Araqchi’s comments signal that Iran will not be rushed into talks without concrete assurances and a shift in what it sees as aggressive posturing from the U.S. and its allies

Yair Lapid, leader of the opposition, defended the independence of the Israeli judiciary, stating that “a U.S. president—current or former—has no place interfering in the legal processes of a sovereign nation.”

The Pentagon is also boosting spending on small drones, drawing on lessons from recent conflicts such as Ukraine, where unmanned aircraft have proven essential in low-cost, high-impact battlefield scenarios

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier stated in a recent video that the site could begin operations within 30 to 60 days, initially housing around 1,000 people

Despite earlier rhetoric suggesting regime change, Trump has since distanced himself from such goals. “I don’t want to see regime change,” he said. “That would bring chaos.”

At the United Nations, the U.S. officially described its strikes as having "degraded" Iran’s nuclear program—dialing back from the President’s more aggressive language

The 6-3 conservative majority on the court has generally sided with the Trump administration on immigration issues, signaling a judicial climate increasingly receptive to hardline border enforcement measures

Trump was particularly critical of Israel for launching what he called “huge strikes” following what might have been an “unintentional” missile launch from Iran

The president’s public rebuke of Israel—typically a close U.S. ally—signals mounting frustration and concern in Washington over the risk of a wider regional war

The missile launches occurred just hours after both sides had agreed to a ceasefire, ending nearly two weeks of hostilities

While the ceasefire may provide temporary relief from escalating violence, analysts warn that tensions remain high and the agreement could unravel if either side feels provoked or threatened

President Trump’s decision—expected within two weeks—could determine whether the path forward leads to negotiation or greater conflict

Despite intense speculation, Trump has yet to make a final call. “I have some ideas,” he told reporters. “But I haven’t made a decision.”

The U.S. has so far refrained from direct military engagement but has assisted Israel in intercepting Iranian projectiles

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz suggested a more hardline approach, comparing Ayatollah Khamenei’s fate to that of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein