QtrendsTrump signed a new Iran nuclear deal at Versailles, sparking backlash in Tehran and raising comparisons to the Obama-era agreement he once trashed. The US-Iran deal is also testing stability in Lebanon, where Israel committed to ceasefire with Hezbollah but will keep troops stationed. Ukraine escalated its drone campaign deep inside Russia, striking Moscow oil refineries and supply routes. Italy's Meloni publicly refuted Trump's claim that she 'begged' him for a photo at the G7, damaging their alliance.
Lebanon has become a testing ground for the new US-Iran agreement as analysts urge Trump to rein in Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. The New York Times reports that Lebanon is emerging as a weak link in the deal to end the war. Israel has committed to a ceasefire but says troops will remain in the country.
President Trump signed a new Iran nuclear agreement during a dinner at the Palace of Versailles, drawing comparisons to the Obama-era deal he routinely criticized. The deal has sparked domestic backlash in Iran that analysts say could be more dangerous than war. CNN and AP News report growing questions about the agreement's terms and implications.
Ukraine has broken through Russian air defenses, launching a large-scale drone attack that hit a Moscow oil refinery and multiple other sites deep inside Russian territory. NPR reports on a Ukrainian drone team operating behind enemy lines. CBC questions whether Russia is approaching an energy crisis as strikes on refineries and supply routes intensify.
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, with the US confirming the deal after a deadly flareup briefly disrupted Iran-related diplomatic talks. Trump said he told Israel to 'calm down' and agree to the ceasefire. Regional sources confirmed the agreement as fresh fighting continued in southern Lebanon.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni publicly refuted Donald Trump's claim that she 'begged' him for a photo at the G7 summit. The BBC reports Meloni said Trump 'made up' the story, while CNN notes Italy's foreign minister canceled a trip to the US over the comments. The incident has strained relations between the once-close allies.