escalating U.S.-Iran conflict, with President Trump declaring the ceasefire “over” and both sides exchanging military strikes, causing significant global market volatility. Key diplomatic efforts are underway at the NATO summit in Ankara, where the U.S. recommitted to the alliance and Ukraine received new military support.
Afghanistan: Over 76,000 Afghan refugees have returned from Iran and Pakistan in the past month, receiving humanitarian aid upon arrival . A miner was also killed in a coal mine collapse in Samangan province .
Bahrain: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards launched missile and drone attacks targeting U.S. military sites, including the Fifth Fleet’s naval base, setting off air-raid sirens .
Canada: NATO recommitted to its collective defense agreement and promised $80 billion in military aid to Ukraine .
Denmark: The Danish leader reiterated that Greenland is “not for sale” after President Trump renewed his interest in controlling the island .
European Union: The EU foreign affairs chief condemned Iran’s strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait and accused Tehran of breaching the ceasefire deal .
Iran: In response to U.S. strikes and renewed sanctions, Iran’s military attacked U.S. sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. President Trump stated the temporary ceasefire is “over” and threatened another night of strikes .
Kuwait: Iranian forces targeted the Ali Al Salem Air Base with missiles and drones, which Kuwait’s military said were intercepted .
NATO: At the summit in Turkey, allies reaffirmed their “ironclad commitment” to collective defense and increased support for Ukraine .
Pakistan: Pakistan and Russia agreed to deepen security cooperation, focusing on counter-terrorism and a coordinated strategy against terrorist networks in Afghanistan .
Ukraine: President Trump told President Zelensky the U.S. will allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense systems. NATO allies also reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine .
United States: President Trump ordered airstrikes on Iran in response to attacks on shipping, revoked an oil sanctions waiver, and declared the ceasefire “over” while still leaving the door open for negotiations .
Global Markets: Oil prices jumped over 5% following President Trump’s comments and the escalation of the U.S.-Iran conflict, while global stock markets, including the S&P 500 and Dow Jones, fell sharply .
