Trump News at a Glance: Israel Strikes Back at Iran Despite President’s Appeal

Donald Trump said: ‘I’m about to call Bibi right now and tell him not to respond’, as conflict risks spiralling – key US politics stories from 7 June at a glance

Trump News at a Glance: Israel Strikes Back at Iran Despite President’s Appeal

TL;DR

  • Israel has conducted airstrikes on military targets in western and central Iran.
  • Donald Trump had urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran.
  • The conflict between Israel and Iran risks escalating into a broader regional war.
  • Trump also claimed that Iran talks were close to a final deal.
  • Trump walked out of an interview with NBC's Meet the Press over claims about the 2020 election and the January 6th insurrection.
  • Reports suggest Trump is considering buying the Chagos Islands from Mauritius.
  • Pete Hegseth faced criticism for linking immigration to the D-day anniversary in a speech.
  • Trump declined to rule out compensating individuals charged in the January 6th Capitol attack.
  • Disputes over monuments and symbols are intensifying as the US approaches its 250th birthday, with Trump's proposals being contentious.
  • A New York Knicks NBA finals watch party was canceled due to Trump's attendance.
  • Several FBI analysts tied to a memo about "Catholic violent extremists" have been fired.
  • Britain's deputy prime minister stated that US Vice President JD Vance was wrong to blame mass migration for a UK murder.