Trump briefed on all-out war options against Iran but opts for talks, willing to extend nuclear deal deadline beyond August 18 — WSJ

Iran's top negotiator says Iran, U.S. and Lebanon to establish committee overseeing end of war in Lebanon, media reports. Diplomatic development comes amid ongoing regional conflict dynamics.

Iran's top negotiator says Iran, the U.S., and Lebanon will establish a committee to oversee the end of the war in Lebanon, according to media reports.

Iran's negotiator Qalibaf says Hormuz free passage limited to 60 days under US deal, vows Tehran will never give up rights in the strategic Gulf waterway

Iran's top negotiator Bagher Qalibaf says free passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be limited to 60 days under a US deal, stating Tehran will never give up its rights in the strategic Gulf waterway.

Italy blocks NATO consensus on Ukraine aid timeline, opposing extension of €70 billion support package into 2027, FAZ reports citing diplomatic sources. Alliance envoys had backed the 2026 funding pledge for weapons and training.

NATO cannot agree on timelines for aid to Kyiv due to Italy's position, FAZ reports citing diplomatic sources. NATO permanent representatives supported a draft formulation allocating €70 billion to Ukraine in 2026 for weapons, support, and military training, but Italy opposed extending the aid commitment into 2027.

Russia suspends rail border crossings with Finland, Estonia and Latvia from July 1 under order signed by PM Mishustin, affecting checkpoints including Vyborg, Svetogorsk and Pechory-Pskovskie.

Russia will suspend rail traffic through border crossing points on several sections of its border with Finland, Estonia, and Latvia starting July 1, under an order signed by Mikhail Mishustin.