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US President Donald Trump called on Iran to 'raise the white flag' in the five-month conflict, as a bilateral memorandum expired. He also said Washington had opened direct communications with the IRGC, while threatening to bomb Oman if it obstructed a deal on the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has signaled a possible shift to offensive strategy in its standoff with the US after the June Memorandum of Understanding expired. Tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian officials warning of 'strategic surprises' and potential targets.
President Donald Trump has welcomed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, framing it as a sign of regional self-reliance. However, analysts question whether such pacts can truly replace the US security umbrella, given the Gulf states' structural dependence on Washington.
American families are increasingly paying the price for risky decisions by the nation's leaders, as economic pressures and foreign policy challenges mount. Rising living costs, financial hardship, and widespread anxiety are taking a toll on households across the country.
The US-Iran memorandum of understanding on a ceasefire has expired after two months, with the Pakistan-mediated deal collapsing within days. Disputes over shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz and Israel's actions in Lebanon drove the breakdown, leaving the war unresolved.
Drones launched from Iranian territory struck the office of the KRG premier and the home of the region's security director, causing no casualties. The premier condemned the attack as a direct threat to stability, amid longstanding tensions over Iranian Kurdish opposition groups.
President Trump announced Sunday he has ordered the Pentagon to sharply reduce joint military drills with South Korea, citing his 'very good' relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The move, part of efforts to ease tensions and cut defense costs, has drawn attention from observers, though Seoul's official response is pending.
President Trump announced he has ordered a significant reduction in joint U.S.-South Korea military drills, citing his "very good" relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. He criticized the exercises as costly and sending a "hostile" signal, while Seoul confirmed the drills would proceed as scheduled.
A US-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at ending hostilities expires Monday, with both sides accusing each other of violations and showing little sign of renewal. The deal, mediated by Pakistan, sought to halt fighting and address issues like the Strait of Hormuz, but disputes and renewed attacks have undermined it.
