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Daily Archives: 22. Juni 2026
Pentagon Tells Lawmakers It Needs Additional $80 Billion for Iran War and Other Costs
The White House is expected to formally request a supplemental spending bill in the coming days
Qatar, Pakistan unveil new Lebanon peacekeeping mechanism, does not include Israel, France, UNIFIL
The mediators did not explain how that would operate or resolve the current hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
Iran‘s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, lauded the new mechanism, calling it „major progress to end Lebanon War,“ and saying that the first real test was the „Lebanon deconfliction cell.“
Report: Netanyahu ‘in panic’ over new US-Iran Lebanon oversight mechanism; US official denies Israel excluded
US Vice President JD Vance said earlier today that a new “deconfliction mechanism” was established during yesterday’s talks in Burgenstock. According to an earlier Channel 12 report, the new arrangement would replace the one brokered in 2024 under the Biden administration, which included Israel, Lebanon, the US, France, and the UN, with a new body being made up of the US, Iran, Lebanon, Qatar, and Pakistan.
Increasing death toll in Lebanon from Israeli attacks
Lebanon’s Health Ministry says at least 4,175 people have been killed and 12,164 wounded from Israeli attacks across Lebanon since March 2.
US-Iran Negotiators back 60-Day Roadmap after ‘Encouraging Progress’ at Switzerland Talks
A communication line has also been established between the parties for the period specified in the Memorandum of Understanding to help prevent incidents and misunderstandings. The mechanism is intended to facilitate the safe passage of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington and Tehran agreed to establish de-confliction cell involving Lebanon and facilitated by the mediators. The mechanism is intended to support implementation of the cessation of military operations in Lebanon and help prevent future confrontations.
Everybody is fully aware that Iran will agree to have Major Weapons Inspections in order to ensure “Nuclear Honesty” long into the future. President DONALD J. TRUMP
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US suspending sanctions on Iranian oil until 21 August
The US government has said it is suspending sanctions on Iran until 21 August.
The Treasury said in a statement that it was waiving all existing US sanctions on „the Production, Delivery and Sale of Crude Oil, Petrochemical Products, and Petroleum Products of Iranian-Origin through August 21, 2026.“
The waiver will also allow the US to import „petrochemical and petroleum products of Iranian origin“ for domestic use.
Andy Burnham sworn in as new MP after Starmer announces resignation
Andy Burnham is sworn in as the MP for Makerfield hours after Keir Starmer announces his resignation as Labour Party leader