Bloomberg Podcasts · Bloomberg News Now: Iran Tensions Rise as Cease Fire Talks Advance

1. 1. Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei declared American military bases in the Middle East unsafe and claimed victory over the U.S. and Israel.
2. 2. The U.S. and Iran are nearing an interim deal to extend the ceasefire and begin detailed talks on Iran's nuclear program and sanctions.
3. 3. Former NATO commander James Stavridis insisted the Strait of Hormuz must reopen as part of any Iran deal.
4. 4. Consumer confidence edged down in June due to rising prices from the Iran war, with concerns about income becoming more prominent.
5. 5. Texas Republican primary for U.S. Senate pits incumbent John Cornyn against Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton, with $23 million in media spending.
6. 6. Eli Lilly is acquiring three vaccine developers for up to $3.8 billion, gaining experimental shots for shingles, bacterial pathogens, and Epstein-Barr virus.
7. 7. The Trump administration proposed requiring federal employees to sign NDAs to prevent leaks of non-public information to the press.
8. 8. BP's board fired Chairman Albert Manifold over governance and conduct issues, causing shares to fall nearly 4.5% in London.
9. 9. An experimental Ebola vaccine from Oxford's Pandemic Sciences Institute could begin clinical trials in 2-3 months as the outbreak worsens in DRC.
10. 10. PGA of America President Don Ray Jr. was fired after downplaying fan behavior toward European Ryder Cup players, including Rory McIlroy.