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Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: U.S. Lifts Naval Blockade on Iranian Ports According to the Iranian government's website, Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi stated, "Ahead of the official signing ceremony of the peace agreement scheduled for the 19th, the two-month U.S. SBS Jun 16, 2026 11:52 PM

Hezbollah: Iran Assures 'No Nuclear Deal with U.S. Without Israeli Withdrawal' Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group, stated to Reuters on June 16 that it has received assurances from Iran that it will demand the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon during the follow-up negotiation phase of a memorandum of understanding to end the war. SBS Jun 16, 2026 11:43 PM

Swiss Foreign Ministry: MOU Signing Ceremony for End of War to be Held in Bürgenstock on the 19th The Swiss government announced on June 16 that the signing ceremony for the Memorandum of Understanding to end the war between the United States and Iran will be held in the Swiss resort of Bürgenstock on the 19th . SBS Jun 16, 2026 11:41 PM

Trump Warns Iran of "Hellish Disaster" If It Seeks Nuclear Weapons President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated on June 16 that Iran will not be able to possess nuclear weapons under the previous Memorandum of Understanding . SBS Jun 16, 2026 11:40 PM

Australia Warns of El Niño: 'Could Be Worst Since 1950' In a statement released that day, the bureau stated that sea surface temperatures in the region have exceeded the threshold for El Niño and that all atmospheric indicators are consistent with the phenomenon. SBS Jun 16, 2026 10:45 PM

5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Gunma and Saitama Prefectures in Japan; No Tsunami Risk on June 16. A 5.5 magnitude earthquake occurred in southern Gunma Prefecture and northern Saitama Prefecture in central Honshu, Japan, at approximately 7:40 p.m. SBS Jun 16, 2026 10:44 PM

6.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Palu, Sulawesi, Indonesia; 8 Injured An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 struck near Palu on the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia, at approximately 11:30 a.m. SBS Jun 16, 2026 10:43 PM

US Bomber Crashes Shortly After Takeoff, All Personnel On Board Killed A B-52 strategic bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California on June 15 , killing all eight people on board. SBS Jun 16, 2026 9:32 PM

Emphasis on "Free Access" Masks Reality: Tensions Expected to Escalate The prospect of a full, permanent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has become increasingly uncertain. SBS Jun 16, 2026 9:32 PM

'End-of-War MOU' Electronically Signed; U.S. Says "Phased Sanctions Relief" It has been reported that the United States and Iran have already signed a memorandum of understanding to end the war. SBS Jun 16, 2026 9:32 PM