Military campaign

A Kyiv-based IKAR survey reveals 81% of Russians support ending the war in Ukraine immediately, with only 9% backing continued military action until victory—the lowest level since 2022. The poll highlights declining confidence in Russia’s military campaign and growing concerns about the war's impact on daily life surpassing economic worries.

U.S. and Iranian negotiators, including Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, are in Switzerland to finalize details of an interim agreement to end the Iran war, with Pakistani and Qatari mediators present. Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions over Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon, while U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of imposing tolls in the strait if a deal is not reached within 60 days.

Republicans are requesting more detailed information from the Pentagon regarding the scope, objectives, and cost of the Iran military conflict before approving a funding request. The operation has exceeded 100 days and has cost approximately $29 billion.

President Trump reportedly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a Monday phone call over his military campaign in Lebanon, calling him 'crazy' and accusing him of ingratitude. The information comes from Axios citing multiple sources.

Israel has expanded its military campaign in southern Lebanon, ordering evacuations south of the Zahrani River amid intensified strikes. The move aims to pressure Hezbollah while avoiding actions in Beirut to prevent complicating US-led diplomacy with Iran, despite an existing April ceasefire.

House Democrats plan to increase pressure on Republicans by pushing for multiple votes on war power resolutions to end the Iran military campaign. The resolutions would require President Trump to halt operations against Tehran unless Congress approves them, with the frequency of such votes set to rise.