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Iran's foreign minister says a memorandum of understanding with the US is closer than ever, citing progress in indirect talks mediated by Oman and Qatar. He warns that finalizing the agreement depends on Washington's political will and goodwill.
Iran is reassessing its negotiation path after new ceasefire violations, citing the need for mutual respect and clear commitments. The move could slow peace efforts but signals a push for fairness in talks.
At least nine Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since dawn, as Egypt hosts a new round of talks between Hamas and Palestinian factions. The talks aim to salvage a US-brokered ceasefire deal that has stalled over disagreements on key issues.
Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref announced that senior officials have reached a unified stance on negotiation proposals, signaling a consolidated front on foreign policy. The consensus, shared at a Tehran press conference, aims to support diplomatic efforts amid ongoing talks on the nuclear program and other international matters. Analysts view this as a preparatory step for easing tensions, though detailed proposals remain undisclosed.
In the 100 days since the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, there have been at least four moments when the two sides appeared close to a peace agreement, only to fail due to deep disagreements over the nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz, and the conflict in Lebanon. Direct talks in Islamabad collapsed after 21 hours, a Lebanon ceasefire was broken by continued airstrikes, and a brief opening of the Strait of Hormuz failed amid a US naval blockade.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said talks with the U.S. have stalled, but channels remain open. Kuwait confirmed one death and over 60 injuries from Iranian strikes. Israel launched a drone attack on Lebanon after agreeing to extend a ceasefire.
Representatives from Lebanon and Israel met in Washington on June 3 for two-day talks to de-escalate the conflict. Lebanon seeks a full ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal from southern areas, while Israel demands Hezbollah disarm. The talks occur amid ongoing clashes and regional pressures involving Iran and the U.S.
Canada has sent a letter to the U.S. and Mexico proposing a 16-year extension of the USMCA trade deal while seeking parallel negotiations on sectoral tariffs. The move comes ahead of a meeting between Canadian and U.S. trade negotiators on Tuesday, amid criticism that Canada has been slow to engage in the review process. If all three countries do not agree to an extension, the deal will shift to an annual review mechanism until 2036.
Iran's leadership insists on no surrender, but subtle differences among factions over a potential deal with the U.S. have emerged as talks over the Strait of Hormuz and the nuclear program remain deadlocked. The military-security bloc, led by IRGC commanders, signals a hardline stance against major concessions. Meanwhile, hardline politicians like Saeed Jalili and state media outlets push maximalist positions, while the government faces pragmatically support a negotiated peace.
