### [2026-06-13](/feed/2026/06/13/index.md) ##### Middle Eastern crisis # U.S. president Donald Trump and other officials say that Iran and the United States will hold a virtual meeting on June 14 for an electronic signing of the memorandum of understanding that will extend the ceasefire and will begin the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. ### Sources: 1. [Axios](https://www.axios.com/2026/06/13/us-iran-deal-pakistan-signing) ### Related: 1. [Iran announces a pause on peace talks with the United States, and, alongside the Axis of Resistance, announces plans to "completely block" the Strait of Hormuz and threatens to close the Strait of Mandeb, ruling out any further talks until Israel ends its military operations in Lebanon and Gaza. ](/feed/2026/06/1/iran-announces-a-pause-on-peace-talks-with-the-united-states-and-alongside-the-axis-of-resistance-announces-plans-to.md) _Context: Iran, Middle Eastern crisis, Strait of Hormuz, United States, the reopening_ 2. [United States president Donald Trump orders the navy to open fire on any Iranian vessels placing mines along the Strait of Hormuz, after the military reportedly observed an Iranian mine-laying operation. ](/feed/2026/04/23/united-states-president-donald-trump-orders-the-navy-to-open-fire-on-any-iranian-vessels-placing-mines-along-the-strait.md) _Context: Donald Trump, Iran, Middle Eastern crisis, Strait of Hormuz, U.S. president, United States_ 3. [United States president Donald Trump announces that the ceasefire will be extended so that Iran can make a "unified proposal", upon Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif and field marshal Asim Munir's request. However, Trump also says the blockade will remain. ](/feed/2026/04/21/united-states-president-donald-trump-announces-that-the-ceasefire-will-be-extended-so-that-iran-can-make-a-unified-prop.md) _Context: Donald Trump, Iran, Middle Eastern crisis, U.S. president, United States, the ceasefire_ 4. [Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi confirms the two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States, which includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The ceasefire is ratified by the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC). ](/feed/2026/04/8/iranian-foreign-minister-abbas-araghchi-confirms-the-two-week-ceasefire-between-iran-and-the-united-states-which-includ.md) _Context: Iran, Middle Eastern crisis, Strait of Hormuz, United States, the reopening_ 5. [Pakistan proposes a ceasefire plan received by Iran and the United States, reportedly dubbed the Islamabad Accord, which calls for an immediate halt to hostilities, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a 15–20 day period of negotiations between Iran and the U.S. This comes following reported talks between Pakistani army staff chief Asim Munir, U.S. vice president JD Vance, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi. The Pakistani foreign ministry says that talks between Iran and the U.S. are ongoing. ](/feed/2026/04/6/pakistan-proposes-a-ceasefire-plan-received-by-iran-and-the-united-states-reportedly-dubbed-the-islamabad-accord-which.md) _Context: Iran, Middle Eastern crisis, Strait of Hormuz, United States, the ceasefire_ 6. [Bahrain imposes a nighttime maritime curfew from 6:00{{nbsp}}pm to 4:00{{nbsp}}am to restrict sea traffic and strengthen coastal security following reported attacks attributed to Iran. [https:--today.lorientlejour.com-article-1501346-bahrain-announces-curfew-for-maritime-traffic-ministry.html (AFP via "L'Orient Today")]***Ten Kuwaiti soldiers are injured in a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Kuwait. [https:--saudigazette.com.sa-article-660088-world-10-kuwaiti-soldiers-injured-in-missile-and-drone-attacks ("Saudi Gazette")]*The foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, meet in Islamabad to express their "full support" for potential Iran–United States talks hosted by Pakistan. [https:--www.france24.com-en-live-news-20260329-pakistan-hosts-saudi-turkey-egypt-for-talks-on-mideast-war (AFP via France 24)]*United States president Donald Trump tells "Financial Times" that the U.S. could seize Kharg Island and "take the oil" in Iran, although "a deal could be made fairly quickly". [https:--www.ft.com-content-3bd9fb6c-2985-4d24-b86b-23b7884031f5 ("Financial Times")] [https:--english.news.cn-northamerica-20260330-e0958790470e42ccaf54eff1aaa783f8-c.html (Xinhua)]*An Iranian missile hits the Makhteshim chemical plant in southern Israel. A warning for the leakage of hazardous materials is issued for the immediate vicinity of the site. [https:--www.reuters.com-world-middle-east-adama-chemicals-plant-southern-israel-hit-by-iranian-missile-or-debris-2026-03-29- (Reuters)]*A visual evidence released by "The New York Times" shows that a sports hall in Lamerd in the Fars province of Iran was hit by a untested short-range Precision Strike Missile during the first day of the war on February 28, 2026. [https:--www.nytimes.com-2026-03-29-world-middleeast-us-precision-strike-missile-iran-lamerd.html ("The New York Times")]An Indonesian peacekeeper of the UNIFIL mission is killed and a second one is critically injured when a projectile explodes at their position near Aadshit al-Qusayr, Nabatieh Governorate. [https:--www.timesofisrael.com-indonesian-peacekeeper-killed-in-lebanon-explosion-2nd-critically-injured- ("Times of Israel")]2026 Iran war](/feed/2026/03/29/bahrain-imposes-a-nighttime-maritime-curfew-from-6-00-nbsp-pm-to-4-00-nbsp-am-to-restrict-sea-traffic-and-strengthen.md) _Context: Donald Trump, Iran, Middle Eastern crisis, U.S. president, United States_ 7. [Bahrain imposes a nighttime maritime curfew from 6:00{{nbsp}}pm to 4:00{{nbsp}}am to restrict sea traffic and strengthen coastal security following reported attacks attributed to Iran. [https:--today.lorientlejour.com-article-1501346-bahrain-announces-curfew-for-maritime-traffic-ministry.html (AFP via "L'Orient Today")]***Ten Kuwaiti soldiers are injured in a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Kuwait. [https:--saudigazette.com.sa-article-660088-world-10-kuwaiti-soldiers-injured-in-missile-and-drone-attacks ("Saudi Gazette")]*The foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, meet in Islamabad to express their "full support" for potential Iran–United States talks hosted by Pakistan. [https:--www.france24.com-en-live-news-20260329-pakistan-hosts-saudi-turkey-egypt-for-talks-on-mideast-war (AFP via France 24)]*United States president Donald Trump tells "Financial Times" that the U.S. could seize Kharg Island and "take the oil" in Iran, although "a deal could be made fairly quickly". [https:--www.ft.com-content-3bd9fb6c-2985-4d24-b86b-23b7884031f5 ("Financial Times")] [https:--english.news.cn-northamerica-20260330-e0958790470e42ccaf54eff1aaa783f8-c.html (Xinhua)]*An Iranian missile hits the Makhteshim chemical plant in southern Israel. A warning for the leakage of hazardous materials is issued for the immediate vicinity of the site. [https:--www.reuters.com-world-middle-east-adama-chemicals-plant-southern-israel-hit-by-iranian-missile-or-debris-2026-03-29- (Reuters)]*A visual evidence released by "The New York Times" shows that a sports hall in Lamerd in the Fars province of Iran was hit by a untested short-range Precision Strike Missile during the first day of the war on February 28, 2026. [https:--www.nytimes.com-2026-03-29-world-middleeast-us-precision-strike-missile-iran-lamerd.html ("The New York Times")]An Indonesian peacekeeper of the UNIFIL mission is killed and a second one is critically injured when a projectile explodes at their position near Aadshit al-Qusayr, Nabatieh Governorate. [https:--www.timesofisrael.com-indonesian-peacekeeper-killed-in-lebanon-explosion-2nd-critically-injured- ("Times of Israel")]2026 Iranian strikes on Arab countries](/feed/2026/03/29/bahrain-imposes-a-nighttime-maritime-curfew-from-6-00-nbsp-pm-to-4-00-nbsp-am-to-restrict-sea-traffic-and-strengthen.md) _Context: Donald Trump, Iran, Middle Eastern crisis, U.S. president, United States_ 8. [U.S. president Donald Trump says he is postponing his 48-hour ultimatum for five days before attacking the Iranian power plants as Iran and the U.S. have held "very good and productive conversations" on ending the war. Trump also claims that a "major points of agreement" focused on Iran's renunciation of the nuclear weapon are being talked. Iran denies any dialogue took place. ](/feed/2026/03/23/us-president-donald-trump-says-he-is-postponing-his-48-hour-ultimatum-for-five-days-before-attacking-the-iranian-power.md) _Context: Donald Trump, Iran, Middle Eastern crisis, U.S. president, United States_ 9. [United States president Donald Trump calls on the country's allies to help lift the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. ](/feed/2026/03/14/united-states-president-donald-trump-calls-on-the-country-s-allies-to-help-lift-the-iranian-blockade-of-the-strait-of-ho.md) _Context: Donald Trump, Iran, Middle Eastern crisis, Strait of Hormuz, U.S. president, United States_ 10. [United States president Donald Trump calls for the "unconditional surrender" of Iran, saying there will be no deal or further talks. This comes after Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian says that several countries have initiated mediation efforts to end the war. ](/feed/2026/03/6/united-states-president-donald-trump-calls-for-the-unconditional-surrender-of-iran-saying-there-will-be-no-deal-or-fu.md) _Context: Donald Trump, Iran, Middle Eastern crisis, U.S. president, United States_