Iran hits Kuwait and Bahrain after 7th night of US strikes
Why it matters: Fighting has again choked traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil to about $85 a barrel.
BBC News (US & Canada), Bloomberg +7
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#Syria
U.S. hit 6 bridges in Iran as Tehran widened strikes across Gulf
What's new: Kuwait reported damage at a power and desalination station as Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan intercepted Iranian attacks.
NPR, The Hill
Syria’s new 210-seat parliament convenes for first time in Damascus
What’s new: Lawmakers elected Abdul Halim al-Awak as speaker as the chamber begins a 30-month term under interim rules.
U.S. Removes Syria From State Sponsors of Terrorism List
The move takes effect 45 days after notice to Congress unless blocked, potentially easing trade and investment access.
ABC News, Tribunnews
Trump moves to drop Syria from US terrorism list after 47 years
What's next: Congress gets 45 days to review the move, which would ease barriers to aid, defense exports and financial dealings.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour +2
2 bombs wound 18 in Damascus during Macron’s Syria visit
What’s new: The blasts hit near Macron’s hotel after his motorcade left, underscoring the security risks facing Syria’s new authorities.
BBC News (World), The Straits Times +4
Supreme Court lets Trump end TPS for 356,000 Haitians and Syrians
Why it matters: The 6-3 ruling clears the way for swift deportation risk and could shape TPS cases involving other countries.
BBC News (US & Canada), The New York Times +3
US airstrike in Syria killed senior ISIS leader on June 19
What's new: Central Command identified the militant as Ali Husayn al-‘Ulaywi and tied the strike to efforts to prevent attacks on Americans.
The Hill, Fox News
Trump defends Iran nuclear memo as 60-day talks head to Switzerland
What's next: US and Iranian officials are due to open technical talks in Switzerland on Friday over uranium limits and sanctions relief.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
Israel keeps troops in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza after Iran deal
What's next: The U.S.-Iran agreement is expected to be signed Friday in Geneva as displaced Lebanese are told not to return south yet.