Iran

An Iranian opposition activist who runs an account called "Cyaxares" claims Iran’s current supreme leader was killed in an Israeli strike during the first days of Operation "Roaring Lion." According to him, Iranian authorities are continuing to "keep him alive" in order to "hold the ranks together."

Anwar Gargash, an adviser to UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, spoke out against Iranian demands tied to the memorandum of understanding with the U.S. He said, “Imposing a fait accompli born of aggression will not create stability.”

Iran reportedly consulted psychologists and studied Trump’s negotiating style before a Hezbollah threat disrupted direct talks with JD Vance in Switzerland

Adm. Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, is expected in Israel tomorrow for security talks focused on Iran and Lebanon. At the same time, Washington is advancing a framework under which the Lebanese army would be required to prove control over areas cleared of Hezbollah.

Despite Tehran’s denials, IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said visits by agency inspectors to Iran’s nuclear facilities are explicitly included in the temporary memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran and are expected to begin soon.

Trump says nuclear negotiations with Iran will collapse if Tehran charges fees in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said there is no agreement allowing IAEA inspectors into the country. Earlier, Vice President J.D. Vance said talks in Switzerland had produced an understanding that nuclear inspectors could arrive in Iran as soon as this week.

The Iranian delegation said it is not prepared to continue the talks in Switzerland, after U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview back home: "Iran must immediately stop its proxy in Lebanon from stirring up trouble. If they do not, we will hit Iran very hard."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday night publicly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s policy for the first time. Speaking at the JNS International Policy Summit alongside U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee, Netanyahu drew a sharp comparison to how America would respond if terrorists across its border were killing its citizens. Huckabee added with a smile: "Before I came here, I checked to make sure I hadn’t been fired for backing Israel’s operations in Lebanon."

President Donald Trump threatened Iran over reports it could close the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country will not stop enriching uranium. Trump responded: "He should keep his mouth shut." On Lebanon, Trump added: "Israel can’t move Hezbollah."

An Iranian member of parliament said on live state television that Khamenei opposed contacts with the United States and that his conditions were left out of the memorandum of understanding. Minutes after he began revealing classified documents, the program was abruptly taken off the air.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived at the hall in Switzerland where talks between the delegations got underway. Vance said, "Iran is prepared to reduce the level of enrichment." Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said, "We will never give up our right to enrich uranium."

Dr. Ali Ahsanian, who previously worked for Iran’s Defense Ministry, was found dead in the city of Nice. Iranian sources claim it was a targeted killing carried out by Israel.

A newly revealed memorandum of understanding signed by the U.S. and Iran includes 14 clauses covering a halt to fighting, sanctions relief, and the nuclear program. The sides committed to negotiating a final agreement within 60 days.

President Donald Trump said, "I gave Israel a copy of the memorandum of understanding with Iran." At the same time, he continued criticizing Israel’s conduct in Lebanon: "You don’t have to take down a building every time there’s a Hezbollah operative inside."

A legal filing by the U.S. Department of Justice reveals that Elon Musk’s Grok AI system was integrated into the Pentagon’s strike planning involving Iran. The disclosure is fueling public and political controversy over the military use of artificial intelligence.

President Donald Trump, in France for the G7 leaders’ summit, addressed the agreement with Iran during a press conference. "It’s a very good agreement," he said, "but I can walk away from it if I don’t like it."

Israel reportedly asked to review the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran, but was turned down. At the same time, more details are emerging about the reported terms of the deal. Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said: "Any Israeli attack in Lebanon will be considered a violation of the agreement."

Vice President J.D. Vance told U.S. media that the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran is a broad framework document. Vance said, "I believe Israel will join the agreement between the U.S. and Iran once we move a little further along."

President Donald Trump briefly addressed the memorandum of understanding with Iran, which is set to be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday. He stressed: "It’s a good deal. But if Iran develops nuclear weapons, all hell will come down on them."