(2026-06-10). Thousands of Iranians left without water in searing heat after US hits reservoirs. scmp.com Thousands of Iranians in the southern port town of Sirik have lost access to drinking water after US strikes hit two reservoirs in the area, Iranian state media said on Wednesday. | The United States carried out strikes on the southern cities of Jask and Sirik and on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, after what Washington said was Iran's downing of a US Army Apache helicopter over Gulf waters.
(2026-06-10). Trump blames Iran for helicopter attack, says US must respond. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 9 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Iran shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter that was patrolling the Strait of Hormuz overnight and vowed to respond, but gave no other details."I have just been informed by our Great Military that last night the Iranians shot down one of our highly sophisticated Apache Helicopters while patrolling over the Strait of Hormuz," Trump wrote in a social media post. "Nevertheless, the United States must, of necessity, respond to this attack," he added. (Reporting by Susan Heavey and David Ljunggren)…
(2026-06-10). Iran, US trade blows as Middle East peace deal draws no nearer. al-monitor.com Iran attacked US bases in Jordan and Bahrain on Wednesday, the latest salvo in tit-for-tat strikes with the United States after the downing of a US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. The worst bout of fighting between Washington and Tehran since their April 8 ceasefire has cast further doubt on US President Donald Trump's earlier claim that negotiations were in their "final throes" before reaching an enduring settlement to end the Middle East war.
(2026-06-10). After US strikes, Iran hits back on Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan. newarab.com 
Welcome. | Here are the latest key updates: | The US military's Central Command (CENTCOM) said it carried out "self-defence strikes" against Iran after the downing of a US helicopter allegedly by Iranian forces over the Strait of Hormuz on Monday
| Iran then responded with a barrage of missiles and drones at US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the US chose to "test our determination" and that Iran's armed forces would "leave no attack or threat unanswered", adding, "Leave our region if you want to be safe."
| Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance repea…
(2026-06-10). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-06-10). Iran targets US bases in Jordan and the Gulf after Trump orders strikes near Hormuz. al-monitor.com By Enas Alashray, Elwely Elwelly and Phil StewartDUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 10 (Reuters) – Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had carried out attacks against a U.S. base in Jordan and 21 other targets in the Gulf on Wednesday in retaliation for American strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian media reported.The clashes mark one of the biggest exchanges in hostilities since the two countries agreed to a ceasefire in April.
(2026-06-10). US tightens pressure on Iran with new sanctions and threats of more strikes. scmp.com The United States ramped up pressure on Iran on Wednesday, with President Donald Trump threatening more strikes and the Treasury Department slapping fresh sanctions on entities that it says "have supported weapons procurement" on behalf of Tehran, including some in China and Hong Kong. | "We hit them hard yesterday and we're going to hit them again hard today," Trump told reporters at the White House on Wednesday.
(2026-06-10). China's factory price jump contrasts with muted consumer inflation. scmp.com China's factory gate prices rose by the most since 2022, surpassing expectations, as higher oil costs stemming from the war in Iran help manufacturers escape years of deflation. | The producer price index rose by 3.9 per cent from a year earlier in May, more than the 3.5 per cent forecast of economists surveyed by Wind. Consumer prices rose by 1.2 per cent, the same as in April and below the 1.4 per cent forecast.
(2026-06-10). 'Unprovoked aggression': Russia, China urge restraint after US-Iran escalation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Russia has raised concerns about the latest Iran—US escalation, blaming "unprovoked US-Israel aggression" for continued tensions, which began more than 100 days ago.
(2026-06-10). US focuses on Iran, Taiwan prepares for the worst? Xi's potential target stages major drill. hindustantimes.com Is Taiwan preparing for a future war as China, North Korea and Russia appear to be drawing closer together? On June 9, Taiwan staged a major coastal live-fire exercise simulating the defence of the island against a large-scale Chinese amphibious invasion. The drills took place at a striking moment, coinciding with Chinese President Xi Jinping's rare visit to North Korea, where he met Kim Jong Un to discuss deeper cooperation between Beijing and Pyongyang. Taiwan's military fired rockets and artillery along key stretches of coastline facing mainland China, rehearsing how its forces would respond if Chinese troops…
(2026-06-10). Tehran, Moscow emphasize need to boost scientific cooperation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian Science, Research and Technology Minister, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, and Russian Science and Higher Education Minister, Valery Falkov, reviewed strategies for developing scientific, educational, and academic cooperation between the two countries with an emphasis on expanding professor and student exchanges, strengthening research cooperation, and facilitating academic interactions.
(2026-06-10). Let's Identify Those Who Want War, Not Peace. ummid.com A very important question today is — who wants the Iran-USA-Israel-Lebanon war to continue and who wants the Russia-Ukraine war to continue…
(2026-06-10). Ali Rahbari to conduct Mariinsky Orchestra in St. Petersburg. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Renowned Iranian composer and conductor Ali Rahbari will conduct the Mariinsky Orchestra at the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, Russia, on June 19.
(2026-06-10). Israel's most audacious move yet: Mojtaba now has all the reason he needs to unleash on US bases. hindustantimes.com Iran has vowed that the deaths of two air defence personnel killed in recent Israeli strikes will not be forgotten, as calls for retaliation grow louder in Tehran. The latest exchange has further heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, with Iranian officials also accusing the United States of supporting Israeli military operations in the region.
(2026-06-10). From Beirut to Bab el Mandeb, Iran tests new deterrence strategy. al-monitor.com Tehran views its latest clash with Israel as a watershed moment and proof that any attack on its regional allies can trigger direct and immediate retaliation.
(2026-06-10). United States Launches Renewed Attacks on Iran. wibailoutpeople.org Aggressive actions take place proving that Washington is not serious about a permanent settlement with Tehran while the Israeli Defense Forces continue their assaults on Southern Lebanon violating the ceasefire of two months earlier By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireWednesday June 10, 2026Geostrategic Analysis Although United States President Donald Trump has for more than two …
(2026-06-10). Israel's Defiance of Trump Shattered 100-Day Truce in US-Iran War. ummid.com Marking exactly 100 days since a catastrophic conflict reordered the Middle East, a fragile, US-brokered truce violently collapsed as Israeli jets struck deep inside Iranian territory.
(2026-06-10). Pezeshkian: US and Israel can only dream of Iran's capitulation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that Iran will never give in to threats and pressure amid the latest fighting between Iran on one side and the United States and Israel on the other.
(2026-06-09). U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after helicopter downing. ecns.cn S.forces launched strikes against Iran on Tuesday after the downing of a U.S.strikes came as Israel renewed attacks in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, following days of tit-for-tat strikes between Israel and Iran and adding to already heightened tensions across the region.
(2026-06-10). Israeli war on Lebanon could serve as catalyst for regional unity. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Israeli war on Lebanon serves as a major test of the Arab world's willingness to cooperate with Iran. The Islamic Republic has linked its own ceasefire discussions with the U.S. to the inclusion of Lebanon in any agreement. To counter this, the Trump administration has heavily pressured Beirut to enter U.S.-mediated negotiations with Israel. The primary goal is to push Lebanon into direct talks with Israel, potentially forcing the Lebanese government into direct conflict with Hezbollah.
(2026-06-10). Iran Suspends Operations After Delivering a 'Painful Response' to the Zionist Regime. orinocotribune.com The headquarters said in a statement on Monday that the halt comes after Iran's powerful armed forces delivered a response to the "atrocities and mischief" of the "savage Zionist regime" in southern Lebanon and the Dahiyeh district, which were carried out with the support of "criminal America". | "The fake Zionist regime and its supporters must learn a lesson from this response," the statement said. | The announcement follows a series of missile strikes by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Sunday targeting Israel's Ramat David Air Base in northern occupied territories. | The IRGC said the operation wa…
(2026-06-10). Hamas pushes to link Gaza to Iran war deal, but many unconvinced. newarab.com 
Hamas's recent Yet, Palestinians enduring over two and a half years of Israel's genocide, the dominant sentiment remains cautious rather than hopeful. | The movement's call comes amid a quickly evolving situation in the region, with renewed Iran-Israel tensions, Israel's inv…
(2026-06-10). US adventurism: Apache down, F-35 hangar hit, oil up. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The latest exchange of fire between Iran and the United States highlights Washington's bad faith in the April ceasefire and Tehran's resolve to respond to any aggression. It is the most serious escalation since the April 8 truce halted the joint US—Israeli war that began on February 28.
(2026-06-10). A Growing Gulf Between Nations>. newarab.com 
The Gulf has been a key target for Iranian missiles and drones. | Iran has struck infrastructure, oil and gas installations, civilian areas, and US military bases. These attacks have struck at the heart of the Gulf's image as a safe and stable environment. | While the region deals with Iranian attacks, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have been working out how to deal with each other. | The Saudi-Emirati rivialry has been rumbling on for a number of years now, and during this conflict, they both have conflicting ideas about how to deal with Iran, who they should be allied with, and how they can protect their economies.
(2026-06-10). US truce breaches have undermined diplomatic efforts, Iran says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman said on Wednesday that recent US military actions against the country, coupled with repeated ceasefire violations, have seriously undermined diplomatic efforts, warning that negotiations cannot progress without a minimum level of stability and political consistency.
(2026-06-10). Democracy Now! 2026-06-10 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for June 10, 2026; Report from Tehran: Amid More U.S./Iran Bombing, Trump Warns Iran Is "DEAD.Will Pay the Price"; The Shocking Secrets of MSG's Surveillance Machine: Noah Shachtman on Knicks' Owner James Dolan; Trump Admin Guts Vital Sea Monitoring, "Tears Out the Eyes and Ears of Science": David Helvarg; "I Was Just Forced to Resign from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory": Climate Scientist Peter Kalmus | Headlines for June 10, 2026; Report from Tehran: Amid More U.S./Iran Bombing, Trump Warns Iran Is "DEAD.Will Pay the Price";…
(2026-06-10). Estados Unidos bombardea a Irán y el país persa responda atacando bases estadounidenses. cubadebate.cu Como respuesta a estos ataques del Pentágono, algunas bases estadounidenses en Oriente Medio fueron blanco de "un poderoso ataque" de las fuerzas iraníes, comunicó este miércoles el Cuartel General Central Khatam al Anbiya (el máximo órgano operativo del mando militar del Ejército persa).
(2026-06-10). Iran consults Turkey and Saudi Arabia on regional security. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations with his Turkish and Saudi counterparts to discuss the rapidly evolving regional situation following recent US military attacks on southern Iran, reaffirming Tehran's commitment to defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
(2026-06-09). U.S. completes strikes in response to Iran's attack on Apache: Central Command. ecns.cn U.S. forces completed "self-defense strikes" against Iran in response to the downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter on Monday, the U.S. Central Command said Tuesday.
(2026-06-10). Overnight Attacks Rattle U.S.-Iran Ceasefire (Updated). twz.com 
U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters today that in the wake of The latest round of attacks and counterattacks touched off…
(2026-06-10). Iran targets US bases in Jordan and Gulf after Trump orders strikes near Hormuz. geo.tv 
Iranians stand next to a symbol of a Kheibar missile as they take part in a rally in Tehran on June 4, 2026. — AFP Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they targeted US bases.US military earlier struck Iranian targets.Escalation threatens fragile ceasefire, longer-term peace…
(2026-06-10). Thursday 6/11: Webinar: Vets Say NO to the Iran War. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/VetsSayNo…
(2026-06-10). Iran's pistachio exports to Europe reach €27m in 3 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Eurostat announced that Iran's pistachio exports to the European Union reached approximately €27 million in the first quarter of 2026.
(2026-06-10). Iran honors activists with 'Right Side of History' medal. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran awarded its "Right Side of History" Medal to a group of international activists, artists, academics, and political figures during a ceremony in Tehran on Monday, highlighting 'a growing global movement in support of Palestine and opposition to Western-backed policies in West Asia.'
(2026-06-10). Iran, energy transit highway between Central Asia, Persian Gulf. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iran's geographical position can turn the country into the main energy transit route between Central Asia and the Persian Gulf — a capacity that plays a key role in the region's economy.
(2026-06-10). Iran set to open 2026 VNL campaign against Brazil. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran national volleyball team will face Brazil early Thursday in the 2026 FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League (VNL).
(2026-06-10). White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians. al-monitor.com The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup on Tuesday defended the decision not to grant visas to a Somali referee and some support staff for the Iranian team."To this point we've had 35 teams that have come into the United States," Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the task force, said at an event hosted by the Atlantic Council in Washington."No players, no coaches have been denied," Giuliani said. "There have been some officials that have been denied, and for good reason."
(2026-06-10). Renewable power plants being developed in line with environmental requirements. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The Deputy of Technical and Engineering of Iran's Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) wrote in a note: The development of renewable power plants can lead to favorable results only when carried out based on precise technical standards, clear environmental requirements, and continuous monitoring.
(2026-06-10). Trump says US giving 'strong response' to Iran over Apache incident. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump looks at John F Kennedy International Airport in New York, US, June 8, 2026 — Reuters
(2026-06-10). IAEA board passes anti-Iran resolution despite objections. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Wednesday adopted a resolution concerning Iran by 21 votes in favor, three against, and 10 abstentions, in a move Tehran and its allies described as politically motivated and detrimental to ongoing diplomatic efforts.
(2026-06-10). "Iran fights not only for its own people" : 8 purposes of Iran's resilience. uwidata.com 
By Aliakbar Taheri — Representative of Coalition for Resistance Organization May 19th, 1919 is the date Mustafa Kemal Atatàºrk arrived in the northern Turkish city of Samsun to start the armed struggle against the imperialist occupation of Türkiye and its collaborators. The date is considered as the beginning of the war of liberation. It is …
(2026-06-10). Explainer-Congress has backed Iran war powers resolutions. Now what? al-monitor.com By Patricia ZengerleWASHINGTON, June 9 (Reuters) – For the first time since the war on Iran began on February 28, the Republican-led U.S. Congress has backed resolutions that could block Republican President Donald Trump from continuing hostilities, reflecting growing concern among members of his party about the three-month-long conflict.
(2026-06-10). Whitewashing crimes under the IAEA's seal. tehrantimes.com Siasat‚Äëe-Rooz, in an article on Western moves and Rafael Grossi's actions at the IAEA Board of Governors, wrote: While the United States and some European countries seek to whitewash their crimes against Iran, Tehran warned the Board of Governors about the catastrophic consequences of issuing any anti‚ÄëIran resolution.
(2026-06-10). Iran war drives US inflation to 4.2%, highest in three years. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – US prices in May rose at their fastest rate in three years, with inflation climbing to 4.2%, the BBC reported.
(2026-06-10). US inflation spikes to 3-year high, Trump says 'I love it'. scmp.com US consumer inflation surged to a three-year high in May, according to official data released on Wednesday, as increased energy prices rippled through the world's largest economy. | US President Donald Trump praised the inflation report in comments to reporters Wednesday, saying, "the numbers were great" and "I love it".
(2026-06-10). La partida de una internacionalista cabal. radiohc.cu María Céspedes falleció recientemente en La Habana, y desde el Partido Comunista Paraguayo, PCP, llegan los honres para la mujer que siempre estuvo comprometida con los pueblos oprimidos del Mundo. | María Céspedes nació el 25 de mayo de 1937 en Asunción. Fue militante de la entonces Federación Juvenil Comunista y del PCP. El exilio forzado por el Terrorismo de Estado de la tiranía militar fascista encabezada por Alfredo Stroessner y tutelada por los EEUU, hizo que viviera en Buenos Aires, Montevideo y Caracas hasta que, desde 1988 se instaló en La Habana para trabajar por casi 20 años en la sección de idioma gua…
(2026-06-10). US sea drone rescues crew from US Army helicopter that crashed near Hormuz. al-monitor.com By Phil Stewart and Jarrett RenshawJune 9 (Reuters) – In a first, a Navy surface drone found and rescued two crew members from an Army Apache attack helicopter that went down in waters near Oman's coast, the U.S. military told Reuters, and President Donald Trump said the pilots were "fine."The U.S. military's Central Command said the AH-64 Apache went down at around 3 a.m. local time on Tuesday (2300 GMT on Monday) near the coast of Oman while patrolling regional waters.
(2026-06-10). WW3: World Wrestling III in Hormuz. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-06-10). "The Sinners" and the cinematic anatomy of Trumpism. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- At first glance, Trumpism appears to be a distinctly contemporary political phenomenon, inseparable from the personality, rhetoric, and political career of Donald Trump. Yet reducing Trumpism to a single individual risks overlooking the deeper social and historical forces that made it possible.
(2026-06-10). The war on the moral identity of Lebanese resistance. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Hezbollah's supporters in Lebanon have been subjected to continuous psychological, media, and cognitive warfare alongside the fierce Israeli aggression against the country.
(2026-06-10). VP urges SCO to protect sci-tech infrastructures against foreign aggression. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN —The vice president for science, technology, and knowledge-based economy, Hossein Afshin, has called for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states to take effective and collaborative measures to protect the science and technology infrastructures of independent countries against foreign aggression.
(2026-06-10). Hydrological horror in Hormozgan and America's infinite regress to barbarism. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The ruins of two concrete water tanks in Sirik stand as silent witnesses to American brutality. One held 500 cubic meters, the other 2,000.
(2026-06-10). How does China define the new global order? tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Over the past two decades, China has transformed from an emerging economic power into one of the most influential actors in the global economy. Rapid economic growth, extensive industrial development, and the expansion of its trade influence have enabled Beijing to play an increasingly prominent role not only in economic dynamics but also, gradually, in global security and strategic affairs. The key question is how China can simultaneously shape a new economic order while also influencing international security dynamics.
(2026-06-10). 'Eco-friendly dormitory' to promote environmental protection in universities. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN —To promote the culture of environmental protection, Tehran University of Medical Sciences has launched a project that focuses on turning dormitories of universities into eco-friendly places.
(2026-06-10). Health Ministry to start Family Physician Program in cities on June 15. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The Health Ministry plans to launch the Family Physician Program in 20 selected cities nationwide on June 15, aiming to make treatment referrals more concentrated and provide more convenient access to health services.
(2026-06-10). Oil crisis deepens as global reserves plummet to 20-year low. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Oil prices set to surge above $105 a barrel as US-Israeli strikes trigger historic supply shock, demand set to shrink for first time since pandemic.