Iran's new want: Compensation for environmental damage from US-Israeli strikes

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump declared that the U.S. no longer needs a deal with Iran, emphasizing that the opportunity for talks has passed, and directed Vice President JD Vance to focus on alleged corruption in Democrat-led states.
• Iran’s top security official warned of new military surprises against the U.S., while the Houthis claimed multiple drone and missile attacks on Saudi energy and military targets, escalating regional tensions.
• Three Iran-backed suspects were indicted for plotting an attack on a British air base housing U.S. troops, highlighting ongoing threats from Iranian proxies against Western military installations.
• Two Iranian men were convicted in Britain for spying on journalists and critics of Tehran, underscoring concerns over Iran’s intelligence operations abroad amid ongoing economic and diplomatic pressure.
• Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was relocated to a military base due to advanced Iranian assassination threats, reflecting heightened security risks for U.S. officials involved in sanctions against Iran.