QtrendsIran has closed the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Israel, while U.S.-Iran talks are set for Sunday in Switzerland. Russia continues strikes on Ukrainian cities, killing civilians in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia. Germany advanced at the World Cup with a dramatic stoppage-time win over Ivory Coast. The preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement signed by Trump faces uncertainty as Israel-Hezbollah fighting persists despite cease-fire efforts.
Iran claims it has closed the strategic Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon, with few ships already transiting the waterway. The U.S. and Iran are set to hold talks on Sunday in Switzerland, while Pakistan confirmed new negotiations are scheduled. The closure threatens global oil shipping lanes through the critical chokepoint.
Russian forces struck an apartment building in Kharkiv, killing at least one person, and launched separate attacks in Zaporizhzhia that killed five people. The strikes come as the Five Eyes intelligence alliance reportedly confronted Russia over its plans to attack Ukraine. Civilian infrastructure continues to be hit across the country.
Deniz Undav scored a stoppage-time winner to give Germany a dramatic victory over Ivory Coast, topping their World Cup group. The substitute scored twice as Germany mounted a comeback to reach the last 32. The match featured late drama with both teams pushing for the win until the final minutes.
President Trump signed a preliminary agreement with Iran during a dinner meeting in Versailles, with officials describing the negotiations as difficult. The deal lays groundwork for broader talks but faces immediate pressure as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz. China has urged concrete implementation of the U.S.-Iran memorandum.
Israel and Hezbollah have reportedly agreed to halt fighting, but Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed 32 people, putting U.S.-Iran talks in jeopardy. Multiple cease-fire attempts have failed to stop the violence, with both sides continuing operations on the ground. The conflict's trajectory now hangs on the outcome of U.S.-Iran diplomacy.