2026-06-19
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America's Vice President J.D. Vance scolded Israeli cabinet members for criticising Donald Trump's deal with Iran.
He said Mr. Trump is the only head of state in the entire world sympathetic to Israel
and America its only powerful ally.
A 60-day window for America and Iran to finalize their agreement has begun.
Terms include ending hostilities in Lebanon and enforcing limits on Iran's nuclear capabilities.
Moshtar Bahamane, Iran's supreme leader, wrote in a statement that Mr. Trump agreed to a deal out of desperation.
In-person negotiations with America do not mean, quote, acceptance of the enemy's position, he added.
Meanwhile, America lifted its naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
Petrol prices in America fell below $4 a gallon on average for the first time since March 30. Ukraine
attacked Moscow with nearly 200 drones in its largest strike on the city of the war so far,
and another demonstration of its ability to reach deep into Russia.