Kethevane Gorjestani

The NATO summit opened on July 7, with Trump discussing potential US F35 fighter jet sales to Turkey after Ankara's 2019 removal from the program due to a Russian system purchase. Trump also criticized European NATO allies for not supporting the US in Iran.

Scientists attribute Europe's current record-breaking heatwave to human-caused climate change, noting it would have been 3.5C cooler in 1976 and more extreme than the 2003 heatwave. FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani discusses the event.

President Donald Trump opened a 16-day celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary with a political rally on the National Mall. The event faced controversy over his polarizing approach to governing and efforts to reshape Washington.

Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing violations of a ceasefire agreement by the US and Israel. The move is described as the 'first step' in response to breaches of commitments regarding ongoing clashes in Lebanon, with warnings of further measures if 'aggression' continues.

Donald Trump received mixed results in Georgia primaries, with Republicans selecting his preferred U.S. Senate candidate but rejecting his gubernatorial pick. Democrats face internal divisions between progressives and moderates as they prepare for the midterms.

The US and Iran agreed to an immediate and permanent end to military operations via a memorandum of understanding mediated by Pakistan. The deal includes plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanctions, and initiate further negotiations on nuclear issues.

The US House of Representatives passed a resolution to halt American military action in Iran, marking a political challenge to President Donald Trump as negotiations with Iran remain stalled. Discussions to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, critical for oil supplies, have not resulted in a deal.

Ukrainian drones struck energy and military sites in Saint Petersburg during a major economic forum, following a Russian missile and drone attack that killed 23 people in Ukraine. The strikes highlight Ukraine's increased use of long-range capabilities against strategic Russian locations.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered Israeli forces to expand control over the Gaza Strip to 70%, up from the current 64%. The directive follows a two-year military assault in response to the 2023 Hamas attack on southern Israel.

The United States struck southern Iran, prompting a retaliatory attack on an American military base, marking the most serious clashes since an April ceasefire. The conflict, involving US ally Kuwait, threatens a fragile diplomatic effort to establish a peace agreement and resolve tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.