# USA
Iran has claimed to have struck a US base in Kuwait following a fresh US attack
On the night of 28 May, the US launched a new strike on an Iranian target in the Strait of Hormuz area. Following this, Iran announced an attack on a US airbase in Kuwait.
The US has launched fresh strikes against Iran near the Strait of Hormuz
The US carried out further strikes on Iranian territory overnight. The US military attacked a military facility in Bandar Abbas and shot down four Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz.
Putin and Trump are left high and dry
The Financial Times has published a column comparing the consequences of Russia’s war against Ukraine with those of the US operation against Iran. The author argues that strategic errors by Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump have strengthened China’s position and opened up new opportunities for Ukraine and Iran.
Iran is demanding that the US release $24 billion as part of a potential deal
Tehran is insisting on the release of $24 billion in frozen assets as a condition for a potential deal with the United States. According to Iranian news agencies, negotiations on this issue are ongoing, with Qatar acting as mediator.
Rubio has stated that the US is ready to mediate following Russia’s latest threats against Kyiv
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that Washington is ready to help bring the war between Russia and Ukraine to an end, against the backdrop of fresh threats from Moscow to launch strikes on Kyiv. The Russian side has announced that it is preparing “systematic” attacks on the Ukrainian capital and has urged foreign diplomats to leave the city.
The US has launched fresh strikes against Iran amid talks to end the war
The US has announced new strikes on southern Iran, describing them as acts of self-defence to protect American troops. The attacks took place against the backdrop of talks between Washington and Tehran regarding a possible extension of the ceasefire and a resolution to the conflict.
Will Trump help the Iranian regime?
Details have emerged in the media regarding a possible memorandum between the US and Iran, which provides for the extension of the ceasefire and further negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme.
The US and Iran agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Washington and Tehran are finalising a framework agreement designed to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and resume shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. As of Sunday, the parties had not yet signed a final agreement.
Trump announced the extension of the naval blockade of Iran until an agreement is reached
US President Donald Trump has stated that the American naval blockade of Iran will remain in place until an agreement with Tehran has been signed and ratified. At the same time, he emphasised that negotiations between the parties are proceeding in a ‘constructive’ manner.
The US has conducted military exercises in Caracas
The US military conducted exercises on the grounds of the US Embassy in Caracas. The exercises involved Osprey tiltrotors and US Marine Corps units
Sandu has set out the condition for ending the war in Ukraine
Moldovan President Maia Sandu has stated that Ukraine’s international partners must step up economic pressure on Russia to force the Kremlin into genuine negotiations to end the war
An armed man opened fire near the White House
A shooting took place near the White House in Washington after an armed man opened fire on US Secret Service agents. The attacker was shot dead in the ensuing exchange of fire
