The United States is working with Qatar on a plan that would give Iran access to $6 billion in frozen assets for humanitarian purchases, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Today's meeting of the Bank of Russia's Board of Directors concluded with a decision to bring the key rate down to 14.25%.
The US-Iran memorandum signing ceremony had been set for June 19 in Switzerland, but J.D. Vance postponed his trip after Tehran raised demands related to the situation in Lebanon, according to media reports.
Russia anticipates that a lasting ceasefire between the USA and Iran will allow the Caspian littoral states to resume their five-party cooperation, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Vestnik Kavkaza.
Azerbaijan and Russia have long-standing traditions of good neighborliness, friendship and cooperation that continue to serve the interests of both peoples, Azerbaijani First Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ali Ahmadov said during the 24th meeting of the Interparliamentary Commission on Cooperation between the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan and the Federal Assembly of Russia.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to end the war between the two countries.
One of the things which has not changed is Azerbaijan’s stable, successful development, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said during his speech at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group.
The memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran has been signed by U.S. President Donald Trump, the White House press pool said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan at the Russia-ASEAN summit on June 17.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, on the second day of his visit to Moscow, was received by Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu. During the meeting, he expressed gratitude for efforts aimed at ensuring stability in Syria.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi discussed the Iran-U.S. memorandum of understanding, alongside several regional and bilateral issues during a phone conversation.
Brussels is to stop importing Russian pipeline gas under short-term contracts as of today. A ban on LNG imports had already taken effect earlier.
Russia appreciates Turkey's diplomatic efforts in the context of the Ukrainian conflict settlement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a press conference following his meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
Azerbaijan exported goods worth $11.273 million to Armenia in January-May 2026, according to the Azerbaijani State Customs Committee.
The U.S.-Iran deal provides for the return of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts to Iran to destroy its stockpile of enriched uranium, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said.
Iran has granted a 60-day deferral for the duration of further negotiations with the United States, and during this period, Tehran will not demand payment for services related to safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the Fars agency reported, citing a source.
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev addressed the participants of the international conference themed “Regional Contribution to Global Security: Peacebuilding in the South Caucasus.”
U.S. Vice President JD Vance expressed hope that the U.S.-Iran peace deal could lead to a reshaped Middle East.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that a ceasefire deal with Iran has been agreed to and that toll-free shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will now begin.
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, on June 14, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said.
