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Core Summary The United States has launched a new wave of military strikes against Iran, with explosions reported in multiple locations across the country. In a remarkable development, Vice President JD Vance publicly accused Israel of “manipulating” American public opinion to prolong the Iran conflict, sending shockwaves through Washington and raising questions about the future of US-Israel relations. Event Details According to BBC reporting, explosions have been heard across Iran as the US initiates another round of military action. This follows previous US airstrikes on Iranian targets and the reinstatement of a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. ...

Core Summary Less than 24 hours after US Vice President Vance announced major progress in US-Iran talks and claimed Iran agreed to resume international nuclear inspections, Iran foreign ministry publicly stated that Tehran made no new commitments. This rare public contradiction casts doubt on what appeared to be a breakthrough diplomatic outcome. Event Details According to BBC and CBS News, after concluding direct talks with Iran delegation in Geneva, Switzerland, Vance told reporters that negotiations achieved great progress and that Iran had agreed in principle to resume IAEA inspections of its nuclear facilities under terms similar to the Obama-era nuclear deal framework. ...

Core Summary US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, to personally lead the American delegation in nuclear negotiations with Iran. This marks the highest-level US representation in direct talks with Tehran since the conflict began, signaling Washington’s strong commitment to a diplomatic resolution. However, as negotiations are set to commence, Israeli strikes on Lebanon have killed dozens, and Iran has again announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, adding significant complexity to an already challenging diplomatic landscape. ...

VP Vance says US and Iran are very close to a deal but key differences remain. Trump has not yet decided whether to sign.

Vance to Host State AGs at White House for Fraud Task Force Vice President Vance will host state attorneys general at the White House to discuss the fraud task force’s next steps, focusing on coordinated enforcement of cross-state fraud cases.