Russia’s Rosatom says staff to return to Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant: What to know Russia evacuated hundreds of personnel from Bushehr after the start of the US-Israel-Iran war, but it has pledged to continue helping Iran develop its nuclear capabilities. Iran
Israel, Greece conduct military drills ahead of NATO summit in Turkey Photos published by the Greek military showed fighter jets from both countries flying side by side over the Aegean Sea. Israel
Iran’s hard-line judicial chief Mohseni Ejei gets second term: What to know The veteran judicial official, who has been sanctioned by the United States and the European Union, has been accused of overseeing widespread human rights violations for decades. His reappointment by Mojtaba Khamenei signals continuity in Iran's hardline judicial policies and crackdown on dissent. Iran
Oil prices ease as OPEC+ increases production, Hormuz traffic rebounds Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell 0.15% to $71.87 a barrel as of 8:07 a.m. EDT after dropping as low as $71.09 earlier in the session, its lowest level since before the US-Israel-Iran war began on Feb. 28. Saudi Arabia
Pro-Palestinian protesters convicted of misdemeanor charges in 2024 Golden Gate Bridge protest Reuters