The administration has issued conflicting explanations regarding recent waivers of Russian energy sanctions, with Energy Secretary Chris Wright characterizing the measures as incentives to end the war in Ukraine, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Russian diesel exports would have occurred regardless of the policy changes.

These actions, which followed the signing of the Graham Act, have drawn bipartisan criticism that the moves financially benefit Russia, contributing to internal divisions within the Republican Party ahead of midterm elections.

EU demands accountability after settlers attack European diplomats amid violence against Palestinian olive farmers.

Reports indicate an increase in violent incidents involving settlers during the annual olive harvest in the West Bank. These events are described as escalating, though specific details and independent verification of the term "pogroms" require further confirmation.

Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei stated that Tehran has prepared a new operational plan for potential renewed U.S. or Israeli attacks, describing the response as potentially more devastating than previous conflicts. Concurrently, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre reported attacks on commercial vessels operating near Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and the United Arab Emirates.