Iran moved to bury slain former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Mashhad as U.S. and Iranian strikes continued for a second day. Iran reported at least 14 deaths from U.S. airstrikes, while Jordan said it intercepted eight Iranian missiles.
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The U.S. struck about 90 targets in Iran as Tehran retaliated against Gulf states, further straining efforts to end the war. In Maine, Democrat Graham Platner ended his Senate campaign after a sexual assault allegation he denies.
The United States struck about 90 targets in Iran after President Donald Trump said the ceasefire was “over,” and Tehran retaliated against sites in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. The renewed fighting threatens a mid-June memorandum meant to open talks toward ending the war.
Western Europe had its hottest June on record, while June 2026 ranked as the second-hottest June globally, Copernicus said. The heat broke records, fueled wildfires and was linked to deaths across Europe.
The U.S. military launched a second night of strikes on Iran after attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian strikes on U.S.-allied Kuwait and Bahrain. President Trump said the ceasefire is “over,” though negotiations could still continue.
Oil prices rose and stocks fell after President Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over, reviving concerns about inflation and global growth. The renewed conflict also increased pressure on the Federal Reserve as investors priced in a higher chance of a rate increase.
Rahm Emanuel told an audience in Tel Aviv that Israel should no longer expect unconditional U.S. support and sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His remarks reflect growing Democratic unease over Israel’s war in Gaza and the future of the U.S.-Israeli alliance.
Keir Starmer said Donald Trump wished him well and agreed to stay in touch after he leaves Downing Street, despite recent tensions over Iran and criticism of Britain. Starmer also said NATO emerged more united from the Ankara summit and left behind a personalised revolver gifted by Turkey’s president.