Iran News

• The United States and Iran have agreed to halt their mutual attacks as of Sunday, according to a U.S. official. • To build on this ceasefire, the U.S. will hold a "high-level" meeting with Iranian representatives in Qatar this Tuesday. • This diplomatic effort aims to stabilize regional tensions and prevent further military escalation between the two nations.

• The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) convened for a two-day session on June 30, 2026, to discuss critical governance and human rights issues. • The session focused on the obligation of governments to guarantee children's rights to survival, development, and protection from violence, exploitation, and discrimination. • These discussions emphasize the necessity of recognizing children's freedoms regarding thought, conscience, religion, and expression based on their maturity.

• The US and Iran have agreed to "stand down" following a series of mutual strikes over the weekend that threatened to escalate regional tensions. • Both nations had accused each other of violating an existing ceasefire agreement, leading to the exchange of military attacks. • This de-escalation is critical to preventing a full-scale war in the Middle East and stabilizing volatile diplomatic relations.

• President Donald Trump ordered U.S. strikes against Iran for a second consecutive day, prompting retaliatory actions from Tehran. • A Democratic lawmaker has accused the President of violating a war powers resolution recently passed by Congress, which required him to seek approval or end the conflict. • The situation highlights a legal and political clash over the executive branch's authority to conduct military operations without explicit legislative consent.

• India's foreign exchange reserves have increased to $672.6 billion, while bank credit has seen a growth of 17.7%, according to data from CareEdge Moneycast. • The report highlights a strong financial position for the country's reserves and a significant expansion in banking sector lending. • In a separate regulatory update, various government offices, stock exchanges, and IFSC units must meet reporting obligations by July 15, 2026.

• Iran launched missiles and drones targeting U.S. military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait following recent U.S. strikes on Iran's southern coast. • The attacks signal a breakdown of the ceasefire in the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions between the two nations. • Oman’s foreign ministry has officially condemned the violence, urging both sides to prioritize diplomacy and restraint to prevent further regional instability.

• Le Figaro has published an analysis suggesting that a potential war in Iran could significantly reshape China's strategic approach toward Taiwan. • The report highlights that modern conflicts, such as those in Ukraine and Iran, are increasingly defined by cyber operations, drones, information warfare, and societal resilience rather than traditional military hardware. • This shift in warfare dynamics matters as it may influence how China calculates the risks and methods of a possible intervention in Taiwan.