Speaking earlier on Fox News, Vice President JD Vance said that, “in some ways,” today’s nuclear negotiations with Iran in Geneva were positive, but noted that Iranian officials have not yet been willing to recognize or address certain “red lines” set by Donald Trump. He added that while the President prefers a diplomatic solution, other options remain “on the table.”

Significant U.S. Air Force fighter deployments toward the Middle East are underway this morning. Three KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tankers (ROMA01/02/03) are operating over the northeastern United States to support the transfer of 12 F-22 Raptors from the 1st Fighter Wing at Langley Air Force Base to RAF Lakenheath in the U.K. Meanwhile, six KC-135R Stratotankers and another KC-46A (CLEAN21/22/23/31/32/33) are preparing to escort 12 F-16CJs from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base to Naval Station Rota in Spain. In addition to these transatlantic movements—totaling at least 24 fighters—four Europe-based KC-135s (LAGER12/13 and LAGER10/14) are currently ferrying 12 F-16C Fighting Falcons from Aviano Air Base in Italy and 12 F-16CJs from Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany to locations in the Middle East. These deployments, involving more than 40 U.S. fighter aircraft, coincide with the movement of a U-2 reconnaissance aircraft out of the United Kingdom and the recent stopover of two E-3 airborne early warning and control aircraft en route to the region. The U-2 enhances data-link connectivity, allowing F-22s and F-35s to share information seamlessly, while the E-3 provides coordination and broad-area surveillance for potential foreign activity.

Senior White House officials told Axios that the talks with Iran made progress, though significant details remain unresolved. Iranian representatives are expected to return within the next two weeks with more detailed proposals aimed at narrowing the remaining differences between the two sides.

F-22 Raptors with the U.S. Air Force’s 1st Fighter Wing landing earlier at RAF Lakenheath, England.

Reporter: Hillary Clinton said in an interview today that she and her husband are being drawn into the Epstein issue to divert attention from you and that your administration has something to hide. How do you respond? President Donald Trump: “I have nothing to hide. I’ve been exonerated and had no involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. Investigators looked hoping to find something and found the opposite—I was completely cleared. In fact, Epstein opposed my election alongside a certain author. If anyone is being pulled into this now, that’s their problem. She’s suffering from serious Trump derangement syndrome.” Reporter: So you believe she should testify publicly? Trump: “I’ve already been fully exonerated on Epstein. What’s interesting is that they’re the ones being drawn into it—Clinton and several other Democrats.”

Hillary Clinton says her husband and Obama deported more people than President Trump…

Senator Marco Rubio said that Europe and the United States are bound by centuries of shared history, Christianity, culture, heritage, language, and ancestry, but cautioned that post-World War II missteps—such as surrendering elements of sovereignty, pursuing expensive energy policies, and allowing unchecked migration—are straining social cohesion and cultural continuity. He urged leaders to address these challenges directly and work toward rebuilding stability.

Exiled Iranian prince Reza Pahlavi said he is not seeking any position, authority, or title, stressing that the people of Iran “deserve better than the crap that is ruling us right now.”

Reuters reports that the U.S. military is preparing for the possibility of operations against Iran that could last for weeks, according to American officials. In a prolonged campaign, Washington could widen its target set beyond nuclear facilities to include Iranian government and security infrastructure. Officials also expect Tehran to retaliate, raising the risk of a sustained cycle of reciprocal strikes.

A representative of Ali Khamenei at Iran’s Defense Ministry issued a stark warning to the United States and Israel, saying Iran is “not afraid of death” and cautioning that any further miscalculation would bring missile strikes against Israel and U.S. bases in the region. He rejected what he called illegitimate demands from adversaries and invoked Iran’s history, criticizing Reza Khan as a ruler who oppressed the people while serving Western interests, and alleging that foreign powers later installed his son, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, as an even more compliant successor.

President Trump: “I have a very successful friend — a seriously overweight person — who tried the weight-loss pill or shot, Ozempic. I told him it wasn’t working for him, and it didn’t.”

A Ukrainian F-16 fired an AIM-120 missile to shoot down a Russian Shahed-136 attack drone.

Trump on Venezuela: “They even mentioned the so-called ‘discombobulator’ because they never managed to fire a shot. The Russian systems failed, the Chinese systems failed, and now everyone is trying to understand why nothing worked. One day, you’ll find out.”

U.S. President Donald Trump on Iran negotiations: "I think they'll be successful, and if they're not, it's going to be a bad day for Iran - very bad."

U.S. President Donald Trump on the second aircraft carrier: "In case (Iran) don't make a deal, we'll need it."

U.S. President Donald Trump: "Zelenskyy is gonna have to get moving. Russia wants to make a deal and Zelenskyy is gonna have to get moving, otherwise he’s going to miss a great opportunity. He has to move."

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the old global order has passed, emphasizing that the world is undergoing rapid and profound change right before our eyes.

A small aircraft struck several vehicles while making an emergency landing on a roadway in Gainesville, Georgia, according to police, 11Alive reports.

Despite escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, the odds of reaching a nuclear deal by June 30 have risen to 34%. At this point, it appears the trajectory is narrowing to two outcomes: an agreement—or a full-scale war.

Hamas’s newly appointed military spokesman, Abu Obeida, issued a statement blaming Gaza-based militias aligned with Israel for the deaths of Hamas fighters in Rafah. According to the statement, the militants emerged from an underground tunnel and were killed after engaging Israeli Defense Forces earlier today. Abu Obeida also commended Hamas operatives who he said have been surrounded for months inside a tunnel network in Rafah. “Salutations to our resistance fighters besieged in the Rafah valley, who rejected humiliation and surrender and chose martyrdom instead,” he said, adding that their actions would be remembered and taught to future generations.