Pete Hegseth

In a speech marking the anniversary of the Normandy invasion, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned about the impact of immigration on Europe. He also urged NATO countries to deepen their security commitments and work more closely together.

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters the naval blockade on Iran will continue and vowed to stop Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He predicted Iran’s economy would collapse and said the U.S. expects to receive 60% enriched uranium; Pete Hegseth said escalation plans are ready, while Iran warned it could go to 90% enrichment.

An Israeli official told CNN the allies are preparing a "short operation" aimed at Iran's energy infrastructure and senior regime figures, as Washington warns Tehran it will face "overwhelming force" if it targets commercial shipping.

Washington is weighing steps against key NATO partners that, officials say, failed to back U.S. operations against Iran. An internal email circulated among top Pentagon ranks outlines options ranging from sidelining Spain to revisiting the U.S. stance on the Falklands.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed Navy Secretary John Phelan amid mounting Pentagon frustration over shipbuilding delays and priorities. The shake-up lands as the U.S. Navy enforces a sweeping naval blockade of Iran with more than 15 warships.

A CBS report says that by the start of the cease-fire, roughly half of Iran's ballistic missiles and launchers were still intact—and about 60% of the IRGC's naval arm remained operational.