Évian-les-Bains, France, June 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday told reporters at the G7 meetings in France that the memorandum of understanding with Iran states clearly that Iran will not have a nuclear weapon.
Trump said that he will release the text of the U.S.-Iran memorandum in a formal setting.
The president also said he likes the idea of sending the Iran deal to Congress for review, a request by some Republican lawmakers.
"I never thought about sending it, never even thought about it, but I will," Trump told reporters. "I will send it to Congress. I like the idea."
The U.S. deal with Iran is an agreement to hash out details in the coming weeks.
"I think it's going to go pretty quickly," Trump told reporters about the next phase of negotiations with Iran, stipulated with a 60-day deadline.
"Iran wants to get it done. They have to get back to business, and the relationship is now normalized, so I think it's going to go pretty quickly," Trump told reporters during his meeting with Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the United Arab Emirates, on the sidelines of the G7.
"Could go faster, could take longer too, but it could go fast."
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Newly unsealed court documents provide a clearer picture of an alleged attack plot targeting the UFC event held at the White House over the weekend.
According to federal court filings, investigators uncovered plans that allegedly involved using explosive-laden drones and shooting at people as they fled the area. The event, held as part of President Donald Trump's 80th birthday celebration and the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary festivities, drew thousands of spectators to the White House grounds.
The FBI says it obtained encrypted text messages showing roughly 20 individuals discussing the alleged attack. Court records indicate the group shared detailed maps of the area, discussed escape routes, and even talked about securing a "safe house" following the planned operation.
Authorities have not said how close the suspects came to carrying out the attack, but officials say law enforcement intervened before any violence occurred. Multiple arrests have been made in connection with the case, including a 19-year-old man from Ohio.
Federal prosecutors are expected to release additional details as the case moves forward through the court system. The FBI and Secret Service say the investigation remains ongoing.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom says the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife, alleging the Trump administration is targeting him for political reasons.
In a video posted to social media, Newsom claimed federal agents have recently contacted friends and former employees seeking records and information. The governor, who is widely viewed as a potential Democratic presidential candidate, accused the administration of using federal resources to pursue political opponents.
While the full scope of any investigations remains unclear, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press that multiple federal investigations involving individuals connected to Newsom are underway, including one related to his wife's taxes.
The Justice Department has not publicly commented on the allegations. Newsom's office says it is prepared to cooperate with any lawful requests as questions continue about the nature and focus of the reported investigations.
A teenager charged in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister aboard a Carnival cruise ship is now in federal custody after a judge revoked his pretrial release.
Timothy Hudson surrendered to authorities after his case was transferred from juvenile proceedings to adult court. Prosecutors had argued that Hudson should be detained pending trial, and a federal judge agreed, reversing an earlier decision that allowed him to live with a relative under electronic monitoring.
Hudson is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse in connection with the death of his stepsister during a cruise. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The case has drawn national attention due to the alleged crimes occurring aboard a cruise ship, placing the matter under federal jurisdiction. Hudson is expected to remain in custody as the case moves forward through the court system.
World leaders are gathering in France for the Group of Seven summit, with the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East dominating discussions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined leaders in Évian-les-Bains on Tuesday as nations discussed continued support for Ukraine and efforts to bring an end to Russia’s more than four-year-long invasion. Zelenskyy has also pushed for renewed diplomatic efforts and additional military assistance from allies.
The summit comes just days after President Trump announced a tentative agreement aimed at ending the conflict with Iran. G-7 leaders are seeking details on the proposed deal and discussing steps to reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy corridor that has been disrupted by the fighting.
French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting the three-day summit, where leaders are also expected to address global economic challenges, energy security, and international cooperation. European leaders have emphasized maintaining support for Ukraine while monitoring developments in the Middle East.
The summit runs through Wednesday, with additional meetings scheduled between President Trump, Zelenskyy, and other world leaders.
Iran is signaling that any long-term agreement to end the conflict with the United States could be tied to Israel's military presence in southern Lebanon.
Iranian state television reported Tuesday that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told foreign diplomats that ending the war would include an end to what Iran describes as Israel's occupation of Lebanese territory. State media also claimed that continued Israeli control of areas in southern Lebanon would violate the memorandum of understanding reached between the United States and Iran.
The comments add another layer of uncertainty to the tentative U.S.-Iran agreement announced in recent days. While officials have discussed provisions related to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and reducing regional tensions, the full text of the agreement has not yet been released publicly.
Israel has indicated it intends to maintain its position in parts of southern Lebanon as it continues operations against Hezbollah, setting up a potential point of contention as negotiators work toward a formal signing expected later this week. Recent violence in southern
Lebanon has underscored the fragility of the situation despite diplomatic progress.
Iran’s national soccer team says it was ordered to leave the United States immediately after its opening World Cup match against New Zealand, raising concerns about player recovery and tournament logistics.
Following Monday night's 2-2 draw at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles, players and coaches were required to return to their training base in Tijuana, Mexico, rather than stay overnight in Southern California as originally planned. Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said the team was informed of the change shortly after the match and was given little time to recover before traveling.
Team officials said the decision added to a series of challenges Iran has faced during the tournament, including visa issues that prevented several key staff members and soccer federation officials from traveling to the United States.
The match itself ended in a 2-2 draw against New Zealand, with Iran rallying from deficits twice to earn a point in its Group G opener. Despite political tensions and protests outside the stadium, thousands of fans packed the venue and loudly supported the team throughout the match.
Iran’s remaining group-stage matches are scheduled against Belgium and Egypt as the team continues its quest to advance out of the World Cup group stage for the first time in its history.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. Air Force says eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a military base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert are believed to be dead. Officials said Monday that emergency crews responded after the aircraft went down around 11:20 a.m. at Edwards Air Force Base north of Los Angeles. The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range bomber that entered service in 1955. Designed to carry both conventional and nuclear weapons, it has been used in conflicts involving the U.S. military from Vietnam to Iran.
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