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A leaked Pentagon email revealed the US is considering punishing allies over their Iran war positions, including reviewing UK sovereignty over the Falklands and potentially suspending Spain from NATO for blocking American military use of its territory.

This comes as Mali's defense minister was killed in a suicide bombing amid coordinated jihadist attacks, and Mexico confirmed two CIA agents killed in a drug raid were operating without authorization on its soil.

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1️⃣ 🇬🇧🇪🇸 US weighs Falklands review, Spain NATO suspension over Iran war: A leaked Pentagon email outlined potential punishments for allies over their Iran war positions, including reviewing UK sovereignty over the Falkland Islands and suspending Spain from NATO. Spain has blocked US forces involved in the Middle East conflict from using its airspace and bases, citing international law violations.

2️⃣ 🇲🇱 Mali defense minister killed in coordinated militant assault: Defense Minister Sadio Camara died in a suicide truck bombing on his residence near Bamako as jihadist and separatist forces launched coordinated attacks across the country. Russian mercenaries reportedly agreed to withdraw from Kidal after clashes with the Azawad Liberation Front, which claims control of the northern city.

3️⃣ 🇮🇱 Bennett and Lapid merge parties to challenge Netanyahu: Former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid announced their parties are merging into a new party called Together, led by Bennett, ahead of elections expected later this year. The duo previously ended Netanyahu's 12-year tenure in 2021 but their coalition lasted only 18 months.

4️⃣ 🇮🇷🇵🇰🇷🇺 Iran's foreign minister departs Pakistan for Russia after talks stall: Abbas Araghchi arrived in Russia's Saint Petersburg on Monday for discussions with President Vladimir Putin and other officials as Tehran seeks a diplomatic breakthrough amid stalled US-Iran peace talks. The visit follows Araghchi's departure from Pakistan before any direct engagement with US envoys could take place.

5️⃣ 🇲🇽🇺🇸 Mexico says CIA agents killed in crash lacked authorization: The government confirmed two US federal agents who died in a car crash during a drug raid were not accredited to participate in operations on Mexican territory. President Sheinbaum said the military was unaware foreigners were involved and launched an investigation into potential violations of national security laws requiring federal approval for foreign agents.

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🇮🇷 Iran War Update

Military

1️⃣ 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Israel expands evacuation orders in southern Lebanon beyond buffer zone: Israel issued forced evacuation orders for seven towns in southern Lebanon outside its declared buffer zone while intensifying strikes. The escalation comes despite a US-brokered ceasefire that began on April 16.

Diplomatic

1️⃣ 🇺🇸🇮🇷🇵🇰 Trump cancels US envoy trip to Pakistan for Iran talks: President Trump called off a planned visit by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan discussions, claiming Iran's leadership is in disarray. Trump stated that if Iran wants to talk, they should call the US directly.

2️⃣ 🇺🇸🇨🇳🇮🇷 US sanctions China refinery and shippers over Iranian oil trade: The Trump administration imposed sanctions on Hengli Petrochemical, a major China-based oil refinery, and roughly 40 shipping companies and tankers transporting Iranian oil. The targeted companies have generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for Iran's military.

3️⃣ 🇺🇸🇷🇺🇮🇷 Bessent rules out oil waiver renewals for Russia and Iran: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the US will not renew temporary waivers allowing Russian oil purchases and ruled out any renewal for Iranian oil. Bessent claimed the blockade has stopped Iranian exports and predicted Iran will need to shut down production within days.

Oil/Economy

1️⃣ 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Oil prices climb as US-Iran peace talks remain stalled: Brent crude rose more than 2% on Sunday after hopes for a second round of ceasefire negotiations between Washington and Tehran collapsed over the weekend. Iran's threats against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz have reduced traffic to a trickle, with 19 vessels transiting Saturday compared to an average of 129 daily transits before the war began in late February.

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Other News

1️⃣ 🇨🇳🇲🇲 China's top diplomat meets Myanmar military leader: Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Naypyitaw and met with Min Aung Hlaing following his April 10 inauguration as president after an election critics say maintained military control. Discussions covered Myanmar's international relations, ASEAN cooperation, border stability and internal peace efforts.

2️⃣ 🇹🇳 Tunisia suspends Nobel Prize-winning rights group: Authorities ordered the Human Rights League to cease activities for one month as part of what critics describe as widening repression under President Kais Saied. The group, co-winner of the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize, joins several other prominent organizations suspended since October.

3️⃣ 🇬🇧🇺🇸 King Charles's US state visit confirmed after shooting: Buckingham Palace announced the four-day state visit will proceed as planned following discussions on both sides of the Atlantic and government advice. The King and Queen are set to arrive in the US today, despite this weekend’s assassination attempt on President Trump.

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