Strikes called off amid deal talks
President Trump announced he has cancelled planned military strikes on Iran, reversing course hours after threatening further escalation. The decision came as G7 leaders discussed the framework of a peace agreement that would see Iran dilute its enriched uranium and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The reversal underscores the administration's desire for a diplomatic off-ramp after months of conflict that have strained US military resources and global energy supplies.
Jay Clayton tapped for DNI
Trump nominated Jay Clayton, the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, to serve as director of national intelligence. Clayton, a former SEC chairman, would oversee 18 intelligence agencies if confirmed. The nomination fills a post that had been vacant for months during one of the most active periods of US foreign military engagement in decades.
G7 refocuses on Ukraine
With the Iran deal nearing completion, G7 leaders turned attention back to the war in Ukraine. Trump signaled the swift return of sanctions on Russian oil, suggesting the administration is prepared to re-escalate economic pressure on Moscow now that Middle East tensions are easing.