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U.S. President Donald Trump declared an interim peace deal with Iran "over" during a NATO summit in Ankara, warning that Washington might reimpose a naval blockade. His remarks followed U.S. military strikes on over 80 Iranian targets after attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about renewed full-scale conflict.
A US initiative led by presidential adviser Massad Boulos proposes unifying Libya's rival governments, integrating institutions, and attracting American investment. The plan has gained backing from eastern-based figures including Abdul Hakim Belhaj, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with LNA deputy commander Saddam Haftar to discuss military unification and lasting peace.
President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran effectively over, calling Iranian leaders 'scum' and 'vicious, violent people' as he arrived at a NATO summit in Ankara. The US launched strikes on over 80 Iranian targets after attacks on commercial vessels, while Trump also criticized NATO allies and reiterated his demand for Greenland.
US President Donald Trump stated that both Moscow and Kiev are aware of American proposals to resolve the Ukraine conflict, describing his recent phone call with Vladimir Putin as a 'good call.' He expressed confidence that both leaders want the war to end and that he plans to discuss the issue at the upcoming NATO meeting.
US President Donald Trump attended a NATO summit in Ankara where he criticized European allies for their response to the US war in Iran, renewed claims on Greenland, and pressed for higher defence spending. Allies unveiled tens of billions of dollars in new arms contracts, while NATO chief Mark Rutte said the alliance emerged stronger. Reporting also covered Ukraine defence measures and Trump’s remarks on an Iran ceasefire.
US President Donald Trump suggested that US security guarantees for Ukraine could include measures to close Ukrainian airspace, while also not ruling out that Ukraine might receive no guarantees at all. Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the proposal needs thorough study and implies NATO presence on Ukrainian territory.
NATO leaders at the Ankara summit affirmed Russia as a long-term threat, committed to collective defense, and pledged substantial aid to Ukraine. The final declaration was noted as the briefest in decades, while ICAN criticized NATO for escalating nuclear tensions.
European officials do not expect President Trump to significantly increase pressure on Russia, and no specific commitments on Ukraine were made in his closed-door address at the NATO summit, according to Bloomberg sources cited by TASS.
US officials are discussing a compromise that would allow Turkey to keep its Russian-made S-400 systems while rejoining the F-35 program, possibly by disabling parts of the air defense systems. President Donald Trump has indicated he does not see the S-400 purchase as an obstacle and announced he would lift related sanctions, though no final decision has been made.
As the US and Iran exchange strikes for a second night, Gulf countries hosting US military installations find themselves in a precarious position. From Bahrain and Kuwait to Qatar and Saudi Arabia, the renewed fighting threatens to disrupt the region, with Iran already targeting US sites in two Gulf states.
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, a move that could bolster Kyiv's air defenses against Russian ballistic missile strikes. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that political agreements have been reached, with some missiles expected to arrive in the coming days.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said the destruction of Iran's nuclear capabilities is 'important for the whole world' and called new US strikes 'completely justified' and 'absolutely necessary'. He also cited some 5,000 US flights from European bases as evidence of transatlantic cooperation, while acknowledging 'isolated cases' of base access restrictions.
At the NATO summit in Ankara, the alliance has committed to allocating €70 billion for weaponry to Ukraine in 2026, with an equivalent level for 2027. The summit also highlighted the PURL mechanism for coordinating military supplies, and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte acknowledged limits in meeting Ukraine's air defense demands.
Iran's strikes on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have unraveled the fragile US-Iran ceasefire, prompting US military retaliation and new missile attacks. The escalation has drawn international calls for de-escalation while the US declares the memorandum of understanding 'over'.
Gazprom reported a drone attack on the Krasnodarskaya compressor station of the Blue Stream gas pipeline on July 7, but said supply disruptions to Turkey were avoided. The company is repairing damage, with previous attacks on related infrastructure noted.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump held follow-up talks on Trump's request for Seoul's assistance in building U.S. military vessels during a NATO summit dinner in Ankara. Lee pledged full cooperation and the leaders agreed to continue working-level consultations, while also recalling a golf promise and discussing a potential Lee visit to the U.S.
A Ukrainian attack on the Krasnodarskaya compressor station of the Blue Stream pipeline caused no major disruption, according to a Russian State Duma member speaking to TASS. Sergey Altukhov described the incident as energy terrorism targeting Russia and Turkey, while Gazprom continues repairs and gas deliveries remain steady.
Explosions in central Damascus on Tuesday killed one person and wounded at least 36 as French President Emmanuel Macron visited the city. Macron vowed to continue his visit, while Syrian authorities tightened security across the capital.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for Turkey's inclusion in all European defence and security structures, while urging NATO allies to avoid measures that could weaken the alliance's integrity. Speaking ahead of a key NATO summit in Ankara, Erdogan also pressed for the removal of defence trade restrictions among alliance members.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov condemned Ukrainian drone attacks on the Blue Stream gas pipeline as dangerous and called on Turkey and other countries to caution Kiev against targeting global energy facilities. Gazprom said a drone hit the Krasnodarskaya compressor station but prompt measures prevented supply interruptions to Turkey.