QtrendsThe U.S. Senate has passed a war powers resolution on Iran for the first time, rebuking President Trump's military approach. Meanwhile, IAEA inspectors are set to visit Iran's nuclear sites under an interim deal touted by Trump, though Tehran disputes the claims. France recorded its hottest day ever amid a severe European heatwave that has led to dozens of drowning deaths. The UN has begun evacuating 11,000 stranded sailors from the Strait of Hormuz as regional tensions persist. Iran-U.S. talks advance on multiple fronts, including World Cup team entry and broader peace negotiations.
The UN nuclear agency confirmed its inspectors will visit Iran's nuclear facilities under a temporary U.S.-Iran agreement. NPR reports that a dispute over inspections is complicating efforts to finalize a broader war-ending deal. Trump has touted the inspection agreement, but Tehran disputes his claims about its scope.
The U.S. has softened its stance on Iran's national soccer team entering the country for a World Cup match against Egypt. Peace talks between Iran and the U.S. are making progress, according to China Daily. Meanwhile, Pakistan and Iran's presidents reaffirmed their commitment to stronger bilateral ties.
The U.S. Senate voted to pass a war powers resolution on Iran, marking the first time Congress has passed such a measure, in a direct rebuke to President Trump. The resolution challenges Trump's authority to conduct military operations against Iran without congressional approval. Al Jazeera, BBC, and NYT all report this as a significant congressional check on executive power.
France recorded its highest temperature ever during an intense early-summer heatwave sweeping across Europe. The extreme heat has led to at least 40 drowning deaths across France as people flock to water to cool off. The Guardian reports that drownings have soared across the country amid the heatwave peak.
The United Nations has begun evacuating approximately 11,000 sailors stranded on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The BBC reports that U.S. Secretary of State Rubio has warned against imposing tolls on the strategic waterway. Rubio insisted the strait will remain toll-free as he arrived for a Gulf region meeting.