ISIS–Sahel has officially claimed responsibility for last week’s unexplained attack on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger.

Reporter asked about Iran’s Supreme Leader warning that a U.S. strike could ignite a regional war. President Trump responded that such a statement was expected, saying Khamenei would naturally make that claim. Trump added that the United States has the largest and most powerful naval forces in the region, expressed hope for a negotiated deal, and said that if no deal is reached, it will become clear whether Khamenei’s warning was accurate.

Trump on Canada tariffs: “If Canada strikes a deal with China, we’ll respond with something very substantial. We don’t want China taking over Canada. If they go through with the deal they’re considering, China will take control—and the first thing they’ll do is get rid of ice hockey.”

Trump on the Epstein files: “I was told by some very important people that it doesn’t just absolve me — it actually shows the opposite of what the radical left was hoping for.”

After nearly two years, Israel has reopened the Rafah Border Crossing between Gaza and Egypt for pedestrian travel. Beginning Sunday, several thousand Palestinians are expected to cross into Egypt for medical care, employment, and other essential activities that had been largely inaccessible since Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.

President Donald J. Trump addressed reporters about Iran earlier while aboard Air Force One en route from Joint Base Andrews to Palm Beach, Florida. Asked whether he had made a final decision on Iran, Trump said he could not disclose that information, noting that “very big, powerful ships” are moving toward the region. He added that he hopes Iran chooses to negotiate an acceptable deal. When questioned about reports that Saudi Arabia’s defense minister warned that backing off a strike would embolden Tehran, Trump responded that opinions vary. He said a negotiated agreement that ensures Iran has no nuclear weapons is possible and urged Tehran to pursue that path, adding that Iran is “seriously talking” with the United States, though he is unsure how it will ultimately end.

Ukraine has received energy equipment with a capacity equivalent to a full nuclear power plant unit, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration Kuleba says.

The UN is facing a financial crisis as the U.S. has halted payments under Trump, Secretary-General António Guterres warns. Washington owes $1.4 billion in arrears, plus $767 million for this year, with funds potentially running out by July.

Ukraine’s National Guard Rubizh unit carried out a unique operation on the Pokrovsk front, using one ground robot to evacuate another.

Ukrainian pilots from the 412th Nemesis Brigade destroyed another Russian convoy near Huliaipole.