Oil benchmarks drop nearly 12% for the week, the steepest fall in almost two years, as a surprise ceasefire between Israel and Iran eases supply fears, while traders weigh potential OPEC+ output increases and US rate-cut expectations.

Oil prices steady after Israel–Iran ceasefire and OPEC+ supply rumours

In his first public message after the ceasefire, Khamenei said that the "Zionist regime" had almost collapsed and been crushed under the blows of Iran.

'Almost collapsed and crushed': Khamenei claims VICTORY over Israel in first message after Israel-Iran ceasefire

Iran has not yet developed dirty bombs, but certainly has the capability to do so, given its nuclear expertise, infrastructure, access to materials like uranium, spent fuel isotopes like cesium-137 and industrial isotopes like cobalt-60. How much risk is there of Iran producing a dirty nuke?

Dirty nukes: Can Iran make radiological bombs after Israel and US B2 bombers struck its nuclear sites during 12-day war?

While US President Donald Trump continues to spread the ‘America First’ goal, his willingness to strike a deal with West Asian nations, including Iran, has not only surprised his critics but also his own MAGA base. So is Trump looking for a friend in Iran?

From 'horrible, one-sided' deal to seeking new nuclear agreement: How Trump’s Iran stance has FLIPPED over the years

Trump took a stance that is rather unusual for the US known for artificial regime changes. What could be the rationale and what could have happened if a regime change indeed took place?


No regime change in Iran: Trump did the smart thing, but for many Iranians, specially women, it's a loss of historic opportunity

The Iran-Israel war has ended. The 12-day war, as termed by US President Donald Trump, came to an end after Qatar and the US administration mediated. Here's what happened in its aftermath 

Dreadful remains of 12-day war exist even as fragile ceasefire holds: Images of celebrations, and what's happening in the aftermath

Each B-2 can carry up to 16 B61-12 variable yield nuclear bombs or B83 bombs with a yield of up to 1.2 megatons. In total, a single B-2 squadron could deliver 192 nuclear bombs across targets worldwide.

How a squadron of B-2 Bombers can wipe out entire human civilisation?

In a telephonic conversation between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the former said the country is ‘prepared to settle matters’. 

'Prepared to settle matters': Iranian President Pezeshkian and Saudi Crown Prince discuss ceasefire

AEOI spokesperson Behrouz Kamalvandi told Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) on Tuesday that the nuclear industry is deeply embedded in Iran and it is impossible for the enemies to uproot this technology. 

No pause, Iran will restore its nuclear programme, says AEOI chief Eslami

President Donald Trump viewed the ceasefire as a personal achievement and made it clear that no one—absolutely no one—would undermine it. Trump made it clear to Netanyahu in the call that he had to follow what he was saying.

Israel was going to strike 15 targets in Iran when Trump stopped Netanyahu: Report

The Iranian president also signalled Tehran’s readiness for diplomacy. Citing Pezeshkian, Iran’s state-affiliated outlet Noor News reported that “Tehran is prepared to talk and defend the rights of the Iranian people at the negotiating table.”

Iran president says Israel and US ‘cannot impose unjust aspirations by force’

It was all part of Israel's "Operation Rising Lion", which began on June 13 against Iran, attacking its nuclear facilities and top military officials and nuclear scientists.

'Turned your leaders into dust': Israeli agents THREATENED Iranian general to flee or get killed - Here's what leaked audio reveal

Speaking before departing for the NATO summit in The Hague on Tuesday (24 June), Trump told reporters he was “not happy that Israel is going now” and accused the country of firing “one missile… after the time limit.”

'DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS': Trump 'unhappy' with Israel for attacking Iran; says both nations 'violated ceasefire'