Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has stated that some countries have begun taking steps to initiate ceasefire negotiations.

Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has stated that some countries have begun taking steps to initiate ceasefire negotiations.

Donald Trump, President of the United States, defended a memorandum of understanding with the Islamic Republic of Iran at the G7 summit in France, claiming it achieved all of Washington's objectives and averted further conflicts, including preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also stated that continuing military actions could have led to prolonged economic consequences.
U.S. President Trump states that the memorandum of understanding with Iran is strong but warns of potential military action if he is unsatisfied. The Islamic Republic is engaging in negotiations with the same U.S. government it previously referred to as "the Great Satan."
Footage shows Egyptian airstrikes hitting artisanal gold mining sites near the Sudanese-Egyptian border, killing several miners in the Jabal al-Uqaydat gold fields and nearby areas in River Nile State.