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Iran's supreme leader says regional powers will no longer shield US bases and the US will have no safe haven in the region, as US strikes on Iran continue, Hezbollah attacks unfold in Israel, and diplomacy to end the war advances amid market volatility.
Dozens of hikers on the California section of the Pacific Crest Trail fell ill, prompting emergency responders to assist and evacuate some hikers while officials investigate the cause; no fatalities have been reported at this time.
The Justice Department asked a federal judge to lift the injunction halting above-ground construction on President Trump’s White House ballroom, saying Saturday’s shooting underscores the need for enhanced security and also seeking dismissal of the related lawsuit filed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Iranian leaders are invoking historic battles and nationalist symbolism to frame any potential deal with the US as a David-versus-Goliath struggle, highlighting the 1982 Khorramshahr recapture and long resistance to deter aggression while Trump signals a possible agreement; Tehran’s messaging, reinforced by officials and the IRGC, contrasts with Washington’s aims for a long-term uranium enrichment pause and Hormuz reopening, as Israel largely stays silent.
Oil prices hover near $100 after Iran’s actions and Hormuz Strait tensions, with relief from strategic reserves and rerouting masking deeper risk. The IEA says stockpiles are being drawn down to record lows and could hit crisis levels by June, potentially pushing Brent to $130–$140 and triggering demand destruction. A US-Iran deal is seen as urgently needed to avert a sharper, more chaotic squeeze, while disruption could widen to LNG, fertilizers, and shipping, risking higher inflation and, in the longer run, recession fears if talks stall.
Trump says the Iran war deal is near as talks with allies—including India—make progress; Rubio reports significant but not final advancement in negotiations, signaling momentum toward a potential agreement.
Caleb Vazquez, 18, and an accomplice killed three men at the San Diego Islamic Center in a hate-fueled attack tied to online white-nationalist extremism; 15 months earlier Chula Vista police sought a gun-violence restraining order against Vazquez’s father after concerns he idolized Nazis and mass shooters, with firearms moved out of the home to storage; Vazquez had been in mental-health treatment and had 5150 holds, and investigators say the attackers were radicalized online and left extremist writings; the attackers died by self-inflicted wounds, and a security guard helped save others.
A fire and explosion at a Staten Island shipyard injured at least 16 people, including three with serious injuries, the New York Fire Department said.
F-16 fighters intercepted a civilian aircraft that entered Washington, D.C.'s DC SFRA and escorted it safely out of the restricted airspace; NORAD said the plane remained clear of restricted airspace, reflecting the layered defense used to protect the capital. Interceptions of civilian planes in restricted airspace are not uncommon, with past incidents near Mar-a-Lago and Bedminster.
Iran says talks are ongoing through Pakistan as the US-led blockade redirects ships and tightens pressure. The live updates also cover Tehran’s push to formalize control of the Strait of Hormuz with new authorities and crypto-backed insurance, Russia’s support for Iran’s peaceful uranium enrichment, and a broader pattern of regional tensions and incidents from Gaza to Iraq amid the US‑Iran‑Israel confrontation.
Video released by King County authorities shows rescuers treating and hoisting an injured hiker who fell 50 feet from Mount Si’s summit; after weather delays, a helicopter crew retrieved the climber and flew him to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment.
AMC+ has secured exclusive US streaming rights to Doctor Who (2005–2022), making 13 seasons and 175 episodes (including specials) available in the US from June 11; the lineup features the Doctors Tennant, Smith, Whittaker, Eccleston and Capaldi, underscoring AMC+'s push into premium genre fare.
A Florida-based rescue team from the 920th Rescue Wing saved all 11 Bahamian passengers and crew after their Beechcraft ditched in the Atlantic about 80 miles east of Melbourne; the survivors had spent roughly five hours in a life raft before nine winch lifts by a helicopter and a Combat King II transport brought them to safety in rough seas, with the helicopter near empty on fuel. The cause of the ditching is under investigation.
The Independent reports that the United Arab Emirates carried out secret strikes on Iran, including an attack on Iran’s Lavan Island refinery, with Abu Dhabi not publicly acknowledging the strikes. The Wall Street Journal cites sources describing Gulf involvement in the war sparked by the US-Israel coalition, signaling a shift as the UAE deepens ties with Israel. Analysts warn the moves could widen Gulf tensions and affect oil markets while dragging Iran and its allies into a broader confrontation.
Trump accused the media of treason after U.S. intelligence reportedly found Iran retains substantial missile capabilities, with The Independent noting Tehran's ability to threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz; the piece also covers Britain’s planned defensive mission to secure Hormuz and Iran’s warnings it could enrich uranium up to weapons-grade if attacked, signaling rising tensions as the war drags on.