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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US has indications that Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive. Reports from TASS and the Jerusalem Post provide differing accounts of Khamenei's status, with some sources reporting his death in February strikes and others showing him issuing military instructions in May.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Iran's leadership is 'humiliating' the United States and questioned Washington's exit strategy in the ongoing conflict. His remarks, delivered to students in Marsberg, underscore growing transatlantic tensions over the war's trajectory.
Russian officials have criticized Lithuania's formation of the 1st Lithuanian Division, calling it a buildup of offensive potential that threatens Russia's Kaliningrad Region. Lithuanian authorities say the division, expected to be fully operational by 2030 with 20,000 troops, is part of NATO's collective defense efforts.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko has accused Western countries of conducting a political, diplomatic, and psychological war against Russia in the Balkans, as part of broader efforts to contain Russian influence. In interviews with Russian state media, Grushko also addressed Ukraine peace prospects and alleged EU pressure on Serbia.
Global military spending rose to a record $2.88 trillion in 2025, marking the 11th consecutive year of increase, according to SIPRI. Europe and Asia saw sharp spending hikes, while US spending fell by 7.5% due to a halt in new Ukraine aid. Analysts warn of an arms race and trade-offs with social spending.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in St. Petersburg on Monday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as diplomatic efforts to end the US-Iran war face setbacks after President Trump canceled a planned envoy visit to Islamabad. Iran has sent a new proposal via Pakistani mediators to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but nuclear negotiations remain a sticking point.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Monday, as Tehran steps up diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing war with the United States and Israel. Putin reaffirmed Russia's commitment to securing peace, while Araghchi blamed the US for stalled talks and stressed the strategic partnership between Iran and Russia.
President Trump has renewed his push for a large high-security ballroom on White House grounds after a shooting incident disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton. The project, already under construction, faces questions over taxpayer costs for security upgrades, historic-preservation lawsuits, and mixed political support.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi returned to Pakistan on Sunday after a day-long visit to Oman, and was scheduled to depart for Moscow, according to a diplomatic source. The trip comes amid ongoing Pakistan-mediated efforts to bring Tehran and Washington to the negotiating table, with the second round of direct talks yet to be scheduled.
A gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C., prompting Secret Service agents to evacuate President Trump and others. The suspect, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, was taken into custody. Leaders from around the world condemned the attack and expressed relief that the president and first lady were unharmed.
Military analysts estimate it could take the US one to six years to replenish missile stocks depleted during operations against Iran, with reports of significant consumption of key munitions. The assessments come amid ongoing ceasefire talks and concerns over the impact on other theaters, including Ukraine.
The White House announced that President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan for talks with Iran, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Islamabad. The visit comes amid deadlocked negotiations and a de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with US Vice President JD Vance on standby to join if needed.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused European leaders and Volodymyr Zelensky of trying to quickly steer the US administration away from the course agreed with Moscow at last year's Anchorage summit, citing Western plans to back Ukraine as a long-term threat to Russia.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Ukraine's leader views the ongoing war as a security guarantee, while the West proposes freezing the conflict and providing Kyiv with security guarantees. He also dismissed Zelensky's self-portrayal as Europe's defender, calling his regime openly Nazi.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned plans for joint French-Polish military exercises on nuclear deterrence, calling them 'provocative' and 'cynical.' She warned that such actions could cause irreparable damage to the nuclear non-proliferation regime, especially ahead of the NPT Review Conference. According to reports cited by TASS, the exercises would involve French Rafale fighters over the Baltic Sea.
President Javier Milei attended Congress to support Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni, who denied any wrongdoing during a session focused on alleged illicit enrichment. Adorni faces scrutiny over undeclared properties and spending, while the government extends asset declaration deadlines.
Russian officials have criticized European nations for what they describe as contradictory and escalatory behavior in the Ukraine conflict, accusing them of seeking a strategic pause rather than a genuine ceasefire. The remarks, reported by TASS, highlight Moscow's dismissive stance toward EU leadership comments and its claim that Europe is on a 'war path' with Russia.
The UK has restated its position that sovereignty over the Falkland Islands rests with Britain, following reports of a leaked Pentagon email suggesting the US could review its support for the UK's claim. Argentina has called for renewed negotiations, while the US State Department has reiterated its neutrality in the long-standing dispute.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova claims NATO officers are infiltrating Ukrainian armed forces' command structures, citing a newly established advisory council. Ukraine's General Staff confirms the council's formation, chaired by British General Sir Richard Shirreff, but frames it as a reform initiative. Zakharova also addressed EU sanctions, Armenia, and space policy.
Polish PM Donald Tusk has called for the EU to act as a 'real alliance' and questioned US reliability in the event of a Russian attack, prompting a sharp rebuke from Moscow. Tusk's remarks, made to the Financial Times, come amid heightened security concerns in Eastern Europe and ahead of an informal EU summit in Cyprus. Russian officials dismissed the claims as Russophobic, with President Putin reiterating that Russia has no intention of attacking NATO countries.