Iran says any violation of shipping instructions through strait will be met decisively The head of national security in Iran’s parliament said on Saturday that any violation of Iran’s shipping instructions through the Strait of Hormuz would be met decisively. This comes after Iran condemned US strikes on its coastal surveillance facilities following an alleged drone attack on a commercial vessel in the strait.
In the shadow of Minab: Inside the US testing of 'new missiles' on Iran’s Lamerd Submitted by MEE correspondent on Fri, 06/26/2026 - 12:04 Residents of the southern city recount the day missiles struck a sports hall, killing children during practice The mother of 12-year-old Ilya Khatami (far left) sits with other mourning mothers of victims killed in a US attack on Lamerd, Iran (Julia Kassem/MEE) Off In Lamerd, in Iran ’s southern Fars province, the threat of war gave way to reality when previously untested missiles struck a school, sports grounds and nearby neighbourhoods. The attack came just six hours after the double-tap strikes on the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab on 28 February, over 400km away in Hormozgan province, where 120 children, 24 staff, seven parents, a school bus driver and a pharmacist were killed. Four missiles from a new weapon system, the Lockheed Martin Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), which had never before been seen or deployed, would be field-tested on the town of 30,000 people.
Drone targets Iranian Kurdish opposition camp in Iraq, Reuters reports An explosive drone has targeted a camp belonging to an Iranian Kurdish opposition group in an area north of Iraq’s Erbil, Reuters reported on Saturday, citing security sources. There were no immediate reports of casualties. In March, there were reports in US media that said the White House was exploring options to back Kurdish opposition factions in Iraq as part of efforts to support regime change in Tehran, but Kurdish opposition groups neither confirmed nor denied the possibility of a US-backed ground advance.
Bahrain condemns Iranian drone attacks on its territory Bahrain has condemned what it said were Iranian drone attacks on its territory on Saturday and accused Iran of undermining peace efforts in the region. In a statement from the foreign ministry, it added that Bahrain reserves the full right to defend its sovereignty and security. No casualties have been reported, although the statement said that the incident endangered civilians and was described as a “serious violation” of international law.
US-Iran agreement amounts to 'conditional surrender', analyst says on Tucker Carlson's show The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the United States after the joint US-Israeli war on Iran amounts to a "conditional surrender document", geopolitical analyst Brandon Weichert said during an appearance on political commentator Tucker Carlson's show. Weichert stated that Washington entered negotiations after depleting significant portions of its missile stockpiles. "Ultimately, this is a conditional surrender document," Weichert said.
Iran accuses US of ‘blatant violation’ of peace deal Iran has denounced the United States for its “blatant violation” of the peace deal to end hostilities in the region on Saturday after a series of American strikes hit the country following an alleged drone attack from Iran on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. “These brutal attacks, which targeted Iranian coastal surveillance facilities, are a blatant violation” of the Memorandum of Understanding and the UN Charter, the Iranian foreign ministry said in a statement. The ministry reaffirmed Iran’s right to self-defence and said its armed forces carried out retaliatory attacks on US targets.
Lebanon’s state-owned NNA reports Israeli bombing near border Israeli forces overnight bombed a place in the town of Markaba, located about 1. 5km from the Israel-Lebanon border, the state-owned National News Agency (NNA) reported. The report of the bombing comes after the two countries signed a 14-point framework agreement hailed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as the “first step” in the negotiations.
Video: Netanyahu says Israel will remain in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah ‘disarm’ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that Israel will remain in southern Lebanon "as long as Hezbollah does not disarm", following the announcement of a framework agreement between Tel Aviv and Beirut. He also described the framework deal as a significant blow to Iran, saying Tehran wanted to force an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Earlier, Lebanon and Israel agreed to a deal as part of a trilateral framework with the United States in Washington, following five rounds of talks hosted by Donald Trump's administration.
Morning update A fragile US-Iran ceasefire came under renewed strain after Washington launched strikes on Iranian targets in response to an alleged drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by targeting US positions in the region, while a separate US-brokered framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon marked a significant diplomatic development despite opposition from Hezbollah. Here are the latest updates: US Central Command said American forces struck Iranian targets after a drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan reaffirms support for regional peace in call with Iran Pakistan's foreign minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Islamabad's commitment to playing a constructive role in promoting lasting peace and stability during a telephone conversation with Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi. According to the ministry, Araghchi thanked Pakistan for its continued support in advancing the peace process and expressed appreciation for Islamabad's efforts in facilitating the safe return of Iranian crew members and fishermen to their homeland.
Israel to reduce forces in southern Lebanon, army radio says The Israeli military will reduce its forces in southern Lebanon, withdraw some combat brigades and increase its readiness levels, according to Israeli Army Radio. The report said the army is also expected to begin rotating brigades between the Gaza Strip and southern Lebanon in the coming period as part of its operational adjustments. The development comes after Lebanon and Israel agreed to a deal as part of a trilateral framework with the United States in Washington on Friday, following five rounds of talks hosted by US President Donald Trump's administration.
Video: Protesters rally in Beirut against Israel-Lebanon agreement Protesters took to the streets in Beirut to rally against the Israel-Lebanon framework agreement that was signed hours earlier. Lebanon and Israel agreed to a deal as part of a trilateral framework with the United States in Washington on Friday, following five rounds of talks hosted by US President Donald Trump's administration. Hezbollah has rejected the deal, with one lawmaker saying it will only “serve the interests” of Israel.
Pakistan PM says free passage at sea 'a global necessity' Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stressed the importance of freedom of navigation and maritime security, saying global trade and supply chains depend on the safe movement of vessels through international waters. "The evolving regional situation has highlighted more than anything else the importance of maritime security for the global economy and international supply chains," Sharif said at the Pakistan Naval Academy. "Today, the right of free passage and freedom of navigation are no longer luxuries but have become an absolute necessity for the entire world.
US strikes caused no damage to port of Sirik, says official Mehr News Agency cited the director of East Hormozgan ports as saying that the port of Sirik is operating normally and that its equipment and facilities have not suffered any damage. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said that in response to US strikes, its navy "struck the locations where the terrorist US military is stationed in the region". The ceasefire agreement gives Iran control over ship traffic in the strait, the Guards said.
US-Iran MoU 'conditional surrender' signed by America, analyst says on Tucker Carlson's show Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 06/27/2026 - 00:55 US author says shortages of interceptors and cruise missiles could take years to replenish, raising concerns about future military readiness US President Donald Trump salutes as a US Army carry team transfers the remains of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, 7 March 2026 (Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images via AFP) Off The memorandum of understanding signed by the United States following the joint US-Israeli war on Iran amounts to a "conditional surrender document," American author and geopolitical analyst Brandon Weichert said during an appearance on Tucker Carlson's show, claiming that Washington entered negotiations after depleting significant portions of its missile stockpiles. "Ultimately, this is a conditional surrender document," Weichert said.
What the 14-point Lebanon-Israel framework agreement actually says Israel and Lebanon signed a 14-point framework agreement at the US State Department on Friday. More than 4,000 people have been killed and more than a million displaced since Israel launched its devastating military campaign in October 2023. Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah sharply criticised the agreement, saying that Lebanese authorities would not be able to enforce it without bringing the country to "civil war".
‘Financial death penalty’: How US sanctions are upending the lives of ICC judges Submitted by Sondos Asem on Fri, 06/26/2026 - 14:56 A complaint filed in New York reveals new details of how three judges have been unable to access their bank accounts and health insurance after being sanctioned by Trump ICC judges mark opening of the judicial year on 27 January 2026 (ICC-Flikr) Off Three International Criminal Court (ICC) judges have had their bank accounts frozen, lost their health insurance and were cut off from basic financial services as a result of sanctions imposed by the Trump administration, a complaint filed in a New York federal court reveals. US sanctions, imposed under Executive Order 14203 signed by President Donald Trump in February 2025, led to consequences that stretch far beyond the professional lives of the three judges. The measures have affected their freedom of movement, their physical security, their families and their ability to carry out basic daily transactions.
UN hopes to see “sustained” opening of Hormuz, says spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters that “it is important that everybody live up to what they’ve committed to in every agreement that is signed”. “And I think it is important that all parties involved keep their eyes on the greater good,” he added, including regional and global stability as well as the wellbeing of seafarers. “Thousands and thousands of men and women … have been stuck on ships, who we all rely on to get the goods that we consume every day.
CENTCOM releases video purportedly showing strikes on Iran The US Central Command shared a black-and-white video purportedly showing strikes on Iran. The video shared on social media, marked “unclassified”, apparently shows explosions and smoke rising, but no discernible target. A few hours earlier, CENTOM said the US forces “conducted strikes against Iran as a powerful response to yesterday’s attack on a commercial ship that was transiting the Strait of Hormuz”.
UN aid chief outlines ‘six asks’ after Israel-Lebanon deal Tom Fletcher welcomed the trilateral agreement as a ‘moment of hope and opportunity’. At the same time, he said Lebanon continues to face a “grave humanitarian crisis” following months of devastating Israeli military attacks. He said that during his visits to the war-torn country, he noticed that the “humanitarian community is mobilised, and determined to translate this momentum into real change in people’s lives, especially those displaced by the conflict”.
