In Strait of Hormuz, Renewed Strikes Threaten to Set Back Shipping Recovery
The attacks came after traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had reached the highest levels since the start of the U. S. war in Iran.
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Egypt condemns Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain
CAIRO, 27th June May, 2026 (WAM) -- Egypt strongly condemned on Saturday the attacks targeting Bahrain using Iranian drones as a violation of Bahrain's sovereignty, a threat to its security and stability, and an unacceptable escalation that undermines efforts to de-escalate regional tensions.
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Israel strikes southern Lebanon after US-brokered security deal
Israel strikes southern Lebanon after US-brokered security deal Israeli warplanes have hit the town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon, our colleagues on the ground report. The air strike took place at about 15:30 GMT, or 6:30pm local time, in the latest Israeli attack on southern Lebanon. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency also reported the strike, which followed an earlier Israeli attack near the same town.
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Bahrain condemns Iranian drone attack after overnight US strikes
No immediate reports of damage after Bahrain hit by ‘number of drones’ as ship in strait of Hormuz also targeted Bahrain said it was attacked by Iran with a wave of drones on Saturday, apparently in response to overnight US strikes on Iran . A ship in the strait of Hormuz was also attacked. Bahrain’s foreign ministry said a “number of drones” were launched at the country, though there were no immediate reports of damage.
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Bahrain says Iran launched drone attacks on its territory
Manama [Bahrain], June 27 (ANI): Bahrain on Saturday accused Iran of launching several drones into its territory, saying the attack violated its sovereignty and threatened efforts to preserve peace in the region.
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Tanker hit by 'unidentified projectile' in Strait of Hormuz, says British maritime agency
London [UK], June 27 (ANI): A tanker transiting through the strategic Strait of Hormuz has been targeted and hit in the latest maritime incident, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The captain of the tanker confirmed that the vessel was struck by 'an unidentified projectile', the British maritime agency disclosed.
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Several Palestinians injured in Israeli drone strike on Gaza City tent
Several Palestinians injured in Israeli drone strike on Gaza City tent Several Palestinians have been wounded on Saturday in an Israeli attack on Gaza City. According to Wafa news agency, an Israeli drone struck a tent sheltering displaced people in western Gaza City, injuring several Palestinians, who have been transferred to the Al-Shifa Hospital for treatment.
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Probe reveals reason for US bombing of Iranian girls school - Bloomberg
The strike on the educational facility in Minab killed more than 120 students aged between 6 and 13 as well as 26 teachers The deadly US strike on a girls school in the Iranian coastal city of Minab happened due to gaps in the Pentagon's system for analyzing potential targets, Bloomberg has reported
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Israel attack on Gaza refugee camp kills two, including a young girl
Israel attack on Gaza refugee camp kills two, including a young girl Israeli drones hit makeshift tents in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis in southern Gaza on Saturday, killing two Palestinians, including a young girl, Al Jazeera reported, citing medical sources. The area had been designated a “safe zone” under the terms of the ceasefire agreement with Israel. Four others were wounded in the attacks and are receiving treatment at Nasser hospital, one of the few hospitals still partially functioning in southern Gaza, the sources added.
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UAE condemns Iranian strike on Bahrain
UAE condemns Iranian strike on Bahrain The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Saturday condemning "in the strongest terms" Iran’s alleged drone attacks against Bahrain following US strikes on Iran. The ministry said that the attacks constitute a “flagrant violation” of Bahrain’s sovereignty and “a threat to its security and stability”. It reflects similar statements condemning the attacks from Kuwait, Qatar and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
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Hezbollah chief says it will continue pressure until Israel withdraws from Lebanon
Hezbollah chief says it will continue pressure until Israel withdraws from Lebanon Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem has urged the Lebanese government to abandon the Israel-Lebanon framework agreement signed in Washington, calling it “null”, a “humiliation” and a surrender of sovereignty. Qassem said in a statement on Saturday that Hezbollah would continue to push for Israel to withdraw troops from occupying Lebanon, adding that any attempt to link this requirement to demanding the group’s disarmament would cross “red lines”. He suggested that the agreement should be replaced by the Iran-US memorandum of understanding.
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Qatar, GCC condemn Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain
Qatar, GCC condemn Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain Both the Qatari foreign ministry and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi have strongly condemned Iran’s attacks on Bahrain, after reports emerged that drones targeted its territory. In a statement to X, the Albudaiwi said he “condemns in the strongest terms the treacherous Iranian attacks on the Kingdom of Bahrain and its targeting of civilian infrastructure and properties. ” Qatar called for “continuing on the path of dialogue and diplomacy, de-escalation, and building on the gains achieved within the framework of the memorandum of understanding, in a manner that contributes to consolidating security and stability at both the regional and international levels.
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Iran and US trade attacks in worst escalation since peace deal
Iran and US trade attacks in worst escalation since peace deal Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 06/27/2026 - 10:06 The warring sides accuse each other of violating the agreement Smoke rises from explosions at an unknown location, following what US Central Command said were strikes on Iran in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, in this screen grab from video released 26 June 2026 (US Central Command/Handout via Reuters) Off Iran and the United States traded strikes over the past two days in the worst escalation since signing an interim peace deal aimed at ending their four-month war. The two sides accused each other of violating the agreement after a cargo ship was attacked on Thursday, prompting the latest exchange of strikes. The US blamed Iran for the attack.
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US and Iran exchange strikes for first time since ceasefire
It followed a hit on a container ship traversing the Strait of Hormuz outside of the route approved by Tehran The US and Iran have exchanged strikes for the first time since agreeing an interim peace deal on June 17, with both sides accusing each other of violating its terms.
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US and Iran exchange strikes for second day
The escalation jeopardizes the preliminary peace deal signed between Washington and Tehran in June 17 The US and Iran have continued to exchange strikes for the second day in a row as disagreements over traffic in the Strait of Hormuz risk derailing the peace process.
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Kuwait condemns Iranian attack on Bahrain
Kuwait condemns Iranian attack on Bahrain Kuwait’s foreign ministry issued a statement on Saturday condemning Iran’s drone attack on Bahrain, calling it a violation of Bahrain’s sovereignty and international law, and a threat to the security and stability of the region. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the State of Kuwait’s condemnation and strong denunciation of the reprehensible Iranian aggression against the territories of the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain,” the statement said. Iran announced on Saturday that it would attack US-linked targets in retaliation of US strikes on its coastal surveillance facilities, amid an unstable peace deal.
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UAE strongly condemns hostile drone attacks by Iran on Bahrain
ABU DHABI, 27th June, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile drone attacks by Iran that targeted the Kingdom of Bahrain. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these hostile attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and a threat to its security and stability.
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Iran says more ships seek Hormuz transit permits after warning shots fired
Iran says more ships seek Hormuz transit permits after warning shots fired More ships are seeking permits from Iran to transit the Strait of Hormuz after unauthorised vessels faced warning shots, Iranian state TV reported. The report came after a British maritime security firm said a Panama-flagged tanker had been hit by an “unidentified projectile” while transiting the strait on Saturday. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had attacked US positions in the Gulf following US strikes on Iran.
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Israeli media: Israel’s ‘goal from the start’ was leading Lebanon into civil war
Israeli media: Israel’s ‘goal from the start’ was leading Lebanon into civil war An analyst on Israel’s Channel 13 said during a broadcast that Israel was “leading Lebanon to a civil war”, calling it Israel’s “goal from the start”. “It seems we’re leading Lebanon to a civil war. Maybe it’s not so bad for us, let the Lebanese government fight Hezbollah,” the analyst said.
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Israeli drone strikes southern Lebanon day after security deal
Israeli drone strikes southern Lebanon day after security deal An Israeli drone struck the Nabatieh area in southern Lebanon on Saturday, Lebanon’s state news agency reported. The strike came one day after Israel and Lebanon signed a US-mediated security arrangement aimed at de-escalating tensions in the region, after Israel attacked and invaded the country in March.
