Iranians face deepening economic hardship, surging inflation, and severe security crackdowns, including executions, amidst a regional conflict. Citizens in Isfahan and Tehran express fear and desperation, while the regime doubles down on repression, fearing internal uprising more than external threats.
President Trump announced the cancellation of planned strikes on Iran, citing progress toward a deal with Tehran and support from allies. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes persist in Gaza, and Iran warns of a decisive response to any aggression.
US President Donald Trump announced the cancellation of a planned attack on Iran, stating that unspecified Middle Eastern countries requested a postponement as "perimeters of a deal" were agreed upon. The deal would involve opening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Iran's nuclear threat, with US forces remaining "locked and loaded."
US President Donald Trump announced he would halt new strikes against Iran, citing an emerging deal with Middle East allies to end a five-month war, which includes opening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Iran's nuclear threat. The announcement follows Saudi concerns about Iranian retaliation and new drone attacks in Kuwait and tanker strikes in the Strait of Hormuz.
New fighting has broken out in western Tigray, Ethiopia, marking a serious breach of the 2022 peace deal between the federal government and Tigrayan forces. Both sides accuse each other of initiating the assault, following months of escalating tensions and failed diplomatic efforts.
US President Donald Trump stated that a peace deal with Iran remains possible despite ongoing hostilities, but expressed a loss of faith in Iranian authorities due to alleged misrepresentation and a recent missile strike against US forces in Jordan during negotiations.
Israeli strikes continue in Gaza, killing at least one, hours after US President Donald Trump announced a "historic agreement" for disarmament and IDF withdrawal. Mediated by Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye, and the US, the deal is questioned by both Hamas and Israeli officials, who reject key provisions like disarmament and full withdrawal.
The US Federal Reserve's FOMC maintained interest rates with a 9-3 vote, marking the first time in a decade three members dissented, preferring a quarter-point hike. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized focusing on overall trends and fostering internal debate, while inflation and geopolitical events continue to influence policy.
President Trump shared a June poll showing majority support for an Iran peace deal, despite the agreement's collapse and recent US-Iran hostilities. The White House used the poll to urge "trust in Trump" as US forces continue strikes in response to Iranian attacks.
Tehran and the U.S. are in escalating conflict after an interim peace deal collapsed. Iran struck U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf, including a Kuwaiti desalination plant, while American forces bombed Iranian sites for the eighth night, citing an attack in Jordan. Oil flows through Hormuz continue, but the situation remains tense.
US-Israeli strikes on Iran have killed 18, jeopardizing a peace MoU. President Pezeshkian is being scapegoated for the deal's failure, masking internal divisions within Iran's ruling elite, particularly between the technocratic-economic wing led by Ghalibaf and the ideological-maximalist Paydari Front.
Donald Trump labeled Iran "evil and sick" after alleging it violated a peace deal by launching a drone at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The US responded with strikes, escalating tensions in the crucial oil transit route.
Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed following six days of hostilities with the US, reversing a recent agreement to restore maritime traffic. The IRGC announced the closure after aerial exchanges, though the US claims traffic is still flowing. This escalation follows tit-for-tat attacks and threatens global trade.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia has lost all trust in the West's willingness to achieve a negotiated solution for Ukraine, citing past broken agreements and the West's alleged undermining of a 2022 deal. He thanked Mozambique for its balanced stance at the UN.
US strikes over 80 targets in Iran following attacks on oil tankers. President Trump declared a ceasefire over, then claimed Iran sought a deal. The peace process faces challenges due to a rushed memorandum of understanding that conceded control of the Strait of Hormuz to Iran.
US President Donald Trump's recent actions, including withdrawing from a peace deal with Iran and criticizing allies like Spain and Denmark, have sparked concerns about the erosion of the post-WWII international order. Allies are reportedly contemplating strategic autonomy due to perceived unpredictability in US foreign policy.
President Donald Trump declared an interim peace deal with Iran "over" and warned of reimposing a naval blockade, following U.S. strikes on over 80 Iranian targets in response to attacks on commercial vessels. Trump's remarks at the NATO summit injected fresh uncertainties into negotiations.
Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized President Trump for resuming airstrikes against Iran, calling it a "forever foreign war." She questioned the logic of bombing Iran during a "ceasefire" and highlighted Trump's past promises to end foreign wars.
President Donald Trump declared the interim peace deal with Iran "over," citing "liars" and "scum" Iranian leaders. He warned of reimposing a naval blockade and further strikes after U.S. military hit over 80 Iranian targets in response to attacks on commercial vessels.
President Trump threatened to bomb Iran "hard" again, calling the regime "scum" at the Nato summit in Ankara, just a month after signing an interim peace deal. The threat comes after US strikes on Iranian targets and retaliatory strikes by Tehran, signaling a potential return to full conflict.
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Senator Rick Scott accused Pakistan of hypocrisy for mediating a US-Iran peace deal after PM Shehbaz Sharif attended Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral in Tehran, questioning Islamabad's credibility.
Hamas announced it will transfer power in Gaza to a new technical administration, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). This move follows the resignation of the head of the government's emergency committee. The NCAG was established as part of a peace deal brokered by the US, though details on the handover remain unclear as Israel has reportedly blocked NCAG members from entering Gaza.
Hamas announced it will transfer power in Gaza to a new technical administration, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). This move follows the resignation of the government's emergency committee head. The NCAG was established as part of a peace deal brokered by the US, though details on the handover remain unclear as Israel has reportedly blocked NCAG members from entering Gaza.
