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Iran war

Trump says deal to end war will be signed on June 14, Iran questions timing

US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz trade artery - currently blocked by Iran - would be immediately “open to all” after the deal is signed.
US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz trade artery - currently blocked by Iran - would be immediately “open to all” after the deal is signed.

Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to be buried on July 9: State TV

Iran’s slain former supreme leader Ali Khamenei will be buried on July 9.
Iran’s slain former supreme leader Ali Khamenei will be buried on July 9.

Pakistan says US and Iran expected to sign initial peace deal soon

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on June 12, 2026. Hezbollah said on June 12 that its fighters had confronted Israeli forces advancing towards a southern Lebanese town, as Israel pressed on with its strikes in Lebanon. (Photo by Abbas FAKIH / AFP)
Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on June 12, 2026. Hezbollah said on June 12 that its fighters had confronted Israeli forces advancing towards a southern Lebanese town, as Israel pressed on with its strikes in Lebanon. (Photo by Abbas FAKIH / AFP)

UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran: Sources

The United Arab Emirates said the allegations of the transfer are entirely false and unfounded.
The United Arab Emirates said the allegations of the transfer are entirely false and unfounded.

US strikes Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz while talks continue for interim deal

Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike on June 13, 2026. The war has killed thousands of people across the region, mainly in Iran and Lebanon.
Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike on June 13, 2026. The war has killed thousands of people across the region, mainly in Iran and Lebanon.

Traders are most positive on US dollar since February 2025

A worker counts US dollar banknotes at a currency exchange office in Jakarta, Indonesia, on June 8, 2026. Indonesia’s finance and central bank officials said over the weekend they will boost efforts to stabilise the currency and attract inflows after the nation’s stocks tumbled at the fastest pace worldwide last week. Photographer: Dimas Ardian/Bloomberg
A worker counts US dollar banknotes at a currency exchange office in Jakarta, Indonesia, on June 8, 2026. Indonesia’s finance and central bank officials said over the weekend they will boost efforts to stabilise the currency and attract inflows after the nation’s stocks tumbled at the fastest pace worldwide last week. Photographer: Dimas Ardian/Bloomberg

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 13, 2026

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, on June 11.
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, on June 11.

Wall Street ends higher as SpaceX's market debut dominates

The billboard at the Nasdaq stock exchange in Manhattan promoting the initial public offering of SpaceX on June 12.
The billboard at the Nasdaq stock exchange in Manhattan promoting the initial public offering of SpaceX on June 12.

US, Iran signal peace deal near as Tehran claims victory

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, on June 11.
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, on June 11.

‘Not quite at the finish line’: Iran deal very close, signing possible in coming days, US official says

Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 11, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 11, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

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