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# Trump's Iran Nuclear Deal, Strike On Russian Oil Terminal, UFC Event And More: This Week In Politics

It’s been a rollercoaster of a week in the world of politics. From nuclear deals to drone strikes, here’s a quick recap of the week’s top stories.

## Trump Nears Iran Nuclear Deal

Iran has reportedly agreed to surrender its stockpile of enriched uranium as part of a potential nuclear deal with the United States. This was revealed by two U.S. officials to The New York Times on Saturday.

President **Donald Trump** also hinted at a possible deal to end hostilities and reopen the **Strait of Hormuz**, a crucial route for global oil shipments.

Read the full article here.

## Ukraine Strikes Russia’s Oil Terminal

A drone attack by Ukraine on Saturday set off a fire at a major oil terminal in Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk. This incident highlights Kyiv’s expanding campaign against Moscow’s energy infrastructure.

Officials in Russia’s Krasnodar region reported that falling drone debris ignited fires at several technical and administrative buildings near the port, causing damage at the facility’s oil storage terminal.

Read the full article here.

## Peter Schiff On The State Of US Politics

Economist **Peter Schiff** recently commented on the U.S. political landscape, suggesting that the Republican Party has lost its distinct fiscal conservative identity under President Donald Trump.

Schiff argued that the GOP has effectively transformed into a party that mirrors the Democratic Party, focusing on big government and increased spending.

Read the full article here.

## Trump Criticizes Obama And Biden’s Infrastructure Spending

President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to criticize the prior administration’s handling of the National Mall Reflecting Pool renovation. He claimed that the project’s cost had ballooned under the **Barack Obama** and **Joe Biden** administrations.

Trump pledged a faster and cheaper reconstruction ahead of Independence Day.

Read the full article here.

## Trump’s Birthday UFC Event Faces More Pressure

A historic UFC fight is set to take place at the White House on June 14, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s birthday and the 250th anniversary of the country a few weeks later.

However, this event may face competition from a rival outfit that recently set a new MMA viewership record on **Netflix** (NASDAQ:NFLX).

Read the full article here.

*Photo Courtesy: Shutterstock*

**Disclaimer:** This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.

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