Trump says Iran retains about 22% of missile capability US President Donald Trump said Iran retains only about 21 to 22 percent of its missile capability following US military operations, claiming American forces had “totally destroyed” the country’s military infrastructure. Speaking to NBC News, Trump said: “I would say, percentage-wise, maybe 21, 22 percent of their missiles. It’s a lot of missiles, but it’s not what it was when we first attacked.
US approves potential $1. 98bn counter-drone sale to Kuwait The US State Department has approved a potential foreign military sale of counter-unmanned aerial systems platforms and related equipment to Kuwait, in a deal estimated to be worth $1. 98 billion.
Hezbollah says it carried out 32 attacks on Israeli forces in south Lebanon Hezbollah said it carried out 32 separate attacks against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon from Thursday into Friday, targeting troops, military vehicles and positions with rocket salvoes, artillery fire and explosive drones. According to statements issued by the group, many of the attacks focused on Israeli forces around Beaufort Castle, which Israeli troops recently seized. Hezbollah also said it targeted Israeli soldiers and vehicles in al-Ghandouriyah, al-Qantarah, Haddatha, Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, Yohmor al-Shaqif, Odaisseh, Naqoura and at-Tiri, while surface-to-air missiles were launched at aircraft over the Western Bekaa, Zahrani and Zawtar al-Sharqiyah areas.
American forces targeted Qeshm Island for the second time this week to prevent an alleged immediate drone threat The US Department of War has said it shot down several Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz and carried out strikes against Iran's coastal installations to prevent a further threat.
American forces targeted Qeshm Island for the second time this week to prevent an alleged immediate drone threat Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has said it targeted American military assets in the region, after the US Department of War carried out strikes against Iranian installations on Qeshm Island and in the coastal county of Sirik.
American forces targeted Qeshm Island for the second time this week to prevent an alleged immediate drone threat Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has said it targeted American military assets in the region, after the US Department of War carried out strikes against Iranian installations on Qeshm Island and in the coastal county of Sirik.
American forces targeted Qeshm Island for the second time this week to prevent an alleged "immediate" drone threat The US Department of War has said it shot down several Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz and carried out strikes against Iran's coastal installations to prevent a further threat.
American forces targeted Qeshm Island for the second time this week to prevent an alleged "immediate" drone threat Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has said it targeted American military assets in the region, after the US Department of War carried out strikes against Iranian installatio
Centcom says US shot down four Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz US Central Command (Centcom) said American forces shot down four Iranian attack drones that were launched towards the Strait of Hormuz, describing the aircraft as an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic. In a statement posted on X, Centcom said US forces subsequently struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island “to defend against further attacks”. The command added that American forces remain “vigilant and postured to respond to unjustified Iranian aggression in self-defense” amid continuing tensions in the Gulf region.
Iran and the US have exchanged a series of attacks near the strait of Hormuz, imperilling efforts to reach a peace deal The US military said it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the strait of Hormuz and struck coastal surveillance radar sites in response. “The attack drones posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic,” US central command (Centcom) said on social media. The military is enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports in response to Tehran’s chokehold on the strait – a crucial corridor for global oil and natural gas shipments – which has sent energy prices spiking.
UN says Israeli attacks leave 1. 4 million in Lebanon needing aid The UN’s humanitarian office says Israeli attacks have directly affected at least 1. 4 million people across Lebanon, leaving them in need of urgent assistance.
Hamas condemns Israel’s killing of seven-month-old baby Hamas says Israel’s killing of seven-month-old Sam Fahd Abu Haikal exposes “the true face” of its “brutality” against Palestinians. The Palestinian group said Israeli forces shot the baby near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, calling the killing as another example of the violence Palestinians face under occupation. “We affirm that this crime reflects the criminal mentality that governs the behaviour of the occupation forces and their settlers, and the extent of their disregard for Palestinian blood and their contempt for the lives of our people,” Hamas said in a statement.
Palestinian baby killed after Israeli forces fire on family car A seven-month-old Palestinian baby has been killed after Israeli forces opened fire on his family’s car near Hebron in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Ministry of Health identified the infant as Sam Fahd Abu Haikal and said Israeli forces shot him and his parents in Tel Rumeida, south of Hebron. The Wafa news agency said the family was travelling to visit Sam’s grandmother when Israeli forces fired at their vehicle.
Hamas delegation in Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks Hamas says a delegation has arrived in Cairo for talks with Egyptian officials and mediators on implementing the first phase of the US-brokered Gaza “ceasefire” agreement. In a statement on Telegram, the Palestinian group said the meetings would focus on efforts to “finalise the implementation” of the first phase. Hamas said the talks would also address ways to “halt the repeated Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip and establish appropriate mechanisms for entering the second phase of the agreement”.
Negative views of Israel soar across 36 countries since Iran war, survey finds Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 06/05/2026 - 19:55 Pew found a marked increase in unfavourable views of Israel, with nearly every country surveyed hosting majorities with negative views A person holds a placard with a photo of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with the writing "Genocidal" during a protest against the detention and treatment by Israel of activists participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla, in Milan, northern Italy, on 21 May 2026 (Piero Cruciatti/AFP) Off Negative views of both Israel and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have soared since last year across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, according to a new poll from Pew Research Center. Out of 36 countries, majorities in 32 of them have either a very unfavourable or somewhat unfavourable view of Israel, with only respondents in India, Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya holding a favourable view of the country. The survey was conducted between 8 February and 13 May of this year.
Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected a proposal by his Ukrainian counterpart to meet for face-to-face talks to end the war as senseless, calling for the country's military to "do the job. " "I see no point in meeting. It only makes sense for the Ukrainian side," Putin said at the St.
Iran adviser says US talks deadlocked as war risks widen A senior Iranian military adviser says talks with Washington are stuck, warning that any renewed war could spill across some of the world’s most vital shipping routes. “The negotiations are at a deadlock and Trump must break this deadlock,” Mohsen Rezaei told CNN in Tehran. “The ball is in Trump’s court.
Israel sent troops to 'Azerbaijan, UAE, Iraq and Somaliland' during Iran war Israel deployed special forces to Azerbaijan, the United Arab Emirates , Iraq and Somaliland during its war with Iran , according to a CNN report published on Friday. Citing four sources familiar with the matter, CNN said Mossad agents and elite Israeli military units, including an airborne rescue unit of the Israel Air Force, were sent to southern Azerbaijan, near the Iranian border and around 100km from the city of Tabriz at its closest point. The personnel reportedly carried out drone operations and intelligence-gathering missions.
Hezbollah continues operations against Israeli military forces in Southern Lebanon Hezbollah has continued to carry out operations against the Israeli military in Southern Lebanon, according to Al Mayadeen news. Al Mayadeen reported that the group conducted at least eight operations against Israeli military vehicles on Friday, including an ambush attack and other strikes on vehicles on Thursday. The attacks occur as Hezbollah has pushed for a more comprehensive agreement for the Israeli military's withdrawal from Lebanese territory.
