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Jun 16 2026 
Araghchi: Israeli occupation of Lebanese land a violation of MoU
Al Mayadeen
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iranian and US delegations will meet in Switzerland next Friday, sign a memorandum of understanding, and launch formal negotiations aimed at achieving a tangible economic breakthrough.
In a televised statement, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi affirmed that, from Iran’s perspective, the two parties to the Memorandum of Understanding are… Continue reading -
Jun 15 2026 
Next – Netanyahu
This morning, in the short update Iran War – Friday is an age away – short update, we were waiting for Netanyahu. And now is the time that we should have had a reliable copy of the MoU.
Really not good form, but let me quote myself: “So, we are waiting for Netanyahu and also, for… Continue reading
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Jun 13 2026 
Under The Western Empire You Get Punished For Having A Conscience
Caitlin Johnstone
It’s a war on the human conscience. Sentencing anti-genocide activists as terrorists. Working to deport mainstream foreign policy experts for criticizing an American war. They’re actually punishing people for not acting like sociopaths.
The UK has sentenced four anti-genocide activists to years in prison on terrorism charges, and the US is working to deport a… Continue reading -
Jun 13 2026 
Seyed M. Marandi: BREAKING: US & Iran on Brink of FINAL Deal – Here’s What We Know
For background, here is the gist of Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister, Islamic Republic of Iran : live speech yesterday.
FM outlines contours of proposed MoU, says diplomacy’s role is to consolidate battlefield gains
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Jun 13 2026 
FM outlines contours of proposed MoU, says diplomacy’s role is to consolidate battlefield gains
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has outlined the structure of a potential memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, while highlighting that diplomacy is intended to consolidate the gains achieved by the Islamic Republic on the battlefield.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2026/06/12/770335/Iran-United-States-MoU-Araghchi
In a televised interview on Friday, the top diplomat identified the Islamic Republic as the sole party to… Continue reading
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Jun 12 2026 
Prof Marandi : Iran’s moral foreign policy
Mohammad Marandi joins us to discuss the future of the US-Iran conflict, the prospects for peace, and the rapidly changing balance of power in West Asia. In this interview we discuss: • Is peace finally within reach after months of conflict? • Why the end of the Gaza genocide may be essential for any lasting… Continue reading
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Jun 12 2026 
Alastair Crooke on Danny Haiphong – Good solid analysis as it seems the game has started again
I won’t use Danny’s video title here as it does not represent this conversation. The beat goes on.
The He Said / She Said game has started again. A friend quips to print your T-Shirt: “Peace has never been this close!”
Earlier, we posted up a discussion on Pakistan by the Valdai Club. Pakistan’s New Role in… Continue reading
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Jun 12 2026 
Lebanon’s rulers have surrendered the country to Israel – this is no ceasefire
US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa and Lebanese Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh during a meeting between Israeli and Lebanese delegations in Washington on 3 June, 2026 (AFP)
Middle East Eye – Amal Saad
What is presented as a cessation of hostilities is not the withdrawal of Israel from Lebanon, but the removal of Lebanese citizens… Continue reading -
Jun 12 2026 
IRNA News Agency – The broad outlines of the draft memorandum of understanding
From Marwa Osman
I’ve bolded four major requirements that we are all waiting for.
IRNA News Agency
– The broad outlines of the draft memorandum of understanding do not currently include any agreement on the nuclear file.
– The memorandum imposes no new obligations on Iran, and its peaceful nuclear program will remain unchanged while negotiations on… Continue reading
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Jun 12 2026 
Pakistan’s New Role in the Difficult Iran-US Dialogue
Valdai Discussion Club
Pakistan’s mediation may ultimately prove historically significant without becoming structurally transformative. That paradox is common to intermediary powers operating during periods of systemic transition, Javairyah Kulthum Aatif writes.
In diplomatic history, the naming of a process matters because it transforms geography into political infrastructure. Geneva, Oslo and Doha became more than venues; they evolved… Continue reading
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Jun 11 2026 
Brian Berletic : US Continues Stringing World Along On “Deal” With Iran
US Continues Stringing World Along On “Deal” With Iran
▪️ The US administration has talked about a “deal” with Iran regarding Washington’s own illegal war of aggression launched against it “any day now” for months;
▪️ The US administration has likewise talked about a “deal” with Russia for nearly 2 years now;
▪️If these empty and obviously deceitful… Continue reading
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Jun 11 2026 
The New Security Equation: From Hormuz to Beirut
Conflicts Forum
Editorial No. 346 (June 2026) published by the Iranian Supreme Leader’s website.
Here are key points – the full Editorial follows below.
‘The White House is unable to engage in a large-scale conflict and war with Iran. Although the US has not yet agreed to make concessions to Iran, it does not have the possibility… Continue reading
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Jun 10 2026 
Building With People: Architecture, Conflict, And Social Justice In Gaza – Salem Al Qudwa In Conversation With Asato Ikeda
Asia-Pacific Journal: Japan Focus
Abstract: This interview with Palestinian-American architect Salem Al Qudwa explores the relationship between aesthetics, politics, and humanitarian architecture through his experiences working in Gaza and abroad. His work with international NGOs in Gaza revealed tensions between donor-driven “sustainable” building models and the practical needs of extended families, leading him to advocate for… Continue reading
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Jun 10 2026 
Barakah false flag: How Israeli drones targeted UAE nuclear plant to frame Iran, unleash nuclear catastrophe
Press TV
A drone strike on an electrical generator just outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates on May 17, 2026, suddenly brought the Persian Gulf to the brink of an environmental and nuclear catastrophe.
Iranian military sources have confirmed what the evidence overwhelmingly suggests: the attack was carried… Continue reading
