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U.S. Central Command is conducting strikes on Iran at the president's direction, following President Trump's declaration that the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is over. Will Todman, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, is cited as providing analysis on the situation.

Oil prices rose more than 7% to a two-week high following President Trump's declaration that the Iran ceasefire was over. Joseph Majkut from the Center for Strategic and International Studies provided analysis on the situation.

China showcased its DF-17 hypersonic ballistic missile on state TV, highlighting its ability to evade defenses and target large surface vessels. The missile, available to the People’s Liberation Army since 2019, was publicized amid U.S.-led RIMPAC and U.S.-Japan military exercises, signaling deterrence against foreign intervention in Taiwan-related scenarios.

Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv, killing at least 11 people and damaging apartment blocks. Ukraine faces interceptor shortages for its Patriot defense system. President Trump offered to mediate the Russia-Ukraine war during a call with Putin. Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was buried, with his son Mojtaba absent due to injuries. A U.S. Navy helicopter crashed in the Arabian Sea, with the search suspended.

Ukraine's military is demonstrating the ability to strike Russian oil facilities, weapons factories, and logistics targets, causing fuel shortages and damaging infrastructure. Russia acknowledges challenges but downplays the impact, while Ukraine uses drones and modified missiles to conduct long-range attacks on cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Russia's economy shows signs of strain despite wartime growth metrics like stable GDP and low unemployment. The war effort has dominated industrial and technological resources, leading to military stalemates and rising costs, according to a CSIS report. Everyday Russians face economic distress as the model becomes unsustainable.

Russian missile and drone strikes in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities killed at least 17 people and damaged over 30 locations, including residential buildings and a medical facility. A study revealed over 2 million Russian and Ukrainian troops have been killed or wounded since the war began in February 2022. Iran and the U.S. concluded indirect talks without progress on key issues, while Russia is using shadow ships to launch drones disrupting European aviation.

The US, Canada, and Mexico are beginning negotiations to renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), a trade pact that replaced NAFTA in 2020. The process faces challenges as the US pushes demands that could disrupt North American auto supply chains and raise car prices, while President Trump threatens to withdraw from the agreement. The pact requires renewal every six years, with a deadline of July 1, but no immediate resolution is expected.

The US, Canada, and Mexico have begun negotiations to renew the USMCA trade pact, facing challenges including US demands that could disrupt supply chains and raise car prices. President Trump has threatened to withdraw from the agreement, adding tension to the process.

The US, Canada, and Mexico are beginning complex negotiations to renew the USMCA trade pact, which replaced NAFTA in 2020. The process faces challenges as the US seeks changes that could disrupt supply chains and raise car prices, while President Donald Trump threatens to withdraw from the agreement. The pact, requiring renewal every six years, is unlikely to be extended unchanged beyond the July 1 deadline.

A top Marine general warns that the US Marine Corps' air-defense modernization efforts are insufficient to address rapidly evolving drone and missile threats. The Corps is prioritizing interoperable, upgradable systems but faces challenges in accelerating deployment to match the pace of emerging threats.

A Middle East expert claims Iran has gained direct benefits from U.S. negotiations, though a final agreement requires further discussions. The debate over which side benefits more continues as talks progress.

The US war with Iran has cost the Department of Defense approximately $40 billion, with the Pentagon requesting $80 billion in supplemental funding. President Trump claimed economic and security benefits from the conflict, but analysis highlights significant military expenditures, including over 1,000 Tomahawk missiles at $2.5 million each, and over 7,500 civilian deaths. The conflict's total cost is estimated to exceed $40 billion when including operational and repair expenses.

Japan plans to deploy autonomous interceptor drones by 2027 to counter threats like Shahed-136 drones, citing U.S. missile stockpile strains and regional security concerns. The Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency is fast-tracking acquisitions, while Terra Drone, a Japanese firm, has tested similar systems in Ukraine with positive feedback.

A US-Iran memorandum of understanding failed to resolve key issues like Iran's nuclear program, missile development, and proxy conflicts, deferring critical decisions to a potential future deal. The article attributes the current stalemate to the 2018 US withdrawal from the JCPOA, which led to Iran exceeding uranium enrichment limits and economic sanctions causing internal turmoil.

The Iran war has accelerated the fragmentation of the Middle East, with a provisional truce agreement between Washington and Tehran set to be signed. Analysts argue the conflict exposed the region's inability to establish order and weakened the United States' role as a security guarantor.

Oil prices fell to a three-month low as Wall Street anticipates a US-Iran peace deal, with major banks lowering price forecasts. Natural gas relief may follow if Qatar increases LNG production, though shipping challenges remain. Analysts note a shift from acute disruption to managed geopolitical risk, but some question Wall Street's optimism amid political tensions.

An initial agreement between the U.S. and Iran to extend their shaky ceasefire is nearing formal signing. Mona Yacoubian, director of the Middle East program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, provides analysis.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth disputed CBS host Margaret Brennan's claims of a U.S. weapon stockpile crisis during a 'Face the Nation' interview, asserting that stockpiles are 'great' and 'only getting stronger.' Brennan countered that private industry is currently experiencing a crisis, while Hegseth dismissed concerns as 'manufactured.' A CSIS report highlighted significant munitions usage during the Iran conflict, exacerbating existing stockpile gaps.

Experts warn of a rising terrorism threat in Africa, with al-Qaida and Islamic State affiliates like Al Shabaab and ISWAP gaining capabilities through technology and expanding operations. The U.S. has reduced its military presence in Africa by 75% while focusing counterterrorism efforts on Somalia and Nigeria.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims Russia is abducting Ukrainian children and training them for war, citing evidence from his government. He made these remarks during an interview with Margaret Brennan on 'Face the Nation,' with Mark Cancian of the Center for Strategic and International Studies providing further analysis.

China and Russia are expanding intelligence infrastructure in Cuba near key U.S. military bases, raising concerns about foreign surveillance capabilities. U.S. officials and analysts warn that facilities like Bejucal, Cuba, could track U.S. military operations and communications patterns, despite encrypted communications.

A CSIS report states that replenishing advanced U.S. weapons used in the Iran war will take three or more years, particularly for systems like Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense missiles.

A new analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) reveals that U.S. military contractors need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of key weapons systems like Tomahawk cruise missiles, Patriot, and THAAD interceptors used in the Iran war. The report highlights a 'window of vulnerability' for potential conflicts in the Western Pacific, particularly with China, despite a historic $1.5 trillion 2027 defense budget proposal by the Trump administration.

China is constructing its fourth aircraft carrier, likely the largest and nuclear-powered, as part of a rapid naval modernization effort. The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) notes the project highlights Beijing's industrial capabilities and could shift global military power dynamics.

China is rapidly constructing its fourth aircraft carrier, the Type 004, which may be nuclear-powered and signals a strategic shift toward sustained blue-water power projection in the Indo-Pacific. The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) reported on the accelerated development of this carrier.

President Trump is renewing threats against Iran to pressure the regime into a US agreement, as Americans show frustration with the economic outlook due to the Iran war. A new poll reveals the economic costs of the conflict are being felt by most Americans. The situation is being closely monitored by experts.

Trump faces significant leverage disadvantage in negotiations with China over rare earth exports, as the US has no immediate alternatives to Chinese rare earth supplies despite aggressive domestic industrial policy efforts. The Trump administration is pushing for an extension of China's export moratorium on rare earths like yttrium and dysprosium, but lacks comparable leverage on fossil fuels that China doesn't urgently need.

President Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping for a two-day summit in Beijing. The meeting is expected to discuss key issues between the two countries. Henrietta Levin from the Center for Strategic and International Studies provides analysis.

President Trump has paused Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz due to a shaky ceasefire with Iran. Mark F. Cancian, a senior adviser, provides insight on the situation. The pause is temporary, according to President Trump's statement.

Melania Trump's senior adviser Marc Beckman calls for advertisers to boycott Jimmy Kimmel's show after a joke about the first lady, sparking a backlash against the late-night host. The first lady slammed Kimmel for 'hateful and violent rhetoric' and called on ABC to take a stand. Beckman says Kimmel should be fired and that his words are corrosive and deepen political sickness in America.

Melania Trump's senior adviser Marc Beckman calls for a boycott of Jimmy Kimmel's show after a joke about the first lady, saying Kimmel should be fired. The first lady slammed Kimmel for 'hateful and violent rhetoric' and called on ABC to take a stand. Beckman cites concerns over political violence and divisive rhetoric.

Dr. Charles Lieber, a former Harvard scientist convicted in 2021 for concealing ties to a Chinese recruitment program, has rebuilt his brain-computer interface lab in Shenzhen, China. His defection highlights U.S. concerns over Chinese technology theft and underscores China's investment in cutting-edge technologies, including advanced neurotechnology with potential military applications.

An analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) reveals the U.S. may have used over half of its prewar stockpile of four key munitions, including Tomahawk missiles, due to the Iran war. CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd reported on the findings.

The U.S. used over half of its Patriot missile interceptors during a 39-day conflict with Iran, depleting critical stockpiles and raising concerns about future readiness for large-scale wars. A CSIS report highlights the use of 850+ Tomahawks, 1,000+ JASSMs, and hundreds of expensive THAAD and SM-3 interceptors, with Pentagon officials denying shortages despite analysts warning of acute gaps.

A 54-day war with Iran is depleting the U.S. missile stockpile, according to a Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) analysis. Mark Cancian, a senior adviser at CSIS's Defense and Security Department, discussed the findings on 'The Daily Report.'

The U.S. military has used nearly half of its Patriot missile stockpile and heavily depleted six other key missile reserves during a seven-week strike campaign against Iran, according to a CSIS analysis. The report highlights significant expenditure of defense resources amid the conflict.

Potential peace talks between U.S. and Iranian officials in Pakistan are under scrutiny as the world awaits updates on a ceasefire. CBS News reporters Aaron Navarro and Imtiaz Tyab, along with Ret. Col. Mark Cancian, are covering the developments.

The U.S. continues its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with over 100 empty oil tankers heading to U.S. ports. Middle East expert Jon Alterman discusses the escalating situation on 'The Daily Report.'

Jon B. Alterman, a Middle East expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, discusses the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz on CBS News 24/7. The conversation focuses on the strategic implications of the blockade in the region.