US President Donald Trump has announced that a ceasefire in Gaza could be reached at any time next week. He revealed plans for successful discussions at the White House with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Gaza and Iran. Trump stressed the priority of securing the release of hostages. His administration has already approved a $510 billion arms deal for Israel. Netanyahu is scheduled to visit Washington on July 7.

India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has directly dismissed former US President Donald Trump’s claim that trade pressure from the US led to the ceasefire between India and Pakistan in May. Jaishankar clarified that during a phone call with Modi in May, there was no connection between trade discussions and the ceasefire. He explained that Pakistan had threatened a major attack, to which Modi responded that the Indian military would give an appropriate reply. Pakistan subsequently proposed the ceasefire after the attack. He also mentioned that India launched ‘Operation Sindur’ on April 22 in retaliation to a Pakistan-supported terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir.

Iran's parliament has passed a stringent new law declaring that any cooperation with the "occupying regime of Israel" or other so-called "enemy states" will be punishable by death. The legislation considers such relations to be acts of "corruption on earth"—a capital offense under Iranian law.

The law specifies that espionage, military or technological support on behalf of Israel or the United States will result in the death penalty. Additionally, unauthorized possession, manufacturing, or import of internet equipment—such as Starlink devices—could lead to imprisonment ranging from six months to ten years.

Other offenses punishable by death include producing drones for enemy states, engaging in cyberattacks, or attempting sabotage against Iranian infrastructure. Harsh penalties have also been outlined for spreading false information and sharing anti-government content with foreign media.

A hacker group with alleged ties to Iran has threatened to leak nearly 100 gigabytes of emails belonging to former U.S. President Donald Trump's inner circle. The group claims to have breached the email accounts of several White House officials, Trump’s legal advisors, and senior aides.

During the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the same hackers reportedly leaked emails to the media, though the leaks did not significantly impact the outcome. Despite a stern announcement of investigation by U.S. authorities, the hackers have remained silent. The U.S. Department of Justice suspects that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) may be behind the attack. Sources also indicate that efforts are underway to sell the stolen emails, with Reuters allegedly being approached to publicize the breach.

Iran’s Defa Press reports that at least 31,000 buildings and 4,000 vehicles in Israel have been destroyed or significantly damaged in retaliatory drone and missile strikes following Israeli aggression. The strikes, which began on June 13, came in 22 waves involving approximately 450 missiles. Iran claims the damage inflicted on Israel is "irreparable." The report also notes earlier U.S. involvement in strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has categorically ruled out the possibility of Pakistan joining the Abraham Accords to normalize relations with Israel. He emphasized that such a move would contradict Pakistan’s long-standing policy supporting a two-state solution and the establishment of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, based on 1967 borders. Defense Minister Khawaja Asif echoed this stance, asserting that Pakistan will make decisions based on national interest, not U.S. pressure.

Elon Musk has called the proposed $5 trillion U.S. debt ceiling hike "insane spending" and warned it could plunge the country into uncontrollable debt. He suggested the formation of a new political party that would truly represent the interests of the people. Following his remarks, Tesla shares saw a significant decline. Musk dubbed the current political landscape a "one-party system" humorously referring to it as the "Porky Pig Party."

Leonid Pasechnik, the Russian-appointed official in Ukraine's Luhansk region, has claimed that Russian forces now fully control the territory. If confirmed, Luhansk would be the first Ukrainian region entirely under Russian control since the full-scale invasion began over three years ago. The area was one of four regions Russia claimed to annex in September 2022. Earlier on June 20, President Putin reiterated his ambition to absorb all of Ukraine into Russia.

Two Katyusha rockets struck the military section of Iraq's Kirkuk Airport on the night of June 30, injuring two security personnel. The targeted area hosts bases for the Iraqi army, federal police, and the Popular Mobilization Forces (Hashd al-Shaabi). Another rocket hit a residential building in the city, causing property damage. No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks. Air traffic operations at the airport remain unaffected.

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) is set to formally begin its disarmament process in Sulaymaniyah, Iraqi Kurdistan, in early July, marking the end of nearly four decades of armed conflict.
Between July 3 and 10, 20 to 30 PKK fighters are expected to surrender their weapons. Sezai Temelli, Vice President of the pro-Kurdish DEM Party, stated that this initiative signals a willingness to engage in reconciliation with Ankara. A meeting between DEM Party representatives and President Erdoğan is also anticipated next week.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reaffirmed India’s status as a critical strategic partner in the Asia-Pacific region.
She noted that President Trump maintains a strong relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is nearing the finalization of a bilateral trade agreement. The comments come amid Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to the U.S. for the Quad summit and a UN event on state-sponsored terrorism.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday lifting nearly all longstanding economic sanctions on Syria.
According to the White House, the move fulfills a promise made to Syria’s interim leader Ahmed Al-Sharar and paves the way for Syria’s reintegration into the international financial system. However, sanctions related to human rights violations, drug trafficking, and chemical weapons will remain. The designation of Syria as a “state sponsor of terrorism” is still under review.

Iran’s top Shia cleric Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi has issued a fatwa labeling U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “enemies of God.”

The fatwa states that any individual or leader who threatens Islamic figures is a warmonger and is effectively waging war against the Creator. Shirazi urged Muslims worldwide to unite in opposition to such leaders, declaring it religiously impermissible for any state or individual to cooperate with them.

He further stated that those who suffer in the path of defending religion should be seen as warriors of God.

Dr. Ebrahim Mottaki, head of the Political Science Department at Tehran University, has warned that the United States and Israel may carry out another destructive attack on Iran within the next seven days.

He described the current ceasefire not as a sign of peace but as a period of preparation for further attacks. Despite a ceasefire declared after the Iran-Israel conflict on June 24, Iranian and international experts fear it could collapse at any time. Iran also stated it is closely monitoring neighboring countries’ territories to guard against possible aggression.

Ibrahim Mottaki, Head of the Political Science Department at Tehran University, has issued a stark warning that the United States and Israel could carry out another devastating attack on Iran within the next seven days. Mottaki emphasized that the current ceasefire should not be mistaken for a sign of peace, but rather as a period during which preparations for further attacks are underway.

Despite a ceasefire being in place since June 24 following the Iran-Israel conflict, Iranian and international experts fear it could collapse at any moment. Iran has stated that it is closely monitoring potential aggression by neighboring countries, keeping vigilant surveillance over their territories to anticipate any hostile moves.