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Spain has agreed with NATO to be exempt from the requirement to spend 5% of GDP on defense, which Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called "disproportionate and unnecessary. " The country claims it can fulfill its obligations by spending 2.1% of GDP and had the lowest share of defense spending in the Alliance last year - 1.28% of GDP.

The IDF declared US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities a "turning point" in the war against Iran, noting joint diplomatic and military efforts with American partners. Operation "Lion's Den" continues, and Israel continues to retrieve hostages.

The United States of America announced the urgent evacuation of non-critical staff and family members of diplomats from Lebanon. This comes amid regional developments and rising tensions following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Oleksiy Reznikov emphasized that conventional weapons from the US are no longer a decisive factor, as Ukraine's European partners have increased arms supplies for defense. He added that the war is changing, and drones are coming to the fore, effectively destroying enemy equipment at a low cost.

Iran's parliament has recommended closing the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world's oil passes. The decision must now be made by Iran's Supreme National Security Council. This affects about 20% of global oil and gas demand.

U. S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said U.S. airstrikes on Iran were an "incredible and overwhelming success," destroying the country's nuclear program. The operation, carried out on Trump's orders, targeted only Iran's nuclear facilities, not its troops or people.

Australia calls for de-escalation after US missile strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. The Australian government emphasizes the risk of a large-scale conflict and the importance of a diplomatic resolution.

Former Minister of Defense Oleksiy Reznikov believes that Donald Trump seeks to end the war in Ukraine for the sake of the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump positions himself as a mediator, not taking any side, and tries various methods to achieve negotiations.

Australia calls for restraint and dialogue after US missile strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, despite some opposition politicians supporting Washington's actions. The Australian government emphasizes the risk of large-scale conflict and the threat of Iran's nuclear program to international peace.

European NATO allies are concerned about the rapid withdrawal of US troops from Europe amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. After the summit, allies will pledge to spend 5% of GDP on defense, then the US will present a military review.

Israeli-American strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, slowed the country's nuclear program by approximately six months. Iran confirmed the attacks and vowed to continue implementing the program.

The IAEA confirmed no increase in radiation outside Iran's nuclear facilities after the attacks. US President Donald Trump announced the success of the American attack on three Iranian nuclear facilities, while Iran had preemptively removed critical materials.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that war "starts right now" after US strikes on the country's nuclear facilities. Israel raised its alert level and security measures, and the US strikes were the culmination of weeks of Israeli attacks on Iran's military and nuclear capabilities.

Donald Trump stated that the US successfully carried out airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, with the aim of destroying Iran's uranium enrichment program. According to him, even more devastating attacks await Iran if the country does not "seek peace."

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed serious concern about the US military actions against Iran, which he called a dangerous escalation. He warns of catastrophic consequences for the region and the world and calls for de-escalation and a diplomatic solution.

Iran stated that it had removed all critical materials from three nuclear facilities before the US strikes. Iran's Atomic Agency condemned the strikes, vowing not to halt its nuclear program and calling on the world to condemn the US actions.

US President Donald Trump commented on the attacks on Iran, stating that "Israel is now much safer. " His address to the nation is expected. Israel was warned in advance about the strikes, and Trump hopes that the attacks will push Iran to negotiations.

Alexander Lukashenka pardoned 14 convicts, including foreigners and Serhiy Tikhanovsky, at the request of US President Donald Trump. This decision was made "on humanitarian grounds for family reunification."

A meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council at the Alliance summit in The Hague is not planned. Donald Trump only expects an increase in defense spending from Alliance member countries.

Donald Trump tried to arrange talks with Iran through the President of Turkey. However, the attempt failed because the supreme leader of Iran did not make contact.

The US secretly coordinated with the Russian Federation a draft of its own resolution in the UN for the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. This draft did not include provisions on the territorial integrity of Ukraine, and the US itself did not support it during the vote.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that his potential trip to the NATO summit is not exclusively tied to a meeting with Donald Trump. He noted that the decision on the trip will be made on the eve of the summit, although the likelihood of participation is high.

Donald Trump will demand that NATO member countries increase defense spending to 5% of GDP. Some countries, such as Spain, are already expressing disagreement with these demands, while others are trying to please Trump to maintain the Alliance's unity amid the war in Ukraine.

On June 21, 14 political prisoners, including Serhiy Tikhanovsky, were released in Belarus. This happened amid the visit of US President's special representative Keith Kellogg to Minsk.

Bill Clinton wondered if the Trump administration could ban his book "The First Gentleman. " Co-author James Patterson believes the book could be banned in some counties for no particular reason.

Donald Trump said the US Director of National Intelligence is wrong about assessing Iran's proximity to building nuclear weapons. Trump claims Iran could have nuclear weapons within weeks or months, while the intelligence director believes Iran is not building nuclear weapons.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, fearing assassination, has chosen replacements for his military command and three high-ranking clerics in case of his death. He communicates through a trusted aide to avoid tracking and has instructed the Assembly of Experts to choose a successor from the names he proposed.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that there are 695,000 Russian military personnel on the territory of Ukraine. In the Sumy direction, the enemy advanced 200 meters, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine pushed them back 200-400 meters.

US President's Special Representative for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, met with Alexander Lukashenka in Minsk. International and regional issues, as well as Belarusian-American relations, were discussed.

The Trump administration demands Asian allies, including South Korea, spend up to 5% of GDP on defense. This could lead to significant increases in defense budgets and disputes over their military presence.