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Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu warned that a retaliatory strike on Kiev could occur at any moment, saying Russia has demonstrated its capabilities. He also addressed the Russian military base in Armenia and warned that Russia had seriously advised foreign ambassadors to leave Kiev.
US and Iranian negotiators have agreed on a draft memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire for 60 days and launch talks on Iran's nuclear program, but the deal still requires President Donald Trump's approval. Reports indicate Trump has requested amendments related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium.
The IDF Home Front Command reported that only 67% of Israelis have safe rooms, and at the current pace of 1% annual growth, full coverage would take over 30 years. The military also detailed the toll of the recent Iran conflict, including 6,473 homes lost and 683 wounded.
Iran and the US have exchanged new rounds of strikes, with Iran targeting US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain and Washington hitting Iranian drone operations, after President Trump dismissed reports of a near-term deal. The escalation threatens a fragile ceasefire and has sent oil prices surging.
Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have killed at least 16 people, including six members of one family, and prompted mass displacement orders. Hezbollah has retaliated with attacks on Israeli military positions, and UN investigators are set to arrive next week to assess potential violations of international law.
President Donald Trump threatened to use military force against Oman if it collaborates with Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz. The threat, made during a cabinet meeting, followed reports of talks between Oman and Iran over joint management of the strategic waterway. The US Treasury separately warned of sanctions against Oman if it facilitates tolls in the strait.
An Australian woman who returned from Syria has been charged with being a member of the Islamic State group and entering a declared conflict zone. The 34-year-old, identified as Rayann El Houli, appeared in a Melbourne court to apply for bail, with her lawyer stating she renounces any allegiance to the group.
Israeli defense officials and companies are advancing multiple solutions to counter Hezbollah's fiber-optic and FPV drones, which have caused casualties among IDF troops. New detection systems, interception technologies, and partnerships are being tested and deployed, while officials acknowledge there is still no complete solution.
A tentative agreement between the US and Iran to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and open nuclear talks is pending after President Trump requested amendments, while Israeli strikes in Lebanon continue despite a declared ceasefire, drawing criticism from Lebanese officials.
US President Donald Trump says Iran is 'very much intent' on a deal but his administration is 'not satisfied' with current terms. Trump vowed the Strait of Hormuz will remain open to all, as the White House dismissed Iranian reports of a provisional agreement as a 'complete fabrication.'
President Donald Trump told a cabinet meeting that the US is 'not satisfied' yet with the terms of a deal being negotiated with Iran, though Tehran is 'very much intent' on reaching an agreement. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited 'some progress' in talks, while the White House has branded a reported draft agreement a 'complete fabrication'.
Israeli forces have advanced beyond the April ceasefire line into Lebanon, responding to persistent Hezbollah drone attacks that have wounded and killed soldiers. The IDF has pushed past the Litani River, discovered sophisticated tunnels, and established new positions, while Hezbollah continues to launch drones and rejected disarmament calls.
Hezbollah drone strikes across northern Israel have injured civilians and caused fires, with the IDF confirming launches from Lebanon. Reports describe attacks on Moshav Beit Hillel, Rosh Hanikra, Metula, and a nature reserve, amid heightened tensions and threats of Israeli retaliation.
Israel carried out more than 120 airstrikes on Lebanon on Tuesday, one of the heaviest bombardments in weeks, straining a US-brokered ceasefire and drawing Iranian accusations of US truce violations. The strikes killed at least 31 people, including 14 in the town of Burj al-Shamali, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a deepening of military operations.
Israel's defense minister confirmed the assassination of Hamas military chief Mohammed Ouda, the second such killing in under two weeks. The strike has heightened focus on Gaza's future and Israel's long-term plans, including controversial migration proposals.
Israeli air strikes on Gaza City have killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens, according to local medics and witnesses. The strikes targeted residential buildings, including one in a busy market area, with Israel saying it hit Hamas commanders. The attacks come despite a ceasefire that has been in place since October.
Lebanon's Health Ministry has reported a rising death toll from ongoing Israeli strikes, with figures reaching 3,213 killed since March 2 as of May 26. Daily casualty counts vary in ministry updates, which also highlight attacks on rescue and medical teams.
Russian officials have condemned the West's reaction to the Ukrainian strike on a college in Starobelsk, accusing Western media of bias and questioning CNN's reporting. They also addressed nuclear deterrence, Armenia's geopolitical choices, and potential retaliatory strikes.
Ireland plans to pass legislation by mid-July restricting trade in goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, despite opposition from Israel, some US lawmakers, and business groups. The bill, limited to goods, is expected to affect only a small number of products, while broader services trade remains excluded due to legal and practical concerns.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, in a written address marking the Hajj pilgrimage, declared that Middle Eastern nations will no longer serve as hosts for US military bases, warning that Washington is losing its position in the region. He also reiterated harsh rhetoric against Israel, describing it as a 'cancerous tumor' nearing demise, while praising the so-called Axis of Resistance. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions and indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran.