Protesters in Iran are calling for the overthrow of the Islamic Republic regime, expressing ongoing resistance against the government following the deaths of over 45,000 protesters since the start of the revolution in 2025.
The U.S. and Iran have agreed to an immediate and permanent ceasefire across all fronts, including Lebanon, and committed to not interfering in each other’s internal affairs while respecting territorial integrity. The two sides will engage in 60 days of talks to negotiate a final agreement, with provisions for lifting naval blockades, restoring commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and developing a $300 billion reconstruction plan for Iran.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) includes Iran's promise not to develop nuclear weapons and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with toll-free commercial shipping for 60 days, while also providing broad sanctions relief and unfreezing Iranian assets, but without addressing Iran’s support for terrorism, ballistic missile program, or human rights abuses.
Mohammad Hossein Khoshvaght, brother-in-law of Mojtaba Khamenei, says security experts advised Mojtaba Khamenei not to reveal himself publicly, including through voice recordings, during an interview with Ensaf News. Khoshvaght also stated that Mojtaba Khamenei is in good health and expressed support for negotiations with America under conditions of mutual respect.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham wrote on the X network that after speaking with Steve Witkoff, he believes signing a memorandum of understanding with the Islamic Republic would be in America's interest, helping to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reduce conflicts with Iran, though he acknowledges the uncertainty of reaching a verifiable agreement.
The Islamic regime in Iran has announced that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei will be buried in the coming days. Protesters and opposition groups view his death as an opportunity to continue their fight against the regime, with millions of Iranians having suffered under his leadership over the past 36 years.
Senior Republican Senator Lindsey Graham stated that signing a memorandum of understanding with Iran is in the interest of the United States, along with reopening the Strait of Hormuz and halting hostilities with Iran, though he acknowledged the uncertainty of reaching a verifiable agreement on nuclear and other issues.
President Trump stated that 95 percent of cases involving American soldiers injured without limbs or severely disfigured by explosions are the work of Qasem Soleimani, the former commander of the Quds Force of the IRGC, whom Trump ordered to be killed.
Reporter asks Trump about a mechanism to prevent Iran from collecting tolls in the Strait of Hormuz after 60 days. Trump responds that common sense and economic sanctions will deter Iran, suggesting that sanctions will prevent Iran from rebuilding its economy and leaving its population impoverished.
President Trump stated that the United States has a memorandum of understanding with the Islamic Republic of Iran, which must be finalized within 60 days; otherwise, military action will resume. Trump also noted that Iran has agreed not to pursue nuclear weapons development, which will be included in the agreement.
President Trump stated that without the agreement with the Islamic Republic, the U.S. could have continued military operations, including bombing, for weeks, months, or even years, and the Strait of Hormuz would have remained closed.
On Wednesday, April 17, 2026, former U.S. President Donald Trump defended the Iran war agreement at a G7 leaders conference, stating that Iran cannot be told to have no missiles while other countries possess them. He added that all countries' leaders are pleased with the agreement between the U.S. and Iran.
Donald Trump, President of the United States, defended a memorandum of understanding with the Islamic Republic of Iran at the G7 summit in France, claiming it achieved all of Washington's objectives and averted further conflicts, including preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also stated that continuing military actions could have led to prolonged economic consequences.
U.S. President Trump states that the memorandum of understanding with Iran is strong but warns of potential military action if he is unsatisfied. The Islamic Republic is engaging in negotiations with the same U.S. government it previously referred to as "the Great Satan."
Footage shows Egyptian airstrikes hitting artisanal gold mining sites near the Sudanese-Egyptian border, killing several miners in the Jabal al-Uqaydat gold fields and nearby areas in River Nile State.
Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced on Wednesday that the country's embassy in Tehran will resume operations on Friday, June 29, following its closure for over three months due to the war between the United States and Iran. Tajani stated that the ambassador and staff will return to Iran's capital, coinciding with the expected signing of a memorandum of understanding to end the conflict in Switzerland.
Mohammad Hossein Khoshvaght, brother-in-law of Mostafa Khamenei and son of the late Islamic Republic leader, told Ansaf News that security experts advised Mojtaba Khamenei to avoid public appearances and restrict access to him due to safety concerns. Khoshvaght also cited Ali Khamenei's preference for negotiating and establishing relations with the U.S. on a respectful basis.
President Donald J. Trump held a press conference in France, where he announced that Iran will not develop nuclear weapons and the Strait of Hormuz will be opened immediately. He also discussed positive economic indicators for the United States, including record employment and declining oil prices.
Alireza Zakani, the mayor of Tehran, announced on July 8 that the body of former Islamic Republic leader Ali Khamenei would also have a funeral procession in Iraq, despite earlier statements by the secretary of the funeral committee that no such plans existed and all arrangements would be within Iran. Khamenei's body is scheduled to be buried in Mashhad on July 9.
Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, stated that the December protests and the Iranian National Revolution were preventable, attributing participation to issues like unemployment, deprivation, and social factors affecting health. He previously described some of the fallen and injured as grappling with mental health disorders and social deprivations.
