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Iran Rejects Nuclear Talks with U.S. Following Israeli Strikes

Iran has declared negotiations with the United States over its nuclear program "meaningless" after Israel launched its largest-ever military strike against Iranian targets. Tehran accused Washington of enabling the attack, stating that the U.S. cannot claim to seek diplomacy while allowing Israel to target Iranian territory. The sixth round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks was scheduled to take place in Oman on Sunday, but the recent escalation has cast doubt on whether the discussions will proceed. Iran maintains that its uranium enrichment program is solely for civilian purposes, rejecting Israeli claims that it is secretly developing nuclear weapons. The U.S. has denied any involvement in Israel’s actions and urged Iran to continue negotiations. However, Iranian officials insist that Israel’s influence over the diplomatic process has undermined any potential for meaningful dialogue. With tensions rising, the future of nuclear diplomacy between Iran and the U.S. remains uncertain...
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U.S. Halts $13 Million in Aid for Haiti’s Multinational Security Mission Amid Gang Turmoil

In a significant move that has raised concerns among international partners, the United States has frozen more than $13 million in funding for an international security force tasked with combating armed gangs in Haiti. The decision, part of President Trump’s 90‑day foreign aid pause to review its alignment with an “America First” policy, impacts a $15 million commitment—$1.7 million of which had already been expended.

The multinational mission, supported by a U.N. trust fund that has received over $110 million in contributions (with a substantial share coming from Canada), currently relies on nearly 900 police and troops from countries including Kenya, El Salvador, Jamaica, Guatemala, and Belize. Despite its authorization by the U.N. Security Council, the force has struggled to restore order in Port‑au‑Prince, where powerful gangs, many armed with U.S.-trafficked weapons, control much of the capital and expand their grip on neighboring areas.

Critics argue that this funding freeze not only jeopardizes the mission’s already limited capabilities but also forces Haitian authorities to confront an escalating crisis with fewer resources. The move is seen as part of a broader reexamination of U.S. foreign aid policies—a recalibration that may ultimately reshape international intervention strategies in Haiti.


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