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Vance’s Defense of Iran Deal Rests on Vague and Misleading Claims
ByZolan Kanno-Youngs, Rebecca F. Elliott and Erica L. Green June 18, 2026June 19, 2026

The vice president said the United States had leverage to dictate the outcome of the next round of negotiations. But he claimed incorrectly that Iran got no new benefit from the lifting of oil sanctions.

Read More Vance’s Defense of Iran Deal Rests on Vague and Misleading Claims
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Gulf States Are Frustrated by Failure to Tackle Iran’s Missiles, Analysts Say
ByAdam Rasgon June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

The preliminary U.S.-Iranian peace deal does not address Iranian rockets or drones, raising questions in the region about relying on Washington as a security guarantor.

Read More Gulf States Are Frustrated by Failure to Tackle Iran’s Missiles, Analysts Say
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Israel Stunned by Trump’s Iran Deal
ByDavid M. Halbfinger June 18, 2026June 19, 2026

The agreement accomplishes none of Israel’s stated war aims and arguably leaves the country in worse shape on each of them.

Read More Israel Stunned by Trump’s Iran Deal
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Team Medic Recounts Iran’s ‘Stressful’ World Cup Debut in L.A.
ByTariq Panja June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

A member of Iran’s medical team says the team endured delays, multiple security searches and a rushed exit, frustrating players and officials.

Read More Team Medic Recounts Iran’s ‘Stressful’ World Cup Debut in L.A.
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Before Making a Deal, Trump Demanded Iran’s Surrender. He Got a Surprise.
ByDavid E. Sanger June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

While the Iranians suffered substantial losses in the war, they emerged from a confrontation with the world’s most powerful military having proved they can use economic chaos as a weapon.

Read More Before Making a Deal, Trump Demanded Iran’s Surrender. He Got a Surprise.
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Stars of Israel’s TV Channel for Bibi Fans Turn on Trump
ByIsabel Kershner June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Leading figures from Channel 14, a right-wing broadcaster that supports Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, are openly attacking the U.S. president over his Iran deal.

Read More Stars of Israel’s TV Channel for Bibi Fans Turn on Trump
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Why Team Iran Is in a Tough Spot at the World Cup
ByTariq Panja June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

At its first game in Los Angeles, the men’s national team drew spectators who weren’t coming for the soccer, but rather to protest the regime in Tehran.

Read More Why Team Iran Is in a Tough Spot at the World Cup
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U.S. and Iran Sign a Framework Deal, Leaving Major Issues for Future Talks
ByZolan Kanno-Youngs, Erica L. Green, Max Bearak and Lara Jakes June 15, 2026June 16, 2026

U.S. and Iranian officials said the deal included a 60-day cease-fire to pave the way for negotiations toward a final peace agreement and talks on Iran’s nuclear program.

Read More U.S. and Iran Sign a Framework Deal, Leaving Major Issues for Future Talks
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The World Is Draining Oil Reserves, Raising Pressure for a Peace Deal
ByRebecca F. Elliott and Lazaro Gamio June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

The amount of oil and fuel stored by businesses and governments has fallen sharply since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

Read More The World Is Draining Oil Reserves, Raising Pressure for a Peace Deal
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Trump, in Latest Pivot, Retracts Threat to Strike Iran Again and Widen the War
ByMax Bearak, Anupreeta Das, Michael Levenson and Jonathan Swan June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Mr. Trump said that Iran was close to signing a peace deal. So far, weeks of talks have failed to produce an agreement.

Read More Trump, in Latest Pivot, Retracts Threat to Strike Iran Again and Widen the War