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Iran's foreign minister proposed a seven-day plan to the U.S. to cease hostilities, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and revive nuclear talks. The proposal mirrors a previous, unraveled agreement and comes amid ongoing conflict and economic strain in Iran.

France will send troops and military assets to Saudi Arabia to protect critical energy sites along the Red Sea from attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militia. This move comes amid a broader conflict in the Middle East and aims to ensure energy security and lower gas prices.

President Trump and President Xi Jinping met at the White House, with ceremonies and gifts masking significant divides over artificial intelligence and trade. Trump focused on personal diplomacy, while Xi warned against the 'Thucydides Trap.'

Following a war with Iran, Gulf states are re-evaluating their security framework, recognizing Iran as a long-term threat and the unreliability of the U.S. security umbrella. They are pursuing diversification and new regional alignments while managing both Iranian and Israeli challenges.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a defiant speech at the U.N. General Assembly, vowing to defend his country and maintain its civilian nuclear program, while also leaving the door open for diplomacy with the United States. The speech comes amidst ongoing conflict and negotiations between the two nations.

Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated that Iran is awaiting an official U.S. response to its cease-fire proposal, despite President Trump's public rejection. Araghchi noted Trump's contradictory messaging and the need for intermediaries to convey a definitive U.S. position.

After four years of relative peace, Yemen has spiraled back into full-blown war between Iran-backed Houthi militia and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces. The conflict has opened a second front in the Middle East after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, adding to global uncertainty and turmoil in energy markets.

Congress has the power to stop the ongoing U.S. war with Iran by refusing to fund it. Despite the War Powers Resolution failing to curb presidential warmaking, withholding appropriations could pressure President Trump to end the conflict.