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Fotografie ukazují vážné poškození interiéru a střechy terminálu 1 mezinárodního letiště v Kuvajtu požárem po útoku íránského dronu a raket.

Údaje o obětech byly aktualizovány na 63 zraněných a sedm osob vyžadujících neodkladnou operaci, mezi oběťmi jsou civilisté, zaměstnanci letiště a cestující.

Izraelská kynologická jednotka spustila pilotní program výcviku psů k detekci dronů Hizballáhu pomocí zvuku, jehož cílem je upozornit vojáky před příletem dronů, zejména v noci nebo za špatné viditelnosti.

IRGC prohlásila, že USA jsou „nuceny akceptovat“ nová pravidla zavedená íránskými ozbrojenými silami nad Hormuzským průlivem, včetně toho, co nazvala „inteligentním řízením a kontrolou“ vodní cesty.

Na íránském ostrově Kešm byly znovu slyšet exploze; okolnosti nebyly jasné.

Prezident Trump vyjádřil optimismus, že blokáda Hormuzského průlivu bude pravděpodobně rychle vyřešena, a označil za nepravděpodobné, že by do Svátku práce stále platila.

Prezident Trump prohlásil, že Írán se již dohodl, že nebude vyvíjet jaderné zbraně, a označil to za „velkou věc“.

Prezident Trump prohlásil, že Írán se již dohodl, že nebude vyvíjet jaderné zbraně, a označil to za „velkou věc“.

Objevilo se video, na kterém je ukrajinský dron FP-1 nízko letící nad Finským zálivem během ranního útoku na Petrohrad.

Prezident Trump uvedl, že se pravděpodobně v určitém okamžiku setká s nejvyšším vůdcem Íránu.

Při útoku izraelského dronu na dálnici v Chaldehu byl údajně zabit agent Hizballáhu Abdul Kásem, známý jako „Abu Arab“, který o několik hodin dříve přežil útok dronem poblíž Sidonu.

Poradce prezidenta Spojených arabských emirátů v reakci na zprávy o íránských útocích na Kuvajt a Bahrajn vyzval k pevnému a jednotnému postoji zemí Perského zálivu a uvedl, že žádný stát by neměl stát sám proti útoku.

Německo v roce 2025 udělilo rekordních 332 500 nových občanství, což je o 14 % více než v předchozím roce, přičemž Syřané byli největší skupinou již pátý rok po sobě.

Turecký ministr zahraničí Hakan Fidan oznámil jednání se Saúdskou Arábií o oživení železniční trasy z Turecka přes Sýrii, Jordánsko do Saúdské Arábie a Perského zálivu.

Kuvajtské ministerstvo zahraničí uvedlo, že při íránském útoku byl zabit jeden člověk a několik dalších zraněno.

Vysoký íránský představitel Mohsen Rezáí varoval, že USA nebudou smět přehánět jednání ani příměří a že jakákoli agrese bude odhalena palbou raket a dronů, a slíbil agresorovi rychlý trest.

Ukrajinské drony zasáhly ruskou raketovou korvetu Bojkij v Kronštadtu (Petrohradu); video ukázalo, že plavidlo bylo vážně poškozeno.

Hizballáh zahájil útok na severní Izrael po 24hodinovém klidu; IDF uvedla, že všechny cíle byly zachyceny.

Ukrajinské síly údajně zasáhly ruskou raketovou korvetu Bojkij v Petrohradu.

Těžce poškozená korveta třídy Stereguščij, Bojkij, byla jedním z nejschopnějších hladinových bojových lodí Baltské flotily.

Úder zapálil nástavbu lodi.

Ukrajinské útočné drony zaútočily na námořní základnu v Kronštadtu a zasáhly korvetu Bojkij v suchém doku.

Vrtulník Královského námořnictva havaroval na poli v anglickém Devonu. Na místě zasahují záchranné složky; podrobnosti o obětech nebyly zveřejněny.

IDF varovala obyvatele Džbá, Humín al-Fauká a Arkí k okamžité evakuaci s tím, že Hizballáh porušil příměří úderem na izraelskou domácí frontu a že v těchto oblastech bude jednat rázně.

Írán obvinil Spojené státy z útoku na íránskou loď a radarovou stanici, označil útoky za porušení mezinárodního práva a vyhradil si právo reagovat v sebeobraně.

Íránské ministerstvo zahraničí odsoudilo americké útoky na íránský tanker a ostrov Kešm.

Íránské ministerstvo zahraničí označilo vládce Kuvajtu a Bahrajnu za přímou odpovědnost za povolení úderů prováděných z jejich území.

Hizballáh odmítl navrhované uspořádání, které by zastavilo izraelské údery na Dahiyeh výměnou za zastavení útoků na civilisty v severním Izraeli, a slíbil, že bude pokračovat v palbě, dokud budou operace IDF probíhat, uvádí Israel Hayom.

Izraelské síly zasáhly při přesných úderech v jižním Libanonu nejméně čtyři vozidla, mimo jiné i v oblasti Nabatieh.

Izraelský dron zasáhl vozidlo poblíž Chaldehu, jižně od Bejrútu.

Kan uvedl, že libanonská armáda absolvuje americký výcvik zaměřený na konfrontaci s Hizballáhem a zbavení této skupiny její bojové schopnosti.

Mluvčí IDF pro arabské země varoval obyvatele Arzi (Sidon), Houwat Koutriyat al-Riz a az-Zarariya, aby se před plánovanými údery okamžitě evakuovali.

IRGC varovala, že jakékoli narušení amerických vojenských aktivit v Hormuzském průlivu bude mít „vysokou cenu“.

IDF vydala naléhavé příkazy k evakuaci několika jiholibanonských vesnic, včetně pohraničních měst Khiam, Houla, Yaroun, Kfarkela, Qouzah a Mazraat Sarda.

V Kuvajtu narazilo vozidlo do dopravní bariéry, zatímco protiletadlové stíhačky Patriot nad hlavou odpálily íránské balistické střely.

Kuvajtský generální úřad pro civilní letectví potvrdil, že útok dronem a raketou na Terminál 1 způsobil značné škody a mnohočetná zranění; všechny lety byly pozastaveny a příletové lety odkloněny.

Kuvajtská armáda oznámila, že několik íránských dronů zasáhlo Terminál 1 na mezinárodním letišti v Kuvajtu, což způsobilo značné škody a mnohočetná zranění, a proto byly lety odkloněny.

IRGC odpálily balistické rakety a drony na americké základny v Kuvajtu, Bahrajnu a Spojených arabských emirátech s tím, že údery následovaly po útoku amerického CENTCOM na tanker směřující do Íránu.

Ukrajinské jednosměrné útočné drony pokračovaly v přeletech nad infrastrukturními cíli v Petrohradu a po prvních úderech na ropný terminál.

List The Washington Post informoval, že Trumpova administrativa jmenovala Eliase Irizarryho, odsouzeného účastníka útoku na Kapitol ze 6. ledna, do protiteroristické role v Pentagonu, která vyžaduje přístup k vysoce citlivým vojenským operacím.

Bývalý americký prezident Donald Trump podpořil Abelarda de la Espriellu v druhém kole kolumbijských prezidentských voleb, chválil ho jako silného vůdce a charakterizoval soupeře Ivána Cepedu jako „radikálně levicového marxistu“.

Zástupce Thomas Massie byl poražen v republikánských primárkách, přičemž si zásluhy připsala Republikánská židovská koalice poté, co proti němu utratila přes 5 milionů dolarů.

Indonéská rupie klesla na rekordně nízkou úroveň 17 935 za americký dolar.

Kuvajt aktivoval svůj nouzový plán poté, co íránský dron a raketový útok zasáhly terminál 1 mezinárodního letiště v Kuvajtu.

Zdroje z ministerstva obrany států Perského zálivu uvedly, že milice podporované Íránem testují hranice a že v reakci na to je nutné posílit americké bezpečnostní síly.

Drony údajně letěly bez překážek přes 800 kilometrů a sloupy černého kouře z požáru ropného terminálu byly viditelné pro mezinárodní delegáty přijíždějící na fórum.

Po útoku dronu byly hlášeny požáry a kouř z ropného terminálu v Petrohradu; k útoku došlo jen několik hodin před zahájením Mezinárodního ekonomického fóra v Petrohradu, kterého se očekává účast více než 120 zemí včetně USA.

Nové videozáznamy ukazují, jak několik hypersonických střel s plochou dráhou letu Zircon zasáhlo Kyjev během útoku 2. června; počet obětí vzrostl na nejméně 23 mrtvých a více než sto zraněných.

Inflace spotřebitelských cen v Tokiu bez započítání čerstvých potravin v květnu meziročně vzrostla o 1,3 %, což je nejnižší hodnota za čtyři roky a již čtvrtý měsíc po sobě se nachází pod 2% cílem Bank of Japan.

Americké ústřední velení oznámilo, že Írán vypustil jednosměrné útočné drony proti americkým silám v Kuvajtu, přičemž několik dronů sestřelil a nedošlo k žádné újmě na personálu ani majetku.

Byly hlášeny raketové a dronové útoky na cíle v Kuvajtu, Bahrajnu, Iráku a na loď v Hormuzském průlivu, údajně jako odveta za nedávné americké nálety na ostrov Kešm.

Ukrajina zahájila útok dronem na ruský Petrohrad; byla aktivována protivzdušná obrana.

Americké ústřední velení oznámilo, že další vlna íránských dronů, které se pokoušely zaútočit na americké síly v Kuvajtu, nezasáhla zamýšlené cíle. Americká protivzdušná obrana sestřelila několik dronů a žádný americký personál ani majetek nebyl zraněn.

Spekulativní dlouhé pozice v americkém dolaru prudce vzrostly na 16,5 miliardy dolarů, což je nejvíce od února 2025, a to uprostřed konfliktu v Íránu a globálních narušení dodávek komodit.

Cena referenční bílé rýže v Thajsku v květnu vzrostla o 20 %, což je největší měsíční skok od roku 2008, a dosáhla přibližně 480 dolarů za tunu. Futures kontrakty na rýži v Chicagu za tento měsíc vzrostly o 15 %. Ceny hnojiv v regionu vzrostly od února až o 50 % kvůli konfliktu s Íránem, což dále zvyšuje tlak na růst.

Americká armáda zaútočila na íránskou pozemní řídící stanici na ostrově Kešm.

Americké letectvo oznámilo, že zničilo několik íránských základn s bezpilotními letouny a raketami, které útočily na země Perského zálivu.

Americké letectvo oznámilo, že zasáhlo a zničilo několik íránských základn pro drony a rakety v Íránu, které útočily na země Perského zálivu.

Bahrajn uzavřel svůj vzdušný prostor až do rána kvůli zprávám o íránském útoku.

Americké letectvo zaútočilo na íránské vojenské pozice na ostrově Kešm.

Írán odpálil balistické rakety na Bahrajn a Saúdskou Arábii.

Za uplynulý den nebyl hlášen žádný potvrzený postup ruských ani ukrajinských sil podél frontové linie.

Objevily se tvrzení, že Írán odpálil balistické rakety na Bahrajn i Saúdskou Arábii.

Směrem k Saúdské Arábii se ozývají sirény pro letecký útok a hlásí se odpálení balistických raket.

Záběry ukazují, že během íránského raketového útoku na Kuvajt selhala pravděpodobně stíhací raketa Patriot krátce po odpálení.

Na amerických základnách v Bahrajnu bylo hlášeno několik explozí, přičemž se tvrdí, že šlo o íránský útok.

Během odvetného útoku balistickými raketami Íránu byla nad Manámou pozorována aktivita protivzdušné obrany.

Noční nálet ukrajinských dronů na Moskvu a další regiony byl údajně zahájen jako odveta za rozsáhlý ruský útok z předchozího dne.

Íránské revoluční gardové jednotky (IRGC) varovaly, že éra „útoku a útěku“ skončila, a pohrozily seismickou, drtivou a rozhodnou reakcí za hranicemi zavedených pravidel a hranic proti jakékoli další „pošetilosti“ a slíbily, že spálí všechna velitelství a zájmy agresorů v regionu.

Nepotvrzené zprávy uvádějí, že exploze byly slyšet v částech Iráku a Bahrajnu.

Íránské Islámské revoluční gardy (IRGC) se přihlásily k odpovědnosti za útoky na Kuvajt s tím, že byly reakcí na americký nálet na ostrov Kešm, a pohrozily dalšími údery.

Íránské Islámské revoluční gardy (IRGC) se přihlásily k odpovědnosti za útoky balistickými raketami na Kuvajt a označily je za odvetu za americký nálet na ostrov Kešm a pohrozily dalšími údery.

Síť Faytuks s odvoláním na úředníka uvedla, že USA provedly útok na ostrov Kešm.

Generální štáb kuvajtských ozbrojených sil vyzval obyvatele, aby se nepřibližovali ani nedotýkali žádných trosek, šrapnelů nebo neidentifikovaných předmětů vzniklých při zachycování nepřátelských vzdušných cílů.

Íránská média informovala o výbuších poblíž ostrova Kešm a poté uvedla, že Írán odpálil další vlnu raket na kuvajtskou leteckou základnu Ali as-Salem, což je zjevná série americko-íránských odvetných úderů.

Íránská média informovala o explozích poblíž ostrova Kešm a uvedla, že Írán vypustil další vlnu raket proti kuvajtské letecké základně Ali Salem.

Na Kuvajt byla odpálena druhá série íránských balistických raket, což byl popisován jako největší útok na zemi Perského zálivu za téměř měsíc.

Z provincie Fars v Íránu byly údajně na Kuvajt odpáleny balistické střely a kuvajtská protivzdušná obrana tyto hrozby zachytila.

Obyvatelé Kuvajtu hlásili během útoku několik explozí v rychlém sledu, což naznačuje větší palbu než při předchozích náletech.

Kuwaiti air defenses intercepted hostile missiles and drones; the General Staff urged residents to adhere to safety instructions.

ABC News reported that Trump is pushing Iran to make specific nuclear commitments in writing before any preliminary agreement, after concluding that verbal assurances from Iranian negotiators were insufficient.

Iran's Mehr news agency reported residents on Qeshm Island heard explosion-like sounds; the cause remains under investigation.

Ukrainian forces launched a major drone raid into Russia, primarily targeting the Moscow area and western oblasts, with Russian authorities issuing raid warnings.

A U.S. aircraft disabled the tanker 'Lexie' in the Arabian Gulf, asserting the vessel was illegal and noncompliant after repeated warnings, while it was headed to an Iranian port.

Foreign investors owned a record $20 trillion (about 19% of US equities) and passive funds held $17 trillion, as active fund ownership halved to 10%, marking a historic shift in market structure.

ABC News reported that President Trump wants Iran to make firm nuclear concessions in writing as part of a deal.

U.S. forces disabled a Botswana-flagged oil tanker heading to Iran's Kharg Island after it ignored warnings, firing a Hellfire missile into its engine room; CENTCOM released footage of the strike.

The S&P 500 closed with a total market capitalization above $69 trillion for the first time.

U.S. military aircraft fired a Hellfire missile into the engine room of a Botswana-flagged oil tanker bound for Iran's Kharg Island after the vessel ignored warnings, disabling the ship. CENTCOM released footage of the strike.

CENTCOM announced the strike disabled the sixth vessel since a U.S. naval blockade of Iran commenced on April 13; it said 122 other vessels have been redirected.

Police were reported to be protecting the family home of Vickrum Digwa, the attacker, as protests continued.

Romania signed €5.7 billion in defense contracts with Germany's Rheinmetall under the EU's SAFE loan program for infantry fighting vehicles, air defense systems, patrol vessels, and ammunition, with significant production localized in the country.

Nighttime footage showed large explosions over Kyiv; the overall death toll from the Russian strikes rose to 22 killed and 130 wounded across Ukraine.

U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa said the atmosphere in Israel-Lebanon talks is good and that a comprehensive ceasefire needs more time.

Fuel tankers reportedly barred from the Crimean Bridge are being rerouted to car ferries across the Kerch Strait, a fleet already diminished by Ukrainian strikes.

Protests in Southampton escalated into clashes with police after the release of bodycam footage showing Henry Nowak handcuffed and pleading for help after being fatally stabbed in December 2025.

Fuel sales suspended in Sevastopol and the Governor of Crimea announced a province-wide rationing campaign starting June 3, following Ukrainian drone attacks that have disrupted the overland supply route.

The S&P 500 closed at a record high, keeping the index on track for a 10-week winning streak.

North Korea reveals it conducted a live-fire test of a new modular missile launcher and a cruise missile launcher on May 26, raising concerns about nuclear-capable systems.

North Korea invites Singaporean Foreign Minister to Pyongyang, seeking to reengage Southeast Asian states after a seven-year hiatus.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that President Trump does not want to see Afghans who helped U.S. military forces deported back to Afghanistan.

US credit card debt burden hits multi-year high, with 21.3% of holders carrying over $10,000 in debt.

Chicago Manufacturing PMI surged 13.5 points to 62.7 in May, the highest reading since March 2022 and the largest monthly gain since 2020.

President Trump signed an executive order directing the Treasury Department to restrict banks, credit cards, and financial institutions from being used to support human smuggling, drug trafficking, and illegal immigration by criminal cartels.

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi stated that many of Iran's nuclear activities have stopped and that assessments of the program have fundamentally changed due to wartime conditions and strikes targeting it.

Iran announced a three-day state funeral for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the opening U.S. and Israeli strikes of the war, with the date to be announced later.

The IDF's Arabic-language spokesperson claimed that dozens of Hezbollah fighters were hiding in Tyre's Christian quarter and warned that if they remain, the area will be evacuated and military action taken.

Lithuania's defence minister announced the US is reviewing its troop presence in the country, citing possible future Russian provocation.

President Zelenskyy said intelligence indicates a massive Russian strike may come as early as tonight.

Reuters reported that the CIA scaled back participation in ODNI intelligence assessments, exposing a feud linked to a task force created by former DNI Tulsi Gabbard.

At the inauguration of a Rwanda genocide memorial in Paris, Rwandan President Kagame said France's acknowledgment that it could have stopped the 1994 genocide but did not is 'the truth,' describing it as more valuable than an apology.

President Trump refuted reports that Iran had suspended talks, stating on Truth Social that conversations have continued daily and warning Tehran, 'It's time, one way or another, for you to make a Deal.'

The IDF said its forces operating in southern Lebanon uncovered Hezbollah weapons caches while striking militant infrastructure.

U.S. Central Command reported that U.S. forces have redirected 122 commercial vessels and disabled 5 in support of the naval blockade of Iran.

Marco Rubio stated that the Sudan conflict has turned into a proxy war with the UAE and Saudi Arabia backing opposing sides.

The IDF identified the eliminated militant as Youssef Aish Awad Ramadan.

The US technology sector rallies 42% over the last two months, the largest such gain in 24 years, with semiconductor stocks leading the advance and the S&P 500 up 20% from its March 30 low.

Hezbollah rejected a partial ceasefire with Israel, AFP reported.

The IDF announced the elimination of a militant involved in the October 7 kidnapping of Hirsh Goldberg-Polin, Eli Cohen, Alon Ohel, and Or Levy at the Re'im junction.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Russia is unhappy with U.S. engagement in Armenia and that evidence suggests Moscow would like the current Armenian president to lose his election due to the deepening bilateral relationship.

Andrew Left, founder of Citron Research, is convicted on 13 counts of securities fraud in a $16 million hedge fund market manipulation scheme.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iranian negotiators can take nearly a week to relay information back to Tehran due to divisions within the decision-making framework and the multi-tiered process of consulting the supreme leader.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that there has been no change to US policy toward Taiwan and that Washington wants the status quo preserved.

Rubio separately said there are indications that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is increasingly engaging in decision-making.

Secretary of State Rubio demanded that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz, declare it open, and commit to talks on its highly enriched uranium stockpile.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that there are 'indications' that Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, is still alive following a strike early in the war that severely injured him.

The S&P 500 erased earlier losses and surged to a fresh all-time high, reaching a total market capitalization of $69 trillion.

Discussion within the Russian military establishment about a cessation of hostilities is reportedly increasing, with some elements preparing a victory narrative, though hardliners want to continue the war.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the supreme leader, is alive and becoming increasingly involved in the regime's decision-making.

Rubio said the U.S. will not provide sanctions relief to Iran solely for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Rubio said a deal with Iran could happen 'today, tomorrow or next week.'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that sanctions relief for Iran is contingent on nuclear concessions and that offering relief to induce Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has not been discussed.

A forthcoming intelligence report claims Iran's enriched uranium stockpile is 9,874 kg, far exceeding the previously cited figure of 441 kg.

The Russian airforce is reportedly trying to hide these transfers, with troops and equipment aimed at the Kursk region and possibly Belarus.

Rubio stated that Iran had agreed to open the strait when the ceasefire began but did not, leading to the current U.S. blockade.

Over the last three days, at least 10 flights of AN-148 and Il-76MD aircraft have been noted airlifting North Korean soldiers and equipment from Vladivostok to eastern Russia, heading toward frontlines in Ukraine.

Rubio said Iran has been firing on commercial ships and has mined large segments of the Strait of Hormuz.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed talks with Iran are underway through intermediaries and said there is a prospect Iran has agreed to negotiate aspects of its nuclear program it previously refused to discuss.

Rubio said the US cannot allow a situation where only Iranian ships transit the strait and would shut down the straits for Iran if Iran shuts them for everyone.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced that Ankara is mediating negotiations between Iran and the United States, adding that both sides are serious about maintaining the ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Rubio stated that there is no Iranian navy, asserting it has been eliminated.

Rubio says Mexican cartels are using UAVs against each other and that they could eventually use them against U.S. interests.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Operation Epic Fury was highly successful in achieving its military objectives but cautioned that Iran still has many drones.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company confirmed it is building a refined oil products pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring fuel exports can continue if the strait is blocked, the Financial Times reported.

Incoming Mossad chief Roman Gofman assumed the role, stating that the strategic reversal against the Iranian axis had severely damaged the Shiite axis but that the work was not finished.

Iran announced it had suspended bilateral talks with the United States, citing Israeli strikes and ground operations in southern Lebanon.

Russia began resupply operations at Khmeimim airbase in Syria, including the arrival of the sanctioned cargo ship Sparta and increased cargo flights.

The Wall Street Journal reported that Washington has threatened Oman with sanctions and even military action over intelligence that Oman was going to help Iran impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.

British police mobilized a large force around Southampton Police Station in anticipation of unrest related to public anger over the killing of Henry Nowak.

French far-right leader Jordan Bardella called for developing facial recognition to identify troublemakers and predators in the wake of the Paris riots.

French far-right leader Jordan Bardella said France has lost its greatness and influence, and that no territory is safe from violence and insecurity.

NATO began its annual Baltic Sea military exercise involving 20 warships and 6,000 troops.

The Government Accountability Office disclosed an investigation into acting DNI William Pulte for allegedly targeting political opponents of President Trump during his tenure at the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

Outgoing Mossad Chief David Barnea said that a change of regime in Iran is a realistic and attainable objective.

The Parity Welfare Association reported that Germany's poverty rate rose to 16.1% in 2025, affecting 13.34 million people, and warned of a crisis-like situation.

Anwar Gargash, advisor to UAE President MbZ, said the region is paying the price for Iran's regional ambitions and stressed that no state can act at the expense of shared security.

Iran's Fars news agency reported that Iran and the U.S. are not currently exchanging messages and talks aimed at an initial understanding have been paused for several days, contradicting President Trump's claim of ongoing rapid negotiations.

Trump appointed William Pulte as acting U.S. Director of National Intelligence following Tulsi Gabbard's resignation; Pulte has never served in the military or intelligence community.

President Trump appointed William Pulte, a housing finance official, as acting U.S. Director of National Intelligence following Tulsi Gabbard's resignation; Pulte has never served in the military or intelligence community.

The fourth round of Israel-Lebanon talks began in Washington, with the Lebanese delegation demanding a comprehensive ceasefire and stating that the previous day's developments improved the odds of an agreement.

The Institute for the Study of War assessed that US-Iran negotiations had already been deadlocked for weeks over other key issues, and the decision to highlight Lebanon was a tactic to curb Israeli operations against Hezbollah and drive a wedge between Washington and Israel.

Prime Minister Starmer stated that there is no ban on Sikhs carrying ceremonial knives.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that President Trump indicated during several recent calls with President Erdoğan that he plans to attend the NATO summit in Ankara next month.

A Western diplomatic source told Saudi outlet Al-Hadath that Iran must not be allowed the final say on Lebanon, warning against linking Lebanon's future to the Islamabad negotiations, and that the U.S. move toward an agreement with Iran drove Israel's escalation in Lebanon.

The IDF Arabic spokesperson warned that replacements for Hamas military wing commanders would face short tenures.

Sweden has started preparing prisons for 13-year-old killers used as hitmen for gang killings, Reuters reports.

The USS George Washington carrier strike group entered the Philippine Sea for routine operations as the US redirected the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group to the Indo-Pacific Command area.

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder was spotted at a hotel in Moscow, according to German broadcaster ntv, weeks after Putin named him as a preferred mediator, a proposal the German government rejected.

USS George Washington carrier strike group enters the Philippine Sea to conduct routine operations, carrying F-35 aircraft.

USS Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit shift from CENTCOM to INDOPACOM, heading to join USS George Washington in the Philippine Sea.

Israeli military confirms a strike destroyed an IRGC Tabas air defense system in Karaj, near Tehran, during the early phase of the Israel-Iran War.

PM Péter Magyar claims Viktor Orbán lied to Hungarians about the EU and blocked the country's development.

Opposition politician Krzysztof Bosak demanded Ukraine's EU accession be blocked and Polish Starlink funding halted after President Zelensky named a Ukrainian special forces unit after UPA fighters, accusing Kyiv of a deliberate insult while Poland finances its war effort.

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs said US President Trump's claim that he convinced Netanyahu to forgo a major attack on Beirut confirms America's direct role in managing Israeli aggression.

USS Boxer and the 11th MEU entered the South China Sea near the Philippines, tasked with deterring Chinese aggression after departing Singapore.

Lebanese President Aoun stated that Lebanon has no choice but to negotiate with Israel.

A technical briefing slide indicated that China's PL-16 next-generation air-to-air missile will have a range over 300 km, an AESA radar seeker, and a two-way data link.

Israel announced that the U.S. has approved strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs in the event Hezbollah targets Israeli towns and villages.

President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly held another tense call overnight, with Trump telling Netanyahu he was struggling to defend Israel's global image after social media posts tarnished it.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that within Lebanon, there is no ceasefire and that the IDF continues its activities against Hezbollah.

Ynet reported that Israeli defense exports reached a record $19.2 billion in 2025, a 30% increase from the previous year.

Defense Minister Israel Katz, at the Defense Export Conference, said former US President Trump blocked a planned strike on Dahieh, creating heavy pressure on Hezbollah, and warned that continued attacks would be met with Israeli strikes as IDF operations in Lebanon continue.

Humanoid robots were deployed in a major Chinese postal network, processing 1,200 parcels per hour.

British intelligence raised alarm that Ireland's visa openness to Russia is facilitating infiltration of operatives into Britain.

Reports indicated that the Trump-Netanyahu call was tense, centering on mutual complaints about social media posts, with Trump noting it is becoming harder to defend Israel's position internationally.

Israel inaugurated its embassy in Fiji, incorporating traditional local dance into the ceremony.

Bahrain's Interior Ministry barred citizens from traveling to Iran and Iraq, attributing the decision to ongoing security tensions.

Former Israeli intelligence chief Tamir Hayman said Turkish President Erdogan convinced Trump to scrap a Kurdish-led operation that was intended to serve as the opening move in a wider U.S.-Israeli plan against Iran.

The Kremlin stated the war could end 'by the end of the day' if Ukrainian President Zelensky ordered troops to withdraw from Russian regions.

IRGC wartime headquarters, Khatam al-Anbiya command, declared the resumption of direct hostilities inevitable, stating Iran 'will not surrender' and threatening more destructive and extensive operations until Israel and the U.S. 'surrender and express complete regret.'

Russia’s Rosselkhoznadzor extended a ban on Armenian agricultural exports to stone fruits and grapes, hitting a critical harvest season and deepening trade restrictions.

Armenian PM Pashinyan promised government compensation to farmers, as the ban threatens 90% of the country’s fresh produce export market ahead of elections.

Overnight, Russia launched a major attack using hundreds of drones and 73 missiles, killing at least 13 people and injuring dozens; Ukraine intercepted nearly all cruise missiles, but shortages of interceptors allowed most ballistic and hypersonic threats to strike.

WSJ reported that the U.S. administration is pressuring Oman to distance itself from Iran, threatening sanctions over alleged support for Iranian shipping fees in the Strait of Hormuz, a claim Oman denies.

U.S. and Arab officials told the Wall Street Journal that the Trump administration is pushing Oman to cut ties with Iran and now considers Oman’s neutrality hostile, with Omani leadership stunned by Trump’s earlier threat.

At a farewell ceremony for Mossad Chief Barnea, Netanyahu said Iran has paid a heavy price, its regime's foundations have cracked, and predicted the regime would fall.

The Lebanese Army reported that two of its soldiers were moderately wounded by an Israeli drone strike on the Haboush–Deir Al-Zahrani road in Nabatieh.

France stated that nothing can justify the continuation of Israel's military attack in Lebanon.

Cyprus demands guarantees that future UK governments cannot use British bases for offensive Middle East operations without restrictions, per POLITICO.

Prime Minister Netanyahu said the foundations of Iran's 'regime of terror' have cracked and it is destined to fall.

Pakistani troops clash with local forces in Hadramawt after arriving in Yemen to secure oil fields, al-Akhbar reports.

IRGC's Deputy Inspector of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Brigadier General Asadi, stated that Iran has not revealed all its capabilities and possesses many options that it will use if necessary.

President Zelenskyy said U.S. assistance on ballistic missile interceptors is 'definitely' needed after the overnight Russian strikes.

Reports indicated that overnight Hezbollah rocket barrages woke over 150,000 Israelis, with further attacks continuing into the morning, despite earlier US-brokered assurances they would stop, as Israel claimed it was being restrained from striking Hezbollah command centers in Beirut.

Lebanese media reported an Israeli airstrike targeting the Nabatieh area in southern Lebanon.

Kan News reported that the IDF is investigating Hezbollah's increasing use of explosive drones at night in southern Lebanon after two soldiers were killed and ten wounded; investigators believe the drones rely on ambient light, and new nighttime operational guidelines were issued to troops.

Semi-official Mehr News cited a source saying Iran's draft MOU proposal has not yet been sent to mediators and remains under internal discussion due to distrust of American commitment, with Tehran seeking concrete guarantees.

Israeli media reported that the IDF is pushing for a new operation in Gaza against Hamas, but the government has not yet approved it.

An Israeli strike was reported on a vehicle in Toul, near Nabatieh.

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia launched 656 drones and 73 missiles overnight (729 projectiles), and that Ukrainian air defenses downed 642, including 602 of 656 Shahed drones and 11 of 33 Iskander ballistic missiles; none of the 8 Zircon hypersonic cruise missiles were shot down.

At least 4 people were killed and 58 injured in Kyiv during the overnight Russian attack, with additional casualties reported in Dnipro, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia.

Indonesia announces April trade surplus of $90 million, its smallest since 2020.

US in talks with Poland and Baltic states about hosting nuclear-capable aircraft under NATO nuclear-sharing arrangements, aiming to reassure allies as conventional support is reduced, according to the Financial Times.

Putin is reportedly resisting pressure to reduce defense spending, with the Institute for the Study of War assessing that his stance is influenced by a false perception of battlefield successes due to exaggerated military reports.

China's export prices rose 5% year-over-year in April, the largest gain since April 2023, driven by global commodity, metal, and semiconductor price increases amid the Iran war shock.

Ukraine-based monitors described the overnight assault, involving dozens of drones and cruise and ballistic missiles, as one of the largest attacks on Kyiv since Russia's full-scale invasion began.

A Chinese-owned Zeekr electric car dealership was destroyed by fire after being targeted in the attack.

Florida files lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging downplayed safety risks and harm to children.

New ISW data showed that Russia's territorial gains in December 2025–May 2026 amounted to only 7.87% of the area advanced into during the same period a year earlier, while net controlled territory shrank by 281.1 square kilometers due to recategorizations.

The Institute for the Study of War assessed that the suspension of talks was a response to President Trump's tougher MOU terms, intended to curb Israeli operations, preserve Hezbollah, and create US-Israel friction, while consolidating hardline IRGC control over decision-making.

The IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency announced the suspension of US-Iran negotiations, citing Israeli operations in Lebanon; the Institute for the Study of War and the Critical Threats Project assessed that the decision reflects IRGC Commander Vahidi's calculation that the status quo, without concessions, advances Iranian objectives.

Russian air-launched cruise missiles, likely Kh-101s, struck Kyiv during the attack.

ISW reported that Russian forces gained control of or infiltrated only 40.64 square kilometers between December 2025 and May 2026 but lost control of 281.1 square kilometers in the same period, largely due to recategorizing previously claimed areas as infiltrations rather than full control.

A multi-story residential building in Kyiv partially collapsed, trapping multiple people, following the large-scale Russian missile and drone attack.

South Korea's inflation reaches 3.1%, the highest in more than two years.

Mark R. Levin, a close ally of both Trump and Netanyahu, confirmed the Axios account of the heated phone call in which Trump swore at Netanyahu and accused him of ingratitude.

A Russian missile strike caused significant damage to a polyclinic in the Teremky neighborhood of Kyiv's Holosiivskyi District.

Hezbollah and Israel reportedly exchanged fire overnight despite the ceasefire announcement.

Residents sheltered in the Kyiv Metro as heavy Russian attacks continued over the capital.

Video footage showed explosions and fires burning across Kyiv during the missile attack.

Dozens of Russian missiles targeted Kyiv overnight.

A Ukrainian Patriot battery intercepted a Russian short-range ballistic missile, possibly carrying a cluster munition warhead, over Kyiv during the massive air attack.

Multiple fires burned in Kyiv and other cities amid one of the most significant Russian ballistic missile attacks in months.

U.S. Army Central confirmed that an American soldier was killed in a military training accident at Erbil Air Base on May 31, alongside the British soldier.

Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv as part of the ongoing air raid, while Polish and NATO forces scrambled fighter jets and placed ground-based air defenses on maximum readiness.

Nvidia's five-year CDS trades at approximately 38 basis points, below the US sovereign CDS at 40, indicating markets assign it a lower default probability.

A Hezbollah attack was reported, marking a further breach of the announced cessation.

A massive Russian air raid targeting Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, began late on June 1, as predicted by earlier intelligence reports and presidential warnings.

Prediction market Polymarket showed a 25% probability of a permanent US-Iran peace deal by the end of June, a new low.

An unconfirmed report claimed an American soldier also perished in the training incident in Erbil.

A subsequent report described the earthquake as a magnitude 6.2 event off Italy's southern coast.

UK Ministry of Defence announced that a British soldier died in a training incident on 31 May in northern Iraq.

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake was reported in southern Italy.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that the IDF will continue operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, despite earlier claims by President Trump that both sides agreed to stop shooting.

President Trump sharply criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu during a phone call, telling him 'You'd be in prison if it weren't for me,' and according to Axios adding 'You're f***ing crazy' and that 'everybody hates Israel because of this.'

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that if Israel does not stop its 'crimes' on Lebanon, Iran will 'not only halt the dialogue process but also stand firmly against them.'

President Trump posted a follow-up message stating he asked Prime Minister Netanyahu not to conduct a major raid in Beirut, thanking him for turning troops around, and saying Israel agreed to stop shooting at Hezbollah.

President Trump told ABC News he expects to finalize a deal with Iran within a week to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, adding that a few more points must still be resolved.

Trump told ABC News he expects to reach a peace agreement with Iran within a week, calling the halt in talks a 'little glitch' and saying he spoke with Hezbollah and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to stop shooting.

France's UN envoy Jérôme Bonnafont criticized Israel's military operations in Lebanon as a major strategic error and warned that renewed occupation would fuel instability.

Russia's UN envoy dismissed reports of a Russian drone attack on Romania, arguing the damage shown would have been far more severe if a drone had actually hit.

Chinese PLA Major General Meng Xiangqing criticized Japan for not having 'thoroughly liquidated the toxic legacy of militarism,' accused it of pushing to revise its pacifist constitution and three non-nuclear principles, and expressed doubt it can win the trust of Asian nations.

Malaysia's Defence Minister slammed Norway's cancellation of a naval strike missile contract, saying it raises doubts about whether international agreements can be trusted and warning that the muted international response sends a dangerous message about double standards.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf told Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri that Iran had been working to halt Israeli attacks and any US-Iran agreement would include a ceasefire in Lebanon; Berri pledged Lebanon would not forget Iran's support.

Iran stated it fired a cruise missile at a US-owned commercial vessel.

New footage circulated showing the damage from the April 6 Israeli strike on Iran's Mobin Energy petrochemical facility in Asaluyeh, which disabled power and utilities across the South Pars complex, representing about half of Iran's petrochemical output.

Iran's IRGC Navy claimed a cruise missile strike on the vessel MSC Sariska in the Oman Sea, calling it retaliation for a US attack on an Iranian ship and warning of a decisive response to any further US aggression.

Iranian state television said the missile was a shore-based Noor long-range anti-ship cruise missile and alleged the MSC SARISKA V was US-owned.

A rocket alert was reported in the Israeli border community of Metula following the ceasefire announcement.

British Airways suspends all flights to Israel until October 24.

Ousted opposition leader Özgür Özel led a march through Ankara calling for an immediate party congress after a court ruling removed him from office.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility, saying it targeted the MSC SARISKA V with a cruise missile in retaliation for a US operation that disabled an Iranian-bound vessel in the Gulf of Oman.

The Iranian regime claimed it targeted the Panama-flagged, US-owned merchant vessel MSC Sariska.

Two IRGC personnel were killed in Qom when unexploded ordnance from the war with Israel and the U.S. exploded, the Revolutionary Guards said.

The S&P 500 closed at a record high, on track for a 10-week winning streak for the first time since 1985, with market capitalization gains reaching $11.7 trillion since late March.

Defense Minister Katz said there are no restrictions on Israeli operations inside Lebanon, with the ground offensive ongoing.

Parliament national security committee chairman Ebrahim Azizi warned that if strikes in Lebanon do not stop completely, Israel and American forces in the region should expect difficult days, adding 'our hands are already on the trigger.'

IRGC Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani said Israeli attacks in Lebanon and Gaza, backed openly by the United States, would reinforce the Resistance Axis's resolve to increase its support for both fronts and activate additional fronts.

Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that he told President Trump Israel would strike targets in Beirut if Hezbollah does not stop its attacks.

Prime Minister Netanyahu stated he told President Trump that Israel will strike terror targets in Beirut if Hezbollah does not stop attacking Israeli cities, and that the IDF will continue its planned operations in southern Lebanon.

Axios reported that the Lebanese Embassy in Washington confirmed a ceasefire deal had been reached through U.S. mediation, with Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs ending in exchange for Hezbollah halting attacks on Israel, and the ceasefire later expanding to all Lebanese territory.

The Lebanese presidency announced that Hezbollah had committed to cease strikes on Israel, and that President Trump confirmed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu had agreed to do the same, resulting in a mutual halt to attacks covering all Lebanese territory.

Four U.S. Air Force tankers accompanied by fighter aircraft were observed in international airspace near the Strait of Hormuz, unusually close to Iranian territory.

Defense Minister Katz said Trump has adopted the equation that firing at Israeli communities will bring bombings in Beirut.

Armenia rejected Putin's demand for a public referendum on its pursuit of EU membership.

Ukrainian forces reportedly carried out a cruise missile strike on Russia's 126th Coastal Defense Brigade garrison in occupied Crimea over the weekend, heavily damaging multiple buildings.

Hezbollah MP Fadlallah said that a complete ceasefire would serve as a precursor to the withdrawal of Israeli troops from all Lebanese territory.

Jet activity was reported over Tehran, Iran.

The IDF announced that soldier Ori Yosef Silvester, 30, was killed in Lebanon.

Head of the Presidential Office Kyrylo Budanov said President Zelensky has instructed officials to try to end the war as quickly as possible, preferably before winter.

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir stated it is time to tell President Trump 'no', signaling resistance within the Israeli government to US proposals that reportedly include altering Al-Aqsa's custodianship.

Smotrich urged European countries to support Israel in the conflict with Iran, describing it as a battle between 'good guys and bad guys'.

Former IRGC chief commander Mohsen Rezaei posted on X that Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz and will not allow U.S. naval operations, warning that the armed forces' patience has limits.

Smotrich called for dismantling the Palestinian Authority, erasing the Oslo Accords, and taking control of the entire territory.

Anthropic's first-day market cap is now expected to exceed $1.8 trillion; combined with SpaceX, the two IPOs are forecast to top $3.5 trillion.

After Trump stated that Hezbollah would stop shooting, a Hezbollah attack aimed at northern Israel reportedly landed inside Lebanese territory.

Finance Minister Smotrich stated there is 'no middle ground' and that Israel is killing the idea of a Palestinian state.

UKMTO confirmed a second projectile struck the same vessel, starting a fire that the crew extinguished; no injuries were reported.

Channel 12 reported that IDF officials said targets in Beirut disappeared after Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz publicly revealed strike plans, and the military criticized the premature disclosure.

President Putin accused the Kyiv leadership of opening a new page in the series of its crimes and giving a new quality to the conflict, stating that it was their choice.

Egypt was reported to be pressing Washington to prevent Israeli strikes on the Dahiyeh area of Beirut and to be directly advising Lebanon on its negotiations with Israel, bypassing Lebanese official leadership.

President Trump said talks with Iran continue to progress at a rapid pace and announced that Hezbollah and Israel will cease reciprocal strikes.

An Israeli official told Al Hadath that Israel will not strike Beirut but forces will hold their current positions.

Oil prices retreated $2.76 per barrel, pulling back from an earlier surge, while the S&P 500 rose 19 points.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry declared the United States directly responsible for ceasefire violations against Iran and for Israeli violations in Lebanon, and stated Washington is accountable for all consequences.

An Israeli official told Al Hadath that the U.S. is pressing for a full ceasefire with Hezbollah.

The IRGC's Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters warned residents of northern Israel, specifically naming Haifa, the Galilee, and the Golan as a military zone that could be targeted if Israel strikes Beirut, and called on Palestinians to 'reclaim your land.'

Unverified reports emerged that Israel came under attack again shortly after President Trump announced that Hezbollah had agreed to stop shooting.

President Trump posted that 'talks are continuing, at a rapid pace' with Iran, directly contradicting Tehran's earlier suspension announcement.

Two Israeli sources indicated that Israel was holding off on any operation targeting Beirut's southern suburbs pending President Trump's final approval.

Iraqi security authorities assessed that a second blast on the freighter was likely a drone strike.

Israel called off its planned large-scale strike on Beirut's Dahiyeh district after U.S. intervention.

President Trump announced that following calls with Prime Minister Netanyahu and with Hezbollah representatives, all shooting would stop, Israel would not attack Hezbollah, and no Israeli troops would enter Beirut, with any troops en route turned back.

Kuwaiti defense source reports increased Iranian-backed activity in Basra and warns reduced US presence may affect regional defense posture.

Kan News reported that Iran informed the U.S. it was suspending nuclear talks over Israel's operations in Lebanon, President Trump held a call with Prime Minister Netanyahu, and the U.S. pressed Israel to forego strikes on Hezbollah.

Israel's Kan News reported that President Trump was on a call with Prime Minister Netanyahu after Iran's talk suspension, and that the U.S. had pressed Israel to forgo strikes on Hezbollah in Beirut.

Trump predicted that oil prices would 'be dropping like a rock in the very near distance' despite a spike following Iran's blockade threats, CNBC reported.

President Trump told CNBC he is not worried about oil prices if Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran warned it could launch strikes on northern Israel if Israel attacked Beirut's southern suburbs.

Senior Russian financial officials reportedly warned that increased military spending could also fuel potential public discontent.

Senior Russian finance and central bank officials warned Putin that current military spending risks sharply widening the budget deficit, with Putin instructing the Finance Ministry to find savings elsewhere before considering defense cuts, according to Bloomberg.

A Ukrainian official stated that government sentiment sees peace potentially arriving by winter at the latest.

President Trump told CNBC that he 'does not care' if Iran ends negotiations.

Axios reported that Hezbollah expressed through Nabih Berri its willingness to accept a full and immediate ceasefire, but U.S. and Israeli officials doubted compliance and did not expect Prime Minister Netanyahu to agree.

CNBC reported that Iran ended all negotiations with the United States; President Trump said he did not care and stated he would ask Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu about Lebanon.

Kan News reported that Israel planned a major strike on Beirut's southern suburbs but postponed it at the last minute after US intervention.

Hezbollah stated, via IRNA, that it will adhere to a ceasefire if Israel stops aggression and withdraws.

Hundreds protest in Nanyuki against a planned US-Kenya Ebola quarantine facility, citing exposure risks.

Iranian state-backed Fars news outlet reports that the IRGC threatens to target northern Israel if Israel expands its strike campaign to include Hezbollah positions in Beirut, following Iran’s suspension of talks over the escalation in southern Lebanon.

President Trump said the U.S. may 'go silent' on Iran, maintain pressure, and impose a blockade.

Al Jazeera cited an official Lebanese source saying that Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri conveyed Hezbollah's commitment to a full mutual ceasefire to President Aoun and the US ambassador.

Trump and Netanyahu held an unexpected call that led to the postponement of the ceremony to appoint the new Mossad chief; no details of the discussion were immediately released.

Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk convicted in a voting-machine breach, was released from prison; her case has been highlighted by claims of election fraud.

The IDF stated that it killed Mohammed Mousa Mteirek, a Hezbollah missile array commander, in a strike on Nabatieh, accusing him of directing numerous rocket and UAV attacks on Israeli civilians and soldiers in the Beaufort area.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated that the success of U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks is contingent on Israeli de-escalation in southern Lebanon, and that a violation on one front constitutes a breach of the ceasefire on all fronts.

U.S. Central Command announced that U.S. forces have redirected 121 commercial vessels and disabled five in support of the naval blockade of Iran.

President Trump told NBC News that he had not been informed of Iran's suspension of negotiations, said that going quiet would be very good, affirmed the U.S. naval blockade would continue, and expressed willingness to wait out Iran, saying it was 'losing a fortune.'

Anthropic confidentially filed an S-1 with the SEC, taking the first formal step toward an initial public offering.

France barred Israel from official participation in the Eurosatory defense exhibition in Paris, ynet reported; Israeli government and Defense Ministry representatives are barred, and private Israeli companies may only display air and missile defense systems.

The strike near Jabal Amel Hospital damaged a vital healthcare facility and further weakened medical access for civilians already facing a worsening humanitarian crisis.

Call options surged to 70% of total options market volume, the highest in at least four years, while the notional value of S&P 500 call options relative to market capitalization reached a record 4.1 times, indicating rapidly intensifying bullish sentiment.

Senior Iranian official Rezaei warned that Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, will not allow a naval blockade or further escalation in Lebanon, and that Tehran's patience has limits.

Axios reported that Hezbollah informed the Trump administration, through Lebanese Speaker Berri, that it is ready for an immediate and full ceasefire with Israel; the outlet noted the report required caution.

Iran stated that it suspended all negotiations with the United States over Israel's threats to attack Beirut and reiterated its readiness to completely close both the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

Israeli forces struck the city of Tyre during the evening, damaging several buildings, including the Jabal Amel Hospital.

Close-up imagery of hull damage to the MSC SARISKA V emerged, with unconfirmed claims that it was attacked.

Video footage alleged to show damage to the MSC SARISKA V circulated, alongside unverified suggestions of a possible drone or missile attack.

Iran suspended negotiations with the United States, according to IRGC-affiliated media, citing Israeli operations in Lebanon.

IRGC-affiliated media reported that Iran suspended negotiations in response to Israeli operations in Lebanon and US President Trump's tougher terms, and claimed that US forces struck Iranian radar and drone sites over the weekend after Iran shot down a US MQ-1 drone.

IRGC-affiliated media reported that Iran suspended negotiations with the United States and threatened to completely block the Strait of Hormuz and activate other fronts in response to Israeli operations in Lebanon.

Kuwaiti Interior Ministry warned residents to remain in safe locations amid expectations of another Iranian attack.

Kairos Palestine warned that a new settlement near Beit Sahour is strangling Bethlehem's Christian population, with over 25 settlements already surrounding the city and more than 50 iron gates and 80 roadblocks disconnecting it from its villages, threatening to displace half of the indigenous Christian population.

Russian-appointed Commissioner for Children's Rights in occupied Luhansk Oblast reported that Russian families adopted or took into guardianship 24 orphans from the occupied region in 2026.

Iraq's Alsumaria News reported that the Panama-flagged vessel MSC SARISKA V was damaged in an explosion after unloading its cargo at Umm Qasr.

Russia's energy-producing economy is reported to be at a near two-decade low as a result of the sustained Ukrainian drone strike campaign.

A Gulf states security source reports increased activity by Iranian-backed forces from Iraq and warns that a reduced U.S. security presence may be affecting regional defense posture.

Intelligence reports indicated that Russian forces conducted over 7,000 assaults in May but secured only 14 square kilometers, marking the worst month for Russia since the invasion began.

UKMTO identified the vessel as Panama-flagged; Iraqi sources suggested the explosion might have been a mechanical fault.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reports a possible missile attack on a commercial vessel 40 nautical miles southeast of Umm Qasr, Iraq.

Military authorities reported a large explosion after a cargo vessel was hit on its starboard side by an unknown projectile.

UKMTO received a report of a maritime incident 40 nautical miles southeast of Umm Qasr, Iraq.

The IDF announced the seizure of the Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, describing it as a Hezbollah nerve center used to direct fire and observation over northern Israeli communities, with more than 400 projectiles launched from the area since the ground operation began.

The IDF said seizing the Beaufort Ridge was operationally significant, describing it as a Hezbollah nerve center used to direct fire and observation, and that more than 400 projectiles had been launched from there since the ground operation began; the military added it would continue striking across Lebanon, from Dahiya to Tyre, wherever threats exist.

The IDF called on residents of Beirut's Dahiyeh district to evacuate, warning of airstrikes if Hezbollah continued launching rockets at Israeli cities.

Puntland state forces intensified operations against Islamic State Somalia Province (ISS) in response to a resurgence of the group, which serves as a key node in the global IS network.

US oil prices surged more than 8% to $94 per barrel after Iran ended all negotiations with the United States.

Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that Iran will try to make the passage of Japanese ships through Hormuz easier.

Mossad planned a command change ceremony on June 2, with President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Netanyahu expected to attend.

Iran explicitly threatened to close the Bab al-Mandab Strait in addition to the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's Tasnim news agency reported that the negotiating team suspended all message exchanges through mediators and demanded an immediate halt to Israeli operations in Gaza and Lebanon, full withdrawal from occupied Lebanese areas, and no talks until Iran approves.

Iran announced it is ending all negotiations with the US and vowed to completely block the Strait of Hormuz, also threatening to block the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, according to CNBC.

Iran's state-run Tasnim News Agency reported that Tehran suspended indirect diplomatic communications with the U.S. over Israeli military operations in Gaza and Lebanon, and warned that Iran and allied groups are considering escalating pressure, potentially including disruption of the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab.

Roman Gofman was expected to assume the role of Mossad director on June 2.

Kairos Palestine reported that attacks on Christian churches, cemeteries, monasteries, and clergy in Jerusalem and the West Bank have been escalating for years, with over 60 physical attacks in the past year and daily incidents in Al-Taibe, attributed to settler activity and impunity.

Poland signs over €33 billion in domestic defence contracts for military equipment as part of its ongoing rearmament.

The IDF announced that Division 146 finished its third combat rotation and operations in southern Lebanon after three months.

A senior U.S. official told Sky News Arabia that Washington blames Hezbollah for the escalation and will not prevent Israel from responding, but noted that an opportunity to de-escalate exists if Hezbollah halts attacks.

Bitcoin price drops below $72,000 for the first time since April 13.

Syrian security forces intercept weapons smuggling near Talkalakh, seizing rockets intended for Lebanon and arresting a smuggler.

About 60 U.S. Air Force tankers are at Ben Gurion Airport and 16–18 more at Eilat/Ramon; Washington has asked to keep them through end of 2027.

CENTCOM announced that U.S. forces intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting American troops in Kuwait, with no casualties, and said the ceasefire remains in effect.

PM Pashinyan stated that relations with Russia are in a transformation phase and that a future choice between the EU and Eurasian Economic Union would be made via referendum if it becomes unavoidable.

Iran's IRGC claimed to have downed a U.S. MQ-1 Predator drone using a new air defense system and published footage of the destruction.

EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas praised Pakistan's mediation efforts and said there is a tenuous diplomatic opening to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's IRGC claimed to have shot down a US MQ-1 drone in the early hours of June 1, using what it described as a new air defense system.

Ukrainian forces pushed Russian troops from fortified positions near Kryva Luka.

The Iranian army stated that continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon were 'not tolerable.'

Iran threatened to pull out of peace talks over Israeli military operations in Lebanon.

The New York Times reported on leaked documents showing Chinese firm Geedge Networks is developing AI that profiles citizens based on digital activity to predict political dissent, according to researchers at Vanderbilt University.

Turkey's Ministry of Defence released the clearest official images yet of the HAVA SOJ stand-off jamming aircraft, a modified Bombardier Global 6000 with indigenous ASELSAN electronic warfare systems, with deliveries expected by end of year.

Foreign Minister Araghchi stated that the ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. applies on all fronts, including Lebanon, and that any violation by the United States or Israel would be treated as a breach of the entire agreement, holding both responsible for consequences.

President Trump asked Arab states to recognize Israel as part of ongoing negotiations, a demand that has already encountered pushback.

Reuters reported that Washington offered Hezbollah a deal to stop attacks on northern Israel in exchange for Israel halting strikes on Beirut's suburbs as a first step toward a full ceasefire, but Nabih Berri, Lebanon's parliament speaker and Hezbollah ally, rejected the proposal, insisting on a comprehensive and immediate ceasefire.

Prime Minister Takaichi demanded that Iran’s President Pezeshkian ensure free and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

A Ukrainian F-16 reportedly shot down a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile during a large-scale aerial barrage, believed to have been taken out with an AIM-9 Sidewinder.

A U.S. official told Al Hadath that Hezbollah bears full responsibility for current and future escalations and that the Lebanese state is responsible for failing to disarm the group; the official added that Beirut and Dahiyeh can be protected if Lebanon acts seriously against Hezbollah's leadership.

Britain barred two US political commentators, Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, from entering the country to attend a political conference, citing extremism concerns.

Defense Minister Katz warned that Beirut's Dahiyeh district would face reciprocal strikes if northern Israeli communities are not quiet, stating there will be no quiet in Beirut if the north is hit.

The Lebanese military moved into southern Beirut to assist with civilian evacuations after the Israeli strike warning on Dahiyeh.

US crude oil prices rise 4% to trade near $91 per barrel.

Prime Minister Netanyahu said there would be no situation where Hezbollah attacks Israeli cities while its headquarters in Dahiya remained off limits.

The IDF ordered the immediate evacuation of seven Lebanese villages near the border, accusing Hezbollah of ceasefire violations, and told residents to move to open ground at least 1,000 meters away.

Saudi Arabia condemned the Iranian attacks on Kuwait as 'heinous'.

Israeli Defense Minister Katz stated that the status of Dahiyeh in Beirut is the same as that of northern Israeli communities, warning that if there is no quiet in the north, there will be no quiet in Beirut.

Senior Iranian negotiation team member Marandi warned that if Israel does not stop its war in Lebanon, the U.S. economy will collapse in June.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei stated that Iran's missile program is off the table in any negotiations, describing it as a matter of sovereign defense, and warned that any NATO forces entering the Persian Gulf would deepen regional complications.

Unconfirmed reports indicated that U.S. fighter jets shot down several drones threatening ships in the Strait of Hormuz and struck drone launch positions on Iranian islands over the weekend; CENTCOM had not confirmed the claims.

Senator Jon Ossoff criticized the war in Iran as the worst foreign policy blunder since Iraq, asserting it was built on lies, and noted that after 92 days Iran's ballistic missiles, the Strait of Hormuz, and the highly enriched uranium stockpile remain unresolved.

Iran's chief negotiator Ghalibaf said that a naval blockade and the 'escalation of war crimes in Lebanon' are 'clear evidence of US noncompliance with the ceasefire'.

Israeli airstrikes struck the Zahrani area in southern Lebanon.

Parliament Speaker Qalibaf, after U.S. strikes on Iran and Israeli strikes in Lebanon, said 'Every choice has a price, and the reckoning comes at the end.'

Iranian officials linked the U.S.-Iran ceasefire to a ceasefire in Lebanon, and Prime Minister Netanyahu signaled that Israel was preparing expanded strikes on Beirut.

Israeli forces reportedly crossed the Litani River and captured the strategic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, their deepest advance since the conflict began, while the U.S. struck Iranian radar, air defense, and military targets after Iran allegedly shot down a U.S. drone.

Iran stated that its ceasefire with the U.S. is contingent on a ceasefire in Lebanon, with officials warning of readiness to resume hostilities if fighting continues.

French President Macron stated after speaking with President Trump that France is ready to deploy, with British partners, an international mission to secure Strait of Hormuz maritime traffic once a US-Iran agreement is concluded, and to contribute expertise to broader nuclear negotiations.

The IRGC Navy released footage of fast-boat patrols in the Strait of Hormuz, describing them as round-the-clock operations tasked with guiding transiting vessels and stopping those that ignore warnings.

Moscow asked Paris for details on the seized tanker Tagor, TASS reported.

Satellite imagery from May 29 captured a 252-meter vessel on fire at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, with four suspected IRGC large speedboats approaching from the Iranian direction and a fifth departing southeast.

Iran's Foreign Ministry stated there are currently no nuclear talks with the U.S.

President Pezeshkian addressed resignation rumors, stating he will continue as long as he breathes.

Hassan Koaik, secretary of Lebanon's powerlifting federation and a Hezbollah member, was reported killed, according to tributes shared online.

Mass evacuations were reported from Beirut's Dahiyeh district following the Israeli strike warning.

Indications emerged that the U.S. had likely approved the Israeli strike order on Beirut's Dahieh district.

The IRGC claimed its Aerospace Force struck an airbase it described as responsible for a recent U.S. attack on a telecommunications tower in Bandar Sirik, Hormozgan province, asserting all targets were destroyed and warning further strikes would draw a 'completely different' response.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stated that a ceasefire in Lebanon is inseparable from any agreement, accused the United States of joining Israel in ceasefire violations, blamed Washington's shifting demands for prolonging talks, and warned Iran would take any necessary action to defend its security.

Sky announced it is exiting its UAE joint venture after The Guardian revealed Sky News Arabia's pro-RSF coverage of Sudan.

Iran's Foreign Ministry said a ceasefire in Lebanon is a prerequisite for any agreement with the U.S.

France seized the Russian shadow fleet oil tanker Tagor 400 nautical miles west of Brittany with UK support; President Macron said France's determination to enforce sanctions is 'constant and total.'

Unverified reports claimed that Iranian forces struck aircraft hangars at Al Safran Air Base in the UAE, targeting Mirage 2000 jets and Wing Loong drones.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz ordered the IDF to carry out strikes in Beirut's Dahieh district.

French authorities reported that arrests from the Paris riots had risen to over 890.

Presidential election results show no majority, setting a June 21 runoff between Abelardo de la Espriella (43.7%) and left-wing senator Iván Cepeda (40.9%), who is backed by President Gustavo Petro.

NATO and Sweden are increasing troops, air defenses, and military infrastructure on Gotland amid concerns about Russian aggression, according to POLITICO.

Axios reported that the latest U.S.-brokered ceasefire effort has stalled as Israel expands its ground offensive and seeks U.S. approval for major strikes in Beirut.

The U.S. stated it struck Iranian military targets in response to Iran downing a U.S. drone, and Iran then retaliated by targeting a U.S.-used air base in Kuwait.

The French Navy intercepted a sanctioned Russian tanker, the Tagor, in the Atlantic in international waters, President Macron confirmed.

President Trump said Iran really wants to make a deal and criticized domestic political pressure on his negotiation approach, asserting that 'it will all work out well in the end.'

The U.S. reportedly struck a telecommunications tower on Iran's Sirik Island; the IRGC claimed its strike destroyed the base in Kuwait used for that operation and warned of a much stronger response to further attacks.

Iranian media reported that the military retaliated against the U.S. strikes.

Iran's Mehr News Agency published an IRGC statement claiming the morning's attack targeted the Kuwait airbase from which recent U.S. strikes originated, in retaliation for those strikes.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for a ballistic missile attack on US forces in Kuwait in response to US airstrikes, and warned of a 'completely different' response if aggression is repeated.

Iran launched a ballistic missile attack on Kuwait, likely targeting U.S. forces in response to the U.S. strikes.

US Central Command confirmed it carried out strikes on Iranian radar and command-and-control sites for drones earlier in the weekend.

CENTCOM announces U.S. forces struck Iranian radar, air defense, and drone command sites on Qeshm Island and in Goruk after Iran shot down a U.S. MQ-1 drone.

Kuwaiti air defenses intercepted Iranian missiles and drones during the attack.

Flights were diverted from Kuwait International Airport as the country came under missile and drone attack.

The Kuwaiti Army announced that air defenses were confronting a wave of hostile missile and drone attacks and urged the public to follow safety instructions.

Kuwait's military reported the country was under attack by missiles and drones, and Iranian monitoring groups reported at least one launch from Khuzestan province.

Air raid sirens sounded across Kuwait.

Oil prices rose more than 2% amid renewed uncertainty over the prospects of a US-Iran agreement.

Axios reported that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is pushing for a new ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel.

The compromised Space Force Instagram account posted propaganda that included a psychological warfare broadcast originally made by Hanoi Hannah during the Vietnam War.

Russian milbloggers confirmed that Ukrainian mid-range drone strikes are causing logistical problems across the theater, with some drones penetrating occupied Luhansk Oblast and nearing the Rostov Oblast border.

Assessment indicates the drone campaign is generating cascading frontline effects and now disrupting Russian logistics deep into occupied Luhansk Oblast, hindering personnel transport and supply.

The US federal budget deficit stands at 6.0% of GDP, the largest among G7 nations, and is projected to widen to 7.5% by 2028.

A former Obama White House Instagram account was hacked and used to post Arabic-language propaganda; initial assessments pointed to Iranian-aligned militias in Iraq, while a subsequent report directly attributed the hack to Iranian hackers.

The Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force’s Instagram account was reportedly compromised by Iranian hackers and used to post Iranian propaganda.

The intensifying escalation between Israel and Hezbollah is widely seen as a potential threat to the already stalled U.S.-Iran nuclear deal negotiations.

U.S. President Trump requested amendments to the draft Iran-U.S. memorandum of understanding concerning the securing of highly enriched uranium, the Strait of Hormuz, and the unfreezing of Iranian funds; U.S. officials cited by Axios and The New York Times said discussions continue, while IRGC-affiliated media argued no deal would be better than a bad one.

Unconfirmed reports emerged of two assassination attempts targeting regime officials in Tehran and Kermanshah.

China's annual thermal power plant additions surged 70% year-over-year in 2025 to a record ~92 gigawatts, and approval requests for new coal capacity in Q1 2026 reached 51 GW, putting this year on track to surpass the 2025 record of 162 GW in proposals, while 39 nuclear reactors are under construction, nearly five times more than India.

Ukraine’s mid-range strike campaign against Russian ground lines of communication is disrupting Russian logistics from occupied Luhansk Oblast to Crimea, according to an assessment; Ukraine may also expand drone strikes to target Russian training grounds in occupied Ukraine.

Video purporting to show a suspected naval mine in Omani waters circulated on social media following Oman's earlier mine alert; the device appeared similar to an Iranian Maham-1 moored contact mine, though the footage could not be independently verified.

U.S. forces have guided around 70 commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz in the past three weeks, the New York Times reported, with most turning off transponders and transiting closer to Oman to avoid Iranian fire and designated routes.

Iran International reported that President Pezeshkian submitted an official resignation letter to the Office of the Supreme Leader, stating that the IRGC has effectively taken control of decision-making and he can no longer carry out his duties; it is unclear whether the resignation will be accepted.

The UAE strongly condemned Israeli settlers storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque and the raising of an Israeli flag within its courtyard.

The ratio of the equal-weighted S&P 500 to the cap-weighted index fell to 1.1, near its lowest since 2003 and below the 2008 financial crisis low, as technology-fueled gains widened the divergence between the two measures.

The probability of Strait of Hormuz traffic returning to normal by August 1 fell to 40%, according to the Kalshi prediction market.

Moody's Analytics estimated that American households have spent nearly $450 extra due to rising energy costs during the conflict with Iran.

President Zelensky stated that Russia lost the battlefield initiative in December 2025 and by January 2026 a negotiation window had opened, adding that Moscow can no longer outpace Ukraine in territorial reclaiming.

Explosions were reported in Erbil, Iraq, and unconfirmed reports of a targeted assassination attempt in Tehran surfaced.

Unconfirmed reports of a targeted assassination attempt in Tehran surfaced as explosions continued in Erbil.

Explosions were reported in Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region.

Parliamentary national security committee spokesman Ebrahim Rezaei said Iran has given no nuclear commitments to the U.S. and warned that Washington would choose between facing Iran's diplomats or missiles.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for a car ramming attack at Gush Etzion Junction, injuring three people.

President Macron held calls with Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UAE, and Egypt, pressing for a rapid U.S.-Iran deal, unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and end to escalation in southern Lebanon, while offering French support on maritime operations, nuclear expertise, and a regional security framework.

President Zelensky said a bilateral Drone Deal with the U.S. covering air, land, and sea systems remains unsigned despite earlier testing, while Ukraine has drone agreements with Middle Eastern and European partners and is preparing a deal with the EU.

Acting Defense Minister, in remarks carried by Tasnim, said 'new surprises are on the way.'

An unconfirmed report claimed that a high-ranking IRGC member was killed in a targeted assassination in Tehran.

An intelligence report indicated a large-scale Russian airstrike campaign would target Ukrainian cities.

Tasnim reported that Iran will introduce its own revisions if the U.S. proposes changes to the draft agreement, nothing is finalized, and Tehran is prepared for the possibility of no deal.

Defence officials from multiple East and Southeast Asian nations privately agreed to enhance regional coordination in response to China's stance on Taiwan, signalling an emerging arms race.

A reporter asked U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about reports that five U.S. service members were injured in the Iranian attack on Kuwait; Hegseth did not answer.

Tasnim news agency reported that Tehran officials reject reports of President Pezeshkian's resignation and say he remains in his role, engaged on national issues.

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir stated that despite the deaths of Nasrallah and thousands of Hezbollah members, Israel has not achieved victory and must continue operations without stopping.

President Macron condemned the violence as unacceptable and vowed an uncompromising response, saying 'enough is enough'.

President Zelensky stated that Russia proposed exchanging abducted Ukrainian children for soldiers, a proposal he rejected as illegal and as proof of Russia's child abductions.

President Zelensky warned that Russia is expected to launch a large-scale attack using drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles overnight.

Reza Pahlavi said he sees Israel as a genuine strategic partner and welcomes Israeli help, distancing himself from the Tehran regime's stance.

Reza Pahlavi, an Iranian opposition figure, called for international protection to enable Iranians to return to the streets.

Bessent said Iran's attacks on Gulf neighbors made previously non-transparent Gulf allies more compliant in turning over and freezing Iranian funds, contributing to the seizure of crypto assets.

Iran International reported unconfirmed claims that President Masoud Pezeshkian has submitted his resignation in a sharply worded letter to Mojtaba Khamenei, citing the growing influence of an IRGC bloc.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said talks and message exchanges are ongoing and that current speculation should not be given importance, indicating no agreement has been reached.

Technology firms reach a record 8.3% share of the US high-yield corporate bond market, a two-percentage-point increase from 2022, as Big Tech companies issue $159 billion in bonds in 2026, largely for AI infrastructure.

Israeli media reported that Israel is seeking U.S. approval to extend military operations to Beirut, and several people were wounded in a drone strike on a northern Israeli town.

Israeli media reported that Israel is seeking U.S. approval to extend military operations to Beirut, potentially widening the campaign.

President Zelenskyy sent a letter to the White House and Congress emphasizing that the current supply of 60–65 anti-ballistic missiles per month is 'nothing' and that production must be expanded.

US Central Command reported that US forces have redirected 118 commercial vessels and disabled five in support of the naval blockade of Iran.

Fatah official Jibril Rajoub described Israel as a 'malignant cancer' and called Hamas leader Saleh Al-'Arouri a loss to the Palestinian national movement.

An Israeli strike on Gaza City's marina killed one and wounded at least 18; bathers were present at the time of the strike.

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri stated he can guarantee the resistance's full and immediate commitment to a ceasefire, but questioned who would oblige Israel to halt its attacks from land, sea, and air.

CNN reported that Iran exceeded all intelligence community timelines for reconstituting its underground missile facilities.

The IDF stated that around 900 Hezbollah operatives have been killed since a ceasefire began, and that dozens of targets were struck in southern Lebanon including weapons depots and command centers near Tyre.

The IDF said it struck Hezbollah weapon depots, command centers and other infrastructure in Tyre and additional areas across southern Lebanon.

Stocks favored by retail investors outperformed those favored by mutual funds by 16 percentage points in May, the largest gap since records began in 2018, while retail spending on semiconductor options hit a record 4.9 times the monthly average.

A Hezbollah suicide drone struck an Israeli army base in Beit Hillel, northern Israel, injuring four Israeli soldiers, with some reported to be in serious condition.

Ukraine officially requested a license from the US to domestically produce PATRIOT missiles, aiming to address global interceptor shortages.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Macron spoke about efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The Telegraph reported that Britain's Tempest fighter jet program, developed jointly with Japan and Italy, faces delays, with the RAF unlikely to receive the aircraft until the late 2030s or 2040s; critics blamed Labour for failing to release funding.

Axios reported that the current draft U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding does not include commitments on Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile or enrichment capability, and Trump has insisted on retrieving and destroying the stockpile while expressing concern about provisions to unfreeze Iranian assets.

Treasury Secretary Bessent said the U.S. has seized about $1 billion of Iran’s cryptocurrency, stating 'we outright grabbed the wallets.'

Satellite imagery obtained by CNN showed Iran has reopened 50 of 69 tunnel entrances at 18 underground missile facilities, with heavy equipment indicating active repair operations; experts cautioned missile launches could still continue if launchers and crews remain operational.

Treasury Secretary Bessent said the EU is willing to pay 15% tariffs and take down its tariffs on the U.S., calling it 'an incredible deal.'

French Foreign Minister stated that opening the Strait of Hormuz is a top priority, emphasizing that France has no intention of continuing to pay the price for a war that is not its own.

Early reports suggested the strikes likely targeted Kurdish positions, continuing a pattern of targeting Kurdish groups despite a wider nominal ceasefire.

Mehr news agency reported that no deal has been finalized between Iran and the U.S., talks remain active, and Tehran insists that foreign pressure will not shape its decisions.

Israeli forces struck Nabatieh city in southern Lebanon.

According to CBS, President Zelenskyy said that past Ukraine-Russia peace talks are on hold due to the U.S. strategic focus on the Middle East, and expressed hope that White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Envoy Jared Kushner will visit Kyiv in the coming weeks.

Russian forces in Crimea face severe fuel shortages as damage to the Crimean land bridge restricts road transport and naval drone threats prevent tankers from docking, compounding earlier disruptions from drone strikes on supply convoys and depots.

CBS reported that President Trump sent a revised peace deal text to Tehran on Friday through mediators and that Iran has not yet responded.

Trump appointed Tom Barrack as Special Presidential Envoy to Syria and Iraq, with Barrack remaining Ambassador to Turkey.

IRGC carried out strikes in northern Iraq; Iranian media said the targets were separatist group locations, while other accounts indicated US-backed military groups were hit.

Alma Research reported that the IDF foiled a Hezbollah plot to destroy the Qaraoun Dam, which would have caused massive flooding to block Israeli forces from crossing the Litani River and advancing toward Beaufort Castle and Ali al-Taher Ridge.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is leading intensive diplomatic efforts with the U.S. to secure a ceasefire or de-escalation and halt the IDF's advance in Lebanon, according to Lebanese news site Al-Modon.

The iconic Golani sign from the 1982 battle is being returned to Beaufort Castle as Sayeret Golani establishes a new base there following the capture.

i24NEWS reported that a Golani Brigade soldier described the capture of Beaufort Castle, saying over 20 Hezbollah fighters were waiting and every approach was blocked and booby-trapped, with Israeli flags raised by nightfall.

National Security Committee member Esmail Khosari said talks with Washington will not produce a deal, called the U.S. president a liar, and stated that the nuclear issue 'was never on the table,' with current negotiations focused on ending the war, compensation, U.S. withdrawal, and lifting the naval blockade.

Israeli media reported that Netanyahu is leaning towards expanding strikes across Lebanon, potentially widening the military campaign.

Iranian strategist Mehdi Kharratiyan called for Iran to abandon its religious prohibition on nuclear weapons and prepare to become a nuclear power, while expanding bilateral and trilateral relations with Russia and China.

Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that 8,000 Hezbollah operatives have been eliminated since the war began, 700 in the past month, and claimed Hezbollah fighters are fleeing; he reiterated his order to expand and deepen Israeli military operations in Lebanon.

Arrests from the Paris riots rose to 780, and one person was reported dead.

The Israeli military said it struck a Hezbollah command center in the Tyre area of southern Lebanon.

Hamas announced that intensive talks are underway to end IDF operations in Gaza and enforce a ceasefire deal.

Austria continues its ban on US military aircraft, forcing C-17 transport flights to avoid its airspace.

Iranian media Mehr reports explosions on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz and at two other locations.

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that Israeli troops will remain at Beaufort Castle as part of a new security zone, raising the Israeli flag there for the first time since the 2000 withdrawal and warning that those threatening Israel would lose strategic assets.

Channel 14 reported that Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz are moving toward approving major strikes across Lebanon within 24 hours, coordinated with the U.S. and accompanied by mass evacuation warnings.

UN Secretary-General warned that the organization will be out of cash by mid-August due to lack of funding from key countries.

IRGC Brigadier General Yadollah Javani stated that Trump faces only 'bad' or 'worse' options regarding Iran.

Deir ez-Zahrani came under heavy fire from the Israeli Air Force as strikes continued across southern Lebanon.

France called on Iran and the U.S. to reach a deal and end the war.

Netanyahu ordered the IDF to deepen and expand its hold over former Hezbollah strongholds.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed the IDF to expand and deepen its military maneuver in Lebanon, consolidating control over areas previously held by Hezbollah and operating on all fronts, including Syria and Gaza.

Oman’s Al-Royah newspaper runs a front page declaring the Sultanate a 'red line' in response to former President Trump’s threat.

France called for an emergency session of the UN Security Council on the situation in Lebanon.

Trump said he was 'in no hurry' to make a deal with Iran and reiterated that if U.S. demands are not met 'we are going to end it in a different way.' The military conflict with Iran has lasted 93 days.

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that no deal to end the war with the U.S. will be accepted without concrete results, declared distrust of adversary promises, and expressed certainty of Iran's victory in 'this great war.'

Defense Minister Shinjirō Koizumi rejected the 'new militarism' label and expressed serious concern over China's expanding military capabilities and insufficient transparency, while emphasizing Japan's door is open for candid dialogue.

Iranian naval mines have reportedly been placed near the Omani coast, threatening a route used by the U.S. Navy to escort merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz, with the apparent goal of diverting traffic toward an Iranian-controlled shipping lane.

Australian filmmaker detained after May flotilla interception alleges rape, water torture, and beatings by an Israeli soldier.

Trump revised the peace proposal to Iran to be more hardline on certain issues after a new deadlock emerged over key sticking points.

CNN aired footage from a Ukrainian command post showing Palantir's PRISMA AI software processing live air-defense data to plan drone strike routes into Russia.

Israeli forces crossed the Litani River and expanded operations in southern Lebanon, consolidating their advance north of the river.

Israeli forces captured the strategic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, a Crusader-era fortress overlooking the Litani River that Israel previously held between 1985 and 2000.

Drone alerts were activated in northern Israel after the IDF advanced on Beaufort Castle; Hezbollah reportedly launched unmanned aerial vehicles in response.

Head of Iran's Travel Agencies Association said tourism in the country has fallen 'below zero.'

IDF forces began establishing a presence at Beaufort Castle north of the Litani River, launching an operation along the Beaufort Ridge and Saluki Valley to destroy Hezbollah infrastructure and protect Metula and the Galilee panhandle.

Ukrainian forces struck Russian oil infrastructure overnight, causing damage.

Over 400 people were arrested after violent celebrations in Paris following PSG's Champions League win; clashes with police caused damage, transport disruptions, and seven injured officers.

Trump clarified that the draft deal now includes language barring Iran from developing or purchasing a nuclear weapon, calling it 'a big difference' from earlier commitments.

Axios reported that Trump reviewed a draft nuclear deal and requested changes focusing on stricter terms for handling Iran’s enriched uranium and clearer language regarding the Strait of Hormuz, with U.S. officials expecting an Iranian response within days.

Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz 'has to be open immediately and has to be free, no tolls,' and Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.

Trump said the U.S. has 'left their military alone' because it is 'somewhat moderate' but has 'taken out' other, non-moderate elements.

The Israeli military announced the death of Sergeant Michael Tyukin, killed by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

Trump publicly praised JD Vance, saying the vice president's team had caught 'hundreds of billions of dollars of fraud' and suggesting that a balanced budget could be near.

Trump said 'we are close to a very good deal with Iran,' warning 'if we don’t get what we want we’re going to end it a different way.'

President Trump said 'We are winning Iran.'

Axios reported that President Trump asked for several amendments to the Iran deal, particularly around nuclear material, during a Situation Room meeting.

The New York Times reported that President Trump has sent a revised, tougher peace deal proposal to Iran, with multiple US officials saying the changes are intended to pressure Iran to accept the framework already sent to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei for approval.

The Institute for the Study of War assessed that hardline IRGC officials remain unwilling to make meaningful concessions in negotiations, and Western media reported that Iran may have used a Chinese‑made man‑portable air defense system against U.S. aircraft during the war, citing three individuals familiar with the matter.

Russian forces launched an overnight assault involving one ballistic missile, five cruise missiles, and 290 drones at Ukraine, with Kyiv among the targeted areas.

Real disposable income fell 1.1% year-over-year in April, the largest decline since October 2022, while real personal income excluding government transfers fell for the fourth time in five months, signaling that inflation is eroding household purchasing power.

Photos of the suspected naval mine sighted in Omani waters suggested it may be an Iranian Maham-3 mine (300 kg, ~2016 manufacture).

Trump referenced a 'DronePort' on the roof of the White House Ballroom and later posted a rendering of the planned installation, stating it will protect Washington.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for the Dahieh district of Beirut to be flattened, repeating the demand.

IRGC publicly unveiled a new missile-armed fast attack boat, the '27 Rajab,' claimed to carry two cruise missiles with a 700 km range and handle 3-meter waves, fitting its asymmetric naval doctrine.

Ukrainian forces launched a large-scale drone attack against targets across Russia, with drone launches reportedly continuing into the night.

Oman's Ministry of Defense issued an alert after a suspected naval mine was sighted within Omani territorial waters in the Strait of Hormuz, advising mariners to keep a safe distance from suspicious objects and report them to authorities.

President Trump referenced a 'DronePort' on the roof of the White House Ballroom in a public statement.

The technology sector's share of the S&P 500's market capitalization rose to a record 37%, exceeding the 2000 dot-com bubble peak of 35% and underscoring extreme market concentration.

IRGC held a military parade in central Tehran, displaying Peykaap-class patrol boats armed with Nasr-1 anti-ship cruise missiles.

Israeli Health Ministry announces Galilee Medical Center is moving operations underground due to tightened IDF restrictions and ongoing Hezbollah fire.

IDF says two Hezbollah rockets targeting Kiryat Shmona were intercepted; no injuries reported.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said a 'true friendship' is developing between the U.S. and Pakistan.

i24 reported the Israeli Air Force eliminated 20 drone operators in southwestern Lebanon, with the fate of 15 additional operators still being assessed.

Hezbollah launched 65 rockets at Israeli forces, 14 rockets at civilian communities, 10 UAVs, and two anti-tank missile attacks on northern Israel over a 12-hour period; direct combat encounters were also reported.

Iranian MP Mottaki warned Pakistan to be careful, saying the U.S. may do to Pakistan what it did to Oman's former king.

The Wall Street Journal reported that a small but vocal Iranian hard-line faction with parliamentary members and a seat on the Supreme National Security Council is working to derail any agreement with Washington, using rallies, state media, and private lobbying.

The New York Times reported that Tehran has rejected Washington's demands to surrender its enriched uranium stockpiles, with no change expected to Iran's nuclear posture.

Iranian state media reported that a still-unofficial draft understanding between Iran and the U.S. would give Iran greater control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, including the ability to classify, inspect, and potentially restrict vessels, and includes a U.S. commitment to help release $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets within 60 days; the report stressed the text is not final and remains under negotiation.

After numerous artists withdrew, President Trump said he is considering canceling the National Mall concerts for the U.S. Semiquincentennial and replacing them with a speech and an 'AMERICA IS BACK Rally.'

China's crude oil imports fell to multi-year lows, with May volumes tracking at the weakest since 2016 and annual projections averaging 10.9 million barrels per day for 2026, reversing the stockpiling trend that previously absorbed surplus oil and now capping global price upside.

NBC News reported that the US F-15 shot down over Iran may have been hit by a Chinese-made shoulder-launched missile, likely donated to Iran at the start of the war.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Ambassador Tom Barrack remains a central interlocutor on Syria and Iraq and will continue to lead strategic cooperation from his post in Turkey.

The New York Times reported JD Vance frequently scrolls on his phone during meetings and engages with online critics, and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles urged him to reduce that activity.

The New York Times reported Trump has repeatedly needled Vance over his Iran stance, a mission to Pakistan, vacations, and personal moments including a fumbled trophy.

The New York Times reported JD Vance initially opposed military action against Iran but publicly aligned with the administration after Trump decided to proceed.

The New York Times reported President Trump privately questions whether JD Vance can become the party's standard-bearer and frequently asks aides for their views.

Fuel shortages and rationing reported in Crimea, attributed to Ukrainian drone strikes on supply convoys and depots, while Russian officials cite logistical problems.

According to CNBC, a US startup deployed two humanoid robots to Ukraine to perform logistics and supply runs, marking the first known deployment of humanoid robots in a combat zone.

The U.S. personal savings rate fell to 2.6% in April, its lowest since June 2022, as consumer spending growth outpaced income growth for the 12th consecutive month.

The Washington Post reported Trump was fined $200 for failing to disclose stock trades worth tens of millions of dollars within the required 45-day deadline.

HuffPost reported President Trump purchased up to $50,000 in TKO Group Holdings stock shortly before heavily promoting a UFC event at the White House.

The Congressional Budget Office projected that entitlements, interest, and other mandatory outlays will consistently exceed federal tax revenues by 2031, with net interest reaching 5% of GDP.

Iran was reported to be growing increasingly stubborn in negotiations and making few nuclear concessions, after earlier expectations that a deal was near.

Pete Hegseth stated that U.S. policy on Taiwan is unchanged and the only potential shift is in how the administration discusses it.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the naval blockade remains in place and that the United States, not Iran, controls the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reaffirmed continued U.S. support for Ukraine, noting Europe's increased role and the effectiveness of Ukrainian forces, and stated the U.S. will help them defend.

Pete Hegseth said President Trump's 2027 budget will include $56 billion in investment for drone dominance, citing lessons learned from Ukraine's battlefield operations.