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Trump signs deal that Iran labels ‘a record of US failure’ | First Thing

Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said: “The agreement is a record of US failure. People will see it and judge.” - **[How have US Republicans reacted to the deal?](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/17/trump-republicans-iran-deal)** Senator Lindsey

Petrol shortages and ‘oil rain’ bring Russia-Ukraine war home to Moscow

talks that are expected to lead to Ukraine’s membership. Both developments had long been delayed by Hungarian premier Viktor Orban, who lost power in April. ![INTERACTIVE-WHO CONTROLS WHAT IN UKRAINE-1780491991](https://www.aljazeera.com

Trump heads to China for state visit. And, how the war in Iran has affected inflation

news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **President Trump leaves for a state visit to China today.** It will be his first visit to Beijing during his second term. Trade will

U.S. strikes Iran. And, immigration courts use new tactic to speed up deportations

news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **The U.S. military announced that it launched attacks yesterday on Iranian boats and missile launch sites** in Southern Iran. U.S. Central Command Spokesman Capt

Israel went to war with Iran, but Netanyahu may be the loser

news site Haaretz on Tuesday summed up the feelings of many: “The Iran Fiasco Is Netanyahu’s Biggest Failure Since October 7”. After three and a half months of a stuttering war with Iran, Israel

First Thing: Trump backs G7 statement on Iran deal as domestic criticism grows

talks between the US and Iran since Trump became president, with some claiming the US negotiating team has lacked the expertise to match an Iranian side that has deep knowledge of nuclear issues

How the Trump-Xi summit could set superpower relations for many years to come

news for Xi, but ideologically and politically they're a gift and he will feel he has a strong hand. This visit could set the groundwork for future cooperation – or conflict – in the years ahead

Iran ‘agreed to never have a nuclear weapon’, says Trump – as it happened

latest amid the US-Iran framework peace agreement, and a recap of the day’s key events. - **Donald ‌Trump has said the strait of Hormuz “will be completely open” by Friday after the agreement

Trump-Xi meeting: Could China, US form a ‘G2’?

Iran, further distancing the US from its traditional allies, the Trump-Xi summit has revitalised the idea of a Group of Two (G2) – an informal grouping in which the world’s two largest superpowers could

World Cup 2026: Spain vs Cape Verde prediction, schedules, latest news

latest news The [World Cup group stage](/fifa-world-cup-2026) continues on Monday, with four more matches taking place across the United States. Spain begin their campaign against World Cup newcomers Cape Verde, Belgium face Egypt

Drive slower, go electric, don't drive at all? The best options for saving gas

news for drivers as the U.S. heads into one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. AAA estimates a record 45 million Americans will travel this weekend, despite high prices for gasoline, diesel

How Iran raised Hormuz stakes by capturing ships

latest escalation of tensions between Washington and Tehran in the narrow shipping passage, and coming amid a United States naval blockade of Iranian ports which commenced on April 13. On Monday this week

Tuesday briefing: Starmer’s ‘last chance’ speech and the possible challengers to his premiership

Trump has said the ceasefire with Iran is [on “life support”](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/11/donald-trump-ceasefire-with-iran-on-life-support-reject-peace-proposals) and that he is considering restarting US navy military escorts of ships through the strait of Hormuz in an attempt

Trump strips job protections from 8,000 federal workers

talks to reporters in the Oval Office at the White House on Jan. 30, 2025. **Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images North America** Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images North America [*Stay up to date with our Up First newsletter sent

India to Iran: How two wars shaped the rise of Pakistan’s Asim Munir

latest public shoutout from Trump for Pakistan’s leadership, Munir in particular, over their role in attempting to mediate an end to the war between the US and Iran. On April

Why Europe’s car industry is at the centre of a new US trade war

latest friction point emanating from the EU’s refusal to join Washington’s current war on Iran. “I am pleased to announce that, based on the fact the European Union is not complying with

Chaotic talks on a US-Iran deal continue on the Trump rollercoaster

news! Donald Trump has said the US and Iran are on the [verge of a peace agreement](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/11/trump-seize-control-iran-oil-gas-ceasefire). Oil prices are down, and the stock market is up. This comes only hours after

Are Iran, US really close to a breakthrough ‘deal’?

talks in Islamabad in April when the ceasefire was first brokered. Trump said he believed that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei had approved the agreement as well. There has been no confirmation of this

Wednesday briefing: In a new era of far-right organising, how can we tackle hate?

talk about another online harm that is fomenting offline violence and contributing to a feeling and a reality that British streets are hostile, particularly for people of colour. I discussed all of this with political

US talks between Lebanon and Israel end – as it happened

latest on the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran [here](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/14/us-iran-peace-talks-could-resume-in-next-two-days-trump-says). **Canada, the UK, Australia and others have condemned the killings of UN peacekeepers in [Lebanon](https://www.theguardian.com/world/lebanon) and called