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Trump urges Iran to 'get their act together fast', rebuffs Hormuz ship attack

Jun 12, 2026, 15:03 GMT+1

US President Donald Trump on Friday rebuffed an Iranian drone attack against Indian ships leaving the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday night, calling it "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE."

"They better get their act together, and FAST!" he said in a post on Truth Social.

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Trump says Iran’s leaked deal terms bear ‘no relation’ to agreement

Jun 12, 2026, 14:45 GMT+1

US President Donald Trump says "the terms that Iran leaked out to the Fake News have NOTHING to do with the terms that were agreed to, in writing."

"What they said, including their weak and pathetic statement on having a deal, bears no relation to the truth. Very dishonorable people to deal with," he said on Truth Social.

"With them, there is no such thing as dealing in good faith. AMAZING!"

US continues to enforce blockade against Iran, CENTCOM says

Jun 12, 2026, 13:50 GMT+1
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US Central Command said US Navy warships and air assets continue to patrol regional waters to enforce the blockade against Iran, adding that American forces have redirected 136 commercial vessels and disabled nine others.

"As of today, US forces have redirected 136 commercial vessels and disabled 9 to ensure compliance," CENTCOM said in a post on X accompanying images of the operations.

The latest figures indicate an expansion of US maritime enforcement measures targeting traffic linked to Iran.

Media denies reports of $3 billion transfer to Iran

Jun 12, 2026, 13:45 GMT+1

Semi-oficial Mehr News Agency denied reports that $3 billion had been transferred from the United Arab Emirates to Iran, saying none of the Islamic Republic's frozen financial assets have been released.

The response came after reports alleged that Tehran's announcement of a ceasefire followed the delivery of a US message through a Qatari delegation on June 8 and coincided with the transfer of $3 billion from Abu Dhabi to Tehran aboard an Emirati Boeing 737 aircraft.

Mehr said that, to date, none of Iran's blocked funds had been unfrozen.

Netanyahu says Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons under his watch

Jun 12, 2026, 12:59 GMT+1
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran would not acquire nuclear weapons as long as he remains in office, adding that he and US President Donald Trump are "in full agreement" on the issue.

"For over 30 years, I have been at the forefront of the international struggle against Iran's nuclear program," Netanyahu said in a post on X.

"Were it not for this struggle, Iran would have long ago possessed atomic bombs to destroy Israel."

Netanyahu added that Iran is seeking to destroy the Jewish state and said he has dedicated his life to preventing that outcome.

"As long as I am the Prime Minister of Israel, this will not happen," he said.

Kurdistan judiciary orders seizure of assets in war-related cases

Jun 12, 2026, 12:54 GMT+1

Hossein Hosseini, the head of Kurdistan province's judiciary, said judicial cases had been opened against 19 people in connection with war-related investigations and that authorities had ordered the monitoring, identification and seizure of their assets.

The measures, he said, were taken under legislation imposing tougher penalties for "espionage and cooperation with Israel and hostile countries" against national security and interests.

Hosseini also said special handling of the cases would continue, adding that those accused would be dealt with "in accordance with the law and without leniency."