Actor Jon Cryer responded to the U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend by accusing President Donald Trump of provoking Tehran into pursuing nuclear weapons. In a post on the left-leaning Bluesky platform, Cryer wrote that Iran is “likely to see a bomb as their only route to real safety,” claiming Trump had destroyed diplomatic trust and followed it up with military action.
The Iranian parliament moved to ban the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from working with the Iranian government in inspecting nuclear facilities.
The White House released a series of statements condemning reports alleging that the recent strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities did not destroy them completely.
The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday decisively rejected an impeachment resolution introduced by Rep. Al Green (D-TX) targeting President Donald Trump over his recent airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The resolution was defeated in a 344-79 vote, with 128 Democrats joining all 216 Republicans in voting to table the measure.
Pressure is mounting on Democrat National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin to resign following a profane and politically damaging post targeting President Donald Trump. The backlash stems from a DNC response to Trump’s remarks about the fragile Iran-Israel ceasefire, during which he criticized both sides for renewed attacks.
Shipping costs surged across the Middle East in June, with rates from Shanghai to the UAE’s Port of Khor Fakkan jumping 76% due to fears over Iran-Israel tensions. Despite President Donald Trump's announcement of a ceasefire on Monday, risks remain high for global shipping lanes, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz.
