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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 Israeli military announced strikes on over 150 targets in Lebanon over two days, including Hezbollah infrastructure, despite a ceasefire in effect since April 17. Reports indicate continued exchanges of fire along the border, with over 650 targets hit this week and more than 125 Hezbollah members killed, according to Israeli sources.
An Israeli strike on a military vehicle in southern Lebanon killed two Lebanese Army officers and a soldier, prompting an IDF investigation. The incident has drawn condemnation from Lebanon and Hezbollah, amid ongoing tensions and ceasefire talks.
Iraqi militias, including Iran-backed groups, have announced moves to integrate their weapons into state institutions, a development welcomed by US officials. However, questions remain about the depth of these changes, with some groups rejecting disarmament and others signaling a break from the Popular Mobilization Forces.
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.
The UN World Food Programme warns that up to 45 million additional people could be pushed into hunger as the Iran conflict continues to drive up energy and food prices. New data highlights acute food insecurity in Somalia, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, with aid operations strained by funding shortfalls and rising operational costs.
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.
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Friday killed at least six people and forced thousands to flee, hours after Hezbollah rejected a US-brokered ceasefire. Lebanese political leaders demand full Israeli withdrawal, while the humanitarian toll mounts.
The United Nations has raised its humanitarian appeal for Lebanon to nearly $640 million, citing a severe and deteriorating crisis after months of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The revised figure comes as casualties exceed 3,500 and displacement tops one million, with aid agencies warning of looming catastrophe.
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.
Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! party is rising in the polls, positioning him as a potential leading alternative to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Recent Ma'ariv polling shows Yashar! at 17 seats, while the Together Party of Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett has declined. Lapid has renewed calls for Eisenkot to join the Together Party as its second-in-command.
Israeli overnight strikes in Tyre killed seven people and wounded twelve, according to civil defence sources, while new evacuation orders forced residents from the Christian quarter. The strikes come amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, with over 3,500 killed in Lebanon, and despite attempts at a ceasefire that Hezbollah has rejected.
Israeli military strikes persist in southern Lebanon despite a signed ceasefire, with fresh casualties reported. Meanwhile, Tehran accuses Washington of breaching a separate ceasefire following US strikes in Iran. The fragile truces face mounting challenges from Hezbollah's rejection and escalating regional tensions.
South Korean stocks fell sharply, with the KOSPI dropping over 5% on June 5, 2026, as investors locked in profits from a tech-led rally amid uncertainty over US-Iran peace negotiations. The won weakened against the dollar, and foreign investors continued selling.
On the 98th day of the Iran war, Hezbollah rejects a US-brokered ceasefire, Israel continues strikes in Lebanon, and an Iranian adviser raises concerns about a draft deal. Lebanon's death toll exceeds 3,500.
The US House of Representatives rejected a resolution by Rep. Rashida Tlaib that would have required the withdrawal of all US forces from Lebanon within seven days. The measure failed 324-92, with a majority of Democrats joining Republicans in opposition, citing the absence of US combat operations in Lebanon.
Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg, 21, from Mishmar HaShiv'a, was killed in combat in southern Lebanon, the IDF announced on Thursday. He is the fourth Israeli soldier to die in the region in under a week. The military said it struck Hezbollah infrastructure in the area following the incident.
Overnight Israeli strikes in Gaza City killed at least nine Palestinians, with families gathering at Shifa Hospital to mourn. Since an October ceasefire, more than 936 Palestinians have been killed, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. The violence continues despite international focus on the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
David Barnea completed his five-year term as Mossad chief, calling for continued commitment to toppling Iran's regime. Former officials describe his transformation of the agency into a multi-front operation capable of simultaneous missions, including the assassination of Hezbollah's leader.
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.