QtrendsIran shutters the Strait of Hormuz ahead of U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland on Sunday. Trump touts a preliminary Iran agreement signed at Versailles, drawing comparisons to the Obama-era deal. Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting amid continued strikes in Lebanon. Russia strikes Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine, with Five Eyes intelligence agencies confronting Moscow over attack plans.
Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz again, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The move comes as U.S. and Iranian officials are scheduled to meet in Switzerland on Sunday for talks. Few vessels were reportedly leaving the strait even before the official closure. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments.
President Trump signed a preliminary agreement with Iran during a dinner in Versailles, marking a major diplomatic step. The deal draws both comparisons and contrasts to the Obama-era Iran nuclear agreement. China's Wang Yi called for concrete implementation of the U.S.-Iran memorandum. Critics question how Trump's deal differs substantively from the one he has long criticized.
Iran's various political factions are weighing in on the peace deal with the United States, with divisions emerging over its terms. Analysts are providing answers to many lingering questions about the agreement. The deal's implications extend beyond geopolitics, potentially affecting Iran's World Cup campaign.
Russian attacks targeted residential areas in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia, killing multiple civilians. An apartment building in Kharkiv was struck, leaving one dead. Ukrainian officials reported five killed in the Zaporizhzhia attack. The Five Eyes intelligence alliance confronted Russia over its plans to attack Ukraine.
Israel and Hezbollah have reportedly agreed to halt fighting, though Israeli strikes in Lebanon continue to claim lives. At least 32 people were killed in Israeli strikes, raising tensions ahead of U.S.-Iran talks. Multiple cease-fire attempts have failed to end the hostilities. The ongoing conflict threatens the broader diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran.