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Israel-Iran ceasefire limbo

President Donald Trump appeared furious Tuesday after Iran and Israel appeared to trade blows in the lead-up to and since a tenuous ceasefire came into effect early Tuesday. "I’m not happy with Israel," he said.

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND - JUNE 24: U.S. President Donald Trump on his way to board Air Force One to depart for the 2025 NATO Summit on June 24, 2025 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. This year's NATO summit, which brings together heads of state and government from across the military alliance, is being held in the Netherlands for the first time. Among other matters, members are to approve a new defense investment plan that raises the target for defense spending to 5% of GDP. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Gett

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

In today's edition:

  • Trump takes aim at Israel as hours-old ceasefire with Iran languishes
  • After Trump, Netanyahu hold call, Israel scales back planned Iran attack
  • Russia denies it's failed to meaningfully back Tehran against US, Israel
  • Syrian government makes arrests after deadly church attack by ISIS

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