Iran’s IRGC fires missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s IRGC fired at least two missiles at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, causing significant damage but no casualties, a U.S. official told Axios.
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Where is Mojtaba Khamenei? Rumors swirl amid fears of 1989-style chaos in Iran
Rumors about Mojtaba Khamenei’s whereabouts are intensifying, raising fears of a power vacuum and 1989-style chaos in Iran following his father’s death.
Trump to offer Turkey F-35 program reinstatement, NYT reports
Trump set to tell Erdoğan he’ll reinstate Turkey in the F-35 program, per NYT — but Congress may move to block the deal.
Ukraine launches 430+ drones at Moscow hours before NATO summit
Ukraine launched over 430 drones at Moscow overnight, hours before the NATO summit opened in Ankara with President Zelensky in attendance.
Venezuela earthquake: families search for loved ones as rescue teams withdraw 12 days later
International rescue teams are leaving Venezuela 12 days after devastating twin earthquakes, as families desperately search for over 50,000 missing loved ones.
Trump to raise Ukraine at NATO Summit: “Putin feels pressure”
Trump confirms Ukraine will be on the NATO Summit agenda, says a peace deal is “closer than people think” and that Putin “feels pressure.”
Israel: Hamas government dissolution a “trick” to avoid disarmament
Israel calls Hamas’s government dissolution a calculated trick to dodge disarmament demands under the Trump peace plan for Gaza.
EU Parliament observer at Imamoglu trial sends message to NATO summit leaders
EU Parliament sends observer to Imamoglu’s trial as NATO summit opens in Ankara, warning leaders not to ignore Turkey’s democratic backsliding.
Khamenei’s body arrives in holy city of Qom after massive Tehran funeral procession
Khamenei’s coffin arrives in Qom as tens of thousands flood Tehran’s streets for the Supreme Leader’s funeral procession amid anti-US protests.
F-35 sale to Turkey: Netanyahu says no, warns of regional power shift
Netanyahu opposes F-35 sales to Turkey, warning it would disrupt Middle East power balance ahead of the NATO Summit in Ankara.
NATO Summit in Turkey: Trump-Erdoğan Meeting Set for Tuesday at 3 PM
Trump and Erdoğan meet Tuesday at 3 PM during the NATO summit in Ankara, as Greece monitors developments and Turkey asserts its “Blue Homeland” doctrine.
NATO 3.0: Alliance’s renewed strategic vision after US support withdrawal
NATO leaders gather in Ankara for a landmark summit to shape the alliance’s future as “NATO 3.0” amid shifting US support under Trump.