Former Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström wrote on X to the French president: “Now is the moment to demonstrate decisive leadership. The question of designating the IRGC as a terrorist organization has resurfaced within the European Union, and France may soon be the only country standing in the way. Stand on the right side of history and show the Iranian people that you support them.”

At the conclusion of the funeral, Prime Minister Netanyahu met with former Hamas captives Avintan Or, Segev Calfon, Bar Kuperstein, and Yosef Haim Ohana to check on their condition. Avintan Or told him, “Thank you for completing the mission.”

Steve Bannon: “The problem in Tehran is not our problem. The problem in Minneapolis *is* our problem. We need to focus on our own issues. Instead, we’re picking fights around the world in response to what Netanyahu wants to do. The ‘Israel First’ project can be put on hold for a moment. Let Israel first deal with the Palestinian state that’s been created in Gaza by the Board of Peace, with Qatar and Turkey involved. Until we address that reality, even talking about bombing Tehran right now is completely insane—especially when we’re facing an open, color-revolution–style revolt, an insurrection, in Minneapolis.”

President Donald Trump warned Iran that “the next attack will be far worse” if it refuses to make a deal that excludes nuclear weapons.

U.S. 🇺🇸 / Venezuela 🇻🇪: Marco Rubio said the Trump administration is prepared to use force to ensure that Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, cooperates with the United States.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said that superpowers often overestimate their own strength and underestimate how much they rely on others. “You always need others,” she said.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Europe was naïve for years about its technological dependence, arguing that it failed to recognize the risks of overreliance. “We were naïve in trusting,” she said, pointing to chemicals—more than 50% of which come from China—and noting that over 90% of batteries and critical raw materials are sourced from a single supplier.

President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the Emirati leader’s working visit to Russia on Tuesday.

Senator Graham on Iran: “I believe a new day is coming for Iran. I can see a future where Iran could be a friend of America, but the Ayatollah is evil — and Trump is very good at standing up to evil.”

The United States is reportedly considering a naval blockade aimed at curbing Iran’s oil exports as a possible step before any direct military action, The Jerusalem Post reports. The plan being examined would involve U.S. naval forces intercepting and potentially seizing Iranian oil tankers to restrict Tehran’s ability to sell crude. Similar measures were used by the Trump administration earlier this year against Venezuela, where a blockade of sanctioned tankers was implemented as part of pressure on the Maduro regime.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown liquid during town hall meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The person who sprayed the liquid at her was subdued.

Speaking at a rally in Clive, Iowa, President Donald J. Trump commented on Iran, saying that “another beautiful armada” was moving toward the country. He added that he hoped Iran would choose diplomacy, stating, “I hope they make a deal.”

During an interview on Fox News tonight, President Donald J. Trump confirmed that U.S. Border Patrol “Commander-at-Large” Gregory K. Bovino would be departing Minneapolis along with several agents and would be replaced by White House Border Czar Tom Homan. Trump described Bovino as “very good,” but added that he is “a pretty out there kind of guy,” suggesting that his approach may not have been well-suited to the situation in Minneapolis.

Asked by a reporter whether Alex Pretti had been acting as an “assassin” during the Minneapolis incident—an assertion previously made by Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller—President Donald J. Trump rejected the characterization. “No, I don’t think so,” Trump said. However, he reiterated that firearms should not be brought into such situations, stating, “You can’t have guns. You can’t walk in with guns.” When pressed about the Second Amendment, Trump repeated that carrying guns in that context was unacceptable, adding that the shooting was “a very unfortunate incident.”

Speaking at a restaurant in Iowa, President Donald J. Trump spoke about Alex Pretti, the victim of this weekend’s shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis, once again criticizing his decision to bring a handgun to the protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): “He certainly shouldn't have been carrying a gun. But all of - hey look, bottom line, everybody in this room - we view that as a very unfortunate incident, okay? Everyone, unless you're a stupid person. Very, very unfortunate incident. I don't like that he had a gun. I don't like that he had two fully loaded magazines. That's a lot of bad stuff. And despite that, I say that's a very unfortunate incident.”

Trump on Minnesota: We’re going to de-escalate a little bit.

Trump on Venezuela: “We’re going to get a lot of money from Venezuela. We had a very strong moment with Venezuela a couple of weeks ago.”

Newly released footage captures scenes from a deadly security crackdown in Mashhad, Iran.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio: “On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we renew our pledge to confront antisemitism, defend historical truth, and uphold the enduring promise of ‘never again.’”

An Iranian Telegram channel linked to the Revolutionary Guard escalated its rhetoric, sharing a stark image paired with a Quranic verse stating, “We are going to destroy the people of this city.” The passage—traditionally associated with the angels’ warning to Abraham before the destruction of Sodom—was widely interpreted as a veiled threat aimed at the United States.