun 17, 2026 · Robert Ashton

European leaders must move beyond solo summits and collaborate with the US, Ukraine, and Russia to forge a lasting peace. A modern-day Helsinki Conference is ne

JD Vance Urged Trump to Invoke Insurrection Act

JD Vance Urged Trump to Invoke Insurrection Act

Jun 16, 2026 · Naomi Okonkwo

Protests erupted in Minneapolis following a police incident, sparking concerns at the White House about potential widespread unrest. JD Vance, Trump's running m

Trump Claims US-Iran Peace Deal is Done

Trump Claims US-Iran Peace Deal is Done

Jun 16, 2026 · Simon Blake

US President Donald Trump arrived at the G7 summit in Évian, France, saying a peace deal between the US and Iran is finalized. The announcement came as world le

US and Iran Agree to Halt War

US and Iran Agree to Halt War

Jun 16, 2026 · Robert Ashton

The US and Iran announced an interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, paving the way for 60-day nuclear talks. Officials from both countries will meet

Iran Deal Ends US Blockade, War on All Fronts

Iran Deal Ends US Blockade, War on All Fronts

Jun 16, 2026 · Catherine Wells

The world breathed a sigh of relief as the US and Iran announced a tentative agreement to end hostilities. Tensions had been escalating since last year, with bo

US and Iran Announce Tentative Peace Deal

US and Iran Announce Tentative Peace Deal

Jun 16, 2026 · Naomi Okonkwo

A historic peace deal between the United States and Iran has been announced, with a signing ceremony expected in the coming weeks. The agreement marks a signifi

US and Iran on Brink of Historic Peace Deal

US and Iran on Brink of Historic Peace Deal

Jun 16, 2026 · Naomi Okonkwo

A potential peace agreement between the US and Iran is expected to be signed this Friday, after months of tense negotiations. The deal aims to ease years of hos

Middle East Peace Deal Reached

Middle East Peace Deal Reached

Jun 15, 2026 · Catherine Wells

US and Iran Agree to End War The United States and Iran have reached a deal to end the war in the Middle East, with European Union chief Antonio Costa welcoming