Tensions escalate in the Middle East as indirect negotiations between the U.S. and Iran remain stalled, with both sides exchanging retaliatory measures. Meanwhile, the British government has imposed new sanctions targeting Israeli settlements, explicitly accusing extremist groups of carrying out actions described as "ethnic cleansing." Separately, the Smithsonian Institution’s secretary has announced his resignation, marking a significant leadership change at the renowned cultural and research organization. These developments highlight ongoing geopolitical conflicts and institutional shifts in international diplomacy and heritage preservation.
Back-and-forth strikes between the U.S. and Iran continue, U.K. imposes sanctions on Israeli settlements, accusing settlers of "ethnic cleansing," Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III resigns.
