US-Iran War Live Updates: Trump says US may ‘militarily complete the job’ after strikes on Iran
The US has bombed Iran for a second day, hitting the city of Sirik, Bandar-e Lengeh and Qeshm Island, following a drone attack on a commercial vessel near the Strait of Hormuz.
by Syed Ilham Jafri · The Indian Express · JoinIran-US Strikes Second Day : The United States struck Iran for a second consecutive day on Saturday as the conflict spread beyond the Strait of Hormuz, with Kuwait and Bahrain coming under drone and missile attack, Israel bombing southern Lebanon and President Donald Trump warning Tehran that it risked complete destruction if it did not stand down.
Trump, writing on Truth Social, said US forces had struck Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar positions for repeatedly violating the ceasefire agreement signed on 17 June — and issued a stark warning that Washington’s patience was running out.
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“There may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable, and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started,” he wrote. “If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist.”
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard hit back, saying US strikes had violated the ceasefire and warned the attacks “will result in the complete halt of all diplomatic processes.”
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Iran-US Ceasefire Crisis: How closely are you following the Hormuz standoff?
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Question 1 of 6 What did Iran's foreign ministry accuse the US of violating, alongside the UN Charter? A bilateral defence treaty signed in 2024 A 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) A UN Security Council resolution on maritime safety
📚 Iran's foreign ministry said Washington violated both the UN Charter and the 14-point MoU signed the previous week to halt months of fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Question 2 of 6 Approximately what share of the world's seaborne oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz? One-third One-quarter Nearly one-fifth
📚 The Strait of Hormuz carries nearly a fifth (around 20%) of the world's seaborne oil, making it one of the most strategically vital waterways on the planet.
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Question 3 of 6 What event directly triggered the US airstrikes on Iranian targets on Friday? Iran shelling a US naval vessel in the Persian Gulf Iran's drone attack on a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz Iran seizing a British oil tanker near Oman
📚 The US launched strikes after accusing Iran of conducting a drone attack on a cargo ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz — a move Washington said violated the ceasefire agreement.
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Question 4 of 6 How long did the US military operation targeting Iranian missile and drone sites take to complete? About three hours About an hour About 30 minutes
📚 A US official told the Associated Press that the operation — which struck Iranian missile launch sites, drone facilities and coastal radar installations — concluded within about an hour.
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Question 5 of 6 According to the International Maritime Organization, how many vessels were still waiting for safe passage through the Gulf after the latest escalation? Around 200 Around 350 Around 500
📚 The IMO reported that around 115 ships had exited the Gulf in recent days, while approximately 500 vessels remained in the region awaiting safer passage through the Strait.
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Question 6 of 6 How did Iran's parliamentary National Security Commission chairman Ebrahim Azizi describe Tehran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz? A justified military response to US provocation Ceasefire management Defensive maritime operations under international law
📚 Ebrahim Azizi wrote on social media that the Strait of Hormuz "is governed by Iran" and described Tehran's actions as "ceasefire management" rather than a violation of the truce agreement.
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- US strikes Iran again: American forces hit targets in Sirik, Bandar-e Lengeh and Qeshm Island for a second night, targeting drone storage sites, air defence positions, surveillance infrastructure and coastal radar systems after Iran struck the Panama-flagged oil tanker MT Kiku in the Strait of Hormuz early Saturday morning
- Kuwait and Bahrain under attack: Air raid sirens blared across Bahrain as Kuwait’s military said its air defences were responding to hostile missile and drone threats, with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claiming it had targeted US military sites in both countries
- No US casualties reported: A US official told Reuters that there were no reported American casualties or significant damage to US military installations across the region at this time
- Israel bombs Lebanon: Israeli forces struck southern Lebanon, killing at least one person, just one day after signing a framework agreement with the Lebanese government prompting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to ask Trump to intervene and stop Israeli violations
- Hezbollah rejects Lebanon deal: The Iranian-backed militant group dismissed the newly signed Israel-Lebanon framework agreement as “a surrender of sovereignty,” while Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it a significant step toward regional peace.
Live Updates
Jun 28, 2026 12:26 PM IST
Bahrain says residential building damaged in Iranian attack
The Interior Ministry says a residential building has been damaged in the Muharraq area, adding that there were no deaths due to the incident.
“The relevant authorities are taking the necessary measures at the site,” it added.
Jun 28, 2026 12:04 PM IST
What all you need to know so far
Escalation in the Gulf: Iran struck US forces in Bahrain and Kuwait after the US military said it raided 10 Iranian sites over attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Air raid sirens sounded again in Bahrain, while Kuwait said its air defenses countered "hostile missile and drone threats."
IRGC warning: Iran’s IRGC claims the MoU with Washington gives it authority over Strait of Hormuz passage and warned that “violating ships will be dealt with more forcefully.” It threatened a “crushing response” to further US actions, saying violations will “halt” the peace process.
Israeli strikes in Lebanon: Israel’s military confirmed attacks on southern Lebanon Saturday, saying it targeted and killed Hezbollah fighters.
Netanyahu on two-state solution: Netanyahu stated that “there is no room for two states” between the Jordan River and the sea.
Jun 28, 2026 11:16 AM IST
IRGC Navy warns US of retaliation, says regional bases will 'face hell'
The naval command of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said US “blind strikes” on Sirik do not resolve what it described as Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz.
"America's blind strikes on Sirik will not undermine our control over the Strait. But our strikes against violators serve as a reminder to other vessels of the proper route for safe passage," it posted on X. "As for US bases in the region, that is a separate matter. They will experience hell in the days ahead."
Jun 28, 2026 10:54 AM IST
Iran’s Araghchi travelling to Baghdad for talks with Iraqi officials
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has left for an official visit to the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
In a post on Telegram, Araghchi said he would meet with senior Iraqi officials to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments, among other issues.
Jun 28, 2026 10:52 AM IST
Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes, threatens to end talks to end the war
Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard launched drone and missile attacks Sunday targeting Bahrain and Kuwait in response to US airstrikes that hit the Islamic Republic, and threatened a “complete halt” could come to negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks.
The attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait came as a multinational maritime body overseen by the US Navy said Saturday that it would expand a route near Oman in the Strait of Hormuz to allow for both inbound and outbound traffic — setting up a new flashpoint with Tehran.
Jun 28, 2026 10:50 AM IST
How US military respond
US Central Command said the strikes were carried out at President Donald Trump’s direction, targeting Iranian surveillance infrastructure, communication systems, air defence sites, drone storage facilities and minelaying equipment. Iran’s state television reported explosions in an area just north of the Strait of Hormuz. Blasts were also reported near the port of Sirik in southern Iran and on Qeshm Island.
“CENTCOM forces launched strikes today in direct response to continued Iranian aggression against commercial shipping,” the command said in a statement from Tampa, Florida.
Jun 28, 2026 10:44 AM IST
How tanker attacks in two days pulled the US and Iran back to war
The United States military struck multiple targets inside Iran for a second consecutive night on Saturday, after Iranian forces attacked another oil tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz the latest in a cycle of ship attacks and military strikes that is pushing a fragile ceasefire to the edge of collapse.
The Panama-flagged tanker MT Kiku was hit by a one-way attack drone at 4:30am Eastern time while carrying more than two million barrels of crude oil through the strait. The vessel had left a Qatari oil field earlier in the week and was bound for a port in the United Arab Emirates. No crew were hurt and no cargo leaked. Read more
Jun 28, 2026 10:36 AM IST
Israel says it killed Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military said Sunday it killed Hezbollah militants armed with rocket-propelled grenades and struck a rocket launcher in the Nabatieh area of southern Lebanon.
The military said it attacked the structure from which the militants were operating and dismantled a rocket launcher that it said posed a threat to Israeli soldiers.
The strike comes as southern Lebanon remains one of the unresolved fronts in the wider confrontation involving Israel, Hezbollah and Iran, despite ongoing efforts to stabilize the border.
Jun 28, 2026 10:20 AM IST
Iran condemns US strikes as violation of interim deal
Iran said on Sunday that US airstrikes targeted several monitoring and surveillance facilities on Iran's southern coast, calling the attacks a violation of an interim deal meant to end the four-month-old war between the two countries.
"These brutal attacks ... show that the US does not place the slightest value and credibility on its commitments, and breaking promises is part of its nature," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
(With inputs from Reuters)
Jun 28, 2026 09:54 AM IST
Israel claims it targeted Hezbollah fighters in attack on southern Lebanon
The Israeli military has released a statement claiming on the attack in Nabatieh yesterday.
It said it targeting Hezbollah fighters and that it killed an unspecified number of fighters.
It also claimed to have destroyed a rocket launcher in the same area.
Jun 28, 2026 09:35 AM IST
IRGC Navy says US bases ‘will experience hell in these days’
The IRGC’s Navy command has also issued a statement on the escalation with the US.
It said the US’s attack on the city of Sirik “does not solve the mystery of our dominance over the strait, but our firing at the violators reminds the rest of the vessels of the clear path of passage”.
“The American bases in the region are a separate matter. They will experience hell in these days,” it added.
Jun 28, 2026 09:31 AM IST
Bahrain says siren activated again
The country’s Ministry of Interior says “the alarm siren has been activated”.
“Citizens and residents are requested to remain calm, head to the nearest safe location, and follow updates through official channels,” it said in a post on X.
As we’ve been reporting, the IRGC said earlier that it fired drones and ballistic missiles at the US’s Fifth Naval Fleet at Port Salman in Bahrain’s capital, Manama.
Jun 28, 2026 08:55 AM IST
Israel’s Ben-Gvir says Lebanon deal gives Hezbollah a ‘lifeline’
The far-right national security minister has again slammed the framework agreement with Lebanon as a “historic mistake, a terrible missed opportunity, and a lament for generations”.
In a post on X, Itamar Ben-Gvir said Israel must “crush”, not “anaesthetise,” Hezbollah.
He said the deal gives Hezbollah the “lifeline it has begged for in the form of a ceasefire”, and he dismissed claims that the Lebanese army can dismantle the armed group to guarantee the country’s security as a “dangerous illusion”.
Jun 28, 2026 08:34 AM IST
How did the latest US-Iran attacks begin?
June 23: UN announces two new evacuation routes for stranded ships in the Strait of Hormuz via Iranian and Omani waters; Iran rejects the plan, citing lack of consultation.
June 25: Taiwanese-operated Ever Lovely is hit off Oman by a suspected Iranian drone, causing damage but no crew injuries.
June 26: US bombs Iranian missile/drone storage sites and coastal radar, accusing Iran of violating the MoU by attacking Ever Lovely.
June 27: IRGC says it attacked US forces in the region; Bahrain reports drone strikes on its territory. UKMTO says another tanker was hit by an “unidentified projectile” in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command launches a second wave of strikes on Iranian surveillance, communications, air defense, drone storage, and minelayer sites.
June 28: Iran launches retaliatory attacks on US forces in Bahrain and Kuwait, warning that any “enemy aggression” will face a “crushing response.”
Jun 28, 2026 08:31 AM IST
No US casualties after Iranian attacks, official says
A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, has told Reuters that no US casualties, major impacts, or damage to US facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait have been reported as of yet, but the situation is still unfolding.
The Reuters report comes after the IRGC claimed attacks on the Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait and the US’s Fifth Naval Fleet at Port Salman in the Bahraini capital, Manama.
Jun 28, 2026 08:10 AM IST
Here's the latest from Iran-US strikes
Fresh US strikes: The US military carried out additional strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, citing “continued Iranian aggression” including a drone launch early Saturday and an earlier attack this week on a cargo ship in the strait.
Widening conflict: Kuwait said Sunday its air defenses intercepted attacks after Iran claimed it targeted US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain. Separately, Israel’s military launched a drone strike in southern Lebanon, one day after agreeing to pull some troops back from the area.
Rising tensions: President Donald Trump warned of further military action if Iranian strikes persist, accusing Tehran of violating the ceasefire. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the US strikes breached the ceasefire and “will result in the complete halt of all diplomatic processes.”
Jun 28, 2026 08:02 AM IST
Iran fires missiles, drones at Bahrain, Kuwait, US official says
Iran has launched multiple missiles and drones toward neighboring countries including Bahrain and Kuwait, a US official told Reuters late on Saturday, in the latest escalation in the Middle East.
The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the situation was still unfolding but that there were no reported US casualties or major impacts or damage to US facilities in the Middle East at this time, the official said.
Jun 28, 2026 07:26 AM IST
US reports no casualties or damage to military bases in region, official says
A US official told Reuters that there were no reported American casualties or significant damage to US military installations across the region, despite Iranian strikes targeting bases in recent hours.
Jun 28, 2026 07:07 AM IST
Iran targets US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, report says
Iran targeted US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain with missiles and drones in response to earlier US strikes on Iran, the country’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said, according to a Reuters report.
The IRGC said the US strikes violated the ceasefire and “will result in the complete halt of all diplomatic processes,” Reuters reported, citing Iran’s state-run Press TV.
Jun 28, 2026 07:05 AM IST
How tanker attacks in two days pulled the US and Iran back to war
The United States military struck multiple targets inside Iran for a second consecutive night on Saturday, after Iranian forces attacked another oil tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz the latest in a cycle of ship attacks and military strikes that is pushing a fragile ceasefire to the edge of collapse.
The Panama-flagged tanker MT Kiku was hit by a one-way attack drone at 4:30am Eastern time while carrying more than two million barrels of crude oil through the strait. The vessel had left a Qatari oil field earlier in the week and was bound for a port in the United Arab Emirates. No crew were hurt and no cargo leaked.
Jun 28, 2026 06:43 AM IST
Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatens US military bases across the region
Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatens US military bases across the region, Reuters reported.
Jun 28, 2026 06:42 AM IST
IRGC says any ‘enemy aggression’ will be met with ‘crushing response’
The IRGC reiterated that, under the US-Iran interim deal, “the arrangements for controlling traffic in the Strait of Hormuz” are with Tehran.
“And from now on, violating ships will be dealt with more forcefully than in the past,” it said.
The IRGC also warned that “any possible enemy aggression, under any pretext” – such as the US attacks carried out over the past days – will be met with “a crushing response”.
Violating the ceasefire contravenes the MoU “and will result in a complete halt to the processes”, the statement added.
Jun 28, 2026 06:30 AM IST
US military says it conducted strikes on 10 Iranian ‘military targets’
CENTCOM says the strikes were carried out by US fighter jets “at multiple locations in and near the Strait of Hormuz”.
Alongside its statement, CENTCOM also shared a grainy, black-and-white video on social media showing some of the apparent attacks.
As we just reported, Iran’s IRGC said the US bombed five coastal locations in the country in its latest round of attacks.
Jun 28, 2026 06:07 AM IST
Kuwait says responding to ‘hostile missile and drone threats’
The Kuwaiti military says the country’s air defences are responding to “hostile missile and drone threats”.
The military urged people to adhere to safety instructions.
Jun 28, 2026 05:44 AM IST
Kuwait activates air defences as missile and drone attacks reported
Kuwait activates air defences as missile and drone attacks reported. Reuters
Jun 28, 2026 05:39 AM IST
Netanyahu touts Lebanon deal as ‘historic breakthrough,’ says Israel will keep security zone
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday called the new US-brokered framework with Lebanon a “historic breakthrough,” saying Israel will keep its security zone in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed. He said the agreement between Israel, Lebanon, and the United States includes a pilot program in two areas near the Blue Line where Hezbollah would be disarmed and territory handed over to the Lebanese Armed Forces.
Netanyahu thanked President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for helping broker the deal, calling it “a major blow to Iran and Hezbollah,” and added, “We are breaking the Iranian terror axis, but we are also breaking the Iranian diplomatic axis.” He stressed that Israel will continue holding territory in southern Lebanon “for as long as it is required for our security” until Hezbollah and other terrorist groups are disarmed.
Jun 28, 2026 05:33 AM IST
US launches new round of strikes on Iran after fresh Strait of Hormuz attack
The US military launched a new round of airstrikes against Iranian targets Saturday after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked another commercial vessel, the MT Kiku, in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a senior US official who told Fox News.
The strikes are targeting Iranian air defenses, drone storage facilities, cruise missiles, targeting radars, minelaying capabilities and surface-to-air missile systems. “It’s a larger strike than last night,” the official said, adding, “Iran had a chance to stop shooting … and they didn’t take it. Instead, they attacked another ship in Hormuz this morning.”
Jun 28, 2026 05:29 AM IST
CENTCOM shares images of sailors preparing E-2D Hawkeye aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
US Central Command shared photos Saturday of sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln preparing an E-2D Hawkeye aircraft for flight, as US forces maintain operations in the Middle East. The release follows additional American strikes on Iranian military targets launched in response to attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Jun 28, 2026 05:19 AM IST
Trump escalates warning to Iran after newest US strikes: 'They may never learn'
President Donald Trump warned Saturday that the US could escalate military action against Iran after American forces launched another round of strikes on Iranian targets. “United States aircraft just struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations, and coastal radar sites, for violating the Cease Fire Agreement, AGAIN!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
He added, “There may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable, and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started. If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist!”
Jun 28, 2026 05:16 AM IST
US congressman says attacks on Iran violate war powers resolution
Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna condemned the Trump administration’s renewed strikes on Iran, calling them a “blatant violation” of a War Powers Resolution passed by Congress earlier this week.
The Senate approved the measure Tuesday, which requires Trump to either halt military action against Iran or seek congressional approval for further strikes, after it had already cleared the House in June. On X, Khanna demanded that “Trump must stop this war now or we will take him to court to compel him to do so.”
Jun 28, 2026 04:42 AM IST
Netanyahu says Israel to send delegation to Washington over Iran deal concerns
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that Israel will send a delegation to Washington to outline its security concerns over any long-term US-Iran nuclear deal, noting that while Israel is not a party to the agreement, it still has interests at stake.
Speaking at a press conference, he said the delegation will clarify Israel’s position on the nuclear provisions being discussed and reaffirmed that Israel will maintain its security zone in southern Lebanon, adding that Secretary of State Marco Rubio supports the buffer zone to deter attacks by Iran and Hezbollah.
Jun 28, 2026 04:41 AM IST
CENTCOM says US launches additional strikes on Iran after ship attack: 'Vigilant, lethal, and ready'
US Central Command said Iran had been given an opportunity to hold to the terms of a ceasefire agreement reached on 17 June but chose not to.
"After yesterday's US strikes in response to the Iranian attack on M/V Ever Lovely, Iran was given a chance to honor the ceasefire agreement," CENTCOM said in a statement issued from Tampa, Florida. "Iran elected not to."
Jun 28, 2026 04:39 AM IST
Canada’s foreign minister condemns alleged Iranian attacks on Bahrain
Anita Anand says the alleged Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain amount to “unlawful violations” of the Gulf country’s sovereignty.
In a social media post, the Canadian foreign minister said she spoke with her Bahraini counterpart “to reaffirm Canada’s solidarity with the people of Bahrain”.
“Canada continues to call for a durable solution that advances peace and security in the region,” Anand added.
Jun 28, 2026 04:29 AM IST
US launches new round of strikes on Iran after fresh Strait of Hormuz attack
The US military launched a new round of airstrike against Iranian targets Saturday after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IGRC) attacked another commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a senior US official who spoke to Fox News.
The official said the strikes are targeting Iranian air defenses, drone storage facilities, cruise missiles, targeting radars, minelaying capabilities and surface-to-air missile systems.
“It’s a larger strike than last night,” the official told Fox News.
“Iran had a chance to stop shooting … and they didn’t take it,” the official said. “Instead, they attacked another ship in Hormuz this morning, the MT Kiku.”
Jun 28, 2026 03:39 AM IST
US military says it struck multiple targets in Iran as ceasefire is strained by 2nd day of attacks
The US military said Saturday it had struck multiple targets in Iran at President Donald Trump’s direction, continuing a string of attacks that have shaken the war’s uneasy ceasefire.
The military said in a post on X that “Iran had a chance to honor the ceasefire agreement” but “elected not to” when its forces attacked a ship near the Strait of Hormuz earlier Saturday.
Iran state TV reported explosions north of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Jun 27, 2026 10:26 PM IST
US releases video of strikes on Iran after Hormuz cargo ship attack
The United States has released video footage showing strikes on Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar positions, carried out after Iran allegedly attacked the Singapore-flagged cargo ship M/V Ever Lovely in the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the US Central Command, the strikes were launched in response to the June 25 drone attack on the vessel as it exited the Strait along the Omani coast. Washington said the operation targeted infrastructure used in attacks on commercial shipping, calling it a response to a violation of the ceasefire.
The exchange has further strained the US-Iran memorandum of understanding signed earlier this month. Iran has since claimed retaliatory strikes against US-linked targets in the Gulf, while both sides continue to accuse each other of breaching the agreement.
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Jun 27, 2026 09:37 PM IST
Why ships are still not safe in the Strait of Hormuz despite US-Iran deal
Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains fragile despite the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, with fresh attacks on merchant vessels, retaliatory US and Iranian strikes, and disputes over navigation continuing to fuel uncertainty.
Iran insists ships must seek its approval before transiting the Strait and has introduced new navigation procedures, while the US and its allies maintain the waterway must remain open under international law. Maritime authorities have raised threat levels, shipping companies continue to face elevated war-risk insurance costs, and operators remain divided over which shipping route is safest.
The latest escalation has also spilled beyond the Strait, with Iran and the US accusing each other of violating the ceasefire, renewed tensions in Lebanon, and continued concerns over the durability of the agreement. Maritime experts say the world's busiest energy corridor remains vulnerable despite the diplomatic breakthrough.
Jun 27, 2026 09:29 PM IST
Lebanese army chief holds defence talks in UK
Lebanese Army commander Rodolphe Haykal visited the United Kingdom for meetings with senior British defence and security officials to discuss military cooperation and support for the Lebanese army.
According to the Lebanese army, the talks focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation, addressing challenges related to peacekeeping, border protection and efforts to achieve a sustainable ceasefire in Lebanon.
During the visit, Haykal met Rich Knighton, Jonathan Powell, Vernon Coaker and Hamish Falconer.
(Al Jazeera)
Jun 27, 2026 08:22 PM IST
EU chief welcomes Israel-Lebanon agreement, pledges support
European Union Chief Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the agreement between Israel and Lebanon, describing it as "a critical step away from escalation" and saying peace in the Middle East cannot be achieved "with Lebanon in flames."
In a post on X, von der Leyen thanked the United States for mediating the agreement and said the next priorities should be the disarmament of non-state armed groups and the preservation of Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
She added that the European Union stands ready to support the implementation of the agreement and regional stability, including through continued humanitarian assistance, noting that the bloc has mobilised €100 million to support displaced people.
Jun 27, 2026 07:53 PM IST
Jordan welcomes Lebanon-Israel framework agreement
Lebanon's Minister of Foreign Affairs Youssef Raggi said he received a phone call from Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, who congratulated Lebanon on signing the US-mediated framework agreement with Israel, in a post on his official X handle.
According to Raggi, Safadi said he hoped the agreement would serve Lebanon's interests, restore stability, strengthen the state's sovereignty over its entire territory and enable the country to live in peace and security.
Raggi thanked Jordan for its continued support and said the agreement marked "a victory for diplomacy and for the authority of the State and its institutions above all else."
Jun 27, 2026 07:50 PM IST
Italy ready to support Israel-Lebanon deal 'diplomatically'
Vice President of the Council of Ministers of Italy Antonio Tajani said Italy is ready to provide diplomatic support for the newly signed Israel-Lebanon agreement and could contribute to a future international mission after the mandate of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) ends.
Speaking in Dubrovnik, Croatia, Tajani described the agreement as "certainly a step forward" while cautioning that stabilising the situation would take time. He said Italy, alongside France, could also play a significant role in rebuilding Lebanon and strengthening its institutions.
Tajani added that any post-UNIFIL international mission would require a multilateral agreement and said participation by Arab and Gulf countries should also be considered.
(With inputs from Al Jazeera)
Jun 27, 2026 07:12 PM IST
Hezbollah chief accuses Lebanese government of 'legitimising' Israeli occupation
Hezbollah General Secretary Naim Qassem accused Lebanon’s government of legitimising what he called Israel’s occupation, warning the new agreement could entrench Israeli control over southern Lebanese territory.
In a televised address, Qassem said the deal “could even lead to the annexation of these lands to the Zionist entity” and urged Lebanese authorities to “retract your sins that are destroying Lebanon.”
He also said Hezbollah remained “ready to cooperate and stand together for the sovereignty of Lebanon, the liberation of its land, and the expulsion of the Israeli occupier.”
(With inputs from Al Jazeera)
Jun 27, 2026 07:09 PM IST
Hezbollah's Naim Qassem hails Iran's role in securing Lebanon ceasefire
Hezbollah Chief Naim Qassem praised Iran's role in securing the ceasefire in Lebanon, describing it as "a gift of honour, dignity and strength."
The Iran-US memorandum of understanding had given Lebanon "a powerful card" by guaranteeing the country's "territorial integrity and sovereignty", Qassem said.
(Al Jazeera)
Jun 27, 2026 07:05 PM IST
'All red lines crossed': Hezbollah rejects linking Israeli withdrawal to its disarmament
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem rejected proposals to condition an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon on Hezbollah’s disarmament.
“Linking the Israeli withdrawal to the disarmament of the resistance throughout Lebanon is a very dangerous proposition that crosses all red lines”, Qassem said in a televised address.
(Al Jazeera)
Jun 27, 2026 07:00 PM IST
Hezbollah chief rejects Lebanon-Israel framework agreement as 'null and void'
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem rejected the framework agreement reached between Lebanon and Israel in Washington, saying it should be replaced by the Iran-US memorandum of understanding.
In a televised statement, Qassem described the deal as "humiliating, shameful, and a surrender of sovereignty," adding, "This agreement is null and void, and the provisions of the Iranian-American Memorandum of Understanding must be implemented."
(Al Jazeera)
Jun 27, 2026 06:57 PM IST
Hezbollah chief vows group will continue armed resistance
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem said Hezbollah will continue its armed resistance despite the latest agreement between Lebanon and Israel.
In a televised address, Qassem said, "We will continue as a resistance in the field to defeat the occupation," adding, "We did not abandon the field in the most difficult circumstances, and we will not abandon it."
(Al Jazeera)
Jun 27, 2026 06:50 PM IST
UAE condemns alleged Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the alleged Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain, describing them as a "flagrant violation" of the kingdom's sovereignty.
In a statement, the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the reported attacks threaten Bahrain's security and stability and reaffirmed Abu Dhabi's solidarity with Manama.
Jun 27, 2026 06:18 PM IST
Qatar condemns alleged Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain
Qatar has strongly condemned the alleged Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain, calling for restraint and renewed diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation.
In a statement, Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attacks were unjustified and stressed the need to spare the region from the consequences of further conflict.
The ministry urged all parties to continue on the path of dialogue and diplomacy, pursue de-escalation, and build on the gains achieved under the US-Iran memorandum of understanding to strengthen regional and international security and stability.
(With inputs from Al Jazeera)
Jun 27, 2026 06:15 PM IST
Pakistan assures Iran of support after fresh US-Iran strikes
Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke by phone with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi after renewed US-Iran strikes raised concerns over the fragile peace process.
According to Pakistan's Foreign Office, Dar reaffirmed Islamabad's commitment to playing a "constructive role" in achieving lasting peace and stability in the region. Araghchi thanked Pakistan for its continued support for the peace process and for facilitating the repatriation of Iranian crew members and fishermen.
The two leaders also agreed to remain in close contact. Pakistan said it recently helped repatriate another group of 22 Iranian crew members from a tanker seized by US authorities, marking the fourth such operation in the past two months.
(With inputs from PTI)
Jun 27, 2026 06:09 PM IST
GCC chief condemns alleged Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Chief Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi strongly condemned the alleged Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain, describing them as "treacherous" assaults.
In a statement posted on X, Albudaiwi said the attacks targeted civilian infrastructure and property, calling them a serious threat to regional security and stability.
(Al Jazeera)
Jun 27, 2026 05:55 PM IST
UAE president backs Lebanon after Israel framework agreement
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun discussed the situation in Lebanon and the recently signed framework agreement with Israel during a phone call with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
According to the Lebanese presidency, Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed the UAE's support for Aoun and the Lebanese government, saying Abu Dhabi was ready to assist Lebanon politically, economically and socially until it overcomes its current challenges.
Aoun thanked the UAE leader for his continued support. The call came after Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement following the fifth round of US-mediated negotiations in Washington.
(With inputs from Al Jazeera)
Jun 27, 2026 05:32 PM IST
Iran warns of 'swift' response to any violation of ceasefire memorandum
A senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Mohsen Rezaei accused the United States of violating the war-ending memorandum of understanding by supporting what he described as proxy forces in the region and by continuing to create tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
In a post on X, Rezaei said Washington had breached the agreement's first article through its regional actions and its fifth article through developments in the strategic waterway.
"The response to the violation of any article of the memorandum of understanding will be swift and decisive," Rezaei warned.
Jun 27, 2026 04:56 PM IST
Iran says more ships seeking Hormuz transit permits after warning shots
Iranian state television said more commercial vessels are requesting transit permits from Tehran before passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the report, the increase follows warning shots fired at vessels that attempted to transit the strategic waterway without authorisation from Iranian authorities.
(Reuters)
Jun 27, 2026 04:49 PM IST
Kuwait condemns alleged Iranian drone attack on Bahrain
Kuwait has condemned an alleged Iranian drone attack on Bahrain after Manama said its territory was targeted earlier on Saturday.
In a statement posted on its official X handle, Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the continued attacks undermine regional and international efforts to reduce tensions and pose a threat to the security and stability of the Gulf.
Kuwait expressed its "full solidarity" with Bahrain and affirmed its support for "all measures it takes to protect its sovereignty, security, and the safety of its territories."
Jun 27, 2026 04:47 PM IST
Iran says US airstrikes violated ceasefire MoU and UN Charter
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned US airstrikes on coastal monitoring facilities in southern Iran, calling them a "flagrant violation" of both the UN Charter and the memorandum of understanding signed on June 18 to end the conflict, Tehran Times reported.
The ministry also accused Israel of violating the agreement through attacks in Lebanon, saying the strikes were carried out in coordination with the United States. Tehran said its retaliatory strikes against US targets were conducted under Article 51 of the UN Charter, which recognises the right to self-defence.
Iran warned that the United States and any parties assisting it would bear full responsibility for the consequences, urged Gulf states to prevent their territory from being used for attacks against Iran, and called on the UN Secretary-General and the United Nations Security Council to respond to the alleged violations.
Jun 27, 2026 04:40 PM IST
Israeli drone strike hits southern Lebanon after new security deal
An Israeli drone struck the Nabatieh al-Fawqa area in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, according to Lebanon's National News Agency.
The agency said the strike targeted the Farah amusement park intersection in the Nabatieh area. There was no immediate information on casualties or damage.
The attack came a day after Israel and Lebanon signed a US-brokered security arrangement aimed at easing tensions along the border following months of cross-border fighting involving Hezbollah. The reported strike raises fresh questions over the durability of the new agreement.
(With inputs from Al Jazeera)
Jun 27, 2026 04:38 PM IST
Iran says cargo clearance from UAE's Jebel Ali Port resumes
Iran says cargo clearance from the UAE's Jebel Ali Port has resumed following disruptions caused by the recent conflict and attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, reported Al Jazeera citing Iran's state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).
According to IRNA, an Iranian trade official said containers delayed because of "wartime conditions" are now being processed and shipped to Iran, with trade expected to gradually return to pre-war levels.
Jebel Ali, a key regional transshipment hub for Iranian imports and exports, had seen trade affected by the conflict and existing Western sanctions on Iran.
Jun 27, 2026 04:33 PM IST
Trump's Iran deal faces backlash from some Republican voters: Report
Many supporters of US President Donald Trump have criticised his interim agreement with Iran, with several telling news agency Reuters they believe the deal makes too many concessions to Tehran and could damage Republican prospects in November's midterm elections.
The report, which interviewed 18 Trump voters, found that most opposed key elements of the June 14 memorandum of understanding, including the temporary easing of oil sanctions and the proposed $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran. A separate Reuters/Ipsos poll found only a quarter of Americans believed the war with Iran had been worth the cost, while a majority doubted the ceasefire would last.
Despite the criticism, several loyal Trump supporters said they still believe the president has a broader strategy to weaken or eventually bring down Iran's leadership. Others said they remain undecided about supporting Republican candidates in the midterms, reflecting growing unease within parts of Trump's political base over the agreement.
(With inputs from Reuters)
Jun 27, 2026 04:20 PM IST
Iran launches drone attack on Bahrain as tanker struck in Hormuz
Iran launched a drone attack targeting Bahrain on Saturday, while a commercial tanker came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of renewed escalation despite ongoing US-Iran diplomatic efforts.
Bahrain's Foreign Ministry said a "number of Iranian drones" targeted the country, describing the assault as "a flagrant threat to the security of citizens and residents". Separately, the UK's maritime security agency, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, said a tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. The crew was reported safe and no environmental damage was recorded.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had targeted several locations belonging to the "US terrorist army in the region", without identifying specific sites. The incidents followed US airstrikes carried out overnight in response to an earlier Iranian drone attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, further straining the fragile ceasefire and ongoing negotiations.
(With inputs from AP)
Jun 27, 2026 04:03 PM IST
US Navy expands Strait of Hormuz shipping route near Oman
The Joint Maritime Information Center, overseen by the US Navy, said a shipping route near Oman's coast has been expanded to accommodate both inbound and outbound traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, Associated Press (AP) reported.
The move comes as the United States seeks to ensure uninterrupted navigation through the strategic waterway after Iran warned that ships must comply with its directives and indicated it could impose transit fees, as per the report. Washington and Gulf Arab states have "rejected" the proposal, maintaining that the Strait of Hormuz is an international waterway.
The announcement follows renewed tensions in the Gulf after Iran reportedly launched drone attacks targeting Bahrain and a commercial tanker came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. US officials say the expanded route is intended to facilitate safer maritime traffic through one of the world's busiest energy corridors.
(With inputs from AP)
Jun 27, 2026 04:00 PM IST
Tehran-Dubai flights to resume from July 1: Iran
Flights between Tehran and Dubai will resume from July 1, Iran's civil aviation authority announced, as the country continues to reopen international air links following the recent conflict.
(Reuters)
Jun 27, 2026 03:56 PM IST
Iran says US breached war-ending MoU by creating tensions in Hormuz
An adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Mohsen Rezaei accused the United States of breaching the memorandum of understanding that ended the recent conflict, saying Washington had created new tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Rezaei said the US had violated the agreement through its actions in the strategic waterway, where maritime security has remained a key issue in post-war negotiations.
(Reuters)
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