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The head of the armed forces has warned Washington that inconsistent and false statements will only lead to failure. He urged the US to reconsider its strategy and seek dialogue based on respect.
The US has imposed new sanctions on Cuba's state oil company, Union Cuba-Petroleo, accusing it of seizing American assets. Secretary of State Marco Rubio linked the move to the Castro family's alleged profiteering. The sanctions threaten to deepen Cuba's existing energy crisis, marked by rolling blackouts and fuel shortages.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned the United States that it will be mired in a hopeless quagmire if it continues hostile actions against Tehran. The remarks come amid rising tensions, with Ghalibaf calling on regional countries to unite against foreign interference.
President Donald Trump on June 10 said he will nominate federal prosecutor Jay Clayton as the next Director of National Intelligence. The move follows criticism of acting Director Bill Pulte, who lacks intelligence or military experience. Clayton, a former SEC chairman, will need Senate confirmation.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to 'seize Kharg Island' and 'hit Iran very hard' in a dramatic escalation of rhetoric following two days of airstrikes. The remarks risk derailing ceasefire negotiations and come as Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, while the US targets oil tankers. Analysts see the moves as an attempt to gain diplomatic leverage.
President Donald Trump claims the US secretly moved 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, but maritime tracking data show the actual volume is far lower. Many ships transited with Iran's permission, paying fees to the IRGC. Experts and officials expressed skepticism about the president's statement.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that silence on US threats will escalate tensions regionally and globally. He urged the international community to respond firmly against aggressive actions, stressing that inaction threatens collective security.
Diplomatic officials criticized Washington for the consequences of Tehran's belligerent actions, accusing the U.S. of failing to contain Iran and escalating regional tensions. Analysts say U.S. sanctions and confrontational policies have spurred Iran's military and political hardline stances, destabilizing the Gulf and broader Middle East. Without de-escalation, experts warn of an imminent risk of armed conflict.
Cuba has endured nearly five months of a US oil blockade, while the 2026 World Cup matches in Miami, just over 320 kilometers from Cuba's northern coast, have heightened fears on the island that a military conflict could overshadow the tournament. Former Cuban ambassador to the EU, Carlos Alzugaray, said: “The start of the World Cup will make it harder for the US to carry out military action in Cuba.”
