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US-Iran deal leaves Europe on the sidelines in the Strait of Hormuz - analysis

Washington’s direct channel with Tehran has reduced the immediate need for a European-led maritime mission, while leaving major questions over safe passage through the strait.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump, flanked by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick speaks during a press conference, during the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 17, 2026.
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 17, 2026.

Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo

US President Donald Trump, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, holds a press conference during the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 17, 2026.

Iran deal turns into global loyalty test as tension builds between Trump and Israel - analysis

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a tea ceremony with Russian President Vladimir Putin following their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China May 20, 2026.

At G7 Summit, world leaders tackle reliance on China for critical minerals


Israel is this generation’s great source of moral purpose and strategy - opinion

Israel’s principled leadership should be celebrated and lauded, not dismissed with mealy-mouthed mutterings about its “right” to defend “itself” and feeble murmurs about de-escalation.

 SPEAKING AT the G7 Summit this week in Kananaskis, Alberta, are (L-R) French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and hosting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The G7 leaders should have said thank you to Israel, the writer states.

Trump leans toward Iran strikes after Huckabee’s divine exhortation

In the message to Trump, Huckabee described the president as “the most consequential President in a century—maybe ever."

 US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (not pictured) speak to the media, at the G7 summit, in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, June 16, 2025

G7 leaders say Israel has right to defend itself in statement on Iran strikes

"At one point, there was concern they wouldn't be able to produce a joint declaration," a Western diplomat told the Post.

 US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One after departing early from the the G7 summit in Canada to return to Washington, June 17, 2025

Trump wants Iran to 'give up entirely' on nuclear weapons, seeking 'real end' rather than ceasefire

Trump believes that Israel will not slow down on its military campaign against Iran, noting, "you're going to find out over the next two days...Nothing's slowed up so far."

 US President Donald Trump gestures as he attends a family photo session during the G7 Summit, in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, June 16, 2025.

Iran wants to talk about de-escalating war with Israel, Trump says

The United States president does not intend to sign a G7 statement related to Israel and Iran, CBS News also reported.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (not pictured) at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, June 16, 2025

Global leaders express contrasting opinions on Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Israeli politicians and global leaders debate Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal, raising concerns over Hezbollah's future influence.

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich wipes tears from his eyes as he recounts the sacrifices of the Religious Zionist community, October 28, 2024.

Lindsey Graham slams Biden, G7 for urging Israeli 'proportional response' to Iranian attack

Sen. Lindsey Graham criticized Biden's proportional response suggestion, urging Israel to defend itself against Iran's nuclear ambitions and threats.

 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) reacts on the day of the first presidential debate hosted by CNN in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., June 27, 2024.

Turkey seeks to join BRICS in a strategic shift away from the West - opinion

Turkey’s application to join BRICS reflects Erdogan’s dissatisfaction with the West, aiming to strengthen ties with non-Western powers like Russia and China.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks after a signing ceremony in Ankara, Turkey September 4, 2024.

Over 8,000 Iranian-made kamikaze drones were launched by Russia into Ukraine since 2022 - report

The US had previously warned Ukraine in 2022 that Iran was in the process of supplying Russia with drones, Iran International reported on Saturday.

 A rescuer rests at the site of a Russian drone and missile strike on residential buildings, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Lviv, Ukraine September 4, 2024.

Iran issues flight warning notice to pilots ahead of expected attack on Israel

Antony Blinken said that an attack carried out by Iran and Hezbollah against Israel could begin as early as Monday.

 The plane of Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq is seen at Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, Iran May 28, 2023.