Iran-US war latest: Trump lands for key G7 summit as peace deal already under strain

Iran begin their controversial World Cup campaign after months of uncertainty and turmoil as they face New Zealand in Los Angeles.

Iran's clash with New Zealand kicks off at 2am BST (6pm PT) on Tuesday 16 June at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of the anticipated Group G opener:

We're hearing more from two senior White House officials who earlier spoke to reporters, including The Independent's White House correspondent Andrew Feinberg.

The US now has a high-level relationship with the Iranian government for the first time in 47 years, they said.

“This has been like a 47-year war” between US and Iran, one said, adding that “we entered this knowing it was one of the hardest problem sets in history”.

Negotiations have been “very fruitful” because of the “degradation” of Iranian economy and military, along with the “scattering of their government”, they said.

It will become clear over the next two or three weeks whether the understandings between Washington and Tehran will translate into a long-term deal.

“The more the Iranians are willing to work with us… the more they’ll be welcomed into the world economy,†a second official said.

“If they want to behave like a normal country, we’re willing to treat them like a normal country.”

The US has signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran, a senior administration official has told The Independent's White House correspondent Andrew Feinberg.

The deal was signed by vice president JD Vance, president Donald Trump and Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf.

The Strait of Hormuz is now open, they said, with a “significant increase in traffic†that will “ramp up over time†expected.

More details on the deal will become available in the next 24 to 48 hours, they said.

The memorandum includes the possibility of $300bn (£224bn) in funds for reconstruction, the release of frozen funds, sanctions relief, and “corralling other countries to make investments” if Iran “makes itself investible”.

A signing ceremony will take place which, on the US side, will be attended by Vance, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff and the Iranian side.

The prime minister on Monday welcomed a “hugely significant moment†in war between Iran and the United States as a “breakthrough†deal was announced by Donald Trump.

Trump said the agreement meant “oil will flow†freely once again through the Strait of Hormuz, the vital shipping route out of the Persian Gulf.

“We have long called for de-escalation, and it is vital that all parties seize this opportunity to secure stability in the region and restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, which in turn will ease the economic pressures felt by people here in the United Kingdom and around the world,†Sir Keir told reporters on Monday.

“We will now work closely with our partners to support this agreement and to ensure it turns into a durable, lasting peace.â€

A tanker reported being approached by a small skiff that opened fire on the vessel 111 nautical miles southeast of Yemen’s Aden, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Monday.

Authorities were investigating, UKMTO said, without giving further details on the incident.

US president Donald Trump has arrived in Evian-Les-Bains for the G7 summit and is heading to the Hotel Royal-Elysee, the French presidency has said.

Trump arrived in Geneva earlier this afternoon on Air Force One.

An Israeli drone strike â targeted a car in southern Lebanon, â killing ​its â driver, Lebanese â security sources ​and state â media ‌reported on Monday.

The strike ‌was the ‌first reported â deadly Israeli attack in Lebanon since the announcement of ‌the US-Iran ​agreement.

The US blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect as the agreement with Iran is pending completion.

The completion is scheduled for 19 June, the US military advisory has said.

The Swiss foreign ministry has responded to a report that Switzerland “wasn’t told it was hosting Iran-US summit on Fridayâ€.

“Peace and security in the Near and Middle East are a priority of Swiss foreign policy. Switzerland welcomes the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and Iran, facilitated by Pakistan with the support of Qatar and other states, as an important step towards de-escalation.

“The FDFA is currently in close contact with the US, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar to facilitate the signing of this Memorandum of Understanding in Switzerland at the end of the week.

“No further details regarding the proceedings or the signing ceremony can be provided at this time.â€