NATO will shift its focus from tanks to drones and artificial intelligence at the summit in Turkey in July 2026. This will accelerate Europe's transition to the main guarantor of its security.
The White House explained the redness on Donald Trump's neck as the use of a preventative cream. The president's doctor stated that this is a standard preventive measure that will last about a week.
The auction for drilling rights in Alaska's Cook Inlet, initiated by the Trump administration, ended without result. No company submitted bids for the development of oil and gas fields.
The IRGC Navy Commander announced a new security zone, prohibiting foreign warships from approaching Iran closer than 800 miles. Tehran challenged Trump, ridiculing his promises regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu requested an explanation from the Trump administration following intelligence reports about possible contacts between the US and Iran. Israel is concerned about the risk of a ceasefire agreement being reached without achieving all of the IDF's military objectives.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the elimination of an Iranian official who led a unit that planned the assassination of Donald Trump. This elimination was an act of retaliation for the Iranian plot against the White House chief.
Trump's advisors are looking for a way out of the political crisis due to the conflict with Iran. They fear the consequences of a protracted war and are pressuring him to speed up the operation.
The US Senate rejected a resolution that would have required President Trump to obtain approval for military action against Iran. This decision allows the head of the White House to independently determine the intensity of the military campaign.
The publication notes that Trump's assessment coincided with those of other administration officials who provided updates on the conflict earlier on Wednesday.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said the US has enough weapons for a protracted war with Iran. She clarified Trump's statements about "shortage of supplies," explaining them as criticism of weapons transfers to Ukraine.
Executives of American defense contractors will visit the White House on Friday to discuss increasing weapons production. US President Donald Trump previously announced unlimited ammunition supplies and the operation of enterprises under emergency powers.
OpenAI is considering deploying its artificial intelligence technology in NATO's unclassified networks. This follows an agreement with the Pentagon on the use of AI.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced that the US eliminated an Iranian unit commander who was attempting to assassinate Donald Trump. This was not the primary objective of the operation, but those responsible were on the US target list.
Russia is ready to reroute about 9. 5 million barrels of oil already near Indian waters to India to compensate for supply disruptions from the Middle East. India is looking for alternative sources of supply, as its crude oil reserves cover only 25 days of needs.
A phone conversation between Trump and Netanyahu initiated the US-Israel war against Iran. Trump was inclined to strike Iran, but Netanyahu asked to postpone the operation.
U. S. federal prosecutors have informed interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez of potential charges of corruption and money laundering if she fails to comply with Trump's demands. The draft charges have been under development for the past two months.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that any leader appointed by the Iranian clergy would be a target for destruction. This came amid discussions about the election of a successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed during American-Israeli strikes.
The conflict in the Middle East is spreading, with strikes and attacks continuing. Israel has launched strikes against Iran, while Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait have also been attacked.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Europe would not agree to a deal on Ukraine concluded without taking into account the position of Europeans. He emphasized increasing pressure on Moscow for Putin to make concessions.
The US and Israel are striking Iranian drone and missile production facilities. At the same time, the US is limiting Ukraine's capabilities by refusing to provide Tomahawk cruise missiles.
The IAEA found no evidence of Iran creating a nuclear bomb, but cannot guarantee the peaceful nature of the program due to large stockpiles of enriched uranium and restricted access for inspectors. Director General Rafael Grossi expressed serious concern about this.
Donald Trump has instructed the U. S. International Development Finance Corporation to provide insurance and guarantees for maritime transport through the Persian Gulf. The U.S. Navy will escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary.
Analysts claim that Putin can only offer verbal support to Iran after Ali Khamenei's death. Russia will not provide military assistance to Tehran, as the partnership agreement does not provide for mutual defense.
European officials are concerned that a US operation against Iran will divert attention from the war in Ukraine. This could lead to a decrease in US arms supplies and a weakening of support for Kyiv.
US President Donald Trump said that settling the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is high on his list of priorities. He noted that there is tremendous hatred between Putin and Zelenskyy, but he believes that peace will come.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, during a meeting with Donald Trump, expressed hope for a swift end to the war in Iran. He hopes for actions by the Israeli and American armies to change the government.
U. S. President Donald Trump stated there was no plan to evacuate Americans in the Middle East due to the speed of the military operation. He noted that everything happened very quickly and Iran was preparing to attack Israel and others.
The US President did not specify which Iranian leaders were targeted or how many people died as a result of the strikes.
France will send a warship to Cyprus to strengthen air defense after a drone attack on a British base. Great Britain is considering sending the destroyer HMS Duncan to protect the Akrotiri airbase.
Natural gas prices in Europe rose by 34% due to uncertainty regarding exports from the world's largest LNG plant in Qatar. The plant's shutdown followed an Iranian drone attack.
