Your window to world news: Iran claims victory over the US and signals a June 19 agreement, reports suggest Washington could release $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets, PM Modi makes a historic first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia, India protests the deaths of three sailors in a US strike on an oil tanker, NEET-UG re-exam admit cards are out, and Iran’s football team arrives in the US for its FIFA World Cup opener — here’s your roundup for the day
Iran declares victory over US: In a statement attributed to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Tehran claimed it had achieved success against its “American-Zionist enemy” and declared a clear victory. The statement said that all war and military operations across all fronts, including Lebanon, would end immediately and permanently, while the naval blockade would be lifted with immediate effect. Iran also indicated that a formal memorandum of understanding (MoU) is scheduled to be signed on June 19, with a final agreement contingent on the United States fulfilling its commitments.
US to release Iran’s $12bn in frozen assets: According to Iran’s state-linked Mehr News Agency, a proposed 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Tehran and Washington includes a provision requiring the United States to release $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets before formal negotiations begin.
Skydiving plane crashes in Missouri: A plane carrying passengers on a skydiving trip crashed near an airport in the US state of Missouri on Sunday, killing all 12 people on board, authorities said. The aircraft went down near Butler Memorial Airport in the town of Butler, about 65 miles south of Kansas City.
PM Modi in Slovakia: Indian PM Modi has arrived in Slovakia, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister since the country’s independence. Upon his arrival, Modi was welcomed by Juraj Blanár, Slovakia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs.
Indian sailor deaths: The Palau-flagged oil tanker M/T Settebello ignored nearly 60 verbal warnings and eight aerial shows of force by the US military before being struck in the Gulf of Oman. Accused of violating a US blockade to transport Iranian oil, the vessel’s engine room was hit by precision munitions, killing three Indian sailors. India has strongly protested the lethal action
Neet re-exam: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released admit cards for the Neet UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the
official Neet portal using their application number and date of birth.
FIFA World Cup: The national football team of Iran has arrived in the United States ahead of its opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Before departing, the squad received a warm send-off from supporters in Tijuana, where fans gathered to cheer the team and wish them success in their World Cup campaign.
The big number: Global oil prices fell more than 4 per cent on Monday after the United States and Iran announced a breakthrough agreement aimed at ending hostilities and restoring traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
**Quote of the day: “**I warmly welcome today’s agreement reached between the United States and Iran. This is a hugely important step forward in ending the war, ensuring regional stability and re-opening the Strait of Hormuz.”
“I congratulate President Trump and the mediators from Pakistan, Qatar and elsewhere who have contributed to this breakthrough. We have long urged de-escalation and this is the progress we had hoped to see.”
– UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
This day in history: On this day in 1991, Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines erupted in one of the biggest volcanic eruptions of the 20th century. Although more than 800 people lost their lives, the huge amount of ash thrown high into the atmosphere helped cool the Earth by about 0.5°C over the following year.
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June 15, 2026, 06:12 IST
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