London Brief

A remarkable and unexpectedly awkward moment unfolded when Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy challenged President Donald Trump using Trump's own words from years ago while questioning whether the newly signed US-Iran agreement could truly be considered a victory.

China has officially broken its silence on the landmark Phase I memorandum of understanding reached between the United States and Iran, throwing its diplomatic weight behind the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Rumours are swirling over the fate of Iranian military commander Ahmad Vahidi after unverified reports claimed he may have been killed in recent Israeli strikes on Tehran. While there has been no official confirmation from either Iran or Israel, the speculation has intensified amid rising tensions, ceasefire uncertainty, and renewed warnings from both Tehran and Tel Aviv.

Iran issued a fiery warning following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian military assets around the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi vowed that Tehran would not let the attacks go unanswered, warning the United States to "leave our region if you want to be safe." As tensions soar, Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim missiles and drones have already been launched toward U.S. targets, while reports of explosions continue to emerge from southern Iran. The confrontation comes after the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter and threats from both Washington and Tehran, raising fears that the crisis could spiral into a wider regional conflict.

Donald Trump has revealed new details about the diplomatic efforts that helped bring the United States and Iran closer to a peace settlement, praising both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping for their roles in the negotiations.

Claims of Israeli efforts to obstruct U.S.-Iran diplomacy have resurfaced amid renewed discussions over a possible agreement between Washington and Tehran.

The United States has escalated its military campaign against Iran, launching 49 Tomahawk cruise missiles in a major precision strike operation targeting Iranian military infrastructure. According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the strikes focused on surveillance systems, communication networks, radar installations, and air-defense sites that Washington says posed a threat to American forces and international shipping in the region. CENTCOM released dramatic footage showing Tomahawk missiles being fired from the USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer operating in regional waters. President Donald Trump confirmed the operation, describing it as part of a broader effort to counter Iranian threats and maintain military pressure on Tehran.

Russian and Ukrainian forces exchanged fresh strikes as the war intensified on June 9. Moscow claimed its troops captured the Khimik area in Donetsk following a new offensive supported by tactical aviation, drones and artillery. Russia said it struck 139 Ukrainian military targets, including ammunition depots, fuel facilities and command infrastructure, while TOS-1A thermobaric systems and Su-34 fighter-bombers targeted positions in Sumy and eastern Ukraine. Russian forces also claimed a patrol boat was destroyed in the Black Sea. Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials reported deadly missile and drone attacks on Kharkiv that killed at least four people and injured more than 20.