Iran and the U.S. lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance
Iran and the United States escalated naval posturing — Iranian-Russian drills and U.S. carrier movements — as nuclear talks remained uncertain and domestic unrest continued in Iran.
Israelis protest after IDF strike on hospital kills at least 20 people as more Palestinians flee Gaza
Israeli bombing and shelling around Gaza City continue, killing and displacing civilians; Israel plans a new offensive while facing domestic protests over the war.