Netanyahu squeezed between Trump and election year politics Trump's intervention over Lebanon caused a firestorm in Israel. Axios · Jun 7
Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon ceasefire terms The full ceasefire faces its biggest obstacle: Hezbollah's apparent rejection. Axios · Jun 7
PM Modi congratulates Major Barak on being conferred UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award Major Abhilasha Barak received the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. She is an Indian woman peacekeeper and the country's first woman combat helicopter pilot. Major Barak serves with the UN Peacekeeping in Lebanon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Piyush Goyal congratulated her. Her achievement highlights… The Economic Times · Jun 7
Iran-US war latest: Israel launches retaliatory strikes on Iran’s military targets after missile attack Explosions were reported in several cities, including Tehran and Isfahan The Independent UK · Jun 7
Live: Israel reports missiles from Iran in first bombardment since fragile ceasefire This liveblog is no longer being updated. France 24 · Jun 7
Trump’s failure to maintain ceasefires is part of the new world disorder – and ordinary people pay the price The US president brags about ending wars but look at Ukraine, Gaza, Iran and Lebanon to see what his casual disregard for diplomacy and obsession with instant results have achieved, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall The Guardian - UK · Jun 7
US weighs seizing Iranian assets to rebuild Gulf states hit by Tehran's attacks The U.S. plans to redirect Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding and repairs following recent Iranian attacks. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is assessing damage costs, with frozen assets potentially used for compensation. This comes amid stalled peace negotiations and renewed skirmishes between the U.S. and Iran. The Economic Times · Jun 7
A new exchange of fire with Iran tests fragile ceasefire Tensions flare as Iran launches missiles and drones towards Bahrain and Kuwait. These attacks were intercepted. The US responded by striking Iranian surveillance sites. This exchange escalates regional conflict. Pakistan's Interior Minister visits Tehran to push for peace. Fighting in Lebanon also impacts efforts to stabilize the region. The Economic Times · Jun 6
AAP · Jun 6 US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies' reconstruction The US government has directed a team to assess costs for damages already inflicted on Gulf allies by Iran, a source says.
The Economic Times · Jun 6 Lebanon army chief visits US-Iran mediator Pakistan: military Lebanese Army Chief Rodolphe Haykal is in Pakistan for talks with his counterpart, a visit reportedly tied to Iran-US negotiations aimed at ending the Middle East conflict. Lebanon's inclusion in any agreement is a key demand from Iran, though Lebanese President Aoun criticizes Tehran's interference. This comes amid ongoing border…
Euronews · Jun 6 Israeli strike kills nine including Lebanese soldiers as border truce under pressure Lebanon has accused Israel of undermining ceasefire efforts after an airstrike killed three members of its army in the country's south.