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US Vice President JD Vance claimed the US has a strong negotiating position with Iran, stating Iran's nuclear capabilities are 'functionally destroyed.' He asserted the US is ready to alter relations if Iran abandons its nuclear ambitions and emphasized that the US 'wins either way' due to Iran's weakened position.

President Trump stated that a U.S.-Iran deal unfavorable to the U.S. would trigger renewed military action. He claimed Iran's military is decimated, giving the U.S. leverage, while stalled negotiations and rising public opposition to military action could affect the 2026 midterms.

Robert Pape, a University of Chicago professor and director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats, warns that control over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear capabilities are zero-sum issues blocking progress toward a U.S.-Iran peace deal.

Russia launched a large-scale attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, using a hypersonic missile with nuclear capabilities, resulting in two deaths and dozens of injuries. The attack occurred on Sunday and marks a significant escalation in the conflict.

Russia launched a large-scale attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, using a hypersonic missile with nuclear capabilities, resulting in 2 deaths and dozens of injuries.

President Trump claims an Iran deal is imminent despite Tehran's disputes over nuclear capabilities. The report by CBS News highlights ongoing tensions and diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran.