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At the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met UAE Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; both backed a joint BRICS declaration urging maximum restraint in the West Asia war, signaling a possible thaw in Iran–UAE ties and highlighting BRICS’ push for dialogue, civilian protection, and stable trade and energy flows amid ongoing regional tensions.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani told Axios that Damascus did not plan to host a Turkish base at Abu al-Duhur and that Israel’s strike—damaging refurbished runways—was unjustified; Turkish officers had visited for training, but there was no Turkish buildup. Israel said the attack aimed to prevent such a buildup, while Syria insists the base was largely empty and not fully operational. The interview also notes US-mediated security talks with Israel, Syria’s push for de-escalation and sovereignty, and that Trump was briefed but did not publicly criticize the strike.
The Department of Homeland Security plans to spend $10–$20 million to outfit ICE officers with the CTG-5 GLOVE, a rechargeable glove that emits electrical pulses to stimulate nerves and gain compliance in use-of-force scenarios, with devices slated for officers in DHS’s criminal investigations and Enforcement Removal Operations; DHS says it continuously assesses field needs to safely arrest and remove unlawfully present individuals.
The Department of Homeland Security plans to spend up to $20 million to equip ICE agents with CT-G5 G.L.O.V.E. electric-shock gloves, intended for distraction and de-escalation, with ICE distribution within Enforcement and Removal Operations and Homeland Security Investigations. Rights groups warn the gloves could cause harm to protesters and migrants, while the manufacturer says the devices are humane; the procurement appears to be a no-bid contract and could roll out soon.
ICE plans to spend between $10 million and $20 million to purchase CTG 5 G.L.O.V.E wearable gloves that can deliver up to 380V shocks to de-escalate encounters, with delivery to Homeland Security Investigations and Enforcement Removal Operations by March 31, 2027. Details on quantity and unit cost are not disclosed. DHS describes the device as a Conductive Distraction and De-escalation Device, but civil-rights groups warn of potential harm and misuse; a no-bid contract could be published soon, and both DHS and the manufacturer did not immediately comment.
ICE plans to spend up to $20 million to buy thousands of gloves that emit electric shocks to compel compliance, a device marketed as a humane de-escalation tool but criticized by civil rights advocates for potential misuse and oversight gaps in immigration enforcement.
Saudi Arabia urged de-escalation as President Trump weighs a sweeping Iran strike, warning of retaliation and seeking clarity, while regional mediators push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and avert broader escalation.
Trump weighs an exit from a widening Iran conflict as conflicting messages from allies—Saudi Arabia urging de-escalation and Netanyahu pressing for pressure—set the backdrop for stalled diplomacy, with no imminent talks and debate over reopening the Strait of Hormuz to claim a win. While Trump has floated big strikes, officials warn air power has limits and civilian costs could be high, and Iran's internal power dynamics and regional actors complicate any quick resolution.
The US and Iran agreed to a one-week de-escalation in the Strait of Hormuz to reduce tensions ahead of July 4 and America’s 250th birthday, with indirect talks ongoing through Qatar and Oman. The pause aims to keep shipping calmer while negotiators debate who governs the strait and whether Iran can charge transit fees, with Washington rejecting tolls and Tehran emphasizing sovereignty over the waterway.
Putin said Russia will continue its offensive to fully capture four Ukrainian regions and rejected Kyiv's proposal to pause long-range strikes as a de-escalation, arguing the pause would ease pressure on Ukrainian forces; he stressed Moscow's aim remains the Donbas and Novorossiya and that Kyiv's strikes on Russia do not alter the front-line dynamics.
Saudi Arabia reportedly carried out several unpublicized airstrikes on Iran in late March in retaliation for attacks on Saudi soil, marking the kingdom's first known direct actions on Iranian territory. Western and Iranian officials said the strikes led to intensified diplomacy and a de-escalation understanding, as the broader Middle East conflict widened with Gulf states taking increasingly hawkish stances and a US–Iran ceasefire taking shape in April.
Reuters reports that Saudi Arabia carried out several unpublicized strikes on Iran in late March in retaliation for attacks on Saudi soil—the kingdom’s first publicly known direct action on Iranian territory—before diplomatic talks helped push toward de-escalation; the broader conflict has drawn in Gulf states with UAE involvement reported, and officials emphasize restraint as regional diplomacy continues amid ongoing Iran-U.S. tensions and a China-brokered détente backdrop.
A South Korean NEJM study found that among stable, low-risk heart-attack survivors, stopping beta-blockers after one year was as safe as continuing them for years: 58 events (7.2%) vs 74 (9%), deaths 2.4% vs 3.4%, recurrent heart attack 2.3% vs 2.6%, and heart-failure hospitalizations about 2% in both groups, with modest increases in BP/HR but SBP kept under 130. The results—alongside evolving guidelines—suggest lifelong beta-blockers may not be necessary for all, supporting shared decision-making and potential cost savings, though not all patients are candidates and further data are needed.
Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt convene in Islamabad to press for de-escalation in the US-Israel confrontation with Iran, as President Trump weighs possible U.S. ground involvement; the expanding war has disrupted Hormuz shipping, pressured oil markets and drawn in regional actors with casualties on multiple sides.
Deutsche Bank's proprietary 'pressure index' blends U.S. Treasury yields, shifts in Trump’s popularity, inflation expectations, and S&P 500 performance to gauge pressure on President Trump to de-escalate with Iran. The latest signal coincides with the White House touting talks with Iran (which Tehran denies), and a market rally as major indices jump after Trump said he would pause strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure for five days.