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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian talks about proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, says Iran would allow nuclear inspectors
In Tehran, President Pezeshkian outlines steps to stabilize the Strait of Hormuz and allow greater nuclear inspections, pending reciprocal measures.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Macron hits back at Trump’s ‘strange’ claim on French territory — RT World News
French President Macron rejects Trump’s map labeling Saint-Pierre and Miquelon as U.S. territory, reaffirming French sovereignty amid online dispute.
- 7 min
- France
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Sen. John Kennedy criticizes the Trump administration’s approach to Putin amid latest peace talks
At Kyiv talks, Sen. John Kennedy challenges GOP, Trump approach to Putin, exposing party rifts as ceasefire terms and U.S. aid debates intensify.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner set to arrive in Kyiv after peace talks in Moscow
Witkoff and Kushner head to Kyiv after Moscow talks, carrying proposals to gauge de-escalation prospects amid scrutiny of security and territorial issues.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump fires back after protester interrupts Myrtle Beach rally for Graham: 'Mom is voting for us'
A brief protest disrupted Trump’s Myrtle Beach rally for Sen. Darline Graham, prompting a quip as security intervened and the event quickly resumed.
- 8 min
- USA
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
CNN fires back at Trump White House over attacks on reporter, calls them 'beneath the office'
Network defends Kristen Holmes after criticism from Trump team, calling the remarks beneath the office and reaffirming press freedoms.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Kushner meets with Netanyahu after rare Hamas talks over stalled Gaza plan
Envoy Jared Kushner met PM Netanyahu after rare Hamas contacts, testing steps to revive Gaza security, governance, and aid negotiations.
- 7 min
- Israel
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump and Iran clash over Strait of Hormuz talks as cargo ship is attacked
Rhetoric over Strait of Hormuz talks intensifies after a cargo vessel is attacked, stoking market jitters and maritime security concerns near Tehran.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump threatens more strikes on Iran if new talks stall
President Trump signaled the U.S. could resume strikes on Iran if new diplomacy stalls, keeping pressure high as Tehran and Washington test de-escalation.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
White House fires back after 'slob' JB Pritzker says Trump is suffering from 'dementia'
Administration condemns Illinois governor’s remarks as irresponsible, stressing policy contrasts amid escalating 2026 campaign rhetoric in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
US Seeks Peace Talks, but Iran Says a Deal Is Far Off
Washington sends envoys to gauge de-escalation and sanctions talks; Iran says a comprehensive deal is distant amid mistrust and sequencing disputes.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
US Vice President JD Vance arrives in Switzerland to launch talks with Iran on its nuclear program
U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrives in Bern to launch talks with Iran on enrichment limits, verification, and phased sanctions relief.
- 7 min
- Switzerland
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Vance heads to Switzerland for Iran peace talks
U.S. Vice President JD Vance opens long-horizon talks in Switzerland with Iranian counterparts as Hormuz shipping risks raise stakes for energy and trade.
- 7 min
- Switzerland
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
U.S.-Iran talks postponed as Vance cancels trip and Israel intensifies strikes in southern Lebanon
JD Vance cancels Switzerland trip, postponing backchannel talks, as Israeli strikes intensify in southern Lebanon and de-escalation prospects dim.
- 7 min
- Lebanon
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump finally sealed his Iran deal. Now talks on the ‘final’ deal begin.
Trump says a deal to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is signed, with next-phase negotiations toward a comprehensive accord to begin.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Mike Lee Fires Back as Cornyn Says SAVE America Act 'Not Gonna Happen'
In Washington, Sen. John Cornyn rejected a forced vote on the SAVE America Act, stalling the push as Sen. Mike Lee vowed to keep pressing leadership.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iranian media: Tehran suspends U.S. peace talks over Israeli attacks in Lebanon
Iranian state media say Tehran suspended U.S. peace talks amid Israeli actions in Lebanon; Trump says he was not informed, highlighting uncertainty.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump to hold a rally at the ‘Great America State Fair’ after several artists back out
Donald Trump will speak at the fair’s opening in late June 2026 after artist withdrawals, shifting focus to politics and tightening security planning.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Ex-Pentagon official says UAP files reveal 'treasure trove' of intelligence dating back to the 1940s
Luis Elizondo says newly surfaced U.S. documents show decades of serious UAP tracking and policy work dating to the 1940s in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Where Iran peace talks stand amid Pakistani army chief's meeting in Tehran
Gen. Asim Munir’s Tehran visit signals Iran-Pakistan security coordination amid quiet U.S.–Iran de-escalation probes and wider regional diplomacy.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Xi Jinping Drops Rare Putin Warning During Trump China Talks As The Russian President Visits Beijing
Xi reportedly warned Trump that Putin may regret the Ukraine invasion as Putin visits Beijing, signaling risk management amid U.S.–China–Russia talks.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
‘Perfect statement’: Trump defends saying he isn’t thinking about Americans’ finances amid Iran talks
Amid Iran talks in Tehran, Trump says not focused on Americans’ finances or U.S. midterm impacts, stressing security messaging over pocketbook issues.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump says Xi Jinping offered to help broker deal with Iran during high-stakes Beijing talks
Trump says Xi offered to mediate with Iran during high-stakes Beijing talks, signaling potential Chinese role in easing U.S.-Iran tensions.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump says "I don't think about Americans' financial situation" in Iran talks, calls nuclear threat "only thing that matters"
President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal,
- 3 min
- Iran