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US media report that the Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency has upgraded its counterintelligence threat assessment for Israel to 'critical', citing concerns over Israeli spying on US officials amid US-Israeli tensions over the Iran war. The Israeli Embassy denies the allegations, calling them 'completely false'.
The United States intends to make Iranian assets available to Gulf allies for rebuilding and repairs after damage caused by Iran, according to a source familiar with the matter. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has directed a team to assess the costs of damages already inflicted. The move follows recent attacks and counterstrikes, with peace negotiations reportedly stalled.
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has made his third visit to Tehran in recent weeks, part of Islamabad's ongoing mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran. The visit comes amid heightened tensions, including recent military clashes and stalled negotiations, with Pakistan playing a central role as intermediary.
The US military said it struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites on Qeshm Island and Goruk after shooting down four Iranian drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's navy reported firing warning shots at US forces, a claim denied by CENTCOM. The conflict is also pushing millions into acute hunger, the UN food agency warned.
Recent reports detail US military involvement in coordinating vessel passages and conducting secretive ship-to-ship oil transfers near the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing tensions with Iran. The New York Times, as cited by TASS, reports over 100 vessels were assisted, while Reuters details an operation involving at least 92 ships.
The US military says it intercepted Iranian missiles and drones aimed at Kuwait and Bahrain, while conducting self-defense strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island. The attacks mark an escalation in the Gulf conflict despite a ceasefire, with Kuwait reporting damage at its international airport and diplomatic fallout.
US President Donald Trump said Iran has about 21-22% of its missiles remaining after US-Israeli strikes, while Western intelligence suggests Tehran retains about three-quarters of its pre-war arsenal. The conflicting assessments come as a framework deal for ending the war excludes any discussion of Iran's missile programme.
Despite formal ceasefires between Israel and Lebanon, Iran and the US, and Israel and Hamas, violence persists. Legal experts explain the limitations of ceasefires, while critics accuse the US and Israel of undermining truces.
Pakistan's Foreign Office has refuted reports that Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar shared intelligence on Iran's nuclear programme with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a meeting in Washington. The denial follows claims made by a former CIA analyst, which were also dismissed by Rubio himself.
Despite a US-brokered ceasefire announced after a fourth round of talks in Washington, Israel and Hezbollah continue to clash in southern Lebanon. Israel says it will keep up ground operations, while Hezbollah has rejected the deal as a 'surrender agreement.' The fragile truce faces immediate challenges on the ground.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reported no tangible progress in negotiations with the United States, tying any deal to an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, while President Donald Trump described the talks as going well. An Iranian drone strike on Kuwait International Airport killed one person, and Israeli operations continued in Lebanon amid competing demands over a ceasefire.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew a ceasefire brokered by the United States, contingent on Hezbollah's withdrawal from southern Lebanon. The deal aims to remove a key obstacle in US-Iran negotiations, but Hezbollah has rejected the terms, and fighting continues.
SpaceX's initial public offering is set to be the largest in history, raising up to $75 billion at a valuation near $1.8 trillion. The float has drawn interest from ordinary Australians and global investors, while analysts question the valuation and governance. Meanwhile, investors in China and elsewhere weigh the implications.
Kuwaiti authorities report that an Iranian missile and drone attack on Kuwait International Airport killed one person and injured at least 63 others, causing significant damage to a passenger terminal and prompting flight suspensions. The attack has been described by a Kuwaiti defense official as 'criminal Iranian aggression,' while Iran's IRGC has offered a different explanation for the damage.
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on US military facilities in the Gulf, hitting Kuwait's international airport and causing at least one death and dozens of injuries. Kuwait and Bahrain condemned the assault, with Kuwait's defense ministry calling it 'heinous Iranian aggression.' Tehran says the strikes were retaliation for US attacks on Iran.
The US military conducted self-defense strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island after intercepting multiple missiles and drones targeting Kuwait and Bahrain. Iran launched seven ballistic missiles at the Gulf nations, while tensions with Israel also escalated. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied offering sanctions relief to Iran, and direct Israel-Lebanon talks stalled.
Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov said some 20,000 people from over 100 countries will participate in this week's St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), running June 3-6 under the theme 'Pragmatic Dialogue: the Path to a Stable Future.' The event, with Saudi Arabia as guest country, also brings a US representative named by President Donald Trump, while Al Jazeera reported the gathering is a Kremlin showcase for Global South ties amid the war in Ukraine.
The Bank of Russia set the official dollar rate at 71.5532 rubles for June 2, up 53.08 kopecks from the previous figure. The euro rate rose by 3.61 rubles to 86.2499 rubles, while the yuan rate was set at 10.5762 rubles, according to TASS.
Iranian officials say Israeli attacks on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon threaten a ceasefire with the United States that took effect in April, with state media reporting a halt to talks even as other Iranian channels say dialogue will continue. Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified, while Beirut and Tehran trade sharp words over Lebanon’s place in the wider diplomacy.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko accused the US and Israel of trying to involve Arab countries in a military confrontation with Iran to derail Arab-Iranian normalization. He also criticized a visit by Vladimir Zelensky to the Middle East, saying it would bring no positive results.