U.S.-Israeli war in Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel will strike Iran whenever necessary following President Trump's comment that the U.S. calls the shots in the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. Netanyahu emphasized Israel's right to self-defense.

Pope Leo XIV urged Spain to improve migrant integration and criticized right-wing parties like Vox and the People’s Party for prioritizing national citizens over migrants. His speech aligned more with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s coalition government, which is legalizing half a million unauthorized migrants.

Georgia’s gas tax suspension, which caused a 33-cent-per-gallon price increase, will expire after being suspended for two-and-a-half months. Governor Brian Kemp initially paused the tax in March and extended it in May, but it is now ending as oil prices remain stable. Critics, including former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and resident James Smith, argue the move fails to address rising costs, while Republican candidate Rick Jackson supports extending the suspension.

The U.S. Navy has issued a warning to sailors to secure their electronic devices and social media accounts due to increased online threats from Iran, linked to the U.S.-Israeli war. Secretary of the Navy John Phelan highlighted risks from 'adversary cyber actors' aiming to influence sailors and their families.

Pope Leo XIV's Africa trip highlighted his criticism of 'tyrants' and 'corruption,' with his messages gaining global attention amid U.S. political tensions. The Vatican clarified his remarks focused on African issues, not U.S. President Trump, though his prior criticism of Trump's Iran war rhetoric fueled speculation.