A U.S.-Iran deal signed in June has collapsed, with nearly all 14 points of the cease-fire agreement now violated, according to reports published on July 25. The agreement initially appeared successful but quickly fell apart.
NYTimes – US The U.S. deal with Iran signed in June initially appeared to be a success. It didn’t take long to fall apart.
NYTimes – US The U.S. deal with Iran signed in June initially appeared to be a success. It didn’t take long to fall apart.
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Sky News – Front Page Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to two federal counts on Friday in Manhattan in connection with the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Earlier reports had described discussions about a possible plea deal. His separate state murder trial remains scheduled to begin on 8 September, and a judge will decide its future.
BBC News – World Israeli settlers have besieged Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra, trapping two families for several days and cutting off water, electricity and medical access. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee called the settlers "terrorists" and the siege a "horrific act of terror." Activists attempted to deliver aid to the trapped families. One of the homes is owned by a Palestinian American family.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier is heading to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official. The carrier departed Vietnam last week. The Lincoln has been at sea since late last year, and reports of mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed vessel have raised concerns among military families.
