Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blames U.S. President Donald Trump for protest casualties, while Trump expresses gratitude for canceled executions amid ongoing unrest and crackdown in Iran.
French President Emmanuel Macron warns the domestic defense industry to improve efficiency and speed or face the prospect of France sourcing military equipment from other European nations.
Syrian troops advance into northern towns as Kurdish fighters withdraw, marking a significant shift in territorial control. Reports of clashes and violations of agreements add complexity to the evolving situation.
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a second phone call to discuss Iran, as military action and diplomatic solutions remain on the table amidst regional tensions and internal protests in Iran.