VP Vance says U.S. expects final Iran deal to bar missiles that threaten the entire world

US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid peace talks; Washington says move supports diplomatic efforts to reach a final agreement.

The United States has authorized Iranian oil sales while negotiations continue on a final peace deal.

Tehran to send representative to new Lebanon ceasefire monitoring mechanism, Iranian media reports; Israel will not be part of the mechanism

Tehran will send a representative to a new mechanism expected to be established to monitor the ceasefire in Lebanon, according to Iranian media. 'Israel will not be part of the mechanism,' the media report added.

US imposes visa restrictions on TPLF hardliners in Ethiopia, the State Department says Thursday

The United States has imposed visa restrictions on individuals it says are undermining peace efforts in Ethiopia, targeting hardliners within the Tigray People's Liberation Front and their immediate family members. The US State Department announced the measure in a statement on Thursday.

Trump and Iranian Pezeshkian sign MOU to end war, extend Lebanon ceasefire 60 days

US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday aimed at ending the war with Iran, extending a ceasefire announced in April by another 60 days, including in Lebanon.