Iran is reportedly preparing to mine the Strait of Hormuz, a move that would spike global oil prices and give a significant boost to the Russian economy and its war machine in Ukraine. Reuters reported on July 1 that Iran loaded naval mines onto vessels in the Persian Gulf last month,

Israel persists in its war efforts in Gaza amid a 12-day conflict with Iran, following an 11-week aid blockade. The Israeli and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) reports that over an estimated 600 men, women, and children waiting for food at their aid distribution sites have been killed, according to the Gaza Strip's Ministry of Health.

Russian official claims full control of Ukraine's Luhansk region as Putin intensifies war efforts despite Trump's ceasefire attempts, with NATO warning of potential future attacks on Europe.

Day War" between Iran and Israel continues to draw international attention, including from the White House, Russian President Vladimir Putin has seized on the opportunity to fuel new momentum for his ongoing war in Ukraine.

It was the two leaders’ first call since 2022, and the Russian president’s first with any major European leader since last year.

Russian President Vladimir Putin had a "substantial" phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron on the Iran-Israel conflict and Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Tuesday, the first such exchange between the two leaders since September 2022.