US-Iran War News Live: Qatar reaffirms mediation role as Iran insists on no meeting with US envoys

Sergio Gor also mentioned Washington would ‘love to have’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit the United States again. The 2026 G20 Leaders' Summit is scheduled to be held in Miami, Florida, on December 14-15Trump's India visit expected next year, says Sergio Gor (Image: Bloomberg)(Bloomberg)US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said an official visit by US President Donald Trump to India is expected to take place next year rather than during the US midterm election period."It's not any time during the midterms. It has to be sometime next year... We would love to make that happen sooner rather than later," the diplomat stated, according to ANI.PM Modi to visit US in December for G20: GorEarlier, on May 23, Gor said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had, on behalf of President Donald Trump, formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the White House in the near future. The invitation was conveyed during Rubio's visit to India from May 23 to 26.Gor also mentioned Washington would "love to have" PM Modi visit the United States again. "Secretary Marco Rubio invited PM Modi while visiting him... We love to have him back here. And I know he's coming in December for the G20," Gor said.The 2026 G20 Leaders' Summit is scheduled to be held in Miami, Florida, on December 14-15, marking the first time the United States will host the summit since 2009.US, India trade deal updateOn the sidelines of the IX USISPF Leadership Summit 2026, Gor also expressed confidence that the proposed interim India-US trade agreement would be finalised "sooner rather than later".He added that Trump remains actively engaged in strengthening India-US bilateral ties and stressed the need to institutionalise regular ministerial-level meetings of the Quad.Speaking about the proposed interim India-US trade agreement, Gor said discussions were progressing well despite the complexity of the deal, which covers thousands of provisions and requires extensive legal review.He said the agreement was in its final stages, with most of the work already completed, adding that only a few issues remained on both sides and that just the final “1 per cent of the deal” was yet to be concluded, as per PTI."Ambassador Greer has the President's full confidence, and so we are getting close to finalising that. But these things are complex legal matters, and this is not one page. We have thousands of items between our two nations that we are working on. And so the fact that we've gone so far, that is a great sign for the relationship, and I am hopeful that we will be able to wrap this up sooner rather than later," he stated, according to ANI.Gor further expressed confidence in the strength of India-US ties, saying the bilateral relationship continues to be driven by the close personal rapport between Trump and PM Modi."People ask, Why is this taking so long? We've been at this for a year and a half. To put it into perspective, the European trade deal took 20 years. So no matter what, as long as we beat the European deal, I think we're in good shape. But I'm determined to bring this to a close," he mentioned.He also highlighted the ambitious goal set by Trump and PM Modi to raise bilateral trade between the two countries to USD 500 billion."What President Trump and Prime Minister Modi announced as a bilateral trade goal of USD 500 billion over the next few years, that's an astounding number that is unmatched. We are ready to do so much with India. India exports more to the United States than anywhere else by far," Gor said.About the AuthorGarvit BhiraniGarvit Bhirani is a journalist based in Gurugram. He is a Deputy Chief Content Producer at LiveMint, where he covers national and international news stories, focusing on accuracy and compelling storytelling for readers. With a total of six years of experience in journalism, he has previously worked with Vaco Binary Semantics for Google, taking on the role of news curation lead, and reported from the field on health, education

Iran's foreign ministry stated there are no meetings with the US scheduled for this week. The comments follow reports of a halt in counter-strikes and planned talks in Doha, although negotiations for a final agreement have not yet begun, according to spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei.Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 29, 2026. (REUTERS)Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, has said that there are no meetings scheduled between representatives of the Islamic Republic and the United States delegation “on Tuesday or in the coming days.” The comments come a day after it was reported that Washington and Tehran agreed to halt counter-strikes and to meet in the Qatari capital, Doha.No US-Iran talks on Tuesday"In the coming days, we have no negotiation meetings at any level with the American side," Baghaei said in a press briefing on Monday."The fact that US representatives are travelling to Qatar has no connection with the trip of the Iranian delegation, which is being undertaken to follow up on the implementation of the provisions of the memorandum of understanding, including Article 11," he added.US representatives to travel to Doha: White HouseEarlier, the White House had confirmed that US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Senior Adviser to US President Donald Trump, Jared Kushner, would travel to Doha for talks with Iran.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, in an interview with Fox News, also confirmed the development and said the meeting follows a request from Iran."The president wants to see the peace process play out, and Iranians would be best to sign a good deal with the United States of America," she said.What Trump said"Iran has requested a meeting. It will take place tomorrow in Doha," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.Commenting on the Doha talks, Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, "the meeting in Doha is going to be perhaps important, perhaps not. We're going to find out."At the same time, he maintained "we're winning militarily" and repeated his condition that Iran must be stopped from producing a nuclear weapon.Why the final deal is still farWhile the Iranian side has agreed to halt the strikes, they point out that negotiations on a comprehensive agreement have not yet commenced."We have not yet entered the negotiation phase for the final agreement," Baghaei said."According to Article 13 of the Memorandum of Understanding, the start of negotiations for the final agreement is contingent upon the initiation of the implementation of Articles 1, 4, 5, 10, and 11, and the continuation of their implementation," he said.The articles of the MoU set out key confidence-building measures that must begin before formal negotiations on a final agreement can start. Article 11 requires the US to make Iran's frozen or restricted funds and assets fully available for use under mutually agreed procedures and to issue the necessary licences and authorisations to facilitate access.Baghaei also pointed out that under Article 13 of the 14-point MoU, negotiations on a final agreement can begin only after implementation of the mentioned five provisions has started and continues, meaning the parties must first demonstrate progress on the agreed preliminary measures before moving to broader negotiations.Earlier, in a statement carried by Iran's state broadcaster, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, said that no technical working group meetings are scheduled for this week under the framework of the 14-point MoU."The first round of technical talks will be held within the framework of the designated working groups, once conditions are in place and after an agreement is reached on the date and location, and consultations in this regard are continuing through the intermediary countries," the statement quoted Gharibabadi as saying.Key TakeawaysNegotiations depend on the implementation of preliminary

Iran claimed it had targeted the headquarters of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and Al Asad Air Base in Kuwait during the overnight attacks. It warned that negotiations with the United States could come to a 'complete halt' if Washington continued its military operations.Iran Claims Missile & Drone Strikes On U.S. Bases In Bahrain, Kuwait After Trump's Iran BombingShortly after President Donald Trump warned the America might “militarily complete the job”, Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said on Sunday that it had launched overnight attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, warning that negotiations with the United States could come to a "complete halt" if Washington continued its military operations.The statement, published by the state-run IRAN newspaper, marked Tehran's strongest warning so far over the future of the interim agreement reached with the US. The deal provides a 60-day period for both sides to negotiate a permanent end to the conflict.The Revolutionary Guard claimed it had targeted the headquarters of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and Al Asad Air Base in Kuwait during the overnight attacks, according to AP."Let the enemy know that violating the ceasefire ... will lead to a complete halt of ongoing processes," the Guard mentioned.Kuwait's military said its air defence systems intercepted incoming Iranian drones and missiles, adding that there was no immediate information on any damage. The country hosts a major US Army base.Bahrain's Foreign Ministry condemned what it described as “a dangerous escalation that reveals that what Tehran is doing is not a passing act, nor an isolated incident, but rather a deliberate approach and a systematic pattern of repeated aggression against the sovereignty of the kingdom, and the security of its citizens and residents.”Bahrain, which hosts the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, has seen the naval base come under repeated attacks during the conflict.Earlier, the US military said it had launched another round of strikes on Iran, just hours after a tanker was hit in the Strait of Hormuz, the world's busiest oil shipping route, which Iran had kept largely closed throughout much of the conflict.The US Central Command said earlier that its forces had launched another round of strikes after a Panama-flagged tanker was targeted by an Iranian drone on Saturday.In a statement, Central Command said, "Iran was given a chance to honor the ceasefire agreement but elected not to," adding that the strikes were "in direct response to continued Iranian aggression against commercial shipping" and targeted Iranian military surveillance infrastructure, communication systems, air defence sites, drone storage facilities and mine-laying capabilities.On Saturday, Trump wrote on social media, “There may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable, and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started. If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist!”Meanwhile, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB stated that explosions were heard in Sirik in southern Iran but did not provide further details. The Revolutionary Guards mentioned, “America's blind shots at Sirik will not resolve our dominance over the Strait of Hormuz. But our shots at violators will remind the rest of the vessels of the clear passage route.”US-Iran interim dealThe 14-point interim agreement between the United States and Iran was intended to stop the fighting that began after the US and Israel launched military operations on February 28. It also aimed to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz while both sides negotiated longer-term issues, including Iran's nuclear programme.A round of mediated talks took place in Switzerland last week, led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. Following the meeting, Washington eased sanctions on Tehran. However, clashes have since resumed, with both sides exchanging accusations and escalating mili

The US military struck multiple targets in Iran on Trump's orders, disrupting the fragile ceasefire. This action followed an attack on a merchant vessel, leading to warnings from Trump about Iran's violations of agreements and the potential for severe consequences.Mint ImageThe US military on Saturday (local time) said that it had struck a number of targets in Iran on the orders of President Donald Trump, which has now shaken the uneasy ceasefire between the two nations.In a social media post, the US Central Command said that their aircraft targetted Iran's military surveillance infrastructure, communication systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities, and minelayer capabilities” after an attack on a merchant vessel on Saturday.US President Trump has also issued a stern warning to Iran, saying that US forces had struck Iranian infrastructure after it violated the ceasefire agreements, and if this continues, their entire country may cease to exist."United States aircraft just struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations, and coastal radar sites, for violating the Cease Fire Agreement, AGAIN! It is very possible that they will never learn! There may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable, and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started. If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist! President DJT," Trump said on Truth Social.This is a developing story. Check back later for more updates.Stay updated with the latest Trending, India , World and US news. HomeNewsWorldUS military attacks Iranian missile and drone facilities, Trump warns ‘…will no longer exist’More

US President Donald Trump's global approval ratings remain weak, with 76% of respondents expressing no confidence in his leadership, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center.The survey, released on Tuesday, found that only 23% of those surveyed said they had confidence in Trump's ability to handle international affairs. As per PTI, the findings also showed that 51% of Indian respondents expressed confidence in Russian President Vladimir Putin's ability to manage global affairs. Only 39% of Indians said they had confidence Trump to do the right thing in world affairs, according to Hindustan Times.The poll was conducted between February 8 and May 13, 2026, and included responses from 42,151 people across 36 countries.The decline in confidence in Trump among IndiansConfidence in Trump's leadership declined in 16 of the 24 countries tracked and reportedly did not improve in any country.51% of Indian respondents had expressed confidence in him in the previous year's survey. It also found that many Indians disapproved of Trump's approach to global tariffs, his handling of the situations in Venezuela and Iran, and the United States' restrictive immigration policies. Only 32% supported his immigration policies, while 17% approved of his handling of Venezuela and 28% backed his approach to Iran.Indian respondents also expressed limited support for Trump's decision to shut down international aid agencies such as the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), as well as for his handling of the war in the Gaza Strip and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.The findings indicate a decline in Indian perceptions of the United States, ending nearly two decades of relatively consistent positive views. In 2005, two years after President George W. Bush launched the widely criticised Iraq War, the United States recorded a favourability rating of 71% in India.How other nations view US, TrumpMeanwhile, In Israel, 81% of respondents held a favourable view of the United States, while 66% said they had confidence in Trump to make the right decisions on global affairs.The Trump administration's tariff policy emerged as one of its least popular measures, with only 18% of respondents approving of it. By comparison, 32% viewed the administration's immigration policy positively.Support for Trump's tariff policies remained low across several countries, with approval ratings of 27% in the United Kingdom, 17% in Canada, 15% in Japan, 14% in South Korea, 11% in Mexico and 8% in Germany.Kenya was the only country surveyed where a majority of respondents (55%) approved of Trump's handling of tariffs.Across the 36 countries included in the survey, a median of 32% of adults believed the United States considers the interests of countries like their own either a great deal or a fair amount when making foreign policy decisions.Among European nations, France, Germany and Greece recorded some of the lowest confidence levels in Trump, with his ratings often matching those of Putin, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, or both.For example, in Germany, 16% of respondents said they had confidence in Trump, while similar shares expressed confidence in Putin (15%) and Netanyahu (15%). In contrast, 72% said they had confidence in French President Emmanuel Macron.Trump also received particularly low confidence ratings in the Muslim-majority populations included in the survey. Among Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, only 4% expressed confidence in him, compared with 2% for Netanyahu. By contrast, around four in ten respondents said they had confidence in Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.About the AuthorGarvit BhiraniGarvit Bhirani is a journalist based in Gurugram. He is a Deputy Chief Content Producer at LiveMint, where he covers national and international news stories, focusing on accuracy and compelling storytelling for readers. With a total of six years of experience in journalism, he has previously worked with Vaco B

Fresh tensions have erupted between the United States and Iran, days after they signed an interim deal to end their war. Iran targeted US positions in the Middle East after Washington struck Iranian targets following a drone attack on a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz.US-Iran trade strikes after drone attacks cargo vessel near Hormuz | Representative image(AFP)More than a week after the US and Iran signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to end the war, fresh tensions have emerged between Washington and Tehran.Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday (local time) said it targeted US military positions in the region in retaliation for a fresh US strike against the Islamic Republic.Earlier on Friday, the US army struck Iran in response to a drone attack that targeted a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday (local time). The incident represents the first major challenge to an interim agreement reached last week, under which the two nations agreed to work toward ending their months of conflict and restoring access to the strategically important waterway, AP reported.US-Iran trade strikes putting new strain on ceasefire: Top updates1. US Central Command on Friday said the American strikes against Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar positions were in response to "unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces" that "clearly violated the ceasefire." It described the operation as "a powerful response to yesterday's attack on a commercial ship that was transiting the Strait of Hormuz."2. US President Donald Trump said the drone attack on the cargo ship violated the ceasefire. The strikes came shortly after Trump told reporters, “You’ll find out,” when asked whether the US would respond. He added, "I don’t like the fact that they took a shot yesterday, actually four of them." Trump, who was at the White House when he made these remarks, said of Iran, "They’re a little bit different," when questioned why there would be strikes when he insisted that talks with Tehran were going well.3. Trump's remarks were reiterated by Vice President JD Vance, who, in a social media post, said that the Islamic Republic should “pick up the phone” if there are disagreements about the ceasefire agreement. He, however, added, "But violence will be met with violence."4. Responding to Trump on social media, Ebrahim Azizi, who heads the Iranian parliament’s national security commission, said the Strait of Hormuz is governed by Iran and that Washington should respect the rules and must "not mistake control for escalation.” Azizi went on to say that this wasn't a ceasefire violation but rather ceasefire management.5. Another Iranian official, Ibrahim al-Fiqar, official military spokesperson for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the operational command center that coordinates the IRGC and the regular Iranian army, said that Tehran's response to the US attacks will be "unprecedented" this time. In a series of posts on X, he said, “We affirm that this aggression will not go unanswered, and we will choose the appropriate time and place. We warn that any further act of folly will be met with a harsh response that will shatter the illusions of the aggressors in the region.”Al-Fiqar added, "No retreat... Our response will shake the earth to its core and will erase your military presence as if it never existed. When the three numbers match tonight, the flow will cease, and the silence will become a storm. There will be nothing to say, only what will be seen. No summons and no options. This is an unprecedented night, in which gunpowder will write the final line in your illusions. The response to the US attack will be swift and decisive."6. The aggression from both Washington and Tehran comes at a fragile time as the two sides continue to negotiate a permanent end to the war. The Islamic Republic has increasingly challenged the region and the US over its control of the St

Live UpdatesUS-Iran war news LIVE: President Donald Trump said on Thursday the US would soon procure wheat, soybeans and corn from country's farmers using Iranian assets that have been frozen under US sanctions.US-Iran war news LIVE: What will happen to frozen Iranian assets? Trump answers (Image: Bloomberg)(Bloomberg)US-Iran war news LIVE: President Donald Trump on Thursday said that the United States plans to use Iranian assets frozen under US sanctions to purchase wheat, soybeans and corn from American farmers.Yesterday, the United Nations suspended its evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after the British military reported that a vessel was struck by a projectile off the coast of Oman. The International Maritime Organisation said evacuations would remain on hold until it could verify safety guarantees for ships awaiting passage and others operating in the region.Rubio dismisses Strait of Hormuz tollsMeanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that Washington remains committed to negotiating an end to the conflict with Iran but will not accept any agreement that allows Tehran to impose fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, as per Bloomberg."You can call it a toll, you can call it a fee, whatever you want to call it — it’s a game of semantics,” Rubio stated.Speaking in Bahrain at the end of his Gulf tour, Rubio dismissed the distinction between tolls and service charges, saying any such requirement would be unacceptable. He warned that allowing Iran to charge vessels could encourage other countries to do the same, disrupting global maritime trade.His remarks came as confusion persisted in the Strait of Hormuz despite US assurances that the key shipping route remains open. A vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile on Thursday, while several cargo ships reportedly altered course before entering the strait. Rubio's comments followed reports that Iran and Oman were exploring a framework to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz, including the costs of maritime operations. The proposal raised concerns in Washington and among Gulf allies over the possibility of transit fees.Trump said a day earlier that he would dismiss any agreement with Iran containing shipping or service charges. Rubio later said Oman had clarified during Gulf Cooperation Council talks that it opposed such fees and had backed a joint US-GCC statement rejecting tolls or attempts to control navigation through the strategic waterway. Rubio's visit to Bahrain concluded a three-day tour aimed at assuring Gulf partners that their security concerns would be reflected in any future agreement with Tehran.Follow updates here:26 Jun 2026, 06:00:00 AM ISTUS-Iran war news LIVE: Israel killed 3 civilians in Lebanon, says Hezbollah, claims of ‘flagrant’ ceasefire breachIran-backed Hezbollah on Thursday accused Israel of a "flagrant" ceasefire breach, saying it launched a drone and killed three civilians in southern Lebanon. The group mentioned the strike was a "direct attack" on "civilians," while Israel had earlier said it had killed fighters from Hezbollah ranks.Hezbollah said it was the third "flagrant violation" by Israel "of the ceasefire to which it has committed itself so far".Lebanon's state-run National News Agency earlier said "three people were killed and one person was wounded when an enemy drone targeted a... vehicle on the road between Zawtar and Mayfadoun".– AFP26 Jun 2026, 05:54:37 AM ISTUS-Iran war news LIVE: UN maritime agency halts Strait of Hormuz ship evacuations over security concerns.The United Nations on Thursday suspended its evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after the British military stated that a vessel was struck by a projectile off the coast of Oman, as per PTI. The International Maritime Organisation said evacuations would remain on hold until it could verify safety guarantees for ships awaiting passage and others operating in the region26 Jun 2026, 05:54:37 AM ISTUS-Iran war news LIVE: