(2026-06-14). Israel says strikes Hezbollah targets In Beirut's southern suburbs. tribune.com.pk 
Israel struck Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday for the second time in a week in response to what it said was Hezbollah fire at northern Israel, while its military also carried out broader strikes on southern Lebanon. | The latest escalation came despite expectations that a deal between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war could be imminent, as Tehran insists a ceasefire in Lebanon must be part of any deal. | Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) said a strike hit an apartment in the Ghobeiry neighbourhood of Beirut's southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold known as Dahiyeh. | An AF…
(2026-06-14). US, Iran inch closer to deal, timing remains unclear. geo.tv 
US and Iranian flags are seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026. — ReutersPakistani, US leaders predict Sunday signing.Iranian officials, protesters express scepticism.Deal framework includes reopening Strait of Hormuz.Pakistani and US leaders forecast a Sunday signing of…
(2026-06-14). Why China is attracting wealthy Gulf families in search of education, tech and business. scmp.com In April, a family from the United Arab Emirates — four adults, three children and a nanny — spent about 300,000 yuan (US$44,228) on a seven-day educational and business tour to China. | The trip was nearly cancelled as the Iran war repeatedly disrupted their flights and travel plans, but they eventually arrived in Shanghai.
(2026-06-14). How Iran used US ceasefire to replenish its depleted missile stockpiles. scmp.com Western allies believe Iran has most likely added new-build Russian weapons to its inventory and reconstituted large swathes of its missile arsenal during the eight-week ceasefire, giving the Islamic Republic the firepower to strike back at nearly full strength if hostilities resume. | Tehran has about three-quarters of the munitions it had before the war and can easily build it up further, according to intelligence assessments. That includes unspecified Russian missiles that probably came off the…
(2026-06-14). Revealed: How Ali Khamenei's one move in 1984 helped Iran ward off Israel & USA in 2025 & 2026 wars. hindustantimes.com Iran is edging toward a peace deal with the U.S. and Israel — but its missiles are not going anywhere. From crude rockets in the 1980s to multi‚Äëwarhead and hypersonic systems today, Tehran has built one of the most formidable missile arsenals in the Middle East. Here's why Iran has always prioritised missiles over fighter jets and big-ticket air power, and how that strategy has been tested in the wars of June 2025 and February 2026.
(2026-06-14). With Trump's Iran war almost over, Why is US building a major military base near Gaza Strip. hindustantimes.com Reports suggest that the United States has begun constructing a large military facility near the Gaza Strip in southern Israel, close to the perimeter fence area. According to Israeli media sources, the site near the Re'im military base is expected to function as both a military and civilian coordination hub, potentially hosting international organizations involved in regional operations. Some reports claim the facility could be linked to broader post-conflict planning efforts, though these details remain unconfirmed by U.S. and Israeli authorities. The development has sparked speculation about America's expandin…
(2026-06-14). Iran says no final decision taken over US ceasefire deal. newarab.com 
Welcome to The New Arab's live coverage of all the latest developments from accross the region. | US President The development comes as Israel has continued to pound Lebanon with fresh strikes, issuing further forced evacuation orders to civilians in the south. | Here are some of the key updates: | • Iran and the US are expected to sign a cease…
(2026-06-14). An MoU Is Not Peace—It Is Misleading Language That Paves the Way for More War. scheerpost.com What an MoU means in the context of a war is confusing and misleading. Is the war over when it is signed? Or is it a pause until there is a misunderstanding? Kathy Gannon Substack As with so much surrounding the Iran war, which the United States and Israel began in February, truth has been …
(2026-06-14). Australia stun Turkey with defensive masterclass at World Cup. tribune.com.pk 
Australia combined defensive discipline with clinical finishing to secure a 2-0 victory over Turkey at BC Place, upsetting their more fancied opponents as coach Tony Popovic praised his side's grit and organisation. | Pre-match attention had centred on Turkey's Arda Guler, but it was Australia's youthful attack that made the difference. | Popovic's side set up to absorb pressure and break quickly, with Mohamed Toure ⚪ back from illness ⚪ leading the line alongside Nestory Irankunda. | Their pace and directness provided a constant outlet on the counter, unsettling a Turkish side that dominated possessio…
(2026-06-14). US loses key radar in Iran's Bahrain strike; Mojtaba delivers most critical parting blow to Trump. hindustantimes.com Reports and satellite imagery have fueled speculation that Iran may have struck Bahrain's Jabal Ad Dukhan radar facility during the latest wave of regional hostilities. Open-source analysts pointed to smoke plumes near the site, which hosts the AR-327 long-range surveillance radar and is considered a key component of the Gulf's missile warning architecture. If confirmed, the incident would represent one of the most significant attacks on a U.S.-linked early-warning asset in the region, raising questions about the resilience of Gulf air-defense networks and the evolving nature of Iran's military strategy.
(2026-06-14). Xi's North Korea Visit Fuels Kim's Push for Trump Talks After Iran War. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese President Xi Jinping's historic two-day visit to North Korea (June 8-9, 2026) is linked to the ongoing conflict in their ally Iran and the current conflicts in the Middle East between the United States and Iran, reflecting a global power struggle and the exchange of geopolitical pressure tactics between the superpowers. While Washington is …
(2026-06-14). Dar discusses regional developments with Turkish, Egyptian counterparts: MoFA. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held separate telephone conversations on Saturday night with the foreign ministers of Türkiye and Egypt, discussing the evolving regional situation and recent progress towards an understanding between the United States and Iran, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). | In a post on X, MoFA said during his conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Dar exchanged views on regional developments and welcomed the encouraging progress towards an understanding between the US and Iran. | They expressed hope that the positive developme…
(2026-06-14). Mohammad Marandi: Iran Didn't Lose the War—It Changed the Middle East Interview With Chris Hedges. scheerpost.com Posted by Joshua Scheer As reports emerge that Washington and Tehran may be nearing a framework agreement to halt the devastating Iran war, fundamental questions remain unresolved: Has the conflict truly ended, or is the region entering a new and more dangerous phase of instability? In this wide-ranging conversation, journalist Chris Hedges speaks with Iranian …
(2026-06-14). Iran face New Zealand in politically charged Los Angeles opener. newarab.com 
Iran open their World Cup Group G campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on Monday in a match shaped as much by events off the pitch as by the ambitions of two teams seeking a long-awaited breakthrough. | The fixture will be played against the backdrop of the Iran's participation had appeared uncertain in the buildup to the tournament because of the conflict…
(2026-06-13). Can Trump Restrain Israel? scheerpost.com Norliza binti Saleh for Middle East Monitor The latest exchange between Iran and Israel raises a fundamental question: Who is really driving events in the Middle East — Washington or Jerusalem? Following Israeli strikes on targets in Beirut, Lebanon, Iran responded with strikes against northern Israel and military facilities around Haifa. Israel then immediately retaliated …
(2026-06-13). US-Iran deal could be sealed within 24 hours, mediator Pakistan says. scmp.com The United States and Iran could finalise an agreement to end the Middle East war "within 24 hours", key mediator Pakistan said on Saturday, after both sides expressed optimism about the chances of concluding a deal. | The foes and mediators of the conflict have claimed a long-awaited accord is in its final throes, despite new skirmishes in the Strait of Hormuz in the months-long war that has roiled the region and global economy.
(2026-06-13). Iran peace deal looms while new military action flares near Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com By Parisa Hafezi, Phil Stewart and Steve HollandDUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) – The United States and Iran signaled on Friday that an agreement to endtheir warwas close, with a senior U.S. administration official saying both sides had agreed on a text and that Washington expects to sign an initial deal in the coming days.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that while changes in the deal were still possible, the tentative agreement showed his country had emerged stronger from the conflict.
(2026-06-13). Trump says Iran deal to be signed on Sunday. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 13 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump in a social media post on Saturday said a deal with Iran was scheduled to be signed on Sunday and that the Strait of Hormuz would be immediately "open to all" after it was signed.(Reporting by Susan Heavey)…
(2026-06-13). Violations of the US blockade on Iran 'will not be tolerated', Rubio tells India's Jaishankar. tribune.com.pk 
Violations of the US blockade of Iranian ports "will not be tolerated", US State Secretary Marco Rubio told India's top diplomat, who said US strikes in the Gulf killed three Indian nationals. | "Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke yesterday with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. The two officials discussed recent events in the Strait of Hormuz," a statement by the State Department said on Saturday. | "The secretary stressed that all commercial vessels should immediately comply with orders from US forces as they seek to uphold peace and security in the Strait. He underscored that viola…
(2026-06-13). Soccer-Iran team chief slams FIFA's of on visa issues. al-monitor.com By Emily GreenMEXICO CITY, June 12 (Reuters) – FIFA President Gianni Infantino has failed to deliver on promises to secure full access for the Iranian soccer federation to attend the team's three games in the United States, Iran's World Cup team supervisor told Reuters. Mahdi Mohammad Nabi, who also served as Iran's supervisor in charge of squad operations at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups in Russia and Qatar, is among 15 Iranian soccer federation members denied a visa to travel to the U.S. for the World Cup games.
(2026-06-13). Iran to hold funeral for slain supreme leader on July 4-9. tribune.com.pk 
Iran will hold funeral procedures for the country's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei between July 4 and July 9, Iranian state media reported on Saturday. | The program will include a farewell ceremony in the capital Tehran on July 4-5. Then, funeral ceremonies will be held in Tehran on July 6 and in Qom on July 7. | Read More: PM Shehbaz says US and Iran expected to sign initial deal within 24 hours | On July 9, Khamenei will be buried in the Imam Reza Shrine in the city of Mashhad following a funeral ceremony there on July 18. | Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes that began against Iran on February 28…
(2026-06-13). Iran says funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei to begin July 4, burial set for July 9. al-monitor.com DUBAI, June 13 (Reuters) – Funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will begin in Tehran on July 4 and conclude with his burial in the northeastern city of Mashhad on July 9, state media reported on Saturday. Khamenei, was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran in February. His death marked the end of more than three decades at the helm of the Islamic Republic. (Reporting by Ahmed Elimam, Eman Abu Hassira and Mohammed Gebaly, Editing by Louise Heavens)…
(2026-06-13). At Least Five Killed as Israel Continues To Pound Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Hope springs eternal for the assorted ceasefires between Israel and Lebanon actually reducing the number of Israeli strikes on Lebanon. Despite the reports that the awaited Iran deal will include calls for an Israeli pullout, however, the strikes and ground troop advancement show no signs of slowing. Between Friday and early Saturday, the IDF has …
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). US says downed multiple Iran drones as both insist deal closer. newarab.com 
(2026-06-13). Iran-linked hackers 'enter' FIFA World Cup; Mojtaba preys on Trump's fears amid football event. hindustantimes.com Iran-linked hacker group Handala claims it breached FBI drone systems and threatened to target the FIFA World Cup that began June 11. The FBI and U.S. agencies have stepped up World Cup security, deploying authorized drones and imposing temporary flight bans around stadiums and fan zones. Watch for the latest analysis and what this means for U.S. homeland security, event organizers, and international tensions.
(2026-06-13). Why has Trump backed away from renewed war with Iran? juancole.com The Conversation) — The US and Iran stepped back from the brink of returning to all-out war on June 11. Hours after saying the US military would carry out strikes against Iran for a third consecutive night, Donald Trump postponed the attack. The Iranian military had said the US would "receive a more severe response than before" if it followed through on its threats. | Trump claimed to have cancelled the strikes bec…
(2026-06-13). In Rare Step, Iran FM Agrees With Trump, Trump Retweets Him. scheerpost.com Juan Cole for Informed Comment The announcement by President Trump on Friday that he had decided not to pursue further attacks on Iran for the moment after a round of tit for tat strikes midweek provoked two different reactions in Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that negotiations are nearing success, saying that the Islamabad …
(2026-06-13). They're saying the attack on Iran was proportional here are the stats: You decide. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Nuri Vitacchi The US on Wednesday night destroyed civilian water utilities serving 20,000 Iranian people. "The mission is a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression," US Central Command said in a statement on X. The punishment was "in response to yesterday's downing of a US Army Apache helicopter," the US Centcom said. READ…
(2026-06-13). Pakistan, Saudi Arabia welcome US—Iran talks reaching final stage. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Saturday welcomed the US—Iran negotiations entering their final stage, expressing hope that the development would contribute to lasting peace and stability in the region. | Both Iran and the United States have indicated in recent weeks that discussions are nearing completion. The proposed framework follows the conflict that erupted in late February and was halted after Islamabad helped secure a ceasefire between the parties. | According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telepho…
(2026-06-13). Pakistan PM says US-Iran peace deal signing expected within 24 hours. al-monitor.com June 13 (Reuters) – Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the United States and Iran have agreed to a framework for a peace deal that would end the months-long conflict in the Middle East, with a final text of the deal reached.Pakistan is now preparing for an electronic signing expected within the next 24 hours followed by technical-level talks next week, Sharif added. (Reporting by Rajveer Singh Pardesi in Bengaluru; Editing by Emelia Sithole-Matarise)…
(2026-06-13). Tehran 'Holds Firm' To Red Lines As Trump Backpedals. popularresistance.org An Iranian official told US media on 11 June that the "war will continue" until Washington "respects" Tehran's interests, coinciding with reports that the Islamic Republic has withdrawn from negotiations. | Mohammad Mokhber, advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, told CNN that the situation is "in their hands." | "If they respect Iran's interests and act accordingly, the war will end; otherwise, it will continue," he added, stressing that Tehran will "not back down" and "not step back." | US President Donald Trump is "mistaken" if he believes he can continue to "test" Iran's military capabilities, Mokhber said, adding…
(2026-06-13). Dozens protest peace deal outside Iran foreign ministry. newarab.com 
Dozens protested Saturday outside a foreign ministry office in Iran's northeastern city of Mashhad, chanting slogans against top diplomat Abbas Araghchi after a televised interview in which he discussed signing a peace deal with the US. |
(2026-06-13). Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to be buried on July 9: state TV. geo.tv 
(2026-06-13). US deports Iran activist to Central African Republic: lawyer. newarab.com 
The United States has deported an Iranian pro-democracy activist to The Iranian American Legal Defense Fund (IALDF) said on Thursday that three Iranian women who fled persecution were at risk of deportation, including one who had converted to Christianity. | In the end, only the activist was on the flight which took off from Louisiana on Thursday night, said her l…
(2026-06-13). The illusion of a new Middle East. tribune.com.pk 
On May 25, 2026, US President Donald Trump shocked the world — Muslim world in particular — when he proposed that more Muslim nations sign up the Abraham Accords as a precondition for a broader political settlement in the Middle East. | It was an incredibly surprising and polarising move. Nobody had anticipated that an effort to end the Iran war could be linked to the expansion of what has effectively become new American-led security architecture for the region. | This is why everyone was left bewildered when Trump floated the idea during a conference call with leaders of several Muslim allied nati…
(2026-06-13). Funeral for slain Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei set for July. newarab.com 
Iran's state-run news agency said Saturday funeral processions for its former Supreme Leader, The funeral, burial, and farewell ceremonies for Khamenei would take place between July 4 and 9, Iran's state-run television, IRIB, reported. | Khamenei
(2026-06-13). U.S. forces disable 3rd oil tanker in Gulf of Oman this week. ecns.cn "The blockade is being enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulfand Gulf of Oman, "the command added.
(2026-06-13). L'Iran scommette sulla guerra. strategic-culture.su Questa fase del conflitto iraniano probabilmente si concluderà solo quando l'Occidente precipiterà nel baratro economico che si profila all'orizzonte | Segue nostro La guerra degli Stati Uniti contro l'Iran è passata dalla fase iniziale a una nuova fase emergente — una fase in cui l'Iran scommette implicitamente sul fatto che la fase successiva sarà la guerra. Molto probabilmente si tratterà di episodi brevi di guerra limitata, che…