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Middle East

Iran closes Hormuz again: "The bombings in Lebanon violate the truce."

The Central General Staff announced: "The Strait will be closed to maritime traffic." This is a "first step" in response to the IDF raids.

epa13028913 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (R) and his wife Begona Gomez (L) arrive to attend the mass officiated by Pope Leo XIV in the Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona, northeastern Spain, 10 June 2026. Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain from 06 to 12 June 2026, with stops in Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands. EPA/ALEJANDRO GARCIA

Spain

Pedro Sanchez's wife sent to trial: passport confiscated

The judge's precautionary measures against the risk of absconding, including the requirement to sign in. "A persecution."

the clash

Trump (again) slams Meloni: "She wants to be friends again to gain popularity." Her response: "Take care of your popularity."

The tycoon is unrestrained in his comments on Truth, and the prime minister responds: "Being your friend certainly hasn't helped me. I will always defend the national interest."

the tragedy

An Italian tourist dies in a fire at a resort in the Dominican Republic.

The Farnesina has announced that the compatriot was struck by a respiratory crisis while she was on the beach after the evacuation.

epa13048048 United States President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a Medal of Honor award ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., USA, 18 June 2026. EPA/Aaron Schwartz via CNP / POOL

the attack

Trump lashes out at the EU: "All those wind turbines are a disaster."

The US president criticizes: "Europe is getting everything wrong on energy and immigration."

La presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni e il presidente degli Stati Uniti Donald Trump al G7 di Evian (Palazzo Chigi)

the attack

Trump: "Meloni begged me to take a picture, and I felt sorry for her." His response: "Italy doesn't beg."

The US president's harsh words after the G7 summit. Mattarella calls the prime minister: "Solidarity." Tajani cancels his US visit.

Un attacco ucraino su Mosca (foto Ansa/Epa)

war

Kiev launches its strongest attack yet on Moscow, Zelensky: "It will burn with us."

Refinery fire, Lavrov promises tough response. Rutte: "A turn in Kiev's favor."

the negotiations

US-Iran talks in Switzerland postponed indefinitely

The Bern government announced this after Vance's withdrawal: "But we remain available, preparatory work continues."

Nella combo, il presidente Donald Trump (D) firma a Versailles l'accordo tra l'Iran e gli Stati Uniti, e il presidente iraniano Masoud Pezeshkian firma il memorandum a Teheran, 18 giugno 2026. IRANIAN STATE TV IRIB/HANDOUT// X/EmmanuelMacron +++ ATTENZIONE: L'ANSA NON POSSIEDE I DIRITTI DI QUESTA FOTO CHE NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA +++ NPK +++

the agreement

The US and Iran sign a memorandum remotely: "Hormuz has reopened."

Trump: "Anyone still attacking me is either jealous or stupid." His deputy, J.D. Vance: "The 60-day deadline to finalize the agreement has begun."

war

Ukrainian drone strikes close Moscow's airports for security reasons

The Moscow oil refinery was also hit. Zelensky: "The response to Russian attacks on our cities and communities is fully justified."

Green light

US-Iran, Trump: "I signed the agreement." The Strait of Hormuz is nearing reopening.

The United States announces that it has signed the pact

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the war

A $300 billion private fund: the gimmick for Iran's reconstruction

Investments from companies based in the US and the Gulf, but also in Asia

epaselect epa13038369 An Iranian shows a victory sign as he drives past a billboard of the late Iranian supreme leaders Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on a street in Tehran, Iran, 15 June 2026. US President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform that a deal with Iran has been reached and is set to be signed on 19 June in Switzerland. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH RESTRICTIONS: NO Access Israel Media/Persian Language TV Stations Outside Iran/Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV. (As mandated by Iran's Directorate General for Foreign Media) --

the memorandum

Nuclear, Hormuz, Lebanon, and sanctions: The text of the US-Iran agreement has been revealed.

Bloomberg publishes the main points of the agreement between Washington and Tehran to end the war

La presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni in occasione del G7 ad Evian, 16 Giugno 2026. ANSA/UFFICIO STAMPA PALAZZO CHIGI FILIPPO ATTILI ++FOTO NON IN VENDITA- DA USARE SOLO PER FINI GIORNALISTICI +++NPK++

the summit

Ukraine, the G7: "More weapons for Kiev and we will strengthen sanctions against Russia."

Leaders gathered in Evian: "United in our unwavering support for the country defending itself from Moscow." And the security mission in Hormuz was confirmed.