Daily brief
Ahead of G7 talks on Iran, US Senator Marco Rubio stated that the conflict in Ukraine is 'not America’s war,' as the US leads discussions on Iran with allies facing criticism for a tepid response. In a separate development, President Trump said Iran must open the key Strait of Hormuz, which some reports have dubbed the 'Strait of Trump.'
The German Foreign Minister stated that the US and Iran are preparing for direct talks 'in Pakistan very soon,' while Iran's deputy foreign minister called a reported US attack on an Iranian school a 'calculated' assault.
President Trump is set to become the first sitting US president to have his signature appear on dollar bills (ongoing coverage).
Hungary, Poland, and Romania are to face pharmaceutical company Pfizer in Brussels over disputes regarding COVID-19 vaccine contracts.
A House committee is investigating a Florida congresswoman for alleged ethics violations, while key Democrats are probing a report that a Pentagon official blocked promotions for women and Black officers.