U.S. President Donald Trump has declined Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal to mediate in the Israel-Iran conflict. Speaking at the White House, Trump said he told Putin to first resolve the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war before getting involved elsewhere. Trump emphasized that it would be more appropriate for Putin to address his own country’s conflict rather than interfering in other global crises. The statement underscores the U.S. stance on prioritizing Russia’s accountability in the Ukraine war before accepting its role as a peacemaker.

Eric Trump, son of Donald Trump and executive at the Trump Organization, has unveiled a new venture named Trump Mobile. The company will exclusively sell smartphones made in the United States. The first model, dubbed T1, is expected to hit the market in about two and a half months, but pre-orders are already underway. The project marks the Trump Organization's entry into competition with tech giants like Apple and Samsung.

A U.S. federal court has blocked a Trump-era policy aimed at denying passports to transgender and non-binary Americans. Judge Julia Kobick of the U.S. District Court in Boston issued a preliminary injunction expanding on her earlier April ruling, which had limited the block to six specific plaintiffs. The court cited constitutional violations as the basis for the injunction. Previously, in his second term, Trump had signed an executive order declaring that the U.S. government would only recognize two genders, and that gender could not be changed.

The United States has announced the temporary closure of its embassy in Jerusalem and consular services in Tel Aviv from June 18 to 21 due to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. American officials and their families have been instructed to stay indoors or seek nearby shelter. The U.S. State Department issued the alert citing security concerns. No current plans have been announced to assist private U.S. citizens in leaving Israel. Major Israeli airports and seaports also remain closed.

Former US President Donald Trump has claimed that the whereabouts of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are known to the United States. In a social media post, Trump said, "We know where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ Khamenei is hiding. He’s an easy target, and he’s currently safe there—we won’t kill him, at least not yet." Trump also added that the US does not want missiles fired at civilians or military personnel, warning that America’s patience is wearing thin. "Thank you for paying attention," he concluded. In an earlier post, Trump asserted that the United States has achieved "full control" over Iran's airspace.

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering providing direct military support to Israel amid the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, sparking a hidden rift within the Republican Party. While conservatives are demanding immediate strikes on Iran’s uranium enrichment facilities, staunch supporters of the “Make America Great Again” agenda are reluctant to drag the United States into another foreign war.

An attack on Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility would require the deployment of U.S. stealth bombers. In response to escalating tensions, American troops and military equipment are being moved to the Middle East, alongside increased diplomatic pressure from the Trump administration.

U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected French President Emmanuel Macron’s statement that he returned to the U.S. to work on a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Trump called Macron’s claim “wrong” and clarified that his return to Washington was unrelated to any ceasefire efforts. Macron had earlier suggested a genuine proposal for negotiations aimed first at a ceasefire, which the U.S. would support. Trump emphasized there are bigger issues at hand beyond a ceasefire.

As Iran and Israel exchanged attacks for the fourth consecutive day, U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly convened a meeting with his national security team in the White House Situation Room. Trump, who was attending the G7 Summit in Canada, cut his visit short to return to Washington for the emergency session. Earlier, Trump had urged residents of Tehran to evacuate amid escalating tensions.

The US Navy’s aircraft carrier USS Nimitz has departed from the South China Sea toward the Middle East amid escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel, according to MarineTraffic data. Last week, the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group conducted maritime security operations in the South China Sea as part of the US Navy’s routine presence in the Indo-Pacific. The carrier was originally scheduled to visit Da Nang Port in Vietnam later this week, but that visit has now been canceled due to regional tensions.

A leaked memo reveals the Trump administration is planning to impose travel bans on 36 additional countries if they fail to meet U.S. security standards within 60 days. The move would significantly expand existing restrictions, which already fully ban travel from 12 countries and partially restrict seven more. Affected nations span Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Caribbean. The administration claims the measures are necessary to safeguard the U.S. from foreign terrorists and other national security threats.

Before departing for the G7 Summit in Canada, former US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that Israel and Iran will eventually reach an agreement. Speaking to reporters, Trump said, "Sometimes wars have to happen before peace comes." On Truth Social, he previously wrote, “Iran and Israel will have to come to an agreement eventually.”

According to a Reuters report, Israel plotted to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a move reportedly vetoed by the Trump administration. A senior U.S. official stated that while Israel maintained frequent communication with the U.S., the assassination plan was halted, as Iran had not directly targeted any Americans. The official could not confirm whether the veto came directly from President Trump.

Amid continued Iranian missile attacks, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem has advised its employees to take shelter in safe locations. Staff have also been given the option to send family members out of Israel. Though the country’s international airport remains closed, embassy officials confirmed that emergency services are still operational. For those considering leaving, traveling to Jordan by land remains an option.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that crude oil production in the U.S. could decline slightly to 13.37 million barrels per day in 2026, down 50,000 barrels from 2025. A sharp drop in active rigs and slower drilling activity are key factors behind this trend. Shale output, especially from the Permian Basin, is expected to decrease, though offshore production may rise slightly. Meanwhile, global oil demand growth is slowing, while rising supply may lead to increased global crude inventories.

CNN reports that the ongoing Israeli military operation in Iran could continue for weeks, supported indirectly by the United States. The Trump administration has reportedly not objected to the mission in private talks and believes the crisis could be resolved through negotiations. President Trump said on Truth Social that the U.S. is uninvolved in recent attacks on Tehran. Iran has accused the U.S. and its allies of inaction and issued threats toward Israel’s supporters. Meanwhile, the UK is deploying jets to protect regional assets.