Iran to destroy uranium stockpiles under new deal; US inspectors to return

International inspectors are expected to return to Iran as part of a framework agreement that includes the destruction of the country's enriched uranium stockpiles. US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have reportedly already digitally signed the accord, which is slated for official signing this Friday. The agreement aims to end the war and involves the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the US assisting Iran in eliminating its enriched uranium.

The Iran deal and President Trump's stance are dominating the G7 summit in Évian, France. European nations are willing to contribute to stabilizing the Strait of Hormuz but are concerned Trump might sideline other critical issues, including Ukraine and China. French President Emmanuel Macron hosted leaders of major industrialized nations for an initial working dinner on Monday evening.

In separate news, eight crew members died when a US military aircraft, a B-52 bomber, crashed in California, according to the US military. Meanwhile, former US Vice President Kamala Harris is in Vienna as the guest of honor for the 10th anniversary of the "Austrian World Summit," an event initiated by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Under the theme "We are unstoppable," Harris and Schwarzenegger are scheduled to discuss leadership, democracy, and climate change during a "Fireside Chat" at the Hofburg Palace on Tuesday.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the United States. Zelenskyy stated in a video message posted on X on Monday that he discussed the possibility of organizing such a meeting in the US during a phone call with President Trump. Additionally, Hungary's parliament, with a two-thirds majority from Prime Minister Magyar's TISZA party, has passed a law limiting the tenure of the prime minister to a maximum of two terms, fulfilling a campaign promise.