Does Trump have to submit the Iran memorandum of understanding to Congress?
A 2015 law requiring congressional approval for any Iran nuclear deal is in the spotlight after this week’s memo.
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US kills 3 in strike on alleged drug smuggling boat in Eastern Pacific
The attack is the latest in a series of strikes on vessels operated by ‘narco-terrorists,’ according to Washington.
US judge orders release of Palestinian rights advocate detained by ICE
Mosque leader says he was arrested and detained by immigration authorities for his Palestine advocacy.
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Are prices really dropping in the US, as Trump claims?
Donald Trump boasts on social media that since signing of MoU for peace deal, oil is flowing and prices are dropping.
Cuba’s Communist Party approves opening economy in unprecedented move
The emergency economic package comes amid an ongoing US pressure campaign that has left the island nation reeling.
Pro-Israel hawks in US criticise Iran MoU but avoid clashing with Trump
Analysts warn that pro-Israel groups and politicians in Washington will likely push to derail diplomacy with Tehran.
MoU’s $300bn Iran reconstruction fund becomes US political flashpoint
Trump says US will not pay for planned fund as part of Iran MoU, as lawmakers connect price tag to affordability issues.
US military says it has lifted naval blockade of Iranian ports
CENTCOM says that all blockade enforcement efforts ‘have ceased’ but that US forces will remain in the area.
From: NewsFeed
Pakistan signs US-Iran MoU
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed a US-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war.
Published On 18 Jun 2026
From: NewsFeed
US vice president slams Israel over criticism of Trump’s Iran deal
JD Vance slammed members of Israel’s government for criticising US President Donald Trump over his Iran deal efforts.
Published On 18 Jun 2026
JD Vance tells Israel ‘you can’t kill your way out’ of security problems
US vice president defends Iran war MoU, framing war as victory for Washington regardless of negotiation outcome.
