President Trump renewed a threat to strike Iran’s infrastructure if no deal is reached, as a series of strikes across the Middle East intensified and his deadline drew closer. The move increased regional tensions and prompted concern from international observers about the risk of wider escalation if the parties fail to reach an agreement.
Separately, the Artemis II crew is now heading home after completing a historic mission around the Moon. The astronauts finished their planned objectives in lunar orbit and have begun the return leg to Earth, marking an important milestone for crewed deep-space exploration.