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Trump to make a decision on Iran within two weeks
“Iran has all that it needs to achieve a nuclear weapon,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. “All they need is a decision from the supreme leader to do that.”

Iran regime change not our aim, Israel’s Herzog says

Starmer warns Trump to de-escalate in Iran

Spain wants exemption from NATO’s 5 percent defense spending target

Trump scoffs at Putin’s offer to mediate in Israel-Iran war

Netanyahu vows revenge and steps up attacks after Iran strikes Israeli hospital

EU devises scheme to squeeze more profit from Russian frozen assets
Mark Rutte DOGEs NATO with dozens of job cuts
Transatlantic military chief slashes roles and eliminates divisions as U.S. President Donald Trump’s reluctant commitment overshadows the alliance.
MAGA allies deride attacking Iran — but won’t criticize Trump directly
“The Israelis have to finish what they started. They started this,” says Steve Bannon.
Macron launches European ‘initiative’ to resolve Iran-Israel crisis
Details of France’s proposal remain sketchy.
There was no breakthrough on trade at the G7. Trump’s OK with that.
The lack of movement has left foreign leaders and domestic businesses on edge with a little less than three weeks until Trump’s July 8 deadline for striking trade accords.
Trump on strike of Iranian nuclear site: ‘I may do it. I may not do it.’
The president said he recently spoke with Iranian leaders who floated a visit to the White House amid ongoing conflict.
US announces evacuations out of Israel for American citizens
The U.S. had been holding off on organizing any flights out of Israel for American citizens as Israel and Iran trade blows.
Trump envoy set to meet Lukashenko in Belarus
The trip by Keith Kellogg would be the highest-level U.S. visit to the country in years.
Ted Cruz vs. Tucker Carlson: Conservatives clash over Iran policy
The viral interview comes as the U.S. stands on the precipice of direct engagement in another major conflagration in the Middle East.
‘Neuron flashes’ drive Trump’s policy on Iran, says John Bolton
The former national security adviser also warns there is “a great risk” that Trump will pull out of NATO.
Iran’s supreme leader threatens ‘irreparable’ harm if US strikes
Trump said the U.S. is choosing not to eliminate Iran’s leader “for now”.
US critical networks are prime targets for cyberattacks. They’re preparing for Iran to strike.
Organizations across the country are stepping up their vigilance as the conflict between Iran and Israel widens.
Trump extends TikTok deadline again
The 90-day extension marks the third delay in enforcing the law, as Beijing uses the popular app as leverage in ongoing trade negotiations.
G7 embraces ‘realpolitik’ to work around disruptive Trump
Allies couldn’t get the U.S. president on board with stronger measures against Russia — but at least they “live to fight another day.”
China’s got the world in a rare earth choke hold
Beijing’s dominance in strategically crucial minerals gives it major leverage in trade talks.
EU eyes higher fees on US, British tourists to repay post-Covid debts
The move would increase the incoming traveler tax above the currently slated €7 sum.
Macron warns violent Iran regime change would trigger ‘chaos’
French president also said he wasn’t fussed by Donald Trump attacking him.
No abortion wars please, we’re British
UK MPs voted Tuesday to decriminalize abortion for women in England and Wales, but they’re wary of the U.S.’s divisive debate.
EU gets tough on Russian energy without Trump, Orbán on board
Hungary and Slovakia oppose new sanctions on fuel from Moscow, but Brussels suspects they are cooking their books to support their position.
Denmark’s Frederiksen moves to keep Greenland out of Trump’s clutches
The plan includes investment in the Arctic island’s critical infrastructure.
Vance: Trump may ‘take further action’ to stop Iran
The vice president urged the America First crowd to trust the president.
Iran orders officials to ditch connected devices
Both Israel and Iran have powerful cybersecurity capabilities.
Germany’s Merz says US weighing participation in Iran strikes
“The decisions will probably be made in the near future,” the chancellor said.
Starmer: Trump’s not saying he’s going to bomb Iran
British prime minister insists US president is serious about de-escalating Israel-Iran conflict.
Trump blasts EU over ‘unfair’ trade offer
Trump said the EU must make a good deal or pay up.