World News Today highlights on June 22, 2026 : Iran war to end soon? US Treasury waives sanctions on Iranian oil as part of interim agreement

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Published22 Jun 2026, 07:12:00 AM IST

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22 Jun 2026, 07:31:02 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Iran war to end soon? US Treasury waives sanctions on Iranian oil as part of interim agreement

The U.S. Treasury has granted a 60-day license waiving sanctions on Iranian oil as part of an interim deal to end the Iran war, allowing production and sale until August 21.

22 Jun 2026, 07:28:19 PM IST

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22 Jun 2026, 05:34:52 PM IST

World News Live Updates: ‘Final deal is the house’: Vance says Switzerland talks with Iran set ‘good foundation’ to end war

The U.S. may release frozen Iranian funds to purchase American agricultural goods, as Vice President JD Vance discussed after talks with Iranian officials.

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22 Jun 2026, 03:42:40 PM IST

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22 Jun 2026, 01:27:35 PM IST

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22 Jun 2026, 11:37:03 AM IST

World News Live Updates: US-Iran talks in Switzerland involved ‘major progress’ as ‘de-confliction cell’ agreed to end Lebanon war: Top 10 points

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22 Jun 2026, 09:30:04 AM IST

World News Live Updates: US, Iran agree on 60-day roadmap to final deal; communication line to be set up to avoid Hormuz incidents: Mediators

Negotiations between US and Iranian representatives in Switzerland aimed at a comprehensive agreement within 60 days concluded with agreements on ensuring adherence of the termination of military operations in Lebanon and safe passage for vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

22 Jun 2026, 08:28:57 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Qatar explosion news: 54 injured, 18 missing at factory in Ras Laffan; Interior ministry calls it ‘technical accident’

Qatar explosion news: 54 injured, 18 missing at factory in Ras Laffan; Interior ministry calls it ‘technical accident’

22 Jun 2026, 07:12:00 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Netanyahu rejects claims of Trump influence, defines US-Israel ties amid Iran deal: ‘We stand for our own interests’

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu rejected claims of mutual control between him and US President Trump, highlighting the independence of both nations. He emphasised Israel’s commitment to its security interests, alongside cooperation with the US military, particularly in combating Iranian threats.

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