(2026-06-05). Iran Does Not Seek War, but Prepared To Continue Defending Itself if Necessary: FM Araghchi. orinocotribune.com Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran does not seek war, but is prepared to continue defending itself if necessary, underlining the enhanced status of the Islamic Republic's Armed Forces. | "We have never sought war. We want peace, but an honorable peace," the top diplomat said during an interview with Lebanon's al-Mayadeen network on Wednesday. | However, he added, "We are prepared to continue the war, either in terms of military capability, national cohesion, or the determination to confront aggression." | IRGC targets enemy vessel, US Fifth Fleet HQ, American airbase after violations near Strait of Hormuz…
(2026-06-05). Headlines for June 5, 2026. democracynow.org Senate Approves $70 Billion in Additional ICE and Border Patrol Funding, Hezbollah Rejects Extension of U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire Between Israel and Lebanon, WFP Warns Strait of Hormuz Closure Has Pushed Millions More into Hunger, Israeli Strike on Gaza Leaves Family of Five Burned Alive in Their Home, Trump Administration Scraps Ocean Sensors That Track Climate Change and Predict Storms, Trump Administration Seeks More Control Over Scientific Research Grants, White House Announces $700 Million in Federal Funds for Coal Industry, Lawmaker Grills Marco Rubio over Trump's Apparent Naps at Public Events, Kalshi…
(2026-06-05). Lebanon president criticises Iran as Israeli strikes continue. newarab.com 
Hello, | For those joining us, here are the key updates: | – Israeli strikes continue across Lebanon despite the announcement of a new "ceasefire" by Lebanese and Israeli officials in Washington, DC. Israeli strike in the south on Friday killed five people including a woman and an emergency worker, condemning "the targeting of paramedics carrying out rescue operations". | – Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urged Iran not to interfere in his country in a video interview published on Friday by CNN, also telling Iran's ally Hezbollah that diplomacy was the only solution to the conflict with Israel.
(2026-06-05). Joseph Aoun: Iran using Lebanon as bargaining chip in US talks. newarab.com 
Lebanese President In a CNN interview, Aoun said "the people of Lebanon are paying the price …for the sake" of Iran's interests, and were "fed up" with war on Lebanon – comments reflecting deep divisions along Lebanon's confessional and political faultlines. | "They are using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in their negotiation with the United States," Aoun said of…
(2026-06-05). No deal with Lebanon without Hezbollah, suggests Netanyahu. newarab.com 
There will be no agreement with Lebanon, and Israeli forces will not leave southern Lebanon unless Hezbollah agrees to a ceasefire and disarms, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his cabinet on Thursday evening. |
(2026-06-05). Under Israeli bombs, Lebanon's Palestinian refugees face limbo. newarab.com 
(2026-06-05). France charges HSBC in case of Lebanon's Riad Salameh. newarab.com 
The bank was charged with money laundering and criminal conspiracy to commit acts such as embezzlement, the prosecutor's office said. | HSBC was required to deposit 80 million euros ($93 million)…