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Ceasefire Strains From Qeshm to Lebanon — June 03, 2026

11 min · 3 de jun de 2026
Portada del episodio Ceasefire Strains From Qeshm to Lebanon — June 03, 2026

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US-Iran ceasefire talks are under new strain after CENTCOM reported Iranian missiles and drones toward Gulf neighbors and US strikes on Qeshm Island, while Washington ruled out sanctions relief just to reopen Hormuz and Lebanon’s partial truce held unevenly. Got 60 seconds? Tell us what you think and help shape the show: [https://www.lanternpodcasts.com/topfive/feedback?show=iran-war-daily] IN THIS EPISODE 1. JUST IN: US and Iran Exchange Fire Amid Tense Ceasefire [https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/just-in-u-s-and-iran-exchange-fire-as-situation-deteriorates-further/] — Mediaite JUST IN: US and Iran Exchange Fire Amid Tense Ceasefire # U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire as Situation Deteriorates Further Zachary Leeman Jun 2nd, 2026, 8:28 pm Share Copy Link U.S. Central Command via AP The United States and Iran exchanged fresh fire on Tuesday amid a ceasefire and what President Donald Trump has described as ongoing negotiations. U.S. Central Command posted a public… 2. US rules out Iran sanctions relief just to reopen Strait of Hormuz [https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/us-rules-out-iran-sanctions-relief-just-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz] — Baird Maritime # US rules out Iran sanctions relief just to reopen Strait of Hormuz Author: Reuters Published: 2026-06-02T17:53:49+00:00 Source: bairdmaritime.com (bairdmaritime.com) Language: en ## Story US rules out Iran sanctions relief just to reopen Strait of Hormuz REGIONS REGIONS MORE MORE # US rules out Iran sanctions relief just to reopen Strait of Hormuz Rubio says Iran sanctions relief must… 3. CENTCOM Disables Non-Compliant Vessel in Arabian Gulf [https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PUBLIC-RELEASES/Article/4506969/centcom-disables-non-compliant-vessel-in-arabian-gulf/] — U.S. Central Command CENTCOM Disables Non-Compliant Vessel in Arabian Gulf > U.S. Central Command > U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Official Public Releases An official website of the United States government Here's how you know Official websites use .mil A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States. Secure .mil websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means… 4. Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c936zvne0l6o] — BBC News Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold Skip to content Site search News Business Technology Culture Arts Travel Earth Audio Video Live Documentaries # Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold 14 hours ago ShareSave Add as preferred on Google John Sudworth & Samantha Granville,Tyre, southern… 5. What’s happening on day 96 of Iran war as US, Iran engage in new attacks | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/3/whats-happening-on-day-96-of-iran-war-as-us-iran-engage-in-new-attacks] — Al Jazeera What’s happening on day 96 of Iran war as US, Iran engage in new attacks | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera Listen (6 mins) Save Share Add Al Jazeera on Google Iranian women walk in front of a residential building, destroyed by previous US-Israeli airstrikes, in Tehran on June 2, 2026 [File: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA] As the US-Israel war on Iran entered its 96th day, the conflict… Daily TopFive for Iran War Daily. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Iran War Daily on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iran-war-daily/id1896472070] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/033cSXEHeHZNIz6zDWBToz]. Feedback? Email iran-war-daily@lanternpodcasts.com [iran-war-daily@lanternpodcasts.com].

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Portada del episodio US oil waiver turns Iran talks into a sanctions test — June 23, 2026

US oil waiver turns Iran talks into a sanctions test — June 23, 2026

US-Iran talks produced a 60-day Treasury waiver for Iranian oil sales, linking sanctions relief to Hormuz transit and IAEA access. Markets moved first, but the real test is whether a temporary license can become a broader settlement. IN THIS EPISODE 1. US partially lifts Iran oil sanctions amid ‘encouraging’ talks | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/22/us-partially-lifts-iran-oil-sanctions-amid-encouraging-talks] — Al Jazeera US partially lifts Iran oil sanctions amid ‘encouraging’ talks | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera Save Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Whatsapp Copy link Add Al Jazeera on Google Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 22, 2026. [Stringer/Reuters] The United States has partially lifted sanctions on Iranian oil exports following… 2. Step Back — When Washington says it’s partially lifting Iran oil sanctions after “encouraging” talks, is that mainly a peace signal, an energy-market pressure valve, or both — and who actually feels the impact first: Tehran, oil traders, or regular consumers? BACKGROUND SOURCES * U.S. issues sweeping Iran oil sanctions waivers, unlocking billions in revenue for Tehran [https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/23/us-iran-oil-sanction-relief-strait-of-hormuz-peace-deal-.html] — Anniek Bao * Oil falls and shares rebound after Trump says talks have been held to end war - BBC News [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czex56kwxxzo] — BBC * US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012 [https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/06/us-authorizes-iranian-oil-sales-amid-talks-final-peace-deal] — Al Monitor * Analysis-Undoing the 'tangled nest' of Iran sanctions won't be easy or quick - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012 [https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/06/analysis-undoing-tangled-nest-iran-sanctions-wont-be-easy-or-quick] — Al Monitor * US grants Iran oil sanctions waiver as part of deal - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012 [https://www.al-monitor.com/index%2Ephp/originals/2026/06/us-grants-iran-oil-sanctions-waiver-part-deal] — Al Monitor * US partially lifts Iran oil sanctions amid ‘encouraging’ talks | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/22/us-partially-lifts-iran-oil-sanctions-amid-encouraging-talks] — Al Jazeera Staff * Iran says to oversee Hormuz as Swiss talks conclude - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012 [https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/06/us-temporarily-suspends-iran-oil-sanctions-says-nuclear-inspectors-return] — Al Monitor * Iran says to oversee Hormuz as Swiss talks conclude - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012 [https://www.al-monitor.com/index%2ephp/originals/2026/06/us-suspends-iran-oil-sanctions-says-nuclear-inspectors-return] — Al Monitor Daily TopFive for Iran War Daily. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Iran War Daily on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iran-war-daily/id1896472070] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/033cSXEHeHZNIz6zDWBToz]. Feedback? Email iran-war-daily@lanternpodcasts.com [iran-war-daily@lanternpodcasts.com].

23 de jun de 20265 min
Portada del episodio US-Iran Talks Meet the Lebanon Reality Check — June 22, 2026

US-Iran Talks Meet the Lebanon Reality Check — June 22, 2026

US-Iran talks in Switzerland have moved face-to-face under the Islamabad MOU, with sanctions relief, frozen assets and the Strait of Hormuz on the table while Israeli strikes in Lebanon test the deal’s promise to end fighting on all fronts. IN THIS EPISODE 1. Iran says talks with US focused on ending war and lifting ... [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz_G_r-3Xj4] — TRT World # Iran says talks with US focused on ending war and lifting sanctions ## TRT World 10300000 subscribers 22 likes ### Description 1228 views Posted: 22 Jun 2026 The US and Iran have been holding high-level peace talks in Switzerland. Iran says so far, they've focused on securing a permanent end to their war, sanctions relief for Iran and releasing Tehran's frozen assets. As Israel occupies and… 2. US-Iran memorandum of understanding in full - BBC [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gy700j0eko] — BBC News # US-Iran memorandum of understanding in full The full text of an agreement between the US and Iran to end the war has been released by the US. A senior US official read the deal - known as a memorandum of understanding (MOU) - to the media, including the BBC. It includes a commitment from both sides to further talks to reach a final agreement over the next 60 days, and also refers to… * > “Will go down in history as the single largest defeat in US history. Paying your enemy $300bn to repair their country while you do not even take of your own would be the end of any other president, yet here we are.” — Hacker News (25 pts thread) [https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48609183] Our take: We’d separate the politics from the mechanics here: the $300 billion is framed as a reconstruction plan with regional partners and contingent on a final deal, not a bag of cash handed over at signature. But the commenter is right that, politically, that number is radioactive. * > “Point 6: The United States of America undertakes with regional partners to develop a definitive, mutually agreed plan with at least $300 billion (£225 billion) for the reconstruction and economic development of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The mechanism for the implementation…” — Hacker News (25 pts thread) [https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48609311] Our take: This is the practical hinge: licenses and waivers are where sanctions relief becomes real, or stays theoretical. Even with US permission, banks, insurers and European firms will still be asking whether the deal survives long enough to justify taking compliance risk. * > “Bibi will fuck it up before the 60 days are up and we'll be back to square one again. Trump has zero control over him. What a stupid, stupid idiot you folk in the US elected (twice!). Israel's been trying to pull the US into this mess for decades and no other president was dumb…” — Hacker News (25 pts thread) [https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48609744] Our take: The spoiler-risk point is real, especially with Lebanon written directly into the MOU and Israeli operations continuing there. The insult-to-analysis ratio is a little high, but the underlying question — whether Washington can keep allies aligned for 60 days — is central. 3. Several reported killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon despite ceasefire [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx240k9l112o] — BBC News # Several reported killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon despite ceasefire ![](https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260616-142550-2eb0b085ec-web-3.10.0-4/grey-placeholder.png) ![Reuters Long shot of a large grey cloud of smoke billowing over a town with some five-storey buildings in southern Lebanon after an Israeli… 4. The Islamabad Opening: How Pakistan Became Washington and Tehran’s Key Mediator | Al Jazeera Centre for Studies [http://studies.aljazeera.net/en/analyses/islamabad-opening-how-pakistan-became-washington-and-tehran%E2%80%99s-key-mediator] — Al Jazeera Centre for Studies * [English](/en/analyses/islamabad-opening-how-pakistan-became-washington-and-tehran%E2%80%99s-key-mediator) * [العربية](/ar/node/6523) [![Home](/themes/custom/partner/logo.svg)](/en "Home") [Al Jazeera Centre for Studies](/en "Home") # The Islamabad Opening: How Pakistan Became Washington and Tehran’s Key Mediator Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator in US–Iran talks in Islamabad,… 5. Step Back — Everyone keeps saying sanctions relief is the big carrot in this US-Iran memo — but what does “lifting sanctions” actually mean in practice, and who can really turn that switch back on for Iran? BACKGROUND SOURCES * Read the full 14-point US-Iran deal - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012 [https://www.al-monitor.com/index%2Ephp/originals/2026/06/read-full-14-point-us-iran-deal] — Al Monitor * Read the 14-point memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran [https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/06/17/read-the-14-point-memorandum-of-understanding-between-the-united-states-and-iran/] — Tanya Noury * Key takeaways from the 14-point memorandum of understanding between US, Iran - ABC News [https://ingest.abcnews.com/Politics/key-takeaways-14-point-memorandum-understanding-us-iran/story?id=133976791] — ABC News * The other half of the bargain | International | EL PAÍS English [https://english.elpais.com/international/2026-06-17/the-other-half-of-the-bargain.html] — Rouzbeh Parsi Daily TopFive for Iran War Daily. Links above go to the original articles. 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Portada del episodio Swiss Talks Test Iran Deal as Hormuz Blockade Lifts — June 21, 2026

Swiss Talks Test Iran Deal as Hormuz Blockade Lifts — June 21, 2026

US-Iran talks in Switzerland are reviving the fragile peace deal as Washington lifts the Hormuz blockade and Trump floats new tolls on the strait, putting nuclear terms, shipping, and Lebanon’s ceasefire under the same pressure. IN THIS EPISODE 1. U.S. lifts naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian ports [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3Z42vucWoM] — NBC News # U.S. lifts naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian ports ## NBC News 12000000 subscribers 46 likes ### Description 6708 views Posted: 18 Jun 2026 The U.S. has announced that the naval blockade on all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal ares, including the Strait of Hormuz, will be lifted. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories… 2. LIVE: Witkoff and Kushner Lead New Effort to Salvage US-Iran Peace Deal | Trump | Vance | N18G [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk-UDBKd_p4] — CNN-News18 # LIVE: Witkoff and Kushner Lead New Effort to Salvage US-Iran Peace Deal | Trump | Vance | N18G ## CNN-News18 10700000 subscribers 64 likes ### Description 6734 views Posted: 20 Jun 2026 US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Presidential Advisor Jared Kushner have arrived in Switzerland for a fresh round of high-level technical negotiations with Iran, aiming to revive and advance the US-Iran peace… 3. Iran war latest: Trump threatens 'Guardian Angel' tolls on Strait of Hormuz - as Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran talks | World News | Sky News [https://news.sky.com/story/iran-war-latest-trump-deal-tehran-pakistan-strait-hormuz-blockade-13509565] — Sky News [Skip to content](#main) [Sky News - back to home](/) [Watch Live](/watch-live) Live # Iran war latest: Trump threatens 'Guardian Angel' tolls on Strait of Hormuz - as Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran talks US vice president JD Vance has travelled to Switzerland for talks with Iran, with fears the initial deal aimed at ending the war may be under threat already. It comes after Tehran… 4. Drones, dollars and deals - who won the Iran War? | The Security Brief [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IykOSh-2sdc] — BBC News # Drones, dollars and deals - who won the Iran War? | The Security Brief - Channel: BBC News - Length: 17:46 - Views: 49.7K - Likes: 609 - Published: 2026-06-20T01:54:48-07:00 - Category: News & Politics - Keywords: bbc, bbc news, news, world news, breaking news - Language: en ## Description The Security Brief is on the road - in Switzerland - where the US and Iran were supposed to begin… 5. IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut's Dahiyeh in response to drone attacks | The Jerusalem Post [https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-899341] — The Jerusalem Post # IDF strikes Hezbollah command centers in Beirut's Dahiyeh, hours before signing of US-Iran deal ## Since early Sunday morning, several drones launched by Hezbollah have crossed into Israeli airspace, prompting sirens to be sounded in northern Israel. [Follow us on **Google**](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=https://www.jpost.com/) IDF strike on a Hezbollah command center located… Daily TopFive for Iran War Daily. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Iran War Daily on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iran-war-daily/id1896472070] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/033cSXEHeHZNIz6zDWBToz]. Feedback? Email iran-war-daily@lanternpodcasts.com [iran-war-daily@lanternpodcasts.com].

21 de jun de 20268 min
Portada del episodio Iran Deal’s First Test: Swiss Talks Slip, Hormuz Stirs — June 19, 2026

Iran Deal’s First Test: Swiss Talks Slip, Hormuz Stirs — June 19, 2026

U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Switzerland have been postponed after the Islamabad MoU took effect, even as ships begin returning to Hormuz. The deal’s promises now run into implementation: nuclear terms, blockades, and Lebanon. IN THIS EPISODE 1. Live Updates: U.S.-Iran deal signing sets stage for nuclear negotiations, but initial talks in Switzerland postponed [https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-trump-us-deal-strait-of-hormuz/] — CBS News Live Updates: U.S.-Iran deal signing sets stage for nuclear negotiations, but initial talks in Switzerland postponed Watch CBS News Watch CBS News ## What to know about the Iran war: - Talks on Iran's nuclear program were expected to start in Switzerland as soon as this weekend, but the White House said Vice President JD Vance's trip there was put off and Switzerland said the negotiations… 2. Trump's envoys Witkoff and Kushner to fly to Pakistan for Iran talks [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8103xklreo] — BBC News # Trump's envoys Witkoff and Kushner to fly to Pakistan for Iran talks ![](https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260609-143108-fe43574f32-web-3.9.0-5/grey-placeholder.png) ![Reuters (From left to right): Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, and US special envoy Steve Witkoff. Photo: 12 April… 3. Israel continues strikes in Beirut's southern suburbs, killing 3 [https://www.nbcnews.com/world/lebanon/israel-continues-strikes-beiruts-southern-suburbs-rcna349995] — NBC News IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. # Israel continues strikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs, killing 3 Two people were killed and four others wounded ⁠in the strike, which targeted an apartment in Dahiyeh, state news agency NNA reported. Listen to this article with a free account 00:0000:00 People gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike… 4. The Impacts of the Strait of Hormuz Blockade on Global Energy Markets [https://www.setav.org/en/the-impacts-of-the-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-on-global-energy-markets] — Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research [![Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research](/theme/img/seta-20-yil.svg)](/en) # The Impacts of the Strait of Hormuz Blockade on Global Energy Markets This analysis evaluates, through data, the shock created by the logistical disruption in the Strait of Hormuz on the global energy supply. [DATA ANALYTICS](/en/academy/data-analytics) 08 April 2026 Share: Supply security in… Daily TopFive for Iran War Daily. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Iran War Daily on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iran-war-daily/id1896472070] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/033cSXEHeHZNIz6zDWBToz]. Feedback? Email iran-war-daily@lanternpodcasts.com [iran-war-daily@lanternpodcasts.com].

19 de jun de 20268 min
Portada del episodio US-Iran MoU Signed, Hormuz Reopening Becomes the Test — June 18, 2026

US-Iran MoU Signed, Hormuz Reopening Becomes the Test — June 18, 2026

US-Iran Islamabad MoU is now signed by Trump and Pezeshkian, putting an immediate ceasefire, Hormuz reopening, and US blockade lift into effect while nuclear terms, Lebanon, sanctions relief, and shipping confidence move into a 60-day test. IN THIS EPISODE 1. PM Shehbaz announces signing of 'Islamabad MoU' by US, Iranian leadership [https://tribune.com.pk/story/2613815/pm-shehbaz-announces-signing-of-islamabad-mou-by-us-iranian-leadership] — Express Tribune PM Shehbaz announces signing of 'Islamabad MoU' by US, Iranian leadership # PM Shehbaz announces signing of 'Islamabad MoU' by US, Iranian leadership Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz, US to lift naval blockade as 'first step' --- Web Desk/ Anadolu Agency/ Reuters June 18, 2026 16 min read Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. PHOTO: FILE --- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced the… 2. US-Iran ceasefire terms released after deal officially signed ... [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fmYwG_7s0w] — ABC News (Australia) # US-Iran ceasefire terms released after deal officially signed | ABC NEWS ## ABC News (Australia) 2570000 subscribers 32 likes ### Description 1814 views Posted: 17 Jun 2026 US and Iran have officially signed a memorandum of understanding for an immediate and permanent ceasefire on all fronts, as the White House released the full text at the G7 in France. The deal includes a $300 billion… 3. Israeli strikes Beirut, accuses Hezbollah of cease-fire violation - UPI.com [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/06/14/lebanon-israel-attacks-beirut/3891781446672] — UPI [World News](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/ "World News") June 14, 2026 / 11:01 AM / Updated at 1:46 PM # Israeli strikes Beirut, accuses Hezbollah of cease-fire violation By [Danielle Haynes](https://www.upi.com/author/Danielle-Haynes/) [![Add as preferred source on Google](/img/google_preferred_source.png "Add as preferred source on… 4. Step Back — Why is Pakistan the broker of this US-Iran ceasefire deal, and what leverage does Islamabad actually have to get Washington, Tehran, and the regional players to take it seriously? BACKGROUND SOURCES * How Pakistan Became the Iran War’s Unlikely Peace Negotiator | Council on Foreign Relations [https://www.cfr.org/articles/how-pakistan-became-the-iran-wars-unlikely-peace-negotiator] — Council on Foreign Relations * How Pakistan helped secure a ceasefire between the US and Iran | BBC News [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnygPGcDyUo] — BBC News * Why is Pakistan involved in a US-Iran peace deal? - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012 [https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/06/why-pakistan-involved-us-iran-peace-deal] — Al Monitor * Why Pakistan is Mediating Between the United States and Iran | Chicago Council on Global Affairs [https://globalaffairs.org/commentary/analysis/why-pakistan-mediating-between-united-states-and-iran] — Chicago Council on Global Affairs * Pakistan Is Mediating Between Iran and the US Because It Can – and It Must – The Diplomat [https://thediplomat.com/2026/04/pakistan-is-mediating-between-iran-and-the-us-because-it-can-and-it-must/] — Thediplomat Daily TopFive for Iran War Daily. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Iran War Daily on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iran-war-daily/id1896472070] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/033cSXEHeHZNIz6zDWBToz]. Feedback? Email iran-war-daily@lanternpodcasts.com [iran-war-daily@lanternpodcasts.com].

18 de jun de 202612 min