June 17, 2026
The strikes come after Zelensky spoke to Trump regarding an end to the more than four-year conflict
He says "discussions and final points" have been approved by different West Asian countries
Both sides carry out new strikes despite calls for restraint
The strikes follow large attacks by Russia and Ukraine on each other in recent weeks, even as Zelensky pushes for direct talks
Experts say Israel conveyed to US that no final agreement with Iran can be reached if its interests are ignored
Strike near tent encampment kills five and wounds 16 others
The US military believes four Iranian drones were targeting regional maritime traffic, a US official tells Reuters
Political rivals accuse him of yielding to Trump on issues of national security
