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US launched new strikes on Iran and revoked oil sales permits after three ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering retaliatory Iranian attacks across the Gulf targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. Russia struck Kyiv for the third time in a week while Ukraine targeted Kremlin-linked shadow tankers. NATO's summit in Turkey was overshadowed by Trump's military escalation against Iran and his demands for alliance loyalty and higher defense spending.

US strikes Iran after Hormuz ship attacks

US strikes Iran after Hormuz ship attacksThe United States launched new military strikes against Iran and revoked oil sales permits following attacks on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes target Iranian military sites near the strategic waterway as Washington escalates pressure on Tehran over maritime security. Iran accused the US of violating the existing peace agreement, raising fears of a broader regional conflict. The oil waivers had allowed certain countries to purchase Iranian crude despite sanctions.

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US launches new strikes on Iran, revokes oil sales permit after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz (AP News)
US and Iran trade strikes after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz (BBC)
U.S. launches new strikes against Iran after three ships were hit in Strait of Hormuz (NPR)
US strikes Iran, revokes oil waiver after attacks on ships in Hormuz (SCMP)
Iran accuses US of violating peace agreement after strikes target sites around strait of Hormuz (The Guardian)

Iran retaliates across the Gulf against Bahrain and Kuwait

Iran retaliates across the Gulf against Bahrain and KuwaitIran launched retaliatory attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes on southern Iran and the revocation of oil sales permits. Tehran claimed its forces struck US military sites in the region, significantly expanding the conflict beyond the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation marks a dangerous widening of hostilities, drawing Gulf states directly into the confrontation between Washington and Tehran.

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Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes and limits Iran’s oil sales over ship attacks (AP News)
US strikes southern Iran, Tehran claims attacks on US military sites (Al Jazeera)
Iran Launches Attacks Across Gulf After Latest U.S. Strikes (NYT)

Russia bombards Kyiv for third time in a week

Russia bombards Kyiv for third time in a weekRussian missile strikes hit Kyiv for the third time in seven days, continuing a renewed aerial campaign against Ukraine's capital. Ukraine responded by targeting Kremlin-linked shadow tankers used to circumvent Western sanctions on Russian oil exports. Analysts are questioning whether Ukraine is running low on air defense interceptors as the intensity of Russian strikes increases.

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Russian missiles strike Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, for third time in a week (Al Jazeera)
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv targets Kremlin ‘shadow’ tankers as Russian strikes continue in capital (The Guardian)
Is Ukraine running out of interceptors? | About That (CBC)

NATO summit refocused by Trump's Iran strikes

NATO summit refocused by Trump's Iran strikesThe NATO summit in Turkey, initially centered on defense spending commitments, was dramatically reshaped by President Trump's military strikes on Iran. Allies announced a £37 billion joint missile project aimed at strengthening European deterrence. NATO members are signaling to the Trump administration that they are making progress on meeting defense spending targets, though the Iran crisis has dominated proceedings.

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The NATO summit was supposed to focus on defense spending. Trump’s strikes on Iran changed that (AP News)
Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project (BBC)
NATO's push for higher defense budgets decried (China Daily)
NATO Allies Show Trump They Are Trying to Pay Up for Defense (NYT)

Trump demands NATO loyalty at summit

Trump demands NATO loyalty at summitPresident Trump used the NATO summit to press allies on both defense spending and personal loyalty, challenging NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg's leadership approach. The summit in Turkey has been marked by spectacle and tension as Trump's administration pushes for a fundamental reshaping of the alliance. NATO members face pressure to demonstrate commitment amid concerns that the US commitment to collective defense may be conditional.

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NATO chief faces challenge at summit as Trump demands ‘loyalty’ and not just burden-sharing (AP News)
Trump lashes out at NATO as first day of summit wraps in Turkiye (Al Jazeera)
How is the U.S. relationship with NATO evolving? (NPR)
Trump's NATO pressure campaign continues as summit begins (NPR)
Drama and Spectacle as Trump Makes His NATO Entrance (NYT)