# USA
"The US will seize the Iranian island of Kharg and 'take full control of their oil and gas markets'," said Trump
US President Donald Trump has stated that the US military will launch further strikes against Iran in the near future. He also announced that control would be established over key oil and gas infrastructure sites in the country.
The US and Iran have been exchanging blows for a second day amid fears that the ceasefire could collapse
The United States and Iran have continued to exchange air strikes for a second day running. US President Donald Trump has stated that he is prepared to launch further attacks unless Tehran agrees to a peace deal immediately.
The US and Iran are discussing four key conditions for a new nuclear deal
Washington and Tehran are continuing negotiations on a new nuclear deal. According to sources, the parties have already identified four key areas for a possible compromise, although the future course of the negotiations remains uncertain.
The US and Iran exchanged blows following the downing of an American helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran exchanged missile strikes following an incident involving an American Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation has jeopardised the ceasefire that has been in place for the past two months.
A US court has overturned the $100,000 fee for H-1B visas introduced by Trump
A US district judge in Boston has overturned the $100,000 fee for H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, which had been introduced by President Donald Trump.
An American Apache military helicopter has crashed near the Strait of Hormuz
An American AH-64 Apache attack helicopter has crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. Both crew members have been rescued, and the cause of the incident is being investigated.
Zelensky discussed steps to advance diplomacy with Witkoff and Kushner
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, held talks with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, special representatives of US President Donald Trump. The parties discussed ending the war, security challenges and international meetings scheduled for June.
Trump warned Netanyahu against further strikes on Iran and threatened to withdraw US support
US President Donald Trump has stated that he warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of the consequences of a possible escalation of the conflict with Iran. Following talks with Washington, the Israeli side agreed to call off the planned strikes on condition that Tehran ceased its attacks.
A potential war by China over Taiwan would cost the EU around $2 trillion a year
There is growing concern within the European Union about the risks associated with Taiwan. A potential conflict between the US and China over the island could cost the EU economy around $2 trillion in the first year alone.
Iran and Israel exchanged missile strikes following the breakdown of the ceasefire
On the evening of 7 June, Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel. In response, the Israel Defence Forces carried out strikes on military targets within Iran.
Iran has set a condition for the US regarding the continuation of talks
Tehran is linking further negotiations with the United States to the unfreezing of frozen assets. Iran claims that this should serve as a test of Washington’s readiness to reach an agreement
Cuba is preparing for various scenarios amid tensions with the US
The Cuban authorities have announced tighter security measures following the deterioration in relations with the United States. Officials in Havana say they are prepared for various scenarios, but stress that they do not intend to take any aggressive action
