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The US-Iran conflict escalated on May 28 as Iran claimed it struck a US military base in retaliation for fresh American airstrikes on Iranian military sites. The US confirmed strikes on Iranian military targets despite an ongoing fragile ceasefire and peace negotiations. Iran subsequently claimed to have targeted a US base, though US officials have not confirmed this. International oil prices surged sharply following the attacks, with markets concerned about potential disruption to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz — a critical chokepoint for roughly one-fifth of global oil supply. ...

Iran Says Deal With US Not Imminent Iranian officials stated that despite reports of negotiation progress, a deal with the US is not imminent. Significant differences remain on key issues and final agreement requires more time.

Iran-US Framework Deal Takes Shape, But Tehran Says Obstacles Remain Reports indicate that Iran and the United States have reached preliminary agreement on a framework to end their conflict, though Iranian officials subsequently stated that significant obstacles remain before a final deal can be concluded. Negotiation Progress According to reports, both sides have made breakthrough progress on several key issues, including military coordination and regional security arrangements. However, Iranian officials emphasized that deal details still require further negotiation and are far from a final stage. ...

NJ Governor Demands Access to ICE Facility as Hunger Strike Widens New Jersey Governor Sherrill demanded access to an ICE detention facility as a hunger strike widens. The governor expressed concern about detainees’ treatment and health conditions.

Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for California Chemical Leak Trump signed an emergency declaration for a chemical leak in Orange County, California, providing federal assistance. Governor Newsom had requested federal intervention. The leak caused evacuations of nearby residents, and environmental agencies are assessing contamination scope.

US Military Announces New Strikes on Southern Iran The US military has announced new strikes on targets in southern Iran, escalating tensions even as negotiations between Iran and the United States over ending the conflict continue. According to a military spokesperson, the strikes targeted multiple military facilities in southern Iran. The exact scale and targets have not been fully disclosed, but the operation indicates ongoing escalation of US military activity in the Middle East. ...

Trump says peace agreement with Iran is ’largely negotiated’ as Pakistan’s PM says the country could host US-Iran talks soon.

A Pakistani field marshal has traveled to Tehran in an effort to broker a peace deal between the United States and Iran, according to Axios. Pakistan is seeking a breakthrough in the stalled US-Iran negotiations. The diplomatic push comes after Secretary Rubio said the Iran peace talks had made “slight progress,” while firmly rejecting Iran’s proposed Strait of Hormuz “tolling system.” Pakistan, as a nuclear-armed Muslim-majority country with relatively close ties to Washington, occupies a unique mediating position. ...

US Secretary of State Rubio publicly stated that Cuba poses a threat to US security, with Havana responding by calling the allegations “lies.” The diplomatic spat reflects ongoing tensions in US-Cuba relations. Rubio has long been a supporter of hardline policies toward Cuba, and this statement may signal that the US will take further sanctions or diplomatic pressure measures against the island nation.

The US Navy chief announced that a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan has been paused due to the escalating Iran situation, highlighting the strain on American military resource allocation amid simultaneous tensions in the Taiwan Strait and the Middle East. According to BBC, the Navy chief told Congress that uncertainty surrounding the Iran situation has forced the Pentagon to reassess global weapons supply priorities. Taiwan said it is “closely monitoring” the situation and emphasized that its defense needs remain unchanged. ...