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presstv.co.uk (2026-06-26). Hezbollah not to allow implementation of US-backed agreement on Lebanon: LawmakerA Lebanese lawmaker says the country's Hezbollah resistance movement will not allow implementation of a United States-backed so-called "framework agreement" that purports to be seeking "dismantling" of the group.

presstv.co.uk (2026-06-26). IRGC Navy strikes US military targets in retaliation for attack on Iranian coastal areasIt noted that the retaliation came after American forces launched airstrikes against areas lying along the Iranian coastline as part of the United States' changeless "pattern of breaching its commitments."

presstv.co.uk (2026-06-26). Exclusive: Iran-US communication line established in Strait of Hormuz to prevent military incidentsA communication line has been established between Iran and the United States in the Strait of Hormuz under the final statement of the Switzerland talks to help prevent incidents that could trigger military escalation.

presstv.co.uk (2026-06-26). Iran: Defense capabilities essential to national security, not open to negotiationIran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says the country's defense capabilities are essential to its national security and cannot be the subject of negotiations or compromise

presstv.co.uk (2026-06-26). Hezbollah rejects Israeli claim to wield control over Ali al-Taher HeightsHezbollah issued a statement on Friday denying the claims of official Israeli institutions affiliated with the Zionist forces, claiming that they have taken control of Ali Al-Taher Hill on the eastern outskirts of the city of Nabatiyeh.

english.palinfo.com (2026-06-26). Hamas calls for prosecuting Israeli leaders on charges of torturing prisoners, demands urgent intl actionThe Hamas Movement has called for prosecuting the Israeli leaders for crimes of torture and systematic violations against Palestinian prisoners and detainees, demanding intensified international pressure to protect the prisoners and work towards their release.

presstv.co.uk (2026-06-26). Pakistan facilitates return of 22 Iranian sailors after US unlawful seizure of tankerTwenty-two Iranian crew members of a tanker unlawfully seized by the United States in international waters have been handed over to Iranian consular officials in the Pakistani port city of Karachi, Iranian and Pakistani officials said.

presstv.co.uk (2026-06-26). Iran-US war-ending MoU 'significant strategic victory' for Tehran and defeat for American Empire: Ex-US official"Very few, if any, American commentators thought the war would result in these types of concessions – concessions that many of us believed were politically impossible in the US," he said.

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2026-06-27: Genocide Roundup

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WSWS (2026-06-27). The "Ulm 5" : How Germany is criminalising opposition to the Gaza genocide. wsws.org Throughout the proceedings, the defendants are being stripped of fundamental rights and subjected to the most adverse prison conditions in order to intimidate anyone who protests against the genocide in Gaza.

Shireen Akram-Boshar (2026-06-26). Ms. Rachel Hosts Press Briefing on Israel's Targeting of Palestinian Children. truthout.org On Friday, childhood educator and YouTube influencer Ms. Rachel hosted a press briefing on the impact of Israel's genocide on Palestinian children, following the release of the UN Commission of Inquiry report on Palestinian children earlier this week. The press briefing featured Chris Sidoti of the UN Commission of Inquiry; emergency physician Dr. Mahmooda "Mimi" Syed, who served at Gaza's… |

newarab (2026-06-26). Israel could recognise Armenian genocide amid Turkey tensions. newarab.com Israel, which itself is widely accused of carrying out a genocide in Gaza, has for years not commented on the killing of an estimated 1.5 million Armenians by Ottoman forces during World War I. | But amid a growing geopolitical rivalry,…

Middle East Monitor (2026-06-26). Gaza: How We're Learning to see the AI-Driven Genocide. juancole.com

WSWS (2026-06-27). U.S. Supreme Court strips refugees of protected status, blocks immigrants from applying for asylum. wsws.org The rulings will have immediate—and, in some cases, deadly—consequences for hundreds of thousands of immigrants seeking refuge in the United States from political oppression, violence and starvation in their countries of origin.

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Today's Key Takeaways

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition Ship ("The Handala") Was boarded by the Israeli IDF on Saturday.
Images of children starving to death in Palestine are flooding social media across the globe, and more and more the masses in many places are completely enraged.
The US supported and facilitated genocide in Gaza is at a fever pitch, and the US gov't is doing nothing to stop it.
Trump is now channeling his racist furor toward European migrants.
Thailand and Cambodia to hold ceasefire talks.

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presstv.co.uk (2026-06-27). Israel redirecting Lebanon invasion forces to West Bank for expanded raids: ReportIsrael is reportedly gearing up for a significant escalation of aggression throughout all refugee camps in the occupied West Bank, redirecting forces from the Lebanon invasion to coincide with upcoming Jewish holidays. | | Hebrew

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presstv.co.uk (2026-06-26). Iran: Defense capabilities essential to national security, not open to negotiationIran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says the country's defense capabilities are essential to its national security and cannot be the subject of negotiations or compromise

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presstv.co.uk (2026-06-25). Iran declares readiness to send relief teams to Venezuela quake zoneIran has declared its readiness to provide emergency relief and medical assistance to Venezuela, as acting President Delcy Rodriguez confirmed the death toll from the country's strongest earthquakes in over a century had risen to at least 164, with nearly 1,000 injured.

presstv.co.uk (2026-06-25). Strait of Hormuz as strategic red line: Why Iran must confront Omans corridor plan and Trumps threatsOman's unilateral announcement of a separate route requiring only coordination with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) constitutes a calculated maneuver to undermine Iran's legal and legitimate authority over the Strait.

2026-06-25: Israel Is Threatening to Use Nukes Against the World

presstv.co.uk (2026-06-24). Downed US pilot recalls seeing Iranian drones in 'jellyfish' formation before F-15 shootdownA US warplane pilot rescued after being shot down over Iran in April described witnessing multiple Iranian drones hovering in a synchronized formation resembling a jellyfish before ejecting from his aircraft, according to a report.

pewresearch.org (2026-06-24). Comparing how Americans and others around the world view role of US globally in 2026People around the world are generally negative in their evaluations of U.S. foreign policy. In most countries, majorities say the United States does not promote peace and stability around the world and does not take other countries' interests into account on matters of international policy.

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Breaking Points

presstv.co.uk (2026-06-23). US has an obligation to lift all illegal sanctions against Iran: Foreign MinistryIranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says the United States has an obligation to remove all economic sanctions illegally imposed on Iran under a memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington.

palestinechronicle.com (2026-06-23). Restrain the Rabid Dog: Iran Warns Trump over Israel as He Pleads, Lets Not Blow ItTrump publicly criticized Israel's strike on Beirut's southern suburb, while Iranian officials warned that continued Israeli attacks could jeopardize efforts to finalize agreement.

presstv.co.uk (2026-06-23). Palestinian rights group calls for release of pregnant women held by IsraelA prisoner advocacy group has called for urgent international intervention to secure the release of three pregnant Palestinian women held under harsh conditions at the Israeli regime's Damon Prison.

2026-06-22: Larry Johnson: US-Iran Agree to Direct Conflict Management in Lebanon

presstv.co.uk (2026-06-22). At least 54 injured, 18 missing after blast at gas processing factory in QatarAt least 54 people have been wounded, and 18 others are missing after an explosion at the Barzan gas processing facility in Qatar, the Ministry of Interior says.

presstv.co.uk (2026-06-22). China sanctions 56 US companies in retaliation for military-linked blacklistChina has imposed fresh export restrictions on 56 US companies, including rare earth producers and defense-related firms, retaliating against Washington's recent decision to blacklist several major Chinese firms.

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