RNN August 2nd 2026

US-Iran Diplomatic Shift: President Donald Trump has instructed the U.S. military to pause further strikes against Iran following progress by Middle East allies on a deal to end the five-month U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. Israel is joining the ceasefire commitments, while Iran stated it was neither surprised nor passive following the announcement. Western U.S. Heatwave & Wildfires: Tens of millions of people across the American West face severe heat warnings and red flag alerts. Record temperatures, high winds, and low humidity are creating dangerous conditions for rapid wildfire growth across the region. Idaho Shooting Investigation: Police in Twin Falls, Idaho, are investigating a shooting outside an In-N-Out Burger restaurant that left three people dead and seven injured. The suspected gunman was found dead near the scene.