Public opinion in democratic states has been so feeble on the US involvement in Iran that author and broadcaster Peter Hitchens can't understand it.
Showing posts with label Iran. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Iran. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Trump's Action in Iran Is Akin to Putin's Strikes on Ukraine | Peter Hitchens
Jun 16, 2026 | "It's not a false equivalence, and it actually exists."
Public opinion in democratic states has been so feeble on the US involvement in Iran that author and broadcaster Peter Hitchens can't understand it.
Public opinion in democratic states has been so feeble on the US involvement in Iran that author and broadcaster Peter Hitchens can't understand it.
Monday, June 15, 2026
« Trump nous a trahis » : l’accord avec Washington laisse les Iraniens seuls face à la dictature
LE FIGARO : RÉCIT - Initialement menée au nom du peuple iranien, la guerre n’a fait qu’aggraver ses conditions. Et le deal annoncé ce dimanche est perçu par la société civile comme une véritable trahison.
Une guerre pour rien ? Alors que Téhéran et Washington crient mutuellement victoire à l’issue de l’annonce de l’accord, un sentiment d’amertume flotte aujourd’hui sur Téhéran. « Beaucoup de choses ont pris fin, sauf notre douleur, notre souffrance et nos blessures. Les rêves et les espoirs ont brûlé et ne reviendront plus », se désole un internaute, à travers les mailles d’un internet encore capricieux, mais qui refonctionne peu à peu.
Près de quatre mois après le début des frappes israélo-américaines sur l’Iran, le bilan de ce conflit sans précédent est largement mitigé : si les bombardements ont permis d’éliminer le guide suprême, l’ayatollah Khamenei, et son cercle militaro-politique rapproché, ils n’ont pas abouti à la chute escomptée du régime. « Beaucoup de gens considèrent que la mort de Khamenei et des commandants des gardiens de la révolution a été une aide, ou du moins un moment de joie pour un peuple qui, depuis 45 ans, n’avait connu que l’oppression et pensait que cette injustice ne prendrait jamais fin », estime la gérante d’un restaurant, contactée par WhatsApp dans une ville du sud de l’Iran. « Mais la plupart des gens sont aujourd’hui tiraillés : à la fois soulagés par la capitulation de la République islamique et préoccupés par la crise qui va découler de la guerre », poursuit-elle. » | Par Delphine Minoui | lundi 15 juin 2026
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Sunday, June 14, 2026
U.S. and Tehran Send Mixed Signals on Emerging Peace Agreement
THE NEW YORK TIMES: President Trump said it would be signed on Sunday, but Iran’s Foreign Ministry cautioned that the timeline could be slower.
Screenshot is from this NYT article. | People walking past a mural in Tehran last week. | Arash Khamooshi/Polaris for The New York Times
It was unclear early Sunday when or whether the United States and Iran might sign a peace agreement, after President Trump and Tehran offered conflicting timelines.
Mr. Trump said in a social media post on Saturday that a deal was “scheduled to get signed” the next day and that it would immediately open the Strait of Hormuz. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan, a key mediator in the negotiations, had said in a post hours earlier that the finalization of an agreement was expected within 24 hours, followed by the “electronic signing of the peace deal.”
But Esmail Baghaei, a spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, said that a deal would not be signed on Sunday, though he left open the possibility that one could be in the coming days, according to the Iranian state news media.
Neither the United States nor Iran has shared text of the deal being considered, and it could still be derailed. American and Iranian officials have said that under a “memorandum of understanding,” Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the United States would lift its blockade on Iranian ports, and the cease-fire that the two sides agreed to in April would be extended for 60 days.
During that period, both sides would commit to holding detailed negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, where differences persist and neither side has shown much willingness to compromise, and over the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Iran. Iran War Live Updates » | Yan Zhuang, Jonathan Swan and Abdi Latif Dahir | Sunday, June 14, 2026
It was unclear early Sunday when or whether the United States and Iran might sign a peace agreement, after President Trump and Tehran offered conflicting timelines.
Mr. Trump said in a social media post on Saturday that a deal was “scheduled to get signed” the next day and that it would immediately open the Strait of Hormuz. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan, a key mediator in the negotiations, had said in a post hours earlier that the finalization of an agreement was expected within 24 hours, followed by the “electronic signing of the peace deal.”
But Esmail Baghaei, a spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, said that a deal would not be signed on Sunday, though he left open the possibility that one could be in the coming days, according to the Iranian state news media.
Neither the United States nor Iran has shared text of the deal being considered, and it could still be derailed. American and Iranian officials have said that under a “memorandum of understanding,” Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the United States would lift its blockade on Iranian ports, and the cease-fire that the two sides agreed to in April would be extended for 60 days.
During that period, both sides would commit to holding detailed negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, where differences persist and neither side has shown much willingness to compromise, and over the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Iran. Iran War Live Updates » | Yan Zhuang, Jonathan Swan and Abdi Latif Dahir | Sunday, June 14, 2026
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Trump Says Peace Deal Will be Signed Sunday, But Iran Disputes Timeline
THE NEW YORK TIMES: An Iranian foreign ministry official sought to temper expectations, saying there were no plans for a Sunday signing and an agreement could be inked in the coming days.
President Trump said that the United States and Iran would sign a peace deal on Sunday, though Iran’s foreign ministry publicly cautioned that the timeline could be slower.
“The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL,” Mr. Trump said in a post on his social media platform on Saturday. The post came hours after the prime minister of Pakistan, a key mediator in the negotiations, said the country was preparing for “the electronic signing of the peace deal” followed by “technical level talks next week.”
Neither the United States nor Iran has shared text of the initial deal being considered. But U.S. and Iranian officials have said that under a “memorandum of understanding,” Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the United States would lift its blockade on Iranian ports and the current cease-fire would be extended for 60 days.
During that period, both sides would commit to holding detailed negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, where differences persist and neither side has shown much willingness to compromise, and over the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Iran.
Iran earlier on Saturday sought to temper expectations. Esmail Baghaei, a foreign ministry spokesman, said a deal would not be signed on Sunday, though he left open the possibility that one could be in the coming days, according to state media.
There is still the potential for even the initial memorandum of understanding to be derailed. Events overnight underscored the fragility of the moment.
U.S. forces intercepted and destroyed Iranian attack drones that were targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, military officials said.
Fighting has also persisted on Saturday in Lebanon, where Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah have been at war for more than 100 days as efforts to establish a lasting cease-fire have faltered. Iranian officials want the broader regional peace settlement to include the fighting in Lebanon and have called for the Israeli military to withdraw from Lebanese territory. Iran War Live Updates » | Jonathan Swan and Abdi Latif Dahir | Saturday, June 13, 2026
President Trump said that the United States and Iran would sign a peace deal on Sunday, though Iran’s foreign ministry publicly cautioned that the timeline could be slower.
“The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL,” Mr. Trump said in a post on his social media platform on Saturday. The post came hours after the prime minister of Pakistan, a key mediator in the negotiations, said the country was preparing for “the electronic signing of the peace deal” followed by “technical level talks next week.”
Neither the United States nor Iran has shared text of the initial deal being considered. But U.S. and Iranian officials have said that under a “memorandum of understanding,” Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the United States would lift its blockade on Iranian ports and the current cease-fire would be extended for 60 days.
During that period, both sides would commit to holding detailed negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, where differences persist and neither side has shown much willingness to compromise, and over the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Iran.
Iran earlier on Saturday sought to temper expectations. Esmail Baghaei, a foreign ministry spokesman, said a deal would not be signed on Sunday, though he left open the possibility that one could be in the coming days, according to state media.
There is still the potential for even the initial memorandum of understanding to be derailed. Events overnight underscored the fragility of the moment.
U.S. forces intercepted and destroyed Iranian attack drones that were targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, military officials said.
Fighting has also persisted on Saturday in Lebanon, where Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah have been at war for more than 100 days as efforts to establish a lasting cease-fire have faltered. Iranian officials want the broader regional peace settlement to include the fighting in Lebanon and have called for the Israeli military to withdraw from Lebanese territory. Iran War Live Updates » | Jonathan Swan and Abdi Latif Dahir | Saturday, June 13, 2026
Friday, June 12, 2026
Iran's Military Response Explained
Trump is an ignorant man. Middle Eastern politics is extremely complex. Trump understands nothing about it. It would have been much smarter if Trump had tried to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine instead of starting yet another war in the Middle East. — © Mark Alexander
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Iran launches Drone Attacks on US Bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain
World Blames Trump as Iran ‘Made a Superpower’ with Strait of Hormuz Control
Jun 10, 2026 | “Looking at the price at the pump, not only in America but globally, all of them are blaming the US.”
The US needs to de-escalate the war at this point in order to keep the ceasefire alive and bring down the price of oil, says retired lieutenant general Russel L. Honoré.
Trump is an ignorant, incompetent president. This is a mess of his own making. — © Mark Alexander
The US needs to de-escalate the war at this point in order to keep the ceasefire alive and bring down the price of oil, says retired lieutenant general Russel L. Honoré.
Trump is an ignorant, incompetent president. This is a mess of his own making. — © Mark Alexander
US Strikes Iran in Response to Downing of Military Helicopter | BBC News
Jun 10, 2026 | The US says it has carried out a series of strikes on Iranian military and surveillance sites in response to the downing of an American helicopter in the Gulf. Air defence systems, ground control stations and radar sites were targeted near the Strait of Hormuz, the US military Central Command (Centcom) said.
In response, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched strikes on 21 targets at US bases in the region, one in Bahrain and the other in Jordan, while Kuwait's army said it was also intercepting an attack.
The US has described its strikes as "a proportional response" for the Apache helicopter downing on Monday, while the IRGC described the attacks as "vicious".
US President Donald Trump had earlier accused Iran of shooting down the helicopter and said the US "must, of necessity" respond. The two crew members survived and were rescued by an American sea drone.
In response, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched strikes on 21 targets at US bases in the region, one in Bahrain and the other in Jordan, while Kuwait's army said it was also intercepting an attack.
The US has described its strikes as "a proportional response" for the Apache helicopter downing on Monday, while the IRGC described the attacks as "vicious".
US President Donald Trump had earlier accused Iran of shooting down the helicopter and said the US "must, of necessity" respond. The two crew members survived and were rescued by an American sea drone.
Tuesday, June 09, 2026
'A Game of Snakes and Ladders’ - Iran Official on US Negotiations
Democracy Now! Iran Warns Israel over Attacks on Lebanon after Iran, Israel Exchange Strikes: Trita Parsi
Jun 8, 2026 | Iran and Israel exchanged fire overnight in the most serious escalation since a U.S.-Iranian truce was reached in April. Iran launched a wave of missiles at northern Israel in retaliation for Israeli attacks near Beirut on Sunday. Israel responded with attacks on Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran, Tabriz and Isfahan. This comes as peace talks appear stalled between the United States and Iran, largely over Iran's insistence that any agreement must include Lebanon and halt Israel's attacks on that country. President Donald Trump has also repeatedly expressed frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and reports from NBC News and The New York Times indicate the Pentagon is growing increasingly concerned over Israel spying on U.S. officials.
"I was not surprised by the Iranian attack on Israel," says analyst Trita Parsi, who notes that Iran's leaders want to "extend their deterrence" to Lebanon. "What is perhaps a bit surprising is … that the Israelis defied Trump's expressed wishes."
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"I was not surprised by the Iranian attack on Israel," says analyst Trita Parsi, who notes that Iran's leaders want to "extend their deterrence" to Lebanon. "What is perhaps a bit surprising is … that the Israelis defied Trump's expressed wishes."
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Monday, June 08, 2026
Saturday, June 06, 2026
Inside Tehran as US Congress Votes to End Iran War
Friday, June 05, 2026
Iran Beyond the Headlines: The Beauty of an Untold World.
Jun 2, 2026 | Iran is not just a country, it’s a journey through time, mystery, and emotion. From the ancient stone homes of Kandovan to the otherworldly silence of the Lut Desert; from the lost glory of Persepolis to the surreal landscapes of Qeshm Island.
This journey takes you deep into the heart of a land where history, nature, and culture exist side by side.
Explore the vibrant streets of Tehran, the timeless beauty of Yazd, and the breath-taking architecture of Isfahan — cities where the past still whispers through every alley and every stone.
But beyond the landscapes and monuments, Iran reveals itself through something even more powerful: its people, its atmosphere, and the emotions it leaves behind.
This is not just a travel video; it’s an experience.
This journey takes you deep into the heart of a land where history, nature, and culture exist side by side.
Explore the vibrant streets of Tehran, the timeless beauty of Yazd, and the breath-taking architecture of Isfahan — cities where the past still whispers through every alley and every stone.
But beyond the landscapes and monuments, Iran reveals itself through something even more powerful: its people, its atmosphere, and the emotions it leaves behind.
This is not just a travel video; it’s an experience.
Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar Suddenly Back Iran amid Regional Pressure Crisis
Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Guerre au Moyen-Orient : Donald Trump a annoncé qu'il « aimerait rencontrer » le guide suprême iranien Mojtaba Khamenei
LE FIGARO : Marco Rubio, le chef de la diplomatie américaine, avait déclaré que les États-Unis considéraient Mojtaba Khamenei comme « vivant » et « de plus en plus impliqué » dans la direction de la République islamique.
Donald Trump a déclaré mercredi 3 juin qu'il « aimerait rencontrer » Mojtaba Khamenei, considérant dans une interview au site du New York Post que le guide suprême iranien était réellement « impliqué » dans les décisions de Téhéran. « J'aimerais le rencontrer. J'adorerais rencontrer tout le monde et nous allons probablement nous rencontrer, selon ce qui va se passer », a-t-il ajouté alors que les États-Unis et l'Iran s'accusent mutuellement de violer un cessez-le-feu toujours plus fragile. Les Iraniens « ont beaucoup de respect pour lui », a ajouté le président. Le nouveau guide n'est toujours pas apparu publiquement en Iran depuis sa nomination consécutive à la mort de son père, dans des bombardements américano-israéliens fin février. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | mercredi 3 juin 2026
Donald Trump a déclaré mercredi 3 juin qu'il « aimerait rencontrer » Mojtaba Khamenei, considérant dans une interview au site du New York Post que le guide suprême iranien était réellement « impliqué » dans les décisions de Téhéran. « J'aimerais le rencontrer. J'adorerais rencontrer tout le monde et nous allons probablement nous rencontrer, selon ce qui va se passer », a-t-il ajouté alors que les États-Unis et l'Iran s'accusent mutuellement de violer un cessez-le-feu toujours plus fragile. Les Iraniens « ont beaucoup de respect pour lui », a ajouté le président. Le nouveau guide n'est toujours pas apparu publiquement en Iran depuis sa nomination consécutive à la mort de son père, dans des bombardements américano-israéliens fin février. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | mercredi 3 juin 2026
Kuwait Says One Killed and Dozens Injured in Iranian Attack on Airport
THE NEW YORK TIMES: The United States and Iran accused each other of launching new strikes. President Trump told The New York Post that Iran’s supreme leader is involved in peace talks, and he hopes to meet him.
Kuwait said one person was killed and more than 60 people were injured in an Iranian drone attack on a passenger terminal at the country’s international airport on Wednesday, after a new round of strikes between the United States and Iran.
The fresh hostilities came as President Trump said in an interview with The New York Post published Wednesday that Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, was involved in the negotiations to end the war and that he hoped to meet with him.
There was no immediate comment from the Iranian authorities, and it was far from clear whether the hard-line ayatollah — who is believed to have been injured in the U.S.-Israeli strikes that began the war and has not been seen in public for months — would be willing to meet with Mr. Trump.
Even as the two sides negotiate over a framework to end the war and maintain that the cease-fire between them remains in effect, the United States and Iran have launched a series of attacks in recent days. The U.S. military has described its actions as self-defense, while Iran has said it is retaliating against American attacks.
The Kuwaiti authorities said on Wednesday that the attack on Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 1 had wounded at least 63 people. Iran War Live Updates » | Leo Sands, Vivian Nereim and Yan Zhuang | Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Kuwait said one person was killed and more than 60 people were injured in an Iranian drone attack on a passenger terminal at the country’s international airport on Wednesday, after a new round of strikes between the United States and Iran.
The fresh hostilities came as President Trump said in an interview with The New York Post published Wednesday that Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, was involved in the negotiations to end the war and that he hoped to meet with him.
There was no immediate comment from the Iranian authorities, and it was far from clear whether the hard-line ayatollah — who is believed to have been injured in the U.S.-Israeli strikes that began the war and has not been seen in public for months — would be willing to meet with Mr. Trump.
Even as the two sides negotiate over a framework to end the war and maintain that the cease-fire between them remains in effect, the United States and Iran have launched a series of attacks in recent days. The U.S. military has described its actions as self-defense, while Iran has said it is retaliating against American attacks.
The Kuwaiti authorities said on Wednesday that the attack on Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 1 had wounded at least 63 people. Iran War Live Updates » | Leo Sands, Vivian Nereim and Yan Zhuang | Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Guerre au Moyen-Orient : l’aéroport du Koweït touché par des drones et des missiles iraniens, plusieurs blessés et le trafic aérien suspendu
LE FIGARO : L’armée américaine a affirmé mardi avoir repoussé plusieurs attaques iraniennes, par missiles et drones, contre ses bases et ses alliés dans la région, et voir répliqué en bombardant au sol une île iranienne. EN DIRECT » | Par Théo Sivazlian | mercredi 3 juin 2026
Trump Reportedly Erupts at Netanyahu over Lebanon Attacks | DW News
Tuesday, June 02, 2026
Iran Suspends US Talks, Warns of Wider Escalation as Israel Targets Lebanon's Tyre | DW News
Monday, June 01, 2026
Iran Pulls Out of Peace Talks with US
THE TELEGRAPH: Iran has pulled out of peace talks with the US following continued Israeli strikes on Lebanon, Tehran’s state media reported.
“Given the continuation of the Zionist regime’s crimes in Lebanon, and considering that Lebanon was among the preconditions of the ceasefire, which has now been violated on all fronts ... the Iranian negotiating team is suspending talks,” Tasnim said.
The state media outlet, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, also warned that Iran would block the Strait of Hormuz again and “activate other fronts, including the Bab El-Mandeb Strait”.
Tehran had warned that a truce in Lebanon was a precondition for securing any peace deal with the US, and the suspension of negotiations marks a dramatic collapse of nearly two months of talks. The decision came after Benjamin Netanyahu ordered fresh strikes against Beirut on Monday. LIVE » | Lily Shanagher. Emily Smith | Monday, June 1, 2026
“Given the continuation of the Zionist regime’s crimes in Lebanon, and considering that Lebanon was among the preconditions of the ceasefire, which has now been violated on all fronts ... the Iranian negotiating team is suspending talks,” Tasnim said.
The state media outlet, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, also warned that Iran would block the Strait of Hormuz again and “activate other fronts, including the Bab El-Mandeb Strait”.
Tehran had warned that a truce in Lebanon was a precondition for securing any peace deal with the US, and the suspension of negotiations marks a dramatic collapse of nearly two months of talks. The decision came after Benjamin Netanyahu ordered fresh strikes against Beirut on Monday. LIVE » | Lily Shanagher. Emily Smith | Monday, June 1, 2026
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