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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran will not allow the Strait of Hormuz to become a source of threats to its national security, and accused the United States of undermining stability in the region. He also defended Iran's record in negotiations, saying Washington is the party that constantly violates agreements.
Leaders from the 'Coalition of the Willing' gathered in Paris to reaffirm support for Ukraine, with NATO chief Mark Rutte and President Volodymyr Zelensky in attendance. Meanwhile, EU foreign ministers in Brussels discussed a new sanctions package, though no consensus has been reached. The meeting comes amid reported Ukrainian drone strikes in the Moscow region that killed at least three people.
Western allies are set to meet in Paris to secure additional air-defense support for Ukraine, which remains exposed to Russian ballistic missiles. The talks come amid fresh Russian strikes that killed eight people and as the EU prepares a new sanctions package.
US Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died on Saturday at age 71 after a brief illness, his office said. Preliminary findings from the DC Medical Examiner indicate he died of aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Graham was a key ally of President Donald Trump and a prominent foreign policy hawk.
Sen. Lindsey Graham died at 71 after a brief illness, days after meeting with Ukraine's president. Israeli leaders paid tribute, and Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel highlighted his importance and concerns about shifting support for Israel.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has stepped down as President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a government reshuffle, citing a need to implement an updated political strategy. Zelensky offered Svyrydenko a new role in relations with a key partner, with speculation she may become ambassador to the US.
Overnight attacks killed four in Ukraine and five in Russia and occupied territories, as officials reported strikes on Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Samara. Ukraine's Patriot air defense shortages and NATO pledges to supply more munitions came under focus ahead of Paris talks.
Fresh US military strikes on Iran prompted Tehran to announce the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and to attack targets in several Gulf states. The escalation follows Iran's strike on a container ship, and regional governments report interceptions and damage. US Central Command maintains that commercial traffic continues to flow through the strait.
A lawsuit filed by the Iranian American Legal Defense Fund and Public Citizen Litigation Group alleges the Trump administration violated US law by providing Iran with confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers, including pro-democracy protesters, religious minorities, and LGBTQ individuals. The plaintiffs say the data could lead to persecution, torture, or death upon deportation, while ICE has denied the allegations. The suit also details a March 2025 meeting and ongoing information exchanges between US and Iranian officials.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said he plans to replace the government and dismiss Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko, who has confirmed her resignation. The Verkhovna Rada dismissed Sviridenko's cabinet and appointed Sergey Koretsky as new premier, while Russian officials offered contrasting views on the significance of the reshuffle.
The Guardian reports that Elon Musk's family foundation facilitated a trip by far-right activist Tommy Robinson to Moscow, where he met with Russian business figures and called for protests. The visit has sparked concern from UK political leaders about foreign interference, with police seizing Robinson's phones upon his return.
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican from South Carolina and a key ally of President Donald Trump, has died at 71 after a brief and sudden illness. Tributes have come from figures including Ukraine's president and the Rwandan government, as his death prompts political calculations ahead of midterm elections.
Russians are facing persistent petrol shortages, queues, and fuel rationing as Ukrainian drone and missile strikes disrupt the country's oil refineries. The Kremlin downplays the crisis, while the government has introduced export bans and rationing to ease pressure.
At the NATO summit in Ankara, President Trump oscillated between public criticism of allies and a warm private embrace, reaffirming Article 5 and offering Patriot missiles to Ukraine. Analysts see a deepened European defense commitment.
German defense company Helsing manufactures its HX-2 combat drones at a secret factory in southern Germany, which has delivered thousands of units to Ukraine since late 2024. While Ukrainian soldiers have reported technical problems with the drones, Helsing says it is adapting them to frontline conditions. Russia, meanwhile, describes the factory as a legitimate military target and criticizes Western weapons cooperation with Ukraine.
TASS reports multiple explosions across Iranian cities and islands, with CENTCOM confirming strikes against Iran. An IRGC serviceman was killed in a drone attack, and Iran has reportedly begun attacks on US targets.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced a national memorial wall in Warsaw for victims of the Volhynia massacre, urging Ukraine to accept historical truth for EU membership. The move comes amid a diplomatic crisis over Ukraine honoring the UPA, with President Nawrocki calling its glorification 'nonnegotiable'.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed revenge against the US and Israel for the killing of his father, Ali Khamenei, in February's strikes. The vow comes amid escalating threats between Washington and Tehran, with the US demanding Iran open the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian diplomats shuttling to regional talks.
Russia launched a series of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, killing at least six people and wounding dozens, with strikes reported in Kyiv, Odesa, Sumy, and Kharkiv. Ukrainian officials reported significant damage to civilian infrastructure and renewed calls for faster delivery of military aid, including a US license to produce Patriot missile systems. Meanwhile, Ukraine fired over 400 drones toward Moscow, wounding 10 people, in an escalating exchange of long-range strikes.
Russian Presidential Aide Nikolay Patrushev said Russia cannot be a great power without powerful military and trade fleets, emphasizing the Navy's role in protecting national interests and maintaining global status. He also outlined priorities including unmanned systems, infrastructure, and naval education.