QtrendsThe US and Iran signed a landmark deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz and extending a ceasefire, drawing mixed global reactions and reopening GOP rifts. Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow, striking a refinery while Zelenskyy seeks Trump's backing. Pentagon chief Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies and announced a review of US forces in Europe, calling for a 'NATO 3.0'.
The US and Iran have signed a deal that reopens the Strait of Hormuz, waives some oil sanctions, and extends the ceasefire in the region. Tankers have already begun crossing the strategic waterway as details emerge on Lebanon provisions and uranium restrictions. The agreement has drawn sharp reactions from Israel and sparked debate over its long-term viability.
Ukrainian drones hit a Moscow oil refinery, marking the largest aerial assault on the Russian capital since the war began. The attack comes as President Zelenskyy pushes for additional US support to end the conflict. Ukraine has sustained the pressure with multiple waves of deep-strike drones inside Russian territory.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth harshly criticized NATO allies during a Brussels meeting and announced a review of American force posture across Europe. He called for a 'NATO 3.0' framework to reshape the alliance. The remarks have strained transatlantic relations already tested by the Ukraine war.
Analysts compare the new US-Iran agreement to past diplomatic efforts, highlighting different terms on weapons, sanctions, and maritime security. The economic toll of the conflict is expected to linger, and a $300 billion recovery fund has become a flashpoint. Iranian public opinion on the deal appears divided.
President Trump signed the Iran peace deal, claiming it averts a global economic crisis, but the agreement has been met with anger, relief, and incredulity both at home and abroad. His approval ratings have hit record lows as the deal opens fresh rifts within the Republican Party. International observers question whether the terms are sustainable.