Optimism around the deal continues to fuel crude and global markets even as the world await the fine texts of the deal to gain better clarity on the agreement set to be signed this Friday, June 19. Follow for the latest on the war in West Asia.

Four G.O.P. senators crossed party lines to back the resolution to direct President Trump to halt the war in Iran and seek authorization from Congress, but their support was not enough.

If the ceasefire is serious, this is the mechanism that must be reactivated, so that we can follow up and verify its implementation.” Pakistan says it's working to bring permanent peace to Gulf region Pakistan today said it is in touch with the relevant parties to the West Asia conflict and working to bring permanent peace between the U.