Iran deal hangs in balance as strikes continue
Trump claims Sunday signing while new Israeli airstrikes on Beirut threaten emerging ceasefire, with both sides accusing the other of violations.
The proposed Iran nuclear deal hit turbulence Sunday morning as conflicting timelines emerged. Trump declared a deal would be signed by Sunday, but Iran pushed back on the timing, casting doubt on the agreement's imminence [NPR]. Meanwhile, fresh Israeli strikes on Beirut threatened to unravel negotiations entirely. Israel accused Hezbollah of breaching ceasefire terms, while Trump warned both nations not to "blow it" as diplomatic efforts teetered [PBS, Guardian, UPI].
Elsewhere, the G7 summit kicked off amid Trump's absence, drawing thousands of protesters [Al Jazeera]. A former Iran deal negotiator cautioned that the 60-day negotiation window being discussed is "pretty short" for comprehensive nuclear talks [The Hill].
On the home front, polling troubles mounted for the administration: 57% of Americans disapprove of Trump's job performance [NBC News]. At the Pentagon, Sen. Mark Kelly contradicted Defense Secretary Hegseth's denials, confirming the military faces a "munitions issue" [CBS News].
Other developments: British naval forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the English Channel [UPI], while VP Vance signaled openness to a 2028 presidential run with Trump's backing [CBS News]. Romania's Liberal party tapped a former mayor for prime minister to form a new government [Al Jazeera].
In health alerts, Nara Organics recalled baby formula following multistate botulism cases [PBS], and California issued extreme heat warnings urging millions indoors [Newsweek]. Separately, primary care doctors raised concerns about telehealth firms distributing obesity medications [NPR].
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