Iran-US war latest: Trump warns ‘I’ll do what I have to do’ if Tehran breaks agreement as US waives sanctions on oil

President Donald Trump has warned Iran against breaking a ceasefire agreement as the US partially lifted sanctions on Iranian oil for the first time in decades. "If Iran doesn't live up to their agreement, or if they're not behaving, I will do what I have to do," Trump told reporters on Monday. The US has partially lifted sanctions on Iranian oil exports following “encouraging” talks over ending their months-long war. The Treasury on Monday issued a 60-day sanctions waiver that would allow Iran to sell oil in US dollars for the first time in decades. However, Iran reportedly denied a claim by Vance that Tehran would allow nuclear inspectors back into the country following initial talks in Switzerland. Vance said discussions with the International Atomic Energy Agency could be happening "as soon as today". But Iran's foreign ministry said Tehran had made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections. Iran’s lead negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, insisted on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz would be managed by Iran and follow international laws. "Hopefully we can activate the strait again, in terms of passage, and bring prosperity back to regional and global economy," he said.Naftali Bennett accuses Netanyahu of misleading Israeli public Former Israeli prime minister and opposition politician Naftali Bennett has accused Benjamin Netanyahu of misleading the Israeli public in relation to the war in Lebanon. “When Netanyahu and Israel Katz announced yesterday at 11pm at night that the IDF has freedom of action in Lebanon—they didn't tell the truth,” he wrote in a post on X. “It's not true. The truth is that our boys' hands are tied in Lebanon.” He said that he had spoken to Israeli soldiers who had told him that Hezbollah are “re-establishing themselves, repairing infrastructure, arming up, and returning to activity, and our soldiers are forbidden from opening fire on them.” (Getty) Maira Butt23 June 2026 08:30Trump allies defend him to Israelis anxious over Iran deal American allies of President Donald Trump this week defended him to an Israeli public anxious about a US interim deal with Iran and White House criticism that together appeared to signal fissures in Israel's decades-old alliance with Washington. “The United States and Israel have an unbreakable bond,” Mike Huckabee, the US ambassador to Israel, said on Sunday after acknowledging there was an “enormous level of anxiety about the relationship.” Maira Butt23 June 2026 08:00UK ‘did not like’ Starmer refusing to be drawn into Iran war, says Trump Donald Trump has said the British public “did not like” Sir Keir Starmer’s refusal to be drawn into the war against Iran, as he again derided the outgoing prime minister as “not Winston Churchill”. The president also repeated his claim that Sir Keir had “hurt himself very, very badly” over his stance on immigration and energy, while declaring him “a very nice man” and “sort of a friend of mine”. Trump made his comments at the White House after Sir Keir quit as Labour leader, having acknowledged he had lost the support of his MPs, and with former Greater Manchester mayor and new MP Andy Burnham waiting in the wings. More here. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar23 June 2026 07:30Britain to have surplus of energy for winter despite Iran war, forecasts show Britain has more than enough electricity supply to meet demand through the winter months, despite households facing higher bills following the Iran war, according to the energy system operator. The National Energy System Operator (Neso) nonetheless cautioned over “tight days” during potential cold snaps this winter. In its early winter outlook, the electricity system is forecast to have a surplus of 5.5 gigawatts between the end of October and the end of March next year. This represents an 8.8 per cent buffer of peak winter demand, which is slightly below the margin forecast for 2025, but greater than the years before that. Neso, which is a publicly-owned body, independent of government, is tasked with ensuring that the supply of electricity remains balanced with demand for it. If supply cannot meet demand, then the country risks blackouts. Neso said its modelling – which stress-tests thousands of scenarios based on electricity demand, weather conditions and generation – shows that Britain’s electricity system is expected to remain stable this winter. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar23 June 2026 07:15 Alisha Rahaman Sarkar23 June 2026 07:00The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled even as more ships venture through Ship traffic has picked up in the Strait of Hormuz since Iran and the US signed an interim deal to end a war that constricted global oil supplies and fueled inflation, but questions surrounding control of the vital waterway and whether vessels will be charged tolls to cross it could interfere with negotiations to forge a lasting peace. Tehran and Washington clashed over the Strait of Hormuz again this past weekend. Citing Israel's latest attacks on Lebanon, Iran declared that it reclosed the strait. The US was quick to contest that. Maritime tracking data showed that dozens of ships passed through on Saturday and Sunday, though far fewer than the daily average before the war. More here. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar23 June 2026 06:55Iran central bank governor says no obligation to by American produce Iran's central bank governor Abdolnaser Hemmati has responded to Donald Trump's claims that the released Iranian funds will be used to buy US produce. Hemmati said Iran has “no obligation to buy” agricultural products from the US. He told the Tasnim news agency that the agreement says the first $6bn can be used to buy “basic goods and medicine”. However, he added that “if the price and quality of American inputs are more suitable compared to other countries, we have no obstacle to purchasing from that country." He said the $6bn could be used to purchase other non-sanctioned goods. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar23 June 2026 06:45Rubio heads to the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain US secretary of state Marco Rubio will travel to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain this week as the Trump administration has stepped up efforts to end the war with Iran, while Gulf countries remain uneasy about a proposed deal. The state department announced yesterday that Rubio would visit the three countries for bilateral meetings with leaders to discuss the memorandum of understanding reached last week between the US and Iran. Rubio will discuss "regional priorities," "efforts to secure full and free safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, and the importance of peace and stability in the region," the department said in a statement. While in Bahrain, Rubio will also meet with Gulf Cooperation Council officials "to discuss shared priorities". Alisha Rahaman Sarkar23 June 2026 06:30Talks between Iran and US conclude in Switzerland - report The technical talks between Iran and the US in Switzerland have concluded, according to Iran's state media. Both nations will set up negotiating groups on nuclear power and sanctions, it said. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar23 June 2026 06:15Turkish president offers support for US-Iran agreement Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed the agreement reached between Iran and the US during a telephone call with his Iranian counterpart and pledged Turkey's continued support for the process to conclude peacefully. A statement from the Turkish president's office said that during his conversation with Masoud Pezeshkian, Erdogan also urged vigilance "against those who want to sabotage the negotiations", in an apparent reference to Israel. Turkish officials have constantly accused Israel of wanting to derail the negotiations. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar23 June 2026 06:00