Secretary Rubio on Venezuela: “You can hold elections endlessly, but if the opposition has no access to the media and opposition candidates aren’t even allowed on the ballot, those elections are neither free nor fair. Our goal is a Venezuela that is free, fair, prosperous, and friendly. That won’t happen in three weeks—it’s going to take time.”

Nicki Minaj: “I’m probably the president’s biggest fan, and that’s not going to change. The hate and criticism don’t affect me at all—if anything, they push me to support him even more. We’re not going to let them bully him. God is protecting him.”

Senator Kaine: “Trump repeatedly mixed up Iceland and Greenland, right? We’re not upset with Iceland, are we?” Rubio: “Yes, he meant Greenland. And I think we’re all familiar with presidents who’ve had verbal slip-ups—some far more often than this one.”

Iranian official Mehdi Mohammadi said there is no such thing as a limited strike, stressing that Iran is prepared for a prolonged confrontation aimed at making this the final war. He added that threats against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei alone would be sufficient to expand the conflict beyond Iran’s borders.

Putin to Ahmad al-Sharaa: "We have been closely following your efforts regarding the restoration of Syria's territorial integrity, and I want to congratulate you on the fact that this process is gaining momentum. We have always advocated for the restoration of Syria's territorial integrity, you know about this, and we support all your efforts in this direction. I hope that the integration of the Euphrates region is undoubtedly an important step in this direction, and it will contribute to the restoration of Syria's territorial integrity in general. We congratulate you on this. We are very glad to see you. Welcome, Mr. President."

The deputy chief of staff of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces told RT: “We categorically reject American interference across the region. We strongly oppose any strikes on Iran and support the Islamic Republic’s right to defend itself.”

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.”