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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is expected to meet President Trump at the White House on Tuesday, coinciding with a Senate vote on new Russia sanctions. The meeting follows a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian tanker in the Caspian Sea, linking the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Iranian officials have declared that the nation will never forget or forgive the US role in the death of the Supreme Leader, warning of lasting consequences amid escalating tensions. A senior official used the term 'martyrdom' for the first time, directly blaming Washington. Analysts see this as the start of a long-term campaign to pressure the US and rally domestic unity.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has rejected President Donald Trump's claim that Tehran's frozen assets would be used to buy American agricultural products. Ghalibaf called the U.S. statement false, insisting the MOU contains no legal requirement to purchase American goods. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions as both sides negotiate the details of the Pakistan-mediated agreement.
Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes killed at least 164 and injured nearly 1,000. With sanctions still partially in effect, experts fear aid could be obstructed or exploited by the U.S. for political gain.
The US government says $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets will be used to buy American agricultural products, while Iran denies any binding clause. Analysts say restoring broad trade ties is difficult. Despite decades of sanctions, US-Iran trade reached $838 million in 2024.
Three judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have filed a lawsuit against U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration, arguing that sanctions imposed on them are unlawful. The judges claim the sanctions, which freeze assets and bar transactions with U.S. entities, amount to a "financial death sentence" and exceed legal authority.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared on March 12 that Iranians have shown extraordinary resilience against external pressures and threats. He emphasized national unity as crucial for overcoming challenges and reiterated Tehran's commitment to protecting sovereignty and national interests amid ongoing sanctions and regional tensions.
The first day of direct US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland produced some preliminary accords, including a 60-day suspension of oil sanctions and a communication channel for the Strait of Hormuz. However, key disagreements persist over frozen assets, nuclear inspections, and Iran's enriched uranium stockpile.
Iran announced on June 24 that technical negotiations with the US in Switzerland have concluded successfully, paving the way for the next round of talks to end the more than 100-day conflict. The two sides agreed to unfreeze $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets, which US President Donald Trump said would be used to purchase American agricultural goods.
