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Top Trump officials faced bipartisan congressional scrutiny during briefings on the Iran deal, with lawmakers questioning terms like uranium stockpiles and financial benefits for Iran. Democrats pressed for details on oil sanctions and a reconstruction fund, while Republicans also raised concerns. The administration emphasized negotiations to restrict Iran's enriched uranium and confirmed talks between U.S. and Iran officials in Qatar.

At least 164 people have died and 971 were injured after two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) struck Venezuela, with La Guaira state among the hardest-hit areas. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency, mobilized rescue teams, and announced a $200 million reconstruction fund for damaged infrastructure.

US Vice President JD Vance asserted that President Donald J Trump is Israel's only ally amid criticism of the US-Iran deal to end the war. The agreement, including a $300bn reconstruction fund and an end to Israel's war in Lebanon, has drawn backlash from Israeli officials, who reject terms requiring troop withdrawals from southern Lebanon.

President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed an interim peace deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. The agreement allows 60 days to finalize a lasting deal involving Iran diluting enriched uranium in exchange for sanctions relief and a $300 billion reconstruction fund.

The United States and Iran agreed to end the Middle East war, with Iran committing to dilute its enriched uranium and resume oil sales. The US will waive some sanctions and facilitate a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran once a final nuclear program agreement is reached.