UPDATE: The UK Ministry of Defense hosts a 44-nation planning conference today focused on the Strait of Hormuz. The UK also confirmed recent operational flights by Typhoon and F-35 jets alongside Wildcat and Merlin helicopters.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov labels Finland's reported plans to allow nuclear weapon imports as a confrontational development.

Dmitry Peskov described Finland's reported plans to permit the transit or import of nuclear weapons as a confrontational move.

Pope Leo XIV challenges President Trump over the Iran war and criticizes the rule of tyrants during a visit to Africa.

Pope Leo XIV is challenging President Trump regarding the war in Iran and criticizing the rule of tyrants during a visit to Africa.

President Trump says the U.S. is in contact with Iran regarding a potential deal, citing internal turmoil within the Iranian leadership as a factor in current negotiations.

President Trump stated that the U.S. has been in communication with Iran regarding a potential deal, noting that the country is currently in a state of internal turmoil.

President Donald Trump says he would not use a nuclear weapon in relation to Iran.

President Donald Trump stated that he would not use a nuclear weapon in relation to Iran.