Iran’s Foreign Ministry has condemned the US for canceling temporary measures that suspended sanctions on Iranian oil sales, calling it a blatant violation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. Tehran warns it will take necessary actions to protect its interests and national security.
Canada has selected Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems as the preferred supplier for its largest-ever defense procurement, planning to buy up to 12 new submarines worth up to 100 billion Canadian dollars. The deal aims to replace aging Victoria-class subs and boost Arctic and coastal defense capabilities.
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control revoked a 60-day license for Iran’s oil production, delivery, and sales. Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the move, calling it a violation of the Islamabad Memorandum and warning that Washington must bear the consequences.
The US refusal to renew the USMCA as-is triggers annual reviews, creating uncertainty for North America’s $2 trillion trade. Supply chains face new compliance costs, potential tariff hikes, and a “patchwork” of rules. Auto, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors brace for long-term instability, with experts warning of higher prices for US consumers.
France’s appeals court ruled Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement, cutting her ban from public office to 45 months—meaning she can run in 2027 but must wear an electronic tag. The decision casts a shadow over her 2027 presidential bid, with polls showing far-right leading the first round.
At the NATO summit, Trump signaled a potential shift in US-Turkey defense relations by considering lifting sanctions and restarting F-35 sales. Hours later, Israeli PM Netanyahu publicly warned against the move, arguing it would destabilize the Middle East and accusing Turkey of being a hostile force under an ideology of genocide and occupation.
At the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump voiced frustration over allies’ lack of support on Iran, threatened further troop withdrawals from Europe, and again insisted the U.S. should control Greenland, sparking an immediate rebuke from Denmark.
On July 7, the US Central Command announced a series of powerful strikes against Iran, targeting commercial shipping in international waters. The strikes are a direct response to Iran’s attacks on three merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, which the US calls “dangerous and unjustified.” Meanwhile, Iran dismissed Trump’s threats as “out of touch with reality” and demands respectful dialogue.
A Mexican man was shot and killed by ICE agents in Houston after allegedly trying to flee and using his vehicle as a weapon. The incident has sparked calls for an independent investigation, with critics questioning the official narrative and demanding full transparency.
Japan has launched another phase of releasing treated nuclear-contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi plant into the Pacific Ocean. This move has sparked renewed international debate over environmental safety, marine life impact, and regional transparency concerns. We break down the latest developments and what they mean for global ocean health.
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