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President Donald Trump cancelled the signing of a bipartisan housing bill, demanding Congress first pass the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship and photo ID to vote. The move escalates tensions with Senate Republicans as the housing measure had broad support.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says UN inspections of Iran's nuclear sites will occur, citing a memorandum with the US. Iran's deputy foreign minister counters that inspector access depends on a final agreement, while President Trump warns of halting talks if inspections are refused.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said more than 100 commercial vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past two days, with oil flows back to pre-crisis levels. Tehran has threatened to close the strait until a ceasefire in Lebanon and lifting of oil sanctions.
US President Donald Trump stated that Iran is making 'very big concessions' in negotiations with the United States, as reported by TASS. A memorandum of understanding for a ceasefire was reportedly signed, with talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. Trump also discussed a potential deal with regional leaders, including Israel's prime minister.
Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson have publicly declared they will no longer support the Republican Party, citing disillusionment with its direction under President Trump. Their break, announced just months before the midterm elections, has intensified divisions within the conservative movement and raised questions about the party's future.
Analysts and former officials say the emerging US-Iran deal is a significant blow to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political brand, undermining his image as the leader who could steer Washington's Iran policy. The war with Iran, once seen as an opportunity to reshape the Middle East, may now be remembered as the conflict that exposed Israel's dependence on US approval and deepened divisions between Washington and Jerusalem.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected Iran's proposal to charge service fees for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a path to 'total chaos'. The dispute is a key sticking point in ongoing US-Iran negotiations, with Gulf states also voicing concerns over Iran's regional role.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow is open to another visit from US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, which he said is being discussed. He also expressed appreciation for the Trump administration's continued dialogue even amid US efforts to push Russian companies out of the global energy market.
President Donald Trump has directed the Justice Department to investigate oil companies he accuses of "gouging" customers by not lowering gasoline prices in line with falling crude costs. Data shows U.S. gasoline prices have dropped over 14% from May peaks, while crude has fallen 23% since the U.S.-Iran interim peace deal and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts caution that pump prices may not fall sharply until inventories are rebuilt, possibly into 2027.
The US Senate has voted to invoke war powers to force President Donald Trump to halt military action against Iran, with four Republicans joining Democrats. The non-binding resolution is largely symbolic but reflects public discontent with the conflict.
Israeli forces have sealed tunnel entrances in the southern Lebanese village of Tebnit, trapping dozens of Hezbollah fighters underground. Security officials are weighing whether to let the Lebanese army take control of the compound, while US intelligence has warned that continued operations could complicate a recent US-Iran memorandum.
UNAids chief Winnie Byanyima has warned that the US decision to withdraw HIV and Aids funding from South Africa could cost lives and reverse years of progress. The US had been contributing about $400 million annually through Pepfar, while South Africa's health ministry says it is working towards self-reliance.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's Gulf tour aims to reassure allies concerned about the US-Iran peace deal, which includes a proposed $300 billion fund. The visit highlights divisions within the Trump administration over Israel's actions in Lebanon, while Israel insists it will not withdraw from southern Lebanon.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with US President Donald Trump at the White House to smooth over differences ahead of the July NATO summit in Ankara. Trump has renewed threats to leave the alliance and announced a review of US forces in Europe, amid fallout from the Iran war and disputes over Greenland.
The US Senate voted 50-48 to pass a nonbinding resolution directing President Donald Trump to remove US armed forces from hostilities with Iran, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke. The measure, already passed by the House, does not require Trump's signature, and Trump has criticized it as 'poorly timed and meaningless.'
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee and other Trump allies have moved to reassure Israel of the strength of the bilateral relationship, emphasizing shared values and strategic interests despite recent tensions over a US-Iran interim deal and White House criticism. Israeli President Isaac Herzog also extended birthday greetings to President Donald Trump, praising his support for Israel and efforts to free Gaza hostages.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington will make new decisions on Iran if Tehran refuses to accept IAEA inspectors, while Iran's deputy foreign minister conditioned access on full US sanctions relief. The statements follow a June 17 memorandum of understanding and June 21 talks in Switzerland.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says Washington needs to make significant policy changes for productive strategic stability dialogue, while noting some progress in visa issues but stagnation in broader talks.
Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov criticized the G7 summit in Evian, accusing Western nations of trying to undermine Russia-US agreements and continue the war in Ukraine, while contrasting it with the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan.
A California federal judge dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit against Los Angeles over its sanctuary city ordinance, ruling that the city's policy is constitutional. The city attorney called the decision a legal victory, while the administration was granted permission to file an amended complaint.