Trump Declares Nuclear Deal 'Over' While NATO Summits and Notes Fly
KEY POINTS
- ā¢On 14 June, an 84-year-old Republican senator was hospitalized, prompting Andy Beshear to request health updates from his staff.
- ā¢Donald Trump, alongside NATO secretary general Mark Rutte in Ankara, declared the US-Iran memorandum of understanding 'over' amidst new strikes.
- ā¢The announcement came during a bilateral meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, highlighting tensions just weeks after last monthās agreement signing.
In a diplomatic performance worthy of a reality show subplot, on 14 June an 84-year-old Republican senator was hospitalized prompting Kentucky's Andy Beshear to shoot a rare note asking about his health statusābecause who doesn't love handwritten DMV vibes in modern politics? Meanwhile, on a deluxe NATO summit stage in Ankara, Donald Trump, side-by-side with Mark Rutte (yes, the NATO secretary general himself), declared last month's US-Iran memorandum of understanding as 'over' after fresh strikes. It's as if political chess met a middle school breakup text, with Zelenskyy and his Ukrainian vibe caught in the background of diplomatic mic drops and acrimony. Peace talks or soap opera? You decide.
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(1 of 3)Source: Theguardian | Published: 7/8/2026 | Author: Shrai Popat (now); Lucy Campbell and Tom Ambrose (earlier)