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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.
Iran's national football team received US visas just 10 days before their World Cup opener, but several staff and federation officials, including the federation chief, were denied entry. The team has relocated its base to Tijuana, Mexico, amid a war with the US, marking the first time a host nation receives a team it is at war with.
Iran's military claims it fired warning missiles and drones at US warships in the Gulf of Oman, while US Central Command denies the incident. The exchange underscores ongoing tensions over maritime security and sanctions enforcement.
Iran’s football federation has submitted passports to the US embassy in Turkiye for World Cup visas, after the team’s base was moved from Arizona to Mexico. Tehran’s ambassador expressed concern over possible visa denials, while the federation head said he expects all visas to be issued.
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.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his role in brokering a ceasefire with India, while US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lauded Pakistan's diplomatic efforts at the Shangri-La Dialogue. The remarks highlight evolving US-Pakistan ties amid regional tensions.
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi announced plans to charge vessels in the Strait of Hormuz for services like navigation and search and rescue, while the Foreign Ministry spokesman emphasized these are not tolls. The fees aim to cover service costs, not transit passage.
US President Donald Trump is reportedly prepared to end the ceasefire with Iran only if Tehran kills American troops, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a CNBC interview, said the US and Israel would resume military action against Iran if needed, citing 'enormous cracks' in the regime.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire contingent on Hezbollah halting fire and withdrawing from southern Lebanon, with pilot security zones to be established. Residents in Beirut express cautious skepticism, while Hezbollah condemns the US-brokered framework.
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.
US President Donald Trump has said he would like to meet Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, describing him as 'absolutely' involved in decision-making. Iran's Foreign Minister has dismissed the idea as unrealistic, while talks to end the conflict remain stalled.
The federal government, through a committee led by Deputy PM Ishaq Dar, extended operating hours for shops, restaurants, and markets, citing longer daylight hours. The move is part of ongoing austerity measures initially introduced in March due to the global energy crisis. Later, the Senate Secretariat terminated most fuel conservation measures after a US-Iran deal reduced fuel prices, though market timings remain.
US President Donald Trump is pressing for written Iranian concessions on its nuclear program, as negotiations progress toward a memorandum of understanding. Iranian sources dispute Trump's earlier claims about extracting and destroying enriched uranium.
The emerging US-Iran peace deal has triggered a crisis in the Trump-Netanyahu alliance, with the Israeli prime minister caught off guard and facing domestic political pressure. Sources report that Trump told Netanyahu it's time to end the war, while Netanyahu expressed concerns about Iran's nuclear program. The deal has drawn criticism from Israeli politicians and commentators, underscoring the delicate balance of power in the region.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified that Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and taking a more active role, while revealing that Tehran has agreed to discuss previously off-limits nuclear issues. However, he insisted no sanctions relief has been offered without nuclear concessions, as Iran warns of 'direct confrontation' over Israeli actions in Lebanon.
Reports of a heated phone call between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's planned strike on Beirut have been disputed by an Israeli source, who said the disagreement centered on public messaging rather than personal insults. The call came amid heightened tensions as Iran threatened to suspend peace talks with the US, and Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
Iran, already facing extreme water stress from drought and overuse, now contends with damage to civilian water infrastructure during the US-Israel war. According to Al Jazeera, Lake Urmia has shrunk to under 10% of its former size, and nearly 31,000 villages have been abandoned due to water shortages.
President Trump is reportedly reconsidering a $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate allies, while the Justice Department pauses its implementation following a court order. The fund, which faced legal setbacks and bipartisan criticism, was designed to resolve Trump's lawsuit over leaked tax returns. Meanwhile, January 6 defendants are pursuing compensation through other legal avenues.
Tehran has dismissed as 'rumour mongering' reports that President Masoud Pezeshkian submitted his resignation over a power struggle with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The reports, first carried by London-based Iran International, come amid a turbulent period for Iran following a war with the US and Israel.
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.