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Iran coach says politics and visa issues have disrupted World Cup build-up
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Sunday that political tensions and visa issues have damaged his side’s preparations for the World Cup, but spoke optimistically.
“We are here to perform a good match, a high-quality match. We don’t pay attention to any of the hype and anything that goes on around us,” Ghalenoei said at a press conference in response to a question from AFP.
“Naturally, all teams have their own problems, and in many countries, many things happen that have nothing to do with football.”
The coach said his team are simply at the World Cup to “represent the respectful people of Iran, be it Iranians inside Iran or the Iranian diaspora”.
“We are not political people… football is separate from politics,” Ghalenoei said.
Japan welcomes US–Iran deal and urges safe Hormuz navigation
Japan welcomed the US–Iran deal toward ending hostilities and expressed hope for steady implementation of the agreement, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for international vessels, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday.
In a post on X, Takaichi said Japan "strongly hopes" that "free and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz will be ensured in practice, and that a final agreement on Iran's nuclear issue and other matters will be reached as soon as possible."
UK, France, Germany and Italy to lift Iran sanctions
Trump warns Iran over nuclear deal compliance
President Donald Trump told the New York Times on Sunday that if Iran failed to reach a final nuclear accord with the United States, he would restart military attacks on Tehran or make the United States “the guardian of the Middle East” in return for 20% of the region’s revenues.
Trump told the Times in an interview that the agreement he reached with Iran would ultimately ensure the Strait of Hormuz is “permanently toll free”, and argued that, despite objections from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he had “saved Israel from nuclear obliteration”.
The US will immediately release $12 billion in frozen Iranian funds
The United States will release $12 billion in frozen assets to Iran before the start of negotiations, Mehr news agency reported on Monday, quoting a 14-point memorandum of understanding between the two nations.
The document published by Mehr stipulated the release of $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets during the 60-day negotiation period that begins after the memorandum of understanding is concluded.
"Half of this amount must be made available to Iran before the start of the negotiations," the text, which has not been officially confirmed, specifies.
E4 leaders ready to lift Iran sanctions after US–Iran deal
E4 nations, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy, said on Sunday the countries were prepared to lift sanctions on Iran in response to steps on its nuclear programme after the US and Iran reached a deal to end their war.
"Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon. We stand ready to work with the US, Iran and the IAEA to this end," the leaders of the countries said in a joint statement.
Iran military says it 'humiliated' US, Israel in war
Iran's military said on Monday it had "humiliated" the United States and Israel, in a statement issued after an agreement to immediately end the conflict was announced.
Iranian forces "have, through the imposition of their divine and iron will upon the humiliated American and Zionist enemies, demonstrated with strength that the enemy has no path other than accepting defeat and surrender", the general staff said in a statement broadcast by state television.
UN chief welcomes US-Iran memorandum as 'critical step'
Iran’s peace deal, including a permanent ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, is a “critical step” toward resolving the war in the Middle East, according to the United Nations.
“The Secretary-General hopes that the parties will build on this new momentum and redouble their efforts towards a final resolution of the conflict,” UN chief António Guterres said in a statement attributed to his spokesman Stéphane Dujarric.
Starmer welcomes US–Iran deal, calls for Hormuz reopening
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday welcomed the agreement reached between the United States and Iran to end their war.
"We are clear that toll-free freedom of navigation must now be restored in the Strait of Hormuz," he said, adding that "Iran must never have a nuclear weapon."
Iran says will hold talks within two months with US on 'final agreement' to settle war
Trump says Strait of Hormuz will reopen after Iran MOU signed Friday
US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen after the planned signing of an Iran peace deal on Friday, apparently contradicting an earlier statement that the crucial waterway would open immediately.
Trump added on Truth Social on Sunday that "this Great Deal will bring Peace and Security to the whole Region."
Trump says Iran MOU will bring 'peace' to whole Middle East
Iran says ceasefire begins immediately, final talks to last 60 days
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed to Iranian state television that an immediate and permanent end to the war and military operations on various fronts, including Lebanon, will take effect from tonight.
He said negotiations on a final agreement would be held over a 60-day period, adding that Tehran would take its own measures in the event of "breaches from the other side".
Macron says G7 will discuss long-term reopening of Strait of Hormuz
French President Emmanuel Macron said G7 leaders would discuss on Monday the long-term reopening of the Strait of Hormuz under the newly announced US–Iran agreement to end the Middle East war.
At a G7 summit in France, "the aim will be to see the consequences of this agreement, support for Lebanon, the lasting reopening of Hormuz and of course the conclusion of an accord on nuclear and ballistic activities in Iran," Macron said on Sunday in a video posted on Instagram.
Oil prices fall as US–Iran MOU eases supply concerns
Oil prices slipped on Monday after US President Donald Trump and Iran's deputy foreign minister said they had reached a deal to halt the war and resume traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude futures fell $3.51, or 4.02%, to $83.82 a barrel by 2203 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $80.95 a barrel, down $3.93, or 4.63%.
Iran says it has achieved 'great victories' in war with US
Iran's deputy foreign minister said the country had "won great victories" in the war against the United States, speaking as the sides announced an agreement to immediately end the conflict.
"The enemy that had attacked to carry out its evil aims was defeated in all its aims and the Islamic Republic of Iran won great victories in the war," Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said in televised comments in the early hours of Monday.
Vance says plans to attend Iran signing in Geneva, 'possible' Trump could
Trump says Iran peace deal "now complete"
President Donald Trump said on Sunday that a peace deal with Iran is "now complete", announcing that the Strait of Hormuz is open and that the United States will lift its naval blockade.
"The deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!" Trump said on his Truth Social network, shortly after mediator Pakistan said both sides had reached an agreement.
"I hereby fully authorise the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorise the immediate removal of the United States naval blockade. Ships of the world, start your engines. Let the oil flow!"
Pakistan's prime minister says US and Iran have reached deal
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said early on Monday that the US and Iran have reached a peace deal.
"Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon," Sharif said in a post on X.
The official signing ceremony will be held on June 19 in Switzerland, Sharif added.
Yesterday's key developments:
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that upon finalisation, a draft deal with the US would be signed "remotely", which could happen "in the coming days."
- French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot has called on the US and Iran to seize the opportunity to end a situation that is unsustainable and sign an initial peace deal.
- The United Arab Emirates has agreed to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, four sources told Reuters, in a tactical shift after weeks of Iranian attacks on the wealthy Gulf Arab state during the US-Israeli war with the Islamic Republic.
(FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP and Reuters)
