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With that, here’s the news:
Israel v. Iran
President Trump claims a ceasefire between Israel and Iran has been agreed to.
In a Truth Social post, Trump states:
A 12-hour ceasefire will begin in approximately 6 hours.
Both sides will complete ongoing missions before the ceasefire starts.
Iran will initiate the ceasefire, followed by Israel, with full ceasefire completion after 24 hours.
The "12 Day War" will be officially declared over.
Trump praises both countries for avoiding prolonged conflict.
Trump offers congratulations and blessings to Israel, Iran, the Middle East, the United States, and the world.
Speaking to NBC, Trump said the ceasefire will last “forever.”
Amid Trump’s announcement, Israel’s Defense Forces issue an evacuation warning for parts of Tehran:
Warning applies to Mehran and District 6 areas.
Map shared to show designated red-colored evacuation zones.
Background on ceasefire negotiations:
Qatar’s prime minister reportedly secured Iran’s agreement to the US ceasefire proposal after a call with Tehran.
Trump contacted Qatar’s emir to inform him of Israel’s agreement and requested help persuading Iran.
Reuters reports confirm Qatar’s mediating role.
US Vice President JD Vance comments on Iran's nuclear capabilities:
States US strikes destroyed Iran’s infrastructure, preventing it from building a nuclear weapon.
Vance asserts Iran is now incapable of producing a nuclear weapon with current equipment.
Despite Vance's statement, Iran's parliament moves to restrict nuclear oversight:
National Security Committee approves outline of a bill to suspend cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog (IAEA).
The bill would suspend:
Installation of surveillance cameras.
Inspections.
Submission of reports to the IAEA.
The bill still requires full parliamentary approval.
Non-Israel News:
The US Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration can resume deporting migrants to third countries without allowing them to present potential dangers they might face; the ruling lifts a lower court injunction, despite dissent from the court’s three liberal justices.
ICE detained the wife of Marine Corps veteran Adrian Clouatre, leaving him struggling to explain her absence to their young children; his wife Paola faces deportation amid Trump administration directives pushing for 3,000 arrests per day, with military families increasingly losing previous immigration protections despite his service-disabled veteran status.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the Trump administration plans to rescind the 2001 “roadless rule” that prohibits logging and road building on 30% of national forest land, arguing it hinders responsible timber production and that ending it will promote consistency and sustainability.
The National Weather Service issued extreme heat warnings across much of the central and eastern US as a dangerous heatwave brings record-breaking temperatures and humidity; cities like New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Chicago, and others face triple-digit heat indices, with some areas reaching heat index values as high as 115°F.
In New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, Zohran Mamdani has pulled even with Andrew Cuomo according to a new Emerson College Polling/PIX11/The Hill survey; while Cuomo leads 35% to 32% in first-choice votes, ranked-choice simulations show Mamdani winning 52% to 48% after other candidates are eliminated.
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mehmet Oz announced a voluntary agreement with insurance companies to reform prior authorization — the widely criticized practice requiring insurer approval before treatment — following public outrage and extreme cases highlighting its harms.
Canada signed a broad defence and security pact with the EU to deepen ties amid global instability and Trump’s strained relations with allies; Prime Minister Mark Carney and EU leaders pledged cooperation on Ukraine, climate, AI, and shared values, describing Canada as “the most European of the non-European countries.”
See you in the morning.
— Aaron
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