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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says peace deal with Iran is hopeless due to its ‘No US-Israel’ stance

Jerusalem, July 10 (UNI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that any peace process with Iran was wishful thinking, stating that the Tehran regime was implacably opposed to both the United States and Israel and as such could not be coaxed into any deal in which it abandons its nuclear weapons ambitions.

The comments suggested that the Israeli premier, who during his visit to Washington yesterday to meet President Donald Trump, has remained deeply suspicious and pessimistic regarding any further US diplomacy with Tehran.
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Mixed signals over US blockade of Iran continues hampering traffic in Strait of Hormuz

17 Jun 2026 | 9:51 PM

Washington/Tehran, Jun 17 (UNI) Mixed messaging over the status of the US naval blockade around Iran and uncertainty surrounding the terms of the emerging US-Iran agreement continue straining shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Five arrested and charged in plot to attack White House UFC event, kill officials

17 Jun 2026 | 8:32 PM

Washington, June 17 (UNI) The Justice Department announced on Wednesday charges against five men for an alleged plot to carry out an attack to kill government officials and others attending the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Freedom 250 event held at the White House last Sunday.

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Trump denies reports of $300bn fund for Iran's economic reconstruction

17 Jun 2026 | 8:29 PM

Évian-les-Bains, Jun 17 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has denied reports that a future agreement with Iran would include a $300 billion fund for reconstruction and economic development, despite language in a memorandum of understanding that refers to such a financing plan.

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US negotiators push to release text of Iran agreement despite downplaying text

17 Jun 2026 | 8:09 PM

Washington, Jun 17 (UNI) US negotiators are pushing to release the text of the agreement between Washington and Tehran as soon as possible, even as administration officials play down the importance of its wording.

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Oman – Iran foreign ministers reaffirm commitment to ensure safe and free passage in Strait of Hormuz

17 Jun 2026 | 7:59 PM

Muscat/Tehran, Jun 17 (UNI) Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi and his Iranian counterpart Araghchi in a telephone conversation on late Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the safe and free passage of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

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