LIVE BLOG22 Jun 2026 | 10:35:09 PM ISTTrump executive order debanking millions Americans: 5% households at risk as new banking rules raise urgent financial access concerns nationwideSynopsisUS President Donald Trump said Iran would agree to major weapons inspections to ensure what he called "nuclear honesty" in the future, expressing confidence about Tehran's willingness to accept oversight.US-Iran talks live update: In a social media post, US President Donald Trump said "everybody is fully aware" that Iran will agree to major weapons inspections to ensure "nuclear honesty" over the long term.The U.S. administration has suspended sanctions related to Iranian oil until Aug. 21, AFP reported.Iranian negotiators have agreed to invite inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) back into the country, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said, according to Reuters. Iran said it held a brief discussion with the United States on the nuclear issue. This issue has been the longest standing issue between the two countries. Show more Show less1 New UpdateUS-Iran talks live updates: Trump says Iran will agree to major weapons inspectionsUS President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran would agree to major weapons inspections to ensure "nuclear honesty" long into the future, according to a post on his social media account.US-Iran talks live updates: Iran's top negotiator visits Oman with Foreign Minister AraqchiIran's top negotiator travelled to Oman on Monday and was accompanied by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, according to a post on the negotiator's Telegram account, Reuters reported.US-Iran talks live updates: Iran says IAEA engagement to require parliament, security council approvalIran's interaction with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be subject to the approval of the country's parliament and the decisions of the Supreme National Security Council, the foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, according to Reuters.US-Iran talks live updates: Iran president to visit Pakistan on June 23, discuss post-deal diplomacyIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will visit Pakistan on June 23, with the trip providing an opportunity to discuss ongoing diplomatic engagements following the Iran-U.S. peace deal, the Pakistani government said, according to Reuters.US-Iran talks live updates: Bessent says US grants 60-day licence for Iranian oil salesThe United States has issued a temporary 60-day general licence authorising the production and sale of Iranian oil following productive talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, according to Reuters.US-Iran talks live updates: US issues Iran-related general license for oil, petrochemical salesThe United States has issued an Iran-related general license authorizing the production, delivery and sale of Iranian-origin crude oil, petrochemical products and petroleum products through Aug. 21, 2026, according to the Treasury Department website, Reuters reported.US-Iran talks live updates: Supertankers sail through Hormuz as oil shipments continueTwo supertankers entered the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz to load about 4 million barrels of crude oil, with one of the vessels heading to Iraq's port of Basra, according to ship-tracking data cited by Reuters.Two smaller crude tankers carrying a combined capacity of less than 2 million barrels also sailed through the Strait of Hormuz into the Gulf of Oman, Reuters reported, citing ship-tracking data, indicating continued tanker movements through the strategically important waterway.US-Iran talks live updates: Vance suggests US could unfreeze Iranian assets for food purchasesThe United States could agree to unfreeze some Iranian assets to allow purchases of U.S. soy, corn and wheat, Vice President JD Vance suggested, according to AP, as Washington and Tehran continue negotiations over a broader agreement.US-Iran talks live updates: Oil extends losses as Vance signals progress in Iran talksOil prices extended losses after U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the Strait of Hormuz remains open and that Washington and Tehran had laid a "very good foundation" for a successful final deal, according to Reuters.US-Iran talks live updates: Iran president to visit Pakistan on Tuesday: state mediaIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will visit Pakistan on Tuesday, Iranian state media reported, as per AFP.US-Iran talks live updates: Vance says Iran talks lay groundwork for permanent dealTalks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland have established a "good foundation" for reaching a permanent agreement to end the conflict, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said, according to AFP, expressing optimism about the prospects for a lasting deal.US-Iran talks live updates: Vance says Iran talks near final deal, inspectors may return soonU.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that international nuclear inspectors could return to Iran as soon as today and expressed confidence that negotiations with Tehran were moving toward a successful conclusion."We laid a very good foundation for a successful final deal," Vance said, according to Reuters, while adding that technical talks between the two sides would continue in the coming days and weeks.Vance also said inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) could resume their work in Iran this week, possibly as soon as Monday, following Tehran's agreement to allow them back into the country.Addressing questions about U.S. President Donald Trump's role in the negotiations, Vance said, according to Reuters, that one "can't expect Trump not to respond and correct the record" when necessary.On Iranian assets, Vance said Washington wanted to establish a process to ensure any funds benefit the Iranian people rather than being used to support terrorism, Reuters reported.The comments came as U.S. and Iranian officials continued discussions aimed at resolving disputes over Tehran's nuclear programme and laying the groundwork for a broader agreement.US-Iran talks live updates: Vance says Lebanon talks remain a work in progressDiscussions on Lebanon remain ongoing and are still a work in progress, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said, according to Reuters, as Washington continues diplomatic engagement on the issue.US-Iran talks live updates: Vance says US seeks coordination on LebanonThe United States wants to ensure there is proper coordination on Lebanon, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said, according to Reuters, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts in the region.US-Iran talks live updates: Vance says technical talks with Iran to continueTechnical discussions between the United States and Iran will continue in the coming days and weeks, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said, according to Reuters, as the two sides work to advance negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme.US-Iran talks live updates: Vance says nuclear inspectors could return to Iran todayInternational nuclear inspectors could resume work in Iran as soon as today, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said, according to Reuters, after Tehran agreed to allow inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) back into the country.China welcomes further Iran-US talks, Foreign Minister Wang Yi saysChina ​welcomes Iran ​and the U.S. follow-up ​talks on MoU and supports all efforts ‌conducive ⁠to peace ⁠in the Middle ​East, foreign minister Wang Yi said in ​a meeting on Monday with Iran's senior security official ​in India."Maintaining ⁠and implementing ‌the Memorandum ​of Understanding ​will help consolidate ⁠the hard-won ceasefire, open new prospects for ​Iran-U.S. relations," Wang told ​Ghadir Nezami, according a statement from his ministry.China backs Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty and ‌dignity and improving ties with Gulf and ​regional countries, ​Wang ⁠said,adding that Beijing is willing to provide assistance in its ​own way to help restore regional peace.(Source: Reuters)Talks between Iran and US concluded successfully, Pakistan PM saysTalks ​between ​Iran and the ​U.S. have concluded successfully in Switzerland, Pakistani ‌Prime ⁠Minister ⁠Shehbaz Sharif ​said on Monday."The discussions were ​held in a positive and ​constructive ⁠atmosphere and ‌yielded ​encouraging ​progress, including ⁠agreement on a roadmap toward ​a final deal ​within 60 days, the establishment of a high-level ‌committee to provide political oversight, ​and ​the ⁠commencement of further technical talks," he said in ​a post on X.US, Iran conclude second day of talks in SwitzerlandOn Monday, the US and Iranian top negotiators concluded a series of preliminary discussions related to establishing a lasting resolution of the conflict between the nations. The negotiations are being mediated in Switzerland and began yesterday. The negotiations have had their ups and downs but ultimately resulted in some agreements between the two countries.Read More Here. US- Iran talks live update: Iran says it held 'brief discussion' with US on nuclear issueIran said it held a brief discussion with the United States on the nuclear issue. This issue has been the longest standing issue between the two countries.(Source: AFP)US-Iran talks live update: Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs to lead technical talks team in SwitzerlandIran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, will head the Iranian delegation for technical talks with the United States in Switzerland starting Monday, according to Iran's ISNA news agency. The technical talks will focus on mechanisms for implementing the U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and on establishing the relevant technical working groups. (Source: Reuters)Lebanese president Joseph Aoun discusses maintaining ceasefire with U.S. Vice President VanceLebanese President ​Joseph Aoun ​discussed efforts to maintain a ceasefire ‌and ⁠halt ⁠Israeli military escalation ​during a phone call ​with U.S. Vice President ​JD Vance, the Lebanese ‌presidency ​said ​on ⁠Monday.White House envoy Jared Kushner ​and Qatari ​Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani ‌also took part in ​the call ​between ⁠Aoun and Vance, the presidency said.(Source: Reuters)US- Iran talks live update: Swiss Foreign Ministry (MFA) on US- Iran talks• Welcomes progress made in US-Iran talks at Burgenstock, Switzerland.• Notes June 22 joint statement issued by mediators Qatar and Pakistan.• Backs creation of a high-level committee under the MoU.• Says committee will guide the next phase of talks.• Welcomes roadmap to reach a final agreement within 60 days.• Says roadmap enables immediate resumption of technical discussions.(Source: ANI)Us-Iran talks live update: Iran delegation returns to Tehran after 18 hours of talks says state mediaAfter 18 hours of negotiations in Switzerland, the Iranian delegation returned to Tehran, state media reported.(Source: AFP)US-Iran talks live update: Iran-US set 60-Day roadmap in Swiss talksOn Monday, the first round of discussions to resolve conflict in Middle East concluded at the Burgenstock resort in Switzerland. In addition, negotiations related to technical issues will proceed.Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of Iran, praised the “great progress” made with the aid of mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, but no statement from United States Government has been released.Read key takeaways here. Tireless Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War. Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and major reconstruction & development plan launched for Iran.- Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas AraqchiIran-Israel conflict puts UAE, Saudi Arabia's foreign workers under strainSteve Geoffrey, one of roughly 30 million foreign nationals in the Middle East, considers himself lucky to still be able to support his family in Kenya.The 38-year-old, who works for a hospitality firm in the Qatari capital of Doha, sends about 150,000 shillings ($1,159) home to his wife and two children each month. That’s nearly twice the average earnings in Kenya, allowing the family to cover his younger brother’s school fees and unexpected expenses.Read More Here. ​Iran talks live update: Brent crude prices slid after US-Iran talks conclude in SwitzerlandBrent crude prices slid on Monday after U.S.-Iran talks concluded in Switzerland with Tehran saying it had secured waivers for oil and petrochemical exports, easing worries about a supply shortage in global markets.(Source: Reuters)Iran talks live update: Mediators say Iran, US open communication line for Hormuz transitIran and the US have established a direct communication line to "avoid incidents and miscommunication" in the Strait of Hormuz, mediators Qatar and Pakistan announced on Monday after the first round of high-level talks under a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).The joint statement issued after the Lake Lucerne Summit in Switzerland's Burgenstock stated that the talks were held in a "positive and constructive atmosphere" and produced "encouraging progress," including a roadmap aimed at securing a final agreement within 60 days.The statement read, "In addition, a communication line between the parties has been formed for the period mentioned in paragraph 5 of the MoU to avoid incidents and miscommunication with the aim of safe passage for commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz."The communication channel is tied to paragraph five of the memorandum, which states, "Upon the signing of this MoU, the Islamic Republic of Iran will make arrangements using its best efforts for the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge, for 60 days only, from the Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman and vice versa."(Source: ANI)Oil slips after US-Iran conclude talks in SwitzerlandOil prices slid on Monday after U.S.-Iran talks concluded in Switzerland with Tehran saying it had secured waivers for oil and petrochemical exports, ?easing worries about a supply shortage in global markets.Brent crude fell $1.53, or 1.90%, to $79.04 ?a barrel by 0656 GMT. Prices had earlier climbed to $82.30 at the start of trading, fueled by a bumpy start to the talks with threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to restart the war on Iran and Tehran's announcement it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz.Iran FM Araghchi says 'major progress' in US talksIran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Monday there was "major progress" in talks with the United States."Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War," Araghchi posted on X."Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and major reconstruction & development plan launched for Iran."Iran, US to set up 'de-confliction cell' with Lebanon to stop military operations: Qatar, Pakistan mediatorsIran and the United States have agreed to set up a "de-confliction cell" with Lebanon to stop military operations, mediators Pakistan and Qatar said in a joint statement on Monday."The parties agreed on the creation of a de-confliction cell, between the parties, the Lebanese Republic and facilitated by the Mediators, to ensure the adherence of the termination of military operations in Lebanon," the joint statement read.Iran, US agree to set up communication line to avoid Hormuz incidents: Qatar, Pakistan mediatorsThe United States and Iran agreed to set up a "communication line" to avoid incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, mediators Pakistan and Qatar said on Monday at the end of first-round talks in Switzerland."A communication line between the parties has been formed... to avoid incidents and miscommunication with the aim of safe passage for commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz," Pakistan and Qatar said in a joint statement following first-round talks between Washington and Tehran to end the Middle East war.US-Iran negotiations end, technical talks to continueIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday credited Pakistan and Qatar for their role in facilitating discussions held in Switzerland, stating that the mediation efforts had resulted in significant headway. He shared the remarks in a post on X.Authorities in Iran, Pakistan and Qatar have confirmed that the initial round of senior-level negotiations has concluded, while the United States has not issued any public response.Araghchi indicated that the first meaningful assessment of the understandings reached during the talks would come through the implementation of a deconfliction mechanism aimed at managing hostilities involving Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group in Lebanon.Tehran has linked the outcome of the negotiations to an end to the conflict in Lebanon. Israel, however, has maintained that it intends to keep its forces in Lebanese territory and preserve operational freedom against Hezbollah, which has carried out attacks targeting northern Israel.