Two IDF soldiers wounded by Hezbollah rockets in southern Lebanon
Two Israeli soldiers were wounded by Hezbollah rocket fire at their post on Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon on Sunday, the IDF announced. One soldier sustained moderate injuries and the other light injuries, and both were evacuated to an Israeli hospital for further treatment.
Iran will never have a nuclear weapon under US deal, Hegseth says
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated on Sunday that Iran will never possess a nuclear weapon, asserting that any deal is performance-based with verification and dismantling of its nuclear program. A senior Iranian official had informed Reuters that Tehran agrees not to produce or acquire nuclear weapons under a draft memorandum of understanding, with President Trump listing regional approvals including Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
Donald Trump denounces IDF strikes in Beirut , calls to cease attacks on Hezbollah
Donald Trump denounced Israeli strikes in Beirut on Sunday, stating there should be no more attacks by Israel in Lebanon or by Hezbollah against Israel. The IDF confirmed strikes on Hezbollah command centers in Beirut's Dahiyeh in response to Hezbollah fire, with Trump telling Channel 12 that Prime Minister Netanyahu "has no f***ing discretion" for conducting the attack.
Trump’s Iran deal may be worse than Obama’s, former Netanyahu security adviser says - opinion
Former Netanyahu National Security Advisor Jacob Nagel warns Trump that a weak Iran deal could rescue Tehran’s regime and be remembered as worse than Obama’s.
Iran deal's final draft includes ban on producing, acquiring nuclear weapons, official confirms
A senior Iranian official confirmed to Reuters that a draft memorandum of understanding with the US includes Iran agreeing not to produce or acquire nuclear weapons, with highly enriched uranium to be diluted inside Iran. The deal, facilitated by Qatari mediators, also involves the US waiving oil sanctions, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and releasing $25 billion of frozen Iranian assets, pending final agreement within 60 days.
‘Araghchi, be ashamed’: Iranian hardliners protest emerging US deal - report
Iranian hardliners protested an emerging agreement with the United States in Tehran and Mashhad on Saturday night, directing chants against Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Hardline newspaper editor Hossein Shariatmadari also criticized the proposed deal's framework, questioning the logic of reopening the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on compensation demands.
Iran says limited cyberattack disrupts services at four banks - report
A cyberattack disrupted services at four major Iranian banks on Sunday, targeting a shared communications infrastructure but reportedly compromising no customer data, according to the country's banking coordination council. While operations at two banks were restored later that day, investigations are ongoing into the incident affecting Bank Melli, Bank Tejarat, Bank Saderat, and the Export Development Bank of Iran.
US accused of war crimes by Iran over alleged targeting of water reservoirs - report
Iran accused the US of striking two concrete water-storage reservoirs in the Bamani district with precision bombs, rendering them inoperable and violating the Geneva Conventions, according to Iran's Mehr news agency. US Central Command stated it was aware of the reported damage to civilian water infrastructure and was investigating the situation.
IDF head of ground forces planning , Col . Netanel Lasri , dies at age 40
Colonel Netanel Lasri, head of the Planning Department for IDF ground forces, died at age 40 after a battle with cancer. Lasri, an armored corps officer, had previously commanded the 9th Battalion and was appointed to his final role in 2024.
New Gaza protest campaign calls for mass rallies against Hamas rule
A new campaign, "June 26 Revolution," launched by Palestinian activists and journalists, is calling for mass rallies in the Gaza Strip to protest Hamas rule and the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The movement aims to express Gazans' independent will for dignity and a normal life, though some activists face accusations of collusion with Israel and have received threats.
Qatar sent 'secret deal' to Iran in order to avoid strikes on energy infrastructure - report
Qatar reportedly offered Iran a "secret deal" to halt gas production in exchange for protection of its energy infrastructure from Iranian strikes prior to the Islamic Republic's war with the United States and Israel. The Washington Post reported that the offer was intended to raise global energy prices and pressure the US and Israel, though Qatar has denied the deal's existence, citing only security concerns for a March plant closure.
Trump says Iran deal to be signed Sunday, Hormuz to open 'immediately after'
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated on Saturday that the US and Iran agreed to a peace deal framework, with an electronic signing expected within 24 hours, though Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson later denied this specific Sunday signing date. The pending agreement reportedly includes the release of frozen Iranian funds and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to traffic, contingent on the withdrawal of foreign military presence from the region.
Iran booby traps entrances, collapses tunnels leading to cache of enriched uranium - report
Iran has recently collapsed tunnels and booby-trapped entrances to its enriched uranium stockpile, according to five sources familiar with US intelligence cited by CNN. This escalation occurs as the US and Iran reportedly near a deal for Iran to relinquish its near-bomb-grade uranium, though details of extraction remain unclear and former officials express concern over verification.
US military shoots down Iranian attack drones in Hormuz, CENTCOM confirms
US Central Command confirmed Saturday that the US military shot down several Iranian suicide drones in the Strait of Hormuz that were targeting commercial vessels. Traffic flow through the strait continues unimpeded, and the critical waterway remains open for transit, CENTCOM stated.
US ground mission to capture Iran's uranium paused by Trump - report
The United States was planning a ground mission to recover Iran's enriched uranium, but President Trump paused the operation on May 19 following warnings of significant US losses and potential escalation. This pause occurred as reports emerged of an emerging US-Iran deal that includes dismantling Iran's nuclear program and allowing the collection of its enriched uranium.
No nuclear talks without implementation of interim deal, Iran's Araghchi says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Friday that nuclear talks with the United States would only occur after an interim deal's implementation, which includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Araghchi added that a memorandum of understanding has not been signed and that Iran, along with Oman, would secure safe passage through the strait.
