US-Iran Tensions Rise.

Diplomacy Fades as U.S.-Iran Strikes Escalate

Officials on both sides are questioning whether talks can still work, according to AP News. An interim deal had been in place, but the continued strikes have put it in serious danger. U.S. President Donald Trump has shown little interest in returning to the negotiating table, making a diplomatic off-ramp look increasingly unlikely.

Iran's missile and drone strikes on Aqaba mark a widening of the conflict beyond Iranian borders. Jordan is a U.S. ally, which raises the stakes further. Each new night of American airstrikes on Iran draws a harder response, AP News reported.

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Oil Prices Spike as Middle East Fighting Strains Supply

Brent crude has surged past $94 a barrel as the U.S.-Iran conflict rattles global energy markets. Traders fear that a wider war could disrupt oil shipments from the region. The Middle East supplies a large share of the world's oil, and any blockage of key shipping lanes would push prices higher still, according to AP News.

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Ukraine Overhauls Military Leadership Amid Russia Fight

Ukraine is replacing its top military commanders as the war with Russia grinds on, AP News reported. The shake-up follows public pressure and a visible rift between the outgoing army chief and the defense minister. The leadership change signals Kyiv's desire for a fresh strategy on the battlefield.

The timing is critical. Ukraine faces ongoing Russian pressure along its eastern front. A new military team will need to move fast to steady the country's defenses and restore confidence among troops and allies alike.

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Palestinian Family Reunites After Years of War and Loss

One Palestinian family split between Israel and Gaza was finally brought back together this month, according to AP News. The reunion came after years of conflict that kept them separated. Their story reflects the deep personal toll the Israeli-Gaza war has taken on countless families across the region.

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