Ateşkes Kağıt Üzerinde: Lübnan ve Gazze'de Can Kaybı Sürüyor

Families demand justice for victims killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut

Two childhood neighbours say they are fighting for justice after an Israeli strike killed five of their relatives.

Lebanese Health Ministry: Israeli strikes have killed 3089 since 2 March

Lebanese Health Ministry: Israeli strikes have killed 3089 since 2 March Israeli strikes have killed 3089 and injured 9397 others betweeen 2 March and 21 May, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry's updated statement yesterday. Israeli bombing in Lebanon has persisted in spite of an ongoing ceasefire agreement.

Lebanon opens seafront tent camp in Beirut as Israeli strikes displace 1 million

Lebanon has opened a large tent camp on the seafront in Beirut to shelter civilians displaced by Israeli bombardment and fighting linked to Hezbollah, as more than one million people have now been forced from their homes.

Lebanese death toll from Israeli attacks climbs to 3,111 since March 2 — Health Ministry

The Lebanese Health Ministry noted that the number of casualties may grow by the end of the day

Israeli strikes pound Lebanon a day after 11 people killed in single raid

Some casualties after attacks on multiple locations in south and east of country on Sunday, state media reports Middle East crisis: live updates Israeli strikes have hit southern and eastern Lebanon, a day after 11 people were killed in a single raid on the south despite a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war and claims that the US and Iran are about to reach a peace deal. Saturday’s strike in Sir al-Gharbiyeh “resulted in a massacre whose final toll is 11 dead including a child and six women, and nine wounded including four children and a woman,” Lebanon’s health ministry said. Continue reading...

Video: Palestinians mourn family killed by Israeli strikes in Deir el Balah

Video: Palestinians mourn family killed by Israeli strikes in Deir el Balah Israeli strikes in Gaza killed a man, his wife and their six-month-old baby on Saturday night, destroying four homes and displacing over 25 families. The couple left behind six other young daughters and were killed while sleeping in their beds, according to family members who rescued them after the bombings. Residents of the area, Deir el Balah, describe the neighbourhood as safe and with innocent people, claiming that the Israeli army just wants to "terrify citizens" and "destroy the entire neighbourhood." Since a ceasefire was signed between Hamas and Israel in October, the Israeli army has killed over 900 Palestinians and has committed at least 2400 violations, according to the Gaza Media Office. Israeli strikes in Gaza killed a man, his wife and their six-month-old baby on Saturday night, destroying four homes and displacing over 25 families pic.twitter.com/O4Lb5FDy7F May 24, 2026

Gaza genocide death toll rises to 72,797 as Israeli attacks continue

Gaza genocide death toll rises to 72,797 as Israeli attacks continue The Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza says the death toll from Israel’s genocide on the enclave has climbed to 72,797, with 172,821 people wounded since 7 October, 2023. Officials said hospitals across Gaza received six bodies over the past 24 hours, including one person who died from earlier injuries, along with five newly killed victims and eight wounded. The ministry added that since the "ceasefire" on 11 October, at least 904 people have been killed and 2,713 wounded, while 777 bodies have been recovered from under the rubble.

Israeli military said it carried out strike on Beirut

Israeli military said it carried out strike on Beirut The Israeli army said on Thursday that it has launched further attacks on Lebanon’s capital city of Beirut, following earlier strikes in southern Lebanon which have killed at least 13 people. A Lebanese security source said the strike hit an area near Beirut’s southern suburbs, but it was not immediately clear what the target was. Reporting by Reuters

Israeli strike south of Beirut kills woman and two children

Israeli strike south of Beirut kills woman and two children Lebanon’s Health Ministry says an Israeli strike on the town of Choueifat, south of Beirut, killed a woman and two children. “The Israeli enemy strike on the town of Choueifat led to a final toll of three martyrs including a woman and her baby daughter, and a child of Syrian nationality, in addition to wounding 15 people including three children and five women,” the ministry said in a statement. Earlier, the Israeli military said it had “precisely struck” the Lebanese capital without identifying the target.

On average, 11 children killed or wounded every day in past week in Lebanon

On average, 11 children killed or wounded every day in past week in Lebanon An average of 11 children have been killed or wounded every 24 hours in Lebanon, as Israel expanded attacks across the country in spite of a ceasefire being in place. Heavy Israeli ⁠strikes hit towns and villages in southern Lebanon overnight on Wednesday and into Thursday, after Israel declared new swathes of Lebanon "a combat zone". On Thursday, an Israeli strike hit a building in the southern suburbs of Beirut.

Palestinians mourn 10 killed in Eid strikes as Netanyahu vows wider control of Gaza

Dozens of Palestinians in Gaza City gathered on Thursday for funeral prayers for 10 people killed in Israeli strikes the night before, including five children and an elderly person, as well as a Hamas militant. More than 20 people were injured in the strikes, according to Shifa Hospital. Video from the scene showed flames pouring from an upper-floor window of a building, while bystanders rushed to carry wounded people, including children, to ambulances.

Lebanese and Israeli delegations meet for military talks in US

Lebanese and Israeli delegations meet for military talks in US The US Department of War said delegations from Lebanon and Israel held what it described as productive military-to-military talks in Washington, focused on developing practical frameworks for regional security and stability. In a statement, the Pentagon praised the commitment shown by both sides and reiterated US support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, while calling for a state free of armed non-state actors. The discussions come amid continuing tensions along the Lebanese-Israeli border and ongoing military operations in southern Lebanon. The talks coincided with comments by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said Israeli forces had advanced deeper into Lebanon but had not crossed the Litani River, a key geographic line located roughly 30 kilometres north of the border.

Lebanon army says targeted Israeli strike wounds two soldiers

Lebanon army says targeted Israeli strike wounds two soldiers Lebanon's military has said that a "targeted" Israeli strike wounded two soldiers in southern Lebanon, a day after military delegations from the two countries met in Washington. In a statement, the Lebanese army said "two soldiers were seriously wounded as a result of being targeted inside a vehicle by a hostile Israeli drone" near the southern city of Nabatieh.

Gaza death toll rises to 72,938 as Israeli attacks continue

Gaza death toll rises to 72,938 as Israeli attacks continue The number of Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip has risen to 72,938, with 172,919 people wounded since 7 October 2023, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The ministry added that Israeli strikes have killed 929 Palestinians and wounded 2,811 others since a nominal ceasefire took effect on 11 October.

US Congress advances American-Israeli military integration plan

A provision in the 2027 draft US defence bill could bind the two countries' weapons industries closer than ever.

Israeli drone attacked Lebanese servicemen’s vehicle

An officer and a soldier were wounded, the Lebanese Armed Forces said

Death toll since start of Gaza ceasefire nears 1,000

Death toll since start of Gaza ceasefire nears 1,000 The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza latest data indicates that at least two people have been killed in the past 24 hours. This brings the death toll since October to 932, with 2,859 others wounded in the same period. Overall, 72,941 people have been killed by near-daily Israeli bombardment and shelling for over two years. Thousands more are missing and presumed dead under the rubble.

Two children among bodies recovered from Israeli attack on southern Lebanon

Two children among bodies recovered from Israeli attack on southern Lebanon Two children and a woman are reported to be among six bodies recovered by emergency teams from the rubble of a residential building in southern Lebanon targeted by an Israeli attack on Monday. The country's civil defence agency said earlier on Tuesday that its teams have been conducting searches in the building, which is located in the town of Marwaniyeh in the Sidon district, since yesterday evening. The Lebanese Ministry of Health subsequently confirmed that the fatalities include a woman and two children, with another woman, a child and four other people wounded in the attack. US President Trump reportedly shouted at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an expletive-laden call on Monday, warning him to halt attacks on Lebanon after Iran pulled out of talks over the escalation. Trump subsequently wrote in social media post that: "There will be no Troops going to Beirut, and any Troops that are on their way, have already been turned back.” He added that he had a "very good call with Hezbollah" about the implementation of a ceasefire. "They agreed that all shooting will stop - that Israel will not attack them, and they will not attack Israel." But Israeli attacks have continued, with Defence Minister Israel Katz vowing that military operations would persist under all circumstances, suggesting that they could expand depending on developments along the border. Strikes have pounded towns in the country's south, with the residents of the city of Nabatieh ordered to flee.

US university sells dead bodies to navy for Israeli military training

The AJ+ documentary series Direct From investigates connections between body donations and Israeli military programmes.

Gaza records highest death toll in six months as Israel intensifies bombing

Gaza records highest death toll in six months as Israel intensifies bombing Mera Aladam on Wed, 06/03/2026 - 09:12 Palestinian health officials say 119 people were killed in May, marking the deadliest month of 2026 A Palestinian boy mourns those killed in an Israeli air strike, at al-Shifa Hospital, in Gaza City, on 23 May 2026 (Omar al-Qattaa/AFP) Off Israeli forces killed at least 119 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip in May, the highest monthly death toll recorded this year, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The rising toll comes as Israel intensifies its bombardment of the enclave, seven months into the US-mediated ceasefire intended to end the genocide since October 2023. At least 19 children and 10 women were among those killed in May, the ministry said on Tuesday. During the past 24 hours alone, 11 new Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement were recorded, resulting in Palestinian deaths and injuries, according to local media. Local news outlets reported heavy gunfire from Israeli military vehicles targeting eastern Khan Younis in southern Gaza on Wednesday morning. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Elsewhere, the Israeli army attacked eastern areas of the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip. Since October, Israel has committed more than 3,000 violations across Gaza, ranging from shelling, air strikes, the direct targeting of civilians, the destruction of entire residential areas, and continued incursions into populated neighbourhoods, according to Gaza's Government Media Office. As a result, more than 933 people have been killed and a further 2,868 wounded. At least 82 people have also been abducted by Israeli forces during the same period. This brings the overall death toll since October 2023 to 72,942, with thousands more reported missing and presumed dead beneath the rubble. Hamas condemns Israeli violations As Israel escalates its assaults on Gaza, Hamas has issued several statements condemning what it described as continued Israeli "crimes and violations". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a pre-recorded speech on Tuesday, the movement's military spokesperson, Abu Obeida, condemned the "daily killing of our people and our resistance fighters", pointing to the assassinations of several high-profile leaders over the past month. Months into the US-Israel 'ceasefire', Gaza remains a scene of chaos and terror Read More » "If our cowardly enemy imagines that it can weaken us by assassinating our leaders, then their blood is the fuel that propels our ship through difficulties and proof of the truth of our cause, our leadership, our unity with our people, and our willingness to sacrifice ourselves for them," he said. In a separate statement, Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem rejected allegations that the movement was unwilling to relinquish control of Gaza, describing them as "misleading lies aimed at providing cover for the occupation to continue its aggression". Qassem blamed Israel and Nickolay Mladenov, director-general of the American "Board of Peace", for blocking a technocratic committee from entering Gaza and taking over the administration of the territory from Hamas. Since the ceasefire aimed at ending the genocide in Gaza came into effect in October, progress towards the second phase of the agreement has been hampered by continued Israeli attacks on the besieged territory. Israel has restricted the flow of aid, launched attacks across Gaza and continued to seize additional territory, actions that critics say violate the terms of the truce agreement. Israel's genocide in Gaza News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0

Several Israeli attacks reported in Nabatieh

Several Israeli attacks reported in Nabatieh The Israeli army has struck several areas in Nabatieh, south Lebanon, despite coming to a ceasefire agreement with Beirut in Washington. The areas targeted include a road that lies between Kfar Reman and Habboush and a roundabout in the the town of Kfar Tebnit. Earlier, Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire but said it would require a "complete cessation" of fire by Hezbollah. So far, Israel has killed over 3,400 people in Lebanon since the start of March.

UNIFIL peacekeeper killed and two others injured in shelling in southern Lebanon

The UN peacekeeping mission called attacks on peacekeepers 'grave violations of international humanitarian law' and has opened an investigation into the incident. It is unclear where the shelling originated from.

Gazze'de soykırım devam ediyor: 5 Filistinli İsrail saldırılarında can verdi

İsrail’in saldırılarını başlattığı 7 Ekim 2023'ten bu yana Gazze'de yaşamını yitirenlerin sayısının ise 72 bin 961’e çıktığı kaydedildi. Filistin, son 48 saatte 5 Gazzelinin İsrail saldırılarında hayatını kaybettiğini belirtti.

Several soldiers killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon

Several soldiers have been killed in an Israeli strike on a vehicle in south Lebanon, Beirut's military said Saturday, days after the two countries announced a conditional truce following talks in the United States. FRANCE 24's Antonia Kerrigan reports from Beirut.

Lebanon says three soldiers killed in Israeli attack on car

The Israeli military is investigating the incident in south Lebanon, where it is fighting Hezbollah.

Israeli strike kills nine including Lebanese soldiers as border truce under pressure

Lebanon has accused Israel of undermining ceasefire efforts after an airstrike killed three members of its army in the country's south.

Middle East live: Israeli strike kills three Lebanese soldiers

An Israeli strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon killed three soldiers, Beirut's military said Saturday, days after the two sides reached a new ceasefire deal during talks in the US. The strike on a vehicle on a road linking the city of Nabatiyeh with the town of Marjayoun killed a brigadier general, a captain and another soldier, the army said. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

İsrail'in Lübnan'a düzenlediği saldırılarda can kaybı 3 bin 593'e yükseldi

Lübnan Sağlık Bakanlığı tarafından yapılan açıklamada, İsrail ordusunun 2 Mart'ta başlattığı ve ülkenin çeşitli bölgelerini hedef alan saldırıları sonucu yaşamını yitirenlerin sayısının 3 bin 593'e, yaralı sayısının ise 10 bin 990'a yükseldiği kaydedildi. Yayımlanan son verilere göre, 2 Mart ile 6 Haziran tarihleri arasındaki saldırılarda 245'i çocuk ve 343'ü kadın olmak üzere çok sayıda sivil yaşamını yitirdi. İlginizi Çekebilir Açıklamada, İsrail saldırılarının Lübnan'ın sağlık altyapısında yarattığı ağır tahribata da dikkat çekildi. Süreç boyunca sağlık ve acil müdahale ekiplerini hedef alan 165 ayrı saldırı gerçekleştirildiği, bu saldırılarda 131 sağlık çalışanının hayatını kaybettiği, 384'ünün ise yaralandığı aktarıldı. Öte yandan, ülke genelinde 168 ambulans ile 17 hastanenin hasar gördüğü, 3 hastanenin de tamamen hizmet dışı kaldığı bildirildi. Siverek'te baba dehşeti! Eşi ve kızını silahla vurdu İsrail'den 'Türkiye engelleri aşıyor' itirafı! 'Yeni güç merkezi ve kritik ortak'

Israeli attacks in Lebanon kill 10 people, including high-ranking soldiers

The deaths include a brigadier general, a captain and a soldier killed while travelling on the Khardali-Nabatieh road.

Israeli attacks kill 3,593 people in Lebanon since March

Israeli attacks kill 3,593 people in Lebanon since March Lebanon’s Health Ministry says Israeli attacks have killed 3,593 people and wounded 10,990 others across the country since March 2. The ministry said Israeli strikes killed 35 people and injured 120 in the past 24 hours alone, underscoring the relentless pace of Israel’s assault on Lebanon.

Soykırımcı İsrail ateşkese rağmen Gazzeye saldırdı: 8 Filistinli hayatını kaybetti

Katil İsrail ordusunun, Gazze kentinde yerinden edilenlerin çadırlarını hedef alan saldırısında 8 Filistinlinin yaşamını yitirdiği, 10 kişinin yaralandığı belirtildi.

Video: Displaced Palestinian killed by Israeli forces on his wedding day

Video: Displaced Palestinian killed by Israeli forces on his wedding day At dawn today, Israeli forces targeted the tent of displaced Palestinian Muhannad Farwaneh in Khan Younis, where he was preparing to begin his life with his bride following their wedding, which had been scheduled for today. Farwaneh was killed in the Israeli strike. At dawn today, Israeli forces targeted the tent of displaced Palestinian Muhannad Farwaneh in Khan Younis, where he was preparing to begin his life with his bride following their wedding, which had been scheduled for today. pic.twitter.com/Ts2jMGYSBc June 6, 2026

Video: Palestinian father buries his baby killed by Israeli fire

Video: Palestinian father buries his baby killed by Israeli fire Fahd Abou Haikal buries the body of his seven-month-old son, Sam, at a cemetery in Hebron, a day after he was killed by Israeli gunfire in the occupied West Bank, which also wounded his parents, according to the Palestinian health ministry. Fahd Abou Haikal buries the body of his seven-month-old son, Sam, at a cemetery in Hebron, a day after he was killed by Israeli gunfire in the occupied West Bank, which also wounded his parents, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. pic.twitter.com/kDpKdoqHBQ June 6, 2026

Palestinian fisherman killed by Israeli fire off central Gaza coast

Palestinian fisherman killed by Israeli fire off central Gaza coast Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian fisherman off the coast of central Gaza, Wafa news agency is reporting, citing local sources. According to the sources, Israeli naval vessels fired at the vessel while it was operating off the coast of Deir el-Balah. The victim was identified as Mohammad Mousa Abu Jiab.

Infant Killed as Israeli Military Fires on Car in West Bank, Palestinian Officials Say

Israel’s military said a soldier opened fire after Israeli troops “perceived a vehicle accelerating toward them.” The baby’s grandmother, who was in the car, disputed that account.

Woman who killed her abusive father acquitted for self-defence

(ANSA) - ROME, JUN 5 - Makka Sulaev, a 20-year-old Chechen-Italian who killed her Chechen father Akhyad with two stab wounds in Nizza Monferrato on March 1, 2024, during an umpteenth family dispute, was acquitted by an appeals court Friday for acting in self-defence of herself and her mother, overturning an over nine-year first-instance verdict. The sentence was handed down by the Court of Assizes of Appeal in Turin. In the first instance trial two years ago, the young woman had been sentenced to nine years and four months. The judges also ordered her release; until now, she had been subject to a mandatory reporting order. (ANSA). Read article...

Officers among three Lebanese soldiers killed by Israeli strike in south Lebanon

Israeli soldiers open fire at car in West Bank; 7-month-old infant dies

In a heartbreaking incident in Hebron, a Palestinian infant lost his life after Israeli soldiers opened fire on his family's vehicle. The father recounted how they had paused and raised their hands in surrender moments before the shots erupted. According to the IDF, the troops perceived the car as a potential threat due to its speed.

Israeli troops kill infant, injure parents in West Bank

Israeli troops shot at a car in the occupied West Bank, killing a 7-month-old Palestinian baby and wounding his parents, the Palestinian health ministry said, with the bullet striking the boy in the face. The Israeli military said that soldiers shot at a vehicle perceived to be accelerating toward them near Hebron. It said an initial inquiry found that the three Palestinians wounded were uninvolved civilians.

Israeli tank commander killed in Lebanon, death toll at 28

The Israeli military said on Thursday that a tank commander was killed in southern Lebanon when an anti-tank missile struck his vehicle, bringing the death toll to 28 since the war with Iran began in late February as Washington mediated renewed ceasefire talks between Jerusalem and Beirut.

At his baby’s funeral, a Palestinian father refuses to absolve Israel

His seven-month-old son was shot dead by the Israeli military.

4 Israelis injured in shooting in Kohav Ya’ir in West Bank

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – At least four Israelis were injured in a shooting in the settlement of Kohav Ya’ir in the occupied West Bank’s Qalqilya area.

UN peacekeeper killed, two wounded in Hezbollah shelling in Lebanon

The UN said two other peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) were wounded in the incident, one from El Salvador and the other from Spain.

8 killed, 13 injured in Israeli airstrikes on Beirut, south Lebanon: Report

2 killed, 11 injured in Beirut's southern suburbs; 6 killed, 2 wounded in southern Lebanon, according to state news agency

At least two killed in Israeli military strikes on Beirut suburbs

21 killed, 19 injured as bus overturns in southern Iraq

Accident occurs on highway linking Nasiriyah and Basra, with Iranian visitors among victims

Israel strikes south Beirut after intercepting Hezbollah launches

Israel's military struck Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday, hitting apartments in two buildings after saying it had intercepted rockets launched by Hezbollah into Israeli territory. The Lebanese health ministry said the attack in the capital killed two people and wounded 20 others, including four children and four women. Israel and Hezbollah regularly exchange fire in southern Lebanon but the capital -- including districts seen as bastions of the Iran-backed group -- has been relatively spared of late, having been struck only twice since mid-April.

Iran threatens US interests and Israel after strike on Beirut

Iran’s chief negotiator warned on Sunday that an Israeli strike on south Beirut and the continuing US blockade of Iranian ports would trigger retaliation. Israel struck Beirut’s southern suburbs without warning on Sunday, days after a ceasefire agreement in Washington went into effect and despite a US request not to attack Lebanon’s capital. Lebanon’s state-run national news agency said two people were killed and 11 wounded in a preliminary count. Iran had warned that an attack on Beirut would...

Iran warns of ‘decisive’ response to Israeli strike on southern Beirut

Iranian lawmaker signals possible retaliation after deadly attack on Lebanese capital's southern suburbs

Gaza health officials say 10 killed in Israeli attacks

In a separate incident, Israeli naval forces shot dead a fisherman in the early hours of Sunday, on June 7, the Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir el-Balah said after receiving his body.

Tehran vows payback after Israel attacks Beirut despite truce

• Ghalibaf says violation makes US, Israeli assets ‘legitimate targets’ • Trump calls for ‘surgical attacks’ against Hezbollah • Lebanese army says its chief travelled to Pakistan to meet top officials SMOKE rises after an Israeli airstrike targeted Tyre.—AFP BEIRUT: Israeli warplanes struck Beirut’s sou­thern suburbs on Sunday, hitting apartments in two residential buildings in the densely-populated Ta­­h­­w­itat al-Ghadir area, de­s­pite a US-broke­red ce­a­­s­efire between the Leb­a­n­e­se government and Israel. These were the first attacks on the Lebanese capital since Presi­dent Donald Trump announced a truce plan for Lebanon last week. While the latest Israeli strikes cla­i­med two lives, Israel’s continued att­a­cks on Lebanon have killed at least 3,613 people and wounded 11,072 others since Israeli forces along with the US launched the war on Iran. Iran’s chief peace negotiator, parliamentary spe­a­ker Moham­med Bag­her Ghalibaf, said US bases and Israeli assets were legitimate targets beca­use of hostile acts including the “violation of agre­e­ments over Lebanon”. Tehran has long said any peace deal with the United Sta­tes would depend on a ceasefire, also holding in Lebanon. “They showed that they only understand the language of power,” he wrote on X. Ebrahim Rezaei, an influential lawmaker who also serves as spo­k­esperson for parliament’s natio­nal security committee, posted on X that Iran would deliver a “decisive and painful response” to Sunday’s Israeli strikes on Lebanon. Although he has leaned on Israel to scale back its war against Lebanon to allow room for a peace deal with Iran, US Presi­dent Donald Trump called for “more surgical strikes” against Hezbollah in Lebanon, in an interview broadcast on Sunday. “I’d like to see Lebanon have a better life. I’d like to see a more surgical attack on Hezbollah. I think it should be more surgical,” he remarked. Asked whether he was demanding that Lebanon be included in the Iran deal, Trump replied: “No, no.” “Not at all. I’m not dem­a­n­ding,” he said. “I think they’d like to see it, but I’m not demanding.” Trump has said previously he would like to “separate” the discussions on Lebanon from the negotiations on an agr­eement with Iran, while Tehran wants to link the two conflicts. But Israel has never fu­lly halted its attacks on Lebanon, which have killed thousands of people and driven hundreds of thousands from their homes. Hezbollah, which was not party to the US-brok­ered tru­ce, has made it clear that it would not give up weapons unless Israel withdraws its troops from Lebanon. Elsewhere in Beirut on Sunday, mourners held a military funeral for Brigadier General Wissam Sabra, a senior military officer killed in a strike on his vehicle. Earlier on Saturday, Leba­non’s army said its commander General Rud­olf Haykal had departed for Pakistan, which is currently making efforts to mediate an end to the US-Isr­aeli conflict with Iran, which has also spilled into Lebanon. The Lebanese army said the visit was at the invitation of Haykal’s Pakistani counterpart, Field Marshal Asim Munir, but did not immediately provide further details on its purpose or duration. There was no official word from Inter-Services Public Relations at the time of going to press. Published in Dawn, June 8th, 2026

Israel strikes Iran despite Trump plea as Middle East crisis threatens to escalate

Latest exchange of attacks threatens to drag Middle East into regional war and comes after US president said ‘I call all the shots’, not Israel’s PM Middle East crisis – live updates Israel launched airstrikes on central and western Iran on Monday in apparent defiance of Donald Trump after he urged restraint over a reprisal attack by Tehran in an escalation that threatens to drag the Middle East back into a regional war. It was the first exchange of direct strikes between the two enemies since a ceasefire paused the US-Israel war with Iran in April. Iran’s attack came in response to earlier strikes on Beirut by Israel. Continue reading...

Earthquake of magnitude 7.8 strikes off southern Philippines, 15 feared killed

At least 15 people were feared dead in the southern Philippines on Monday after a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the island of Mindanao, triggering tsunami warnings across several countries. The quake came early in the morning as schools were reopening in the Philippines after a long break, with the tremors felt strongly in a dozen provinces and 420 km (261 miles) away in the city of Manado on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Tsunami alerts were issued in the southern Philippines, northern Indonesia and the Malaysian state of Sabah on Borneo island after the quake with an epicentre located about 20 km off Mindanao’s Sarangani province. Philippine authorities were assessing the damage from the quake, with the office of civil defence seeking to verify initial reports that 15 people had been killed and 129 injured in the region, mostly from falling debris. ’We will not leave mindanao behind,’ president says President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordered an immediate disaster response in Mindanao, an island the size of South Korea, with agencies directed to prepare relief supplies and evacuation centres and be ready for possible rescue operations. “The national government is moving and we will not leave Mindanao behind,” he said in a statement. This comes eight months after the Philippines suffered its deadliest tremor in 12 years, when a shallow 6.9 magnitude quake hit off the island of Cebu, killing 79 people. Two powerful quakes struck Mindanao two weeks after that, the strongest at a magnitude of 7.4. The Philippines and Indonesia experience hundreds of quakes each year and sit on tectonically complex parts of the Pacific Ring of Fire, a seismically active belt stretching from South America to the Russian Far East. The Philippine seismology agency said at least nine strong aftershocks were felt across Mindanao on Monday morning, the strongest of which was a magnitude 6.7. The full extent of the damage was not yet clear and authorities said assessments were underway. Video shared by the local government in General Santos, a city of about 700,000 people, showed the collapse of a building housing a fast-food restaurant, with panicked onlookers fleeing as a cloud of dust spread quickly through the air. A hospital in General Santos was evacuated due to concerns about cracks on higher floors, while one of the buildings at the city’s Notre Dame of Dadiangas University collapsed, though no one was inside. “I had to duck and shelter myself under the table. And it was very long and strong,” the university president, Manuel de Leon, told broadcaster DZMM. Images from authorities in Sarangani province showed damaged shopfronts with collapsed signs, smashed windows, and piles of rocks from crumbled concrete. Military deployed, Malaysia offers assistance The Philippine military said its disaster response units had been deployed to affected areas. A video shared by a local school the moment the quake struck showed a large group of children sitting on the floor swaying rapidly from side to side, some hugging teachers, before fleeing en masse as a makeshift shelter collapsed behind them. Children react as the roof of a structure at Deped Mahayahay Elementary School collapses during an earthquake in Digos, Mindanao Island, Philippines, June 8, 2026. —Reuters Benjie Ancheta, police chief of Sarangani’s Alabel town, said the quake occurred during a police flag-raising ceremony, causing some people to faint. “This is the strongest earthquake we’ve experienced,” Ancheta said by phone. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said his government was ready to assist the Philippines. “I pray for the safety and wellbeing of all those affected, wishing them strength and courage in the difficult days ahead,” Anwar posted on X. Indonesia Islanders move to higher ground The US Tsunami Warning System said multiple countries could be affected and Australia initially warned of potential tsunami waves on its northern coasts. Japan’s meteorological agency issued an advisory and said a tsunami of 0.2 m or lower had been observed, with some disruption to ferries and precautionary beach closures. Witnesses in Indonesia’s Manado said they felt the quake strongly. Only minor damage was reported, according to Abdul Muhari, spokesperson for Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency. A tsunami with a wave height up to 0.75 m was detected in some regions in North Sulawesi, where people started moving to safer areas, including residents of the remote Sangihe Islands, among the closest to the Philippines. “They are now evacuating to the higher ground… away from the coast, to avoid the potential tsunami,” resident Jufry Dalita said, according to state news agency Antara.

Katil İsrail ateşkese rağmen Gazze'de son 24 saatte 9 kişiyi daha öldürdü

Soykırımcı İsrail ordusunun, ateşkese rağmen Gazze Şeridi'ne düzenlediği saldırılarda son 24 saatte 9 Filistinli hayatını kaybetti, 43 kişi yaralandı.

4 killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon in latest ceasefire violation

Israel continued attacks in Lebanon despite ceasefire, killing more than 3,600 people since early March

Syria extends Damascus airport closure amid Israel-Iran tensions

Syria's civil aviation authority has extended the suspension of Damascus International Airport operations and the closure of southern air corridors until 11 p.m. Monday, citing regional security concerns following Israeli strikes on Beirut and Iranian missile attacks on northern Israel.

World : 21 Killed, 19 Injured In Bus-truck Collision In S. Iraq

BAGHDAD, June 8 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- At least 21 people were killed and 19 others injured, including two Iranian nationals, on Sunday in a bus-truck crash involving Shiite pilgrims in southern Iraq's Dhi Qar province, the Iraqi Health Ministry announced, reported Xinhua.

9 more Gazans killed in Israeli attacks, death toll nears 73,000: Health Ministry

-Israeli attacks killed 970 Palestinians, injured 3,063 since ceasefire, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry

Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon exceeds 3,630 — health ministry

According to the report, 11,188 people were injured

Several Indians killed in road accident in Dubai: officials

“The accident resulted in seven fatalities and nine injuries, including five serious and four moderate injuries. All injured were transported to the hospital for treatment,” says Dubai Police

Iran top negotiator threatens to defeat US blockade on Iran

DUBAI, June 8 (Reuters) - Tehran will turn the naval blockade established by the United States into another defeat for the "enemy", Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said in a message posted on his Telegram channel on Monday. "We are not going to either just fight or just negotiate; rather, we are going to fight at our own time and negotiate at our own time", Qalibaf said, adding, "our goal is the end of the war and stable security and we have no trust towards the opposing party".

Iran, Israel Pledge to End Attacks | Balance of Power 6/8/2026

On the early edition of Balance of Power, Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz discuss the latest news from the Trump Administration. On today's show, American Enterprise Institute Nonresident Senior Fellow Heather Conley, Republican Congressman James Comer, Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis, Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and former Republican Congressman Denver Riggleman. (Source: Bloomberg)

Survivors recall Israeli raid that killed 274 in Gaza refugee camp

Two years on, witnesses recount the June 2024 Israeli raid on Nuseirat refugee camp to free four captives.

Ruins of ancient Tyre damaged by Israeli airstrikes — minister

Ghassan Salame called on the international community to protect the antiquities of Tyre from destruction

Quake death toll exceeds 40; villages still isolated

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines — Doctors had to treat patients, including a young mother giving birth, in tents set up under a scorching sun on Tuesday, as the number of reported deaths rose past 40 after Monday’s magnitude 7.8 earthquake in southern Mindanao. Thousands remained displaced and the number of injured reached more than 450

From Russia to Israel to US, 'warlords' seize power — report

Russia invades Ukraine, Israel and the US attack Iran, civil wars drag on in Africa — and what about international law? German researchers paint a grim picture in their latest annual Peace Report.

Fresh Israeli airstrikes kill 12, pushing Lebanon death toll to 3,666

Lebanon's death toll from months of Israeli attacks has climbed to 3,666, with more than 11,300 wounded, as fresh airstrikes and drone attacks killed at least a dozen people in the south. The renewed violence comes despite a ceasefire agreement reached earlier this month.

Lebanese army death toll rises to 30 after soldier dies from wounds in Israeli strike

Military says serviceman died nearly 3 months after being injured in Nabatieh district

Israeli airstrikes kill 13 in south Lebanon, Lebanese sources say

BEIRUT, June 10 - Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 13 people on Wednesday, Lebanese security sources said, as Israel pressed its campaign against Hezbollah and the Iran-backed group claimed fresh attacks against Israeli forces in the south.

Czech Republic Vows to Block EU Sanctions on Israeli Minister

The Czech Republic will block the European Union’s attempts to sanction Israel’s national security minister over his treatment of activists who were trying to get aid into Gaza, the country’s top diplomat said.

Video shows Gaza teen fisherman before Israeli forces killed him at sea

Mohammad Abu Giab was a 15-year-old fisherman from Gaza that was shot dead by Israeli forces off Deir el-Balah.

Two killed in Israeli strike on Gaza

An Israeli strike on southern Gaza has killed two people and injured another, according to Palestinian authorities.

Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli strike against Beirut — TV

According to the Lebanese health ministry, four other people were wounded

Three dead as Israel says strikes Hezbollah in Beirut's southern suburbs

Israel struck Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday, killing three people, 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 amid expectations that a deal between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war could be imminent, but Iranian chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said there was "no point" in continuing peace talks with Washington after the strike. Tehran insists a ceasefire in Lebanon must be part of any deal.

Lebanon says three killed in Israeli strike on Beirut suburb

Israel says it targeted the Iran-backed Hezbollah, as Tehran warns this could derail a US-Iran deal to end the fighting.

Palestinian children, journalists killed in Gaza commemorated in Netherlands

Thousands of children's shoes displayed during memorial event in Den Bosch

Gaza mourns four killed in Israeli strike

Cries of grief echoed through Gaza City for four Palestinians killed near the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza.

The Iranian leaders killed in Israeli-US war

Over the course of the US-Israeli war on Iran, waves of airstrikes killed an entire echelon of the Islamic republic's political and military elite, starting with supreme leader Ali Khamenei. President Donald Trump had claimed in March that the campaign had achieved "regime change", but Iran showed resilience in rapidly replacing killed leaders and keeping up the war against the US and Israel. With Washington and Tehran agreeing on a deal announced Monday to halt the conflict, here is a recap of the some of the key figures killed in the war:

12 killed in US skydiving plane crash

At least 12 people, including 11 skydivers and a pilot, have been killed after a private plane crashed in Butler, Missouri, in the United States, officials said.

Israel must stop bombing Beirut says Tajani

(ANSA) - LUXEMBOURG, JUN 15 - Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Monday that Israel must stop bombing Beirut after the United States and Iran reached an agreement to end the war in the Middle East. "We must ensure that the fighting in Lebanon stops too, that Israel no longer bombs Beirut," Tajani said on the sidelines of an EU foreign affairs council in Luxembourg. In her statement welcoming the deal reached between Washington and Tehran, Premier Giorgia Meloni said that "hostilities must also cease in Lebanon". Meloni said that "Italy will continue working to support Lebanese sovereignty". (ANSA). Read article...

Israeli strike kills one in south Lebanon, first deadly attack since US-Iran deal announcement

June 15 (Reuters) - An Israeli drone strike targeted a car in southern Lebanon, killing its driver, Lebanese security sources and state media reported on Monday. The strike was the first reported deadly Israeli attack in Lebanon since the announcement of the U.S.-Iran agreement. (Reporting by Maya Gebeily; Writing by Tala RamadanEditing by Ros Russell)

Lebanese journalist wounded in first Israeli attack since Iran-US agreement

The journalist was injured by Israeli shelling in southern Lebanon despite Tehran saying an end to the war in Lebanon is an integral part of the agreement with Washington

7-year-old mourns father and brother killed in Israeli strike on Gaza

7-year-old mourns father and brother killed in Israeli strike on Gaza.

Eight dead in fiery US bomber crash in California: military

LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Eight people died when a US B-52 bomber crashed and erupted into a catastrophic fire shortly after takeoff at an air force base in California on Monday, officials said.

Some Of 11 Skydivers Killed In Missouri Plane Crash Were Experienced Jumpers

Kevin Payne, who had jumped with seven of the skydivers on the plane, said they were all different in nearly every way, except that they were all brought together as a "sky family."

United States: Eight killed as B-52 bomber jet crashes during test flight in California

The identities of those killed were not released as officials were still in the process of notifying their next of kin.

Watch: Lebanese journalist attacked by Israeli drones while reporting

A journalist, Hadi Hoteit, was injured by Israeli drone shrapnel while reporting in Kfar Tebnit, southern Lebanon. Despite clear press markings on his vest, helmet, and car, he was targeted in an open area.

US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California, killing all 8 crew aboard

A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed on takeoff on Monday at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert, bursting into flames and killing all eight crew members aboard, Air Force officials said. The eight-engine, jet-powered aircraft, built to carry a wide array of nuclear and conventional bombs, was on a routine test mission when it crashed on the runway at Edwards just after leaving the ground, Air Force Colonel James Hayes said at a press conference hours later. A towering pall of black smoke billowing from the crash site was visible for miles immediately after the accident. He said the “mixed crew” aboard the aircraft consisted of government civilians, government contractors and uniformed military personnel. Aerospace giant Boeing, which designed and built the plane, said two of its employees were among the dead. The flight was intended to support a radar modernisation programme, Hayes told reporters. The cause of the crash was unknown and under investigation, he added. Air Force officials did not name the victims, saying they were still in the process of notifying their next of kin. Aerial video footage of the crash scene, about 100 miles north of Los Angeles, showed a charred, smoldering patch of the desert floor larger than a football field as an emergency vehicle was seen driving along the site’s perimeter. From a distance, there were no large pieces of debris readily visible in the footage. Hayes said the crash was quickly “deemed to be unsurvivable”. Because of damage to the runway, he said, “we’re grounding all operations at Edwards Air Force Base” through at least Tuesday, adding that no operations beyond the base would be suspended. Edwards, a sprawling test flight facility established in the 1930s around a dry lake bed, occupies about 481 square miles of the Mojave desert, making it the Air Force’s largest airfield. Its experimental aviation legacy includes the flight by Chuck Yeager in the Bell X-1 aircraft that broke the sound barrier in 1947, test flights of the X-15 aircraft and the first landings of NASA’s space shuttles. Backbone of bomber force The B-52 Stratofortress, a long-range, subsonic aircraft built to carry up to 70,000 pounds of weapons and supplies, has long served as the backbone of the US crewed strategic bomber force, according to the military. The swept-wing aircraft is capable of unleashing the widest range of weapons in the US inventory, from cluster bombs and gravity bombs to precision-guided missiles and nuclear warheads, at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet, according to an Air Force fact sheet. Its combat range extends more than 8,000 miles without refueling. Monday’s incident marked the first crash of a B-52 Stratofortress since the same type of bomber crashed on the island of Guam in May 2016, according to the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives, a Geneva-based organisation that collects global aviation accident data. All seven crew members aboard that aircraft survived. Only H models of the B-52 remain in the Air Force inventory. The aircraft involved in Monday’s crash was assigned to the 412th Test Wing, which is based at Edwards. Most B-52s are stationed in North Dakota and Louisiana.

Hezbollah claims Iran promised nuclear deal will include Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

The group told Reuters that there would be "no nuclear deal between Iran and the United States unless the Israelis withdraw" from Lebanon.

Hezbollah believes Iran will not sign final nuclear deal if Israel stays in Lebanon

June 16 (Reuters) - Hezbollah said on Tuesday it believes Iran will not sign a final nuclear deal with Washington unless Israel withdraws from Lebanon, as Iran's top diplomat said Israel's continued troop presence in Lebanon would be considered a breach of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding. Israeli troops still occupy a swathe of territory in southern Lebanon that they seized in their three-month air and land campaign against Hezbollah, which began after the Iran-backed group fired at Israel on March 2 in support of Tehran.

Ukrayna ordusuna ait Su-24M tipi bombardıman uçağı düştü

Ukrayna Ordusu Hava Kuvvetleri Komutanlığına ait sosyal medya hesabından yapılan yazılı açıklamada, yerel saatle 19.00'da ülkenin Hmelnitski bölgesinde orduya ait bir Su-24M tipi bombardıman uçağının düştüğü belirtildi. İlginizi Çekebilir Savaş uçağının bir görev sırasında düştüğü bilgisi paylaşılan açıklamada, "Arama kurtarma ekipleri ve kolluk kuvvetleri uçak kazası yerinde çalışmalarını sürdürüyor. İlk belirlemelere göre, siviller arasında can kaybı yok. Kazanın nedenleri ve koşulları araştırılıyor." ifadesi kullanıldı. Açıklamada, uçağın 2 pilotunun hayatını kaybettiği bildirildi. Petrol resmen çakıldı! 4 Mart'tan bu yana en düşük seviyede BayraktarTB3'ten gövde gösterisi: Tam isabet! Bir testi daha geçti

Indian techie Sai Karthik Varma Datla among 12 people killed in Missouri plane crash

Ukrayna'ya ait bombardıman uçağı, ülkenin Hmelnitski bölgesinde düştü

Ukrayna ordusuna ait bir Su-24M (Sukhoi) tipi bombardıman uçağının, görev sırasında ülkenin Hmelnitski bölgesinde düştüğü ve 2 pilotun hayatını kaybettiği bildirildi. Ukrayna Ordusu Hava Kuvvetleri Komutanlığına ait sosyal medya hesabından yapılan yazılı açıklamada, yerel saatle 19.00'da ülkenin Hmelnitski bölgesinde orduya ait bir Su-24M tipi bombardıman uçağının düştüğü belirtildi. Savaş uçağının bir görev sırasında düştüğü bilgisi paylaşılan açıklamada, "Arama kurtarma ekipleri ve kolluk kuvvetleri uçak kazası yerinde çalışmalarını sürdürüyor. İlk belirlemelere göre, siviller arasında can kaybı yok. Kazanın nedenleri ve koşulları araştırılıyor." ifadesi kullanıldı. Açıklamada, uçağın 2 pilotunun hayatını kaybettiği bildirildi.

Ukrayna'nın bombardıman uçağı düştü: 2 pilot hayatını kaybetti

Ukrayna ordusuna ait bir Su-24M (Sukhoi) tipi bombardıman uçağının, görev sırasında ülkenin Hmelnitski bölgesinde düştüğü ve 2 pilotun hayatını kaybettiği bildirildi.

Ukrayna ordusuna ait bombardıman uçağı yere çakıldı: 2 ölü

Ukrayna ordusuna ait bir Su-24M tipi bombardıman uçağı görev sırasında ülkenin Hmelnitski bölgesine düştü. Kazada 2 pilot yaşamını yitirdi.Devamı için tıklayınız

24-Year-Old Indian Techie Among 11 Skydivers Killed In Missouri Plane Crash

Sai Karthik Varma Datla had a master's degree in computer science from the University of Central Missouri and worked in the healthcare technology sector

G7 leaders demand ceasefire in Lebanon, welcome Iran deal

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France/DUBAI, June 17 - Leaders of the G7 countries demanded a ceasefire in Lebanon on Wednesday and said they will diversify energy supply routes to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz in response to the war in Iran, as they welcomed an interim deal to end the conflict.

Pope welcomes Iran-USA agreement

(ANSA) - ROME, JUN 17 - Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday welcomed the agreement reached between Iran and the United States to end the war in the Middle East. Speaking at the end of his weekly general audience in Saint Peter's Square, the pontiff said the agreement was "an encouraging result of patient dialogue and negotiation. "I express gratitude to the countries that have worked to facilitate the meeting between the parties and make this agreement possible," he continued. "I hope that this agreement will contribute to strengthening mutual trust, security, and stability in the Middle East by promoting paths of dialogue and cooperation between peoples". He also spoke about the Ukraine war after the latest wave of deadly Russian bombings, in which Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a UNESCO world heritage site, caught fire this week. "So many innocent victims, rescuers have been killed, churches and cultural heritage sites devastated by bombs," he said. "I am close to those mourning their loved ones, to the wounded, and to those who, amidst the violence, continue to serve life with courage. "I invite everyone to pray for an end to this war. "Let us ask the Lord to open paths of dialogue, to extinguish hatred, and to make a just and lasting peace possible". (ANSA). Read article...

Why Israel could still derail the Iran-US deal

Trump called it a historic deal. But with nuclear talks and Israel all unresolved, what did either side actually win?

G7 leaders welcome Trump 'change' on Ukraine

FRANCE: G7 leaders on Wednesday hailed a newfound unity on increasing pressure on Russia to end its war against Ukraine, sensing a shift by President Donald Trump towards taking a tougher line on Moscow.

The US and Iran publish their official agreement. Here’s what’s in it

A senior US official on Wednesday released the text of an agreement reached between Washington and Tehran to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, after months of conflict had battered the global economy and sent oil prices soaring. The outline of the agreement, titled “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran”, was released following days of pushback over the Trump administration’s lack of transparency. US President...

G7 hails unity on Russia as Trump signals tougher line on Moscow

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday that Group of Seven leaders saw growing unity on increasing pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine, citing what they viewed as a tougher stance from US President Donald Trump. The summit also focused on Iran, where Trump signed a memorandum aimed at ending hostilities with Tehran.

Brazil's Lula warns Trump not to meddle in Brazilian elections

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva warned US President Donald Trump on Wednesday not to meddle in Brazil's October presidential election after Trump made his latest criticism of Brazil over judicial moves against Lula's political rivals. The remarks show the escalating tensions between Brazil and the US after the Trump administration proposed further tariffs against the South American country and recently classified two drug-trafficking groups as foreign terrorist organizations — move

G7 leaders back tougher stance on Russia as Trump shifts line on Moscow

G7 leaders have backed increased pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine on Wednesday, hailing a newfound unity as they sensed a shift by US President Donald Trump towards a tougher line against Moscow.

Soykırımcı İsrail'in Gazze Şeridi'ne saldırılarında can kaybı 73 bin 18'e yükseldi

İsrail ordusunun Ekim 2023'ten bu yana Gazze Şeridi'ne düzenlediği saldırılarda hayatını kaybedenlerin sayısı 73 bin 18'e ulaştı.

UN nuclear watchdog chief welcomes Iran-US peace deal, says technical work starts now

GENEVA, June 18 - The United Nations nuclear watchdog on Thursday welcomed the interim peace deal signed by Washington and Iran, saying it would now be involved in technical discussions to implement the agreement.

Russia welcomes agreement to end US-Iran conflict — Foreign Ministry

Russia also commend the dedicated and effective efforts of Pakistani and Qatari mediators in facilitating negotiations and working toward a peaceful resolution, the Russian Foreign Ministry added

Press review: EU pushes Trump on Russia policy as Moscow warns on Greenland militarization

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, June 18th

Anwar: Malaysia welcomes US-Iran peace deal, but don't forget Gaza, Lebanon

KAZAN: Malaysia welcomes the peace agreement between the United States and Iran, and hopes it will be able to end the unrest and ensure lasting peace in the Middle East.

Deadly flare-up in Lebanon rattles US-Iran peace deal

GENEVA: Deadly exchanges between Israel and Hizbollah in Lebanon put a newly signed deal to end the Middle East war under further strain on Friday, after the postponement of planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland.

US-Iran deal comes under immediate strain

GENEVA - Deadly exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon put a newly signed deal to end the Middle East war under further strain on Friday, after the postponement of planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland.

Israel and Hezbollah say they agree to truce despite renewed attacks

Israel and Hezbollah agreed a ceasefire on June 19 after deadly exchanges between the two sides in Lebanon put the deal to end the Middle East war under strain. At least 20 people were killed in Lebanon in fresh strikes, as well four Israeli soldiers. In response, the far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said "all of Lebanon must burn". FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky tells us more.

Israel, Hezbollah agree ceasefire as US-Iran deal under strain

Israel and Hezbollah agreed a ceasefire on Friday, a US official said, after deadly exchanges between the two sides in Lebanon once again put a deal to end the Middle East war under strain, less than two days after it was signed. Lebanese authorities reported 47 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes and Israel announced the deaths of four of its soldiers, the highest combined casualty count since the US and Iran struck their deal.

Lebanon Emerges as Weak Link in U.S.-Iran Deal to End War

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, once seen as a secondary front to the American-Israeli war on Iran, has become one of the main obstacles to ending it.

Haftanın ekonomi özeti: ABD-İran anlaşması, şahin Fed ve BIST 100'de sert yükseliş

Küresel piyasalar, ABD-İran mutabakatı ve petrol fiyatlarındaki düşüşün etkisiyle haftayı pozitif tamamlarken, merkez bankalarının kritik faiz kararları ve SpaceX'in rekor halka arzı gündemi belirledi. Yurt içinde ise Halkbank davasının düşmesi Borsa İstanbul'da yüzde 5,7'lik ralliyi beraberinde getirdi.

Iran says it will close Strait of Hormuz, accuses US and Israel of violating ceasefire deal

The announcement came on the day Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 32 persons.

Iran 'does not control' Strait of Hormuz, flow continues: CENTCOM

Central Command claims maritime traffic remains 'intact' as American forces monitor compliance with agreement

Iran says Hormuz closed as US-Iran deal falters over Lebanon

Iran said Saturday it was closing the Strait of Hormuz again over Israeli attacks in Lebanon, jolting a fragile US-Iran agreement just as negotiators headed to Switzerland to try to salvage efforts to end the Middle East war. Follow-up talks had been planned in Switzerland on Friday, but were postponed at the last minute after Israel launched deadly strikes in Lebanon following the deaths of four of its soldiers in combat.

İran medyası duyurdu: Hürmüz Boğazı gemi geçişlerine kapalı

İran medyası, Hürmüz Boğazı’nın İran Devrim Muhafızları Deniz Kuvvetleri’nden yapılacak ikinci bir duyuruya kadar tüm gemi geçişlerine kapalı olduğunu bildirdi. Tahran, karara gerekçe olarak ABD’nin mutabakat kapsamındaki sorumluluklarını yerine getirmemesini ve İsrail’in Lübnan’a saldırılarını sürdürmesini gösterirken, İran ve ABD heyetleri İsviçre’de teknik görüşmeler için bir araya gelmeye hazırlanıyor.

İran'ın nükleer programı sona eriyor, Hürmüz Boğazı açılıyor

ABD İran İsviçre'de aynı masada... ABD Başkan Yardımcısı JD Vance, "İran'ın nükleer programı sona eriyor, Hürmüz Boğazı açılıyor" açıklamasında bulundu.

Sailors trapped in Hormuz strait, dodging drones and rationing food

Despite the US-Iran talks which began today in Switzerland, the Strait of Hormuz is being kept shut today by the Iranians. Tehran accuses Israel of breaching the ceasefire agreement by continuing its strikes on Lebanon. The Strait’s closure has an array of impacts on the global economy… but also on the thousands of sailors, stranded on ships in the middle of an active conflict zone. To learn more about how they are dealing with the current situation, FRANCE 24 talked to Phil Belcher, the marine director at International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (Intertanko).

The U.S. says it's open. Iran says it's closed. The Strait of Hormuz remains precarious

Is the Strait of Hormuz open or closed? Comments from American and Iranian leaders tell conflicting stories on the critical waterway, with the U.S. saying it remains open to shipping traffic and Iran saying it's been closed again.

İşgalci İsrail'in Gazze Şeridindeki saldırılarında can kaybı, 73 bin 35'e yükseldi

Soykırımcı İsrail ordusunun Ekim 2023'ten bu yana Gazze Şeridi'ne düzenlediği saldırılarda hayatını kaybedenlerin sayısı 73 bin 35'e yükseldi.

İran Meclis Başkanı Galibaf: Hürmüz Boğazı’nı İran yönetecek

İran Meclis Başkanı Muhammed Bakır Galibaf, ABD ile İsviçre’de yapılan müzakerelerin ardından uçakta gazetecilere açıklamalarda bulundu. Hürmüz Boğazı’nın uluslararası deniz trafiğine açılmasından yana olduklarını belirten Galibaf, "Umarım boğazı geçişler açısından yeniden işlevsel hale getirebilir ve bölgesel ve küresel ekonomiye yeniden refah kazandırabiliriz" dedi. Buna rağmen Hürmüz Boğazı'nın yönetiminin asla savaş öncesindeki haline dönmeyeceğini vurgulayan Galibaf, "Elbette uluslararası düzenlemelere uyulacak, ancak Hürmüz Boğazı'nı İran yönetecek" şeklinde konuştu. SON DAKİKA! Karadeniz'de Türk sahipli gemiye İHA'lı saldırı! Dışişleri Bakanlığı'ndan açıklama: İki Türk vatandaşı yaralı Trump'ın Netanyahu'yu ilgilendiren soruya verdiği yanıt çok manidar! 'Ben bir sorun çözücüyüm'

Iran war day 116: US eases Iran sanctions; Lebanon ceasefire holds

US eases oil sanctions for 60 days after Iran agrees to allow international nuclear inspections.

UN says it will evacuate sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz, as Rubio warns against tolls

The UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) is set to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors who have been stranded in the Gulf because of the US-Israel war against Iran.

Rubio rejects Iran tolls on Hormuz as deal strains multiply

TEHERAN: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that Washington would not accept Iranian tolls or fees on the Strait of Hormuz, as disputes over the vital waterway, nuclear inspections and missiles exposed early strains in negotiations to end the Middle East war.

ABD-İRAN arasında nükleer denetim ve Hürmüz Boğazı gerilimi

ABD-İran hattında diplomasi arayışları restleşmelerin gölgesinde sürüyor. Washington, İran'ın nükleer denetimi kabul ettiğini, Hürmüz Boğazı'ndan geçiş ücreti almayacağını öne sürdü. Tahran ise nükleer tesislerini açmayacağını ve balistik füze programını ABD ile müzakere etmeyeceğini duyurdu. ABD Başkanı Donald Trump, "İran'ın, nükleer tesislerini Uluslararası Atom Enerjisi'nin denetimine açacağı" açıklamasına karşı Tahran'dan yalanlama geldi. Trump buna karşılık, "Acelesi yok" diyerek denetçilerin uygun bir zamanda sahada olacağını öne sürdü. Trump, “İçeride bize söylediler; elimizde yüzde 100 denetim sözü var. Eğer haklı olsalardı, görüşmeleri şu an iptal ederdim.” dedi. İran Dışişleri Bakanlığı, "Saldırılarda hasar görmüş nükleer tesisleri denetçilere açma gibi bir planlarının olmadığını" belirtmişti. Bunun ardından Trump da sosyal medyadan "İran uzun bir süre boyunca, sonsuza kadar, en üst düzeyde nükleer denetimlere tam ve eksiksiz şekilde rıza göstermiştir." ifadelerini kullanmıştı. TAHRAN'DAN WASHİNGTON'A FÜZE RESTİ İran Cumhurbaşkanı Mesud Pezeşkiyan da arabulucu Pakistan'ı ziyaret etti. Pezeşkiyan uçağına havada Pakistan savaş uçakları eskortluk etti. Pezeşkiyan, başkent İslamabad'da Başbakan Şahbaz Şerif'le bir araya geldi. İkili, ortak basın toplantısında, ABD ile mutabakatta yer almayan İran'ın balistik füze programına ilişkin konuştu. Pezeşkiyan, "Füzelerimiz meselesi, mutabakat zaptında yer almamaktadır ve asla da yer almayacaktır. Eğer öz savunmamız için olan füzelerimiz olmasaydı; İsrail ve Amerika, Gazze'ye yaptıkları gibi genç, yaşlı demeden İran'a da saldırırdı. Sonuç olarak, savunma kapasitemiz hakkında hiçbir koşulda hiç kimseyle asla müzakere etmeyeceğiz." dedi. Pakistan Başbakanı Şerif de müzakerelerde füze konusunun gündeme gelmediğinin altını çizdi. HÜRMÜZ'DE “GEÇİŞ ÜCRETİ” GERİLİMİ Taraflar arasındaki bir başka anlaşmazlık noktasıysa Hürmüz Boğazı'ndan transit geçişler. ABD Dışişleri Bakanı Marco Rubio, Körfez ziyaretin ilk ayağı olan Birleşik Arap Emirlikleri'nde "uluslararası hukuku ileri sürerek Hürmüz'den geçiş ücreti alınmacağını" söyledi. Rubio ayrıca, İran'ın vekil güçlerinin, füze fırlatmaya devam ederken çatışmaların dinmeyeceğine vurgu yaptı ve bunu uygun zamanda gündeme getireceğini aktardı. İranlı müzakereciler ise Umman'da üst düzey temaslarda bulundu. Ortak açıklamada, Hürmüz'ün yönetimi ve verilen hizmetlerden ücret alınması konusunda çalışma yürütüleceği ifade edildi. Umman Ulaştırma Bakanlığının sosyal medya hesabından yapılan açıklamada, Hürmüz Boğazı'ndan geçişlere dikkat çekildi. Umman Sultanlığının, Uluslararası Denizcilik Örgütü (IMO) ile koordinasyon içinde gemilerin Hürmüz Boğazı'ndan geçişini sağladığına işaret edilen açıklamada, Umman'ın Hürmüz Boğazı'na ilişkin sorumlulukları ve boğazın küresel ekonomi açısından taşıdığı öneme vurgu yapıldı. Açıklamada, uluslararası ve deniz hukukuna bağlılıklarının yanı sıra ABD-İran arasında sonuç veren çabalar doğrultusunda Hürmüz Boğazı'nda bir ücret uygulamaksızın gemilerin geçişini sağladıkları ifade edildi. Umman Sultanlığının bu çerçevede IMO ile koordinasyon halinde çalıştığı kaydedilen açıklamada, tüm gemiler için Hürmüz Boğazı'nda geçici bir deniz koridoru kullanım seçeneği üzerine IMO ile koordinasyon sağladıkları belirtildi. Açıklamada, bu koridordan geçiş yapmak isteyen gemilerin, gerekli koordinasyonu IMO ile sağlamaları gerektiği bilgisine yer verildi.

Trump threatened new tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. What if other countries follow suit?

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose new tolls in the Strait of Hormuz last weekend, sparking worries that the practice of charging to pass through critical waterways could spread — with devastating consequences to the global economy. Iran has blocked the strait for much of the war, reportedly charging tolls as high as $2 million US for ships it allows to pass.

Rubio commits to UAE security, discusses Iran-US deal with Emirati leader

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the US-Iran deal with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed on Wednesday, renewing Washington’s commitment to the country’s security as he embarks on a tour of the Gulf. Rubio is seeking to reassure close US allies — who were hit by Iranian missiles during the Middle East war — about the memorandum of understanding with Tehran, which fails to address some of the Gulf’s long-standing concerns about its missile programme. Iran contends that it targeted US bases and assets in Gulf countries and has not accepted responsibility for all attacks. “They discussed President Trump’s memorandum of understanding with Iran, efforts to secure full and safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, and the importance of peace and stability in the region,” his spokesperson Tommy Pigott said. Rubio also “thanked the UAE for their leadership and unparalleled support, praised their courage and resilience in the face of Iran’s attacks, and reaffirmed the US commitment to the security of the Emirates”, Pigott added. The secretary of state arrived in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday evening and held closed-door talks with Sheikh Mohamed the following day, then set off for Kuwait. After that, he will travel on to Bahrain, where he will attend a Gulf Cooperation Council meeting on Thursday. He insisted that no country is allowed to impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz after Oman and Iran, which border the waterway, said they were considering charging “costs” for ships navigating the key conduit for Gulf oil and gas. “It’s an international waterway. No country is allowed to charge tolls or fees on an international waterway. That’s existing international law,” he said as he arrived in the United Arab Emirates capital. Rubio held a working lunch with the UAE president and other senior figures, including National Security Adviser Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Asked on arrival if he planned to address allies’ disquiet with the accord, Rubio told reporters: “That most certainly will come up in these discussions.” He said they would also discuss issues not covered by the memorandum of understanding (MoU). America’s top diplomat has been largely absent from Iran-related discussions in recent weeks, with Vice President JD Vance instead leading a round of talks with Iranian counterparts over the weekend in Switzerland. The UAE faces particularly severe economic strains, as the war caused some expatriates at the core of its non-oil economy to flee the global financial centre, which prides itself on stability in a volatile Middle East. Rubio’s remarks during his swing through the region will be closely scrutinised to see how the man once known as a hawkish critic of Iran frames a deal that many congressional Republicans argue amounts to capitulation. Rubio and Vance, both former US senators, are widely viewed within Republican Party circles as potential candidates to succeed Trump, with party insiders and early polling often casting the race as a two-way contest between them. Rubio’s mission is delicate: While he needs to defend a preliminary accord that Trump firmly supports, he also has to credibly address the concerns of his Gulf counterparts, who are more circumspect about the deal. The US and Iran signed a 14-point MoU last week, setting out broad agreements in principle to end the war. The interim accord paved the way for 60 days of talks aimed at hammering out thornier details, including issues related to Iran’s nuclear programme. A central issue in talks is what will happen to Iran’s highly enriched uranium, including material enriched to up to 60 per cent purity, a short step from the roughly 90pc of weapons grade. Tehran says its nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes. While Gulf leaders pushed for peace during the four-month-long conflict, many were surprised and disappointed by the terms of the accord. US regional allies are especially concerned that Iran could use the proposed $300 billion reconstruction fund to rebuild its military. The accord also does not address Tehran’s ballistic missile capacity, a concern for Gulf states, all of which were struck by Iranian missiles and drones in the war. Tehran has noted that the Gulf states made various logistical accommodations for Washington’s war effort, while hosting US military bases that were central to the conflict.

Trump says Iran has told US no tolls being sought at Strait of Hormuz

WASHINGTON, June 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran has told the United States that no tolls were being sought from ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz. The two countries, which ended ‌a first round of negotiations in Switzerland on Monday, have offered conflicting accounts about financial incentives for Iran, control of the Strait of Hormuz and Israel's parallel war in Lebanon - all major aspects of their framework deal signed last week aiming to end the war.

UAE, Kuwait assured of US commitment to Gulf states’ security

ABU DHABI/ KUWAIT CITY: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the US-Iran deal with UAE and Kuwaiti leaders on Wednesday, renewing Washington’s commitment to the Gulf states’ security as he embarked on a tour of the region. His trip is the first by a senior US official to the Middle East since the Iran agreement was signed last week. Rubio is seeking to reassure close US allies about the memorandum of understanding signed with Tehran last week, which fails to address some of the Gulf states’ long-standing concerns about its missile programme. Iran contends that it targeted US bases and assets in Gulf countries and has not accepted responsibility for all attacks. The secretary of state arrived in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday evening and held closed-door talks with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan the following day, then set off for Kuwait. After that, he will travel on to Bahrain, where he will attend a Gulf Cooperation Council meeting on Thursday. Marco Rubio says no country will be allowed to impose tolls on Strait of Hormuz “They [Marco Rubio and the UAE president] discussed President Trump’s memorandum of understanding with Iran, efforts to secure full and safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, and the importance of peace and stability in the region,” the US diplomat’s spokesperson Tommy Pigott said. Rubio also “thanked the UAE for their leadership and unparalleled support, praised their courage and resilience in the face of Iran’s attacks, and reaffirmed the US commitment to the security of the Emirates”, he added. He insisted that no country would be allowed to impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz after Oman and Iran, which border the waterway, said they were considering charging “costs” for ships navigating the key conduit for Gulf oil and gas. “It’s an international waterway. No country is allowed to charge tolls or fees on an international waterway. That’s existing international law,” he said upon arrival in the UAE capital. Rubio held a working lunch with the UAE president and other senior figures, including Security Adviser Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Asked on arrival if he planned to address allies’ disquiet with the accord, the US top diplomat told reporters: “That most certainly will come up in these discussions.” He said they would also discuss issues not covered by the memorandum of understanding. America’s top diplomat has been largely absent from Iran-related discussions in recent weeks, with Vice President JD Vance instead leading a round of talks with Iranian counterparts over the weekend in Switzerland. Marco Rubio’s remarks during his swing through the region will be closely scrutinised to see how the man once known as a hawkish critic of Iran frames a deal that many congressional Republicans argue amounts to capitulation. Delicate mission Rubio’s mission is delicate: While he needs to defend a preliminary accord that Trump firmly supports, he also has to credibly address the concerns of his Gulf counterparts, who are more circumspect about the deal. The US and Iran signed a 14-point MoU last week, setting out broad agreements in principle to end the war. A central issue in talks is what will happen to Iran’s 60 per cent enriched uranium, a short step from the roughly 90pc of weapons grade. Washington’s regional allies are especially concerned that Iran could use the proposed $300bn reconstruction fund to rebuild its military. The accord also does not address Tehran’s ballistic missile capacity, a concern for Gulf states, all of which were struck by Iranian missiles and drones in the war. Tehran has noted that the Gulf states made various logistical accommodations for US-Israel war effort, while hosting US military bases that were central to the conflict. Talks in Kuwait The secretary of state held talks with Kuwaiti Emir Mishal Al Ahmad, reiterating Washington’s pledge to the region’s security. Before meeting the emir, Marco Rubio attended a flag-raising ceremony at the US embassy marking the resumption of operations following an Iranian strike. “Kuwait is an indispensable partner for regional security and stability,” Rubio said in a tweet afterwards, adding Washington “looks forward to strengthening our partnership”. After Kuwait, Rubio will travel to Bahrain, where he will attend a Gulf Cooperation Council meeting on Thursday. The energy-rich Gulf, home to several American military bases, bore the brunt of Iran’s attacks in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes. The UAE was targeted by more than 2,800 missiles and drones, more than any other country in the region, while Kuwait and Bahrain were also badly hit relative to their small size Published in Dawn, June 25th, 2026

Rubio meets Gulf leaders, pledges security amid Iran deal doubts

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met the leaders of the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait ‌on Wednesday, vowing not to undermine their security as he sought to reassure Gulf allies sceptical of a proposed deal to end the US-Israeli war with Iran. The US-Iran accord reached last week — the first signed by American and Iranian presidents since Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution — includes a proposed $300 billion fund and the waiver of some sanctions for Tehran. Arriving in the UAE capital ‌Abu Dhabi la

Rubio warns Hormuz tolls could trigger global shipping chaos

MANAMA: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday warned that Iranian tolls on ships passing the Strait of Hormuz would spread to other waterways, risking “total chaos.”

ABD Dışişleri Bakanı Rubio, Hürmüz'den geçiş ücreti alınmasının kabul edilebilir koşul olmadığını söyledi

ABD Dışişleri Bakanı Rubio, Hürmüz Boğazı'nın uluslararası sular kapsamında olduğunu ve hiçbir devletin buradan geçişler için ücret talep edemeyeceğini savunarak bu durumun "hiçbir zaman bir anlaşmanın kabul edilebilir koşulu" olmayacağını vurguladı.

Any US-Iran deal will ensure security of Gulf allies, Rubio assures GCC nations during Mideast tour

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Gulf allies on Thursday that any deal with Iran would take their interests into account, as he wrapped up a Middle East trip aimed at selling the Trump administration’s preliminary accord to sceptical regional partners. Speaking at a meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Bahrain, home to the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet, Rubio said Washington was seeking an enduring peace with long-time foe Iran that would not undermine the security and prosperity of its allies in the oil-rich region, which fear the accord is too soft on Iran. Iran fought two of the world’s most powerful armies — the US and Israel — during the conflict and took effective control of the vital Strait of Hormuz, heavily disrupting oil flows and rattling global energy markets and the wider economy. The war began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February, and Tehran targeted US assets and bases in Gulf countries in retaliation. It, however, has not accepted responsibility for all of those attacks. At the GCC meeting, Rubio said: “The reality of it is that no country on Earth has the right to charge for the use of international waterways. And that will never be an acceptable condition of any deal. The president’s been fundamentally clear about that.” Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, who chaired the gathering, welcomed Oman’s announcement of a corridor for the safe passage of vessels through the strait. Rubio’s three-day tour of the Gulf is the first high-level diplomatic mission since the US-Iran framework agreement last week to end the war on Iran. He has acknowledged the delicacy of his mission as he seeks to win over Gulf Arab leaders wary that excessive concessions could strengthen Tehran and reshape the region’s security balance and oil flows. At his previous stops in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, Rubio sought to assure officials that the proposed deal was not overly favourable to Iran. “We’re not going to do anything that undermines the security of our allies, our longstanding allies in the region,” he told reporters in Kuwait. Conflicting accounts on deal terms US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran had agreed to nuclear inspections into “infinity” while Tehran said it had made no such concession in negotiations. The two countries, which ended a first round of negotiations in Switzerland on Monday, have also offered conflicting accounts about financial incentives for Iran, control of the Strait of Hormuz, and Israel’s parallel strikes in Lebanon. All six GCC nations — Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait — are strategic US allies that offered some degree of logistical support to Washington during the war. Together, they make up the backbone of America’s security architecture in the Middle East, and any country rethinking their security relationship with the US could have a significant impact on US military strategy in the region. The draft US-Iran agreement includes no limits on Iran’s ballistic missiles, a proposed $300 billion reconstruction fund and provisions that could expand Tehran’s regional influence and control over critical oil shipping lanes. Rubio has said he would not be asking regional allies to contribute to any reconstruction fund during the trip, even as the MoU with Iran suggests that countries in the region would at least be partially responsible for footing the bill.

Hürmüz Boğazı ile ilgili flaş gelişme! Geçiş ücreti olacak mı?

ABD Dışişleri Bakanı Marco Rubio, Hürmüz Boğazı'na ilişkin yaptığı açıklamada "Umman ile ilişkilerimiz iyi. Umman, Hürmüz Boğazı'nda bir geçiş ücreti sistemine karşı" ifadelerini kullandı. 'GEÇİŞ ÜCRETİNİ KAPSAMIYOR' Öte yandan Umman Dışişleri Bakanı Bedr bin Hamed el-Busaidi, ABD ile İran arasında imzalanan ve ayrıntılarına ilişkin görüşmeleri süren mutabakat zaptını desteklediklerini belirterek,HürmüzBoğazı ile ilgili düzenlemelerin bir geçiş ücretini kapsamadığını vurguladı. Busaidi, Umman'ın ABD ile İran arasında imzalanan mutabakat zaptını desteklediğini belirterek, barışın sağlanması,HürmüzBoğazı'nda seyrüsefer özgürlüğünün yeniden tesis edilmesi ve güvenli geçişin açılmasının önemini vurguladı. Umman'ınHürmüzBoğazı'na kıyı devlet olduğunu hatırlatan Busaidi, ülkesinin uluslararası hukuk ve Birleşmiş Milletler Deniz Hukuku Sözleşmesi kapsamındaki sorumluluk ve yükümlülükleri doğrultusunda, denizcilik güvenliğinin sağlanması adına uluslararası çabalara destek verme sorumluluğunu taşıdığını belirtti. Busaidi,HürmüzBoğazı ile ilgili düzenlemelerin herhangi bir geçiş ücreti uygulanmasını içermediğini sözlerine ekledi. NE OLMUŞTU? İran ile ABD arasında Katar ve Pakistan arabuluculuğunda İsviçre’de gerçekleştirilen müzakerelerin ilk turu 21 Haziran’da tamamlandı. Müzakerelerde, 14 maddelik mutabakat zaptının uygulanmasına ilişkin teknik detaylar ele alındı. Arabulucu ülkeler Katar ve Pakistan Dışişleri Bakanlıklarının yayımladığı ortak açıklamada, tarafların, imzalanan mutabakat zaptı doğrultusunda “arabuluculuk çabalarının siyasi yönlerini denetlemek üzere üst düzey bir komite kurulması konusunda anlaştıkları” bildirildi. Tarafların nihai bir anlaşmaya 60 gün içinde ulaşılmasını hedefleyen bir yol haritası üzerinde uzlaştığı kaydedildi. İran, müzakerelerin ilk turunun ardından teknik müzakerelerde, mutabakatın uygulanmasına yönelik mekanizmalar üzerinde uzlaşmanın sağlandığını, "yaptırımların kaldırılması", "nükleer konular", "yeniden yapılanma" ve "ekonomik kalkınma" konularında çalışma grupları kurulması kararına varıldığını duyurmuştu. Önce mesaj sonra felaket! Venezuela'daki çifte depremi Milliyet.com.tr'ye anlattı: 3 saniyede her şey yıkıldı Venezuela'da 39 saniye arayla 7.5 ve 7.2 şiddetinde deprem! Ölü sayısıyla ilgili şok iddia

Fear of mines alone could disrupt Strait of Hormuz shipping, warns French admiral

The Strait of Hormuz has reopened under a fragile United States-Iran deal, but it remains under close watch after maritime authorities warned of suspected and confirmed mines in the area. Former French Navy Admiral Éric Lavault – who headed France's mine warfare and seabed operations, and commanded the navy's bomb-disposal divers – told RFI that even without proof the strait has been mined, it must be checked before commercial shipping can return to normal.

Rubio warns of ‘chaos’ if Hormuz tolls imposed

• US rejects any tolls on shipping through the strait • Secy of state extends security reassurances to Gulf allies • Iran warns ships against crossing Hormuz without authorisation • UN halts strait evacuation plan after ship reports attack • Tehran slams Nato chief’s comments on US support in war • Ghalibaf taunts US, says it ‘only exports GMO soya bean, broken promises and trash talk’ WASHINGTON / TEHRAN: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned on Thursday that Washington wanted a lasting deal with Iran but not “at any price”, as disputes over the Strait of Hormuz, possible transit fees and authorised shipping routes threatened to complicate negotiations between the two sides. Rubio was in Bahrain as part of a regional tour of Gulf partners hit hard by Iran during the Middle East war, which began on Feb 28 with a massive US-Israeli campaign of strikes against Iran. The United States and Iran have signed a preliminary deal to end the conflict and have embarked on negotiations expected to touch on thorny issues, including Tehran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief and global energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The Gulf states and Israel have long voiced concerns about Iran’s support for proxies in the region and its missile programme, but it remains unclear whether these issues will be addressed in the negotiations. “While we want a deal, we don’t want a deal at any price,” Rubio told a Gulf Cooperation Council meeting in Bahrain. “We want to ensure… that there is no part of this deal that’s undertaken that in any way undermines the security, the stability, or the prosperity of any of our partners in the Gulf region,” he said. Hormuz toll row Rubio also sought to reassure the energy-rich Gulf states that the Strait of Hormuz, which they have relied on for decades to export oil and liquefied natural gas, would remain toll-free. Iran imposed a blockade of Hormuz during the war as part of its retaliation against the US-Israeli campaign, sparking a global economic shock. It has since said it plans to introduce what it terms maritime service fees, while the United States and its allies have rejected the introduction of fees or tolls, arguing that Hormuz should be considered an international waterway and therefore not subject to charges. “International waterways do not belong to any nation state. This is a foundational principle in the world today, without which the world would be in total chaos,” Rubio told the GCC meeting. “If in fact we accepted that you can charge money to use an international waterway because it happens to be near your territorial space, well then this will spread throughout the world like a contagion,” he added. Rubio said there was “zero support” among Gulf countries for Hormuz tolls. “I mean, ultimately there’s not going to be any fees or tolls. They [Oman] were there in the meeting today and they said that they are not in favour of the tolling system,” he said. At Thursday’s Gulf meeting with Rubio, Oman’s top diplomat Badr Albusaidi said future arrangements regarding the strait “do not entail the imposition of any transit fees”, despite his government and Iran saying earlier that they were studying costs to be charged for services provided in the strait. On Wednesday, Oman released a map of a new temporary shipping route running close to its coast. It said the path through the strait was coordinated with the International Maritime Organisation, a UN agency responsible for marine safety. Iran later appeared to denounce the new corridor in a statement by the Revolutionary Guards, but did not refer to Oman specifically. Iran warns ships Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Thursday warned against any crossings of the Strait of Hormuz without authorisation, saying vessels not complying “will be dealt with”. “The only authorised route for passage through the Strait of Hormuz is the route announced by the Islamic Republic of Iran,” said the Guards. Any crossing without authorisation was “unacceptable and extre­mely dangerous”, they warned in a statement. They also denounced what they said was a new route through the waterway announced by “certain authorities”. The statement did not elaborate, but it appeared to be a response to Oman’s announcement of a temporary corridor. The only route currently authorised by Iran runs through a corridor that follows the Iranian coast. The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman also stressed the need for continued bilateral coordination on maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz during a phone call on Thursday, Iranian state media reported. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi discussed recent regional developments, including maritime arrangements in the strait and temporary measures set for a 60-day period, according to a statement on Araghchi’s Telegram account. The two sides also welcomed recent talks held in Muscat and agreed to continue diplomatic consultations and technical coordination on issues of mutual interest. Shipping risks Meanwhile, the evacuation of around 11,000 mariners stranded by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz was suspended on Thursday after an attack on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) said. The UN’s maritime agency said earlier this week it would begin evacuating 600 ships and their crews that were trapped by the US-Iran war, after Washington and Tehran agreed a preliminary deal to end the conflict. But a cargo ship was damaged by an unknown projectile off the Omani coast in the strategic strait on Thursday, prompting the IMO to halt the operation. Traffic through the strait has increased sharply but remains at roughly half its peacetime level, officials said on Thursday as stranded sailors made their way out of the waterway. Seventy confirmed crossings were recorded on Wednesday, according to analytics firm Kpler, marking the highest number of vessels in a day since Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz on March 1 in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes. Iran hits back at Nato Iran has emerged emboldened from the war, vowing not to relinquish control of Hormuz and calling its initial deal with Washington to stop the fighting “a declaration of America’s defeat”. President Trump met Nato chief Mark Rutte at the White House on Wednesday and said the United States was “doing great” in the negotiations. Trump also asked Congress for nearly $88bn in supplemental funding, mostly to cover the cost of the war, just a day after Congress called on him to end the conflict unless lawmakers explicitly authorised further military action. Iran slammed Nato on Thursday after Rutte noted its support for the US, with foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei accusing the transatlantic bloc of “complicity” in an “unlawful war”. Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf also rejected US claims that Iran would spend its unfrozen assets to buy US agricultural products. “The US only exports GMO soya beans, broken promises and trash talks,” Ghalibaf said in a post on X. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent echoed Trump on Wednesday and insisted that a large percentage of Iran’s unfrozen assets would be used to buy US foods and medicine, even as Iran says it would determine its spending. Gulf concerns The Gulf’s top diplomats said on Thursday that dealing with Iran’s proxies and missiles was key to lasting peace and that any trade and investment with Tehran would be reversible and contingent on it respecting its deal with the US. “The ministers further emphasised that lasting regional peace and security requires addressing the full spectrum of Iran’s threats, including its ballistic missiles, drones, and support of proxies in the region,” they said in a joint statement. Published in Dawn, June 26th, 2026

Why demining the Strait of Hormuz will be difficult – but also presents an opportunity

Why demining the Strait of Hormuz will be difficult – but also presents an opportunity Expert comment thilton.drupal 26 June 2026 Clearing the busy international waterway of mines is a complex challenge that will take time and international coordination. But it could help to build trust between the US and Iran during negotiations. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has begun to increase following the US-Iran deal. Yet for the Strait to fully reopen, it will need to be cleared of sea mines that put ships at risk. This will be a difficult and lengthy task that will put the ceasefire to the test. But it also offers an opportunity to for Iran to work with others to demonstrate its commitment to de-escalation. Mines in the Strait of Hormuz Iran has not publicly confirmed how many mines it laid in the Strait of Hormuz or their precise location. Estimates suggest there are about 80 mines in the Strait. These are primarily Maham 3 and Maham 7 high-explosive blast mines. Importantly, Maham mines resist detection by deviating sonar waves used by minesweepers, making them extremely difficult to detect and remove. Before the war, Iran had an estimated stock of about 5,000-6,000 sea mines, a significant amount of which are produced domestically. Some analysts believe that Tehran has retained 80-90 per cent of its small boats and minelaying vessels, but there is no official confirmation of these numbers. Iran previously declared an area that covered the established traffic lanes as a ‘hazardous area.’ There are currently four suspected but unconfirmed minefield areas around these lanes. These are likely around the western entrance to the Strait, the central eastbound shipping lane, the central westbound shipping lane, and the eastern exit toward the Gulf of Oman. — Made with Natural Earth data. Why demining will be difficult as shipping restarts Demining the Strait of Hormuz will be extremely complicated, in part because it will have to take place amid changing shipping traffic patterns and potentially dangerous congestion in the narrow waterway. Since the main central route through the Strait became effectively closed by Iranian mines, there are now two passable routes through the Strait. Iran has established a northern route closer to the Iranian coast, putting ships at risk of being seized and potentially enabling Iran to charge tolls or ‘service fees’ in future. Meanwhile, the US has established its own southern route that hugs the Omani coast, which it says ships can ‘freely and safely transit.’ Both routes push shipping to the shallow edges of the Strait, increasing the risk of ships running aground. Both are also narrow; in recent days only an average of 25 ships have transited daily, compared to the pre-war daily average of around 125. There are around 500-600 ships still stranded in the Persian Gulf. Traffic cannot be effectively restored to pre-war levels without reopening the main central channel. — Traffic lanes are approximations based on maps from the Associated Press (accessed June 25, 2026) and the Institute for the Study of War and AEI’s Critical Threats Project, updated June 25, 2026. The ‘hazardous area’ is based on a map from Iran’s National Security Commission accessed via Lloyd’s List, 9 April, 2026. Mine clearing will also be difficult to manage safely due to ships turning off their AIS location signals. This has helped ships avoid detection from Iranian forces while traversing the southern route, but also prevents them from communicating their location to other nearby ships, increasing risks of collisions. Turning off AIS signals or ‘going dark’ is also a practice used by ships participating in sanctions evasion and illicit activity at sea, including many Iranian ships and vessels within the shadow fleet. Today, ships may be reluctant to use their AIS signals for fear of becoming targets if hostilities restart. Likewise, GPS jamming has also been used widely across the Gulf in missile defences; GPS jamming disrupts AIS signals, making it impossible to navigate effectively and safely. Demining and traffic management will be further complicated by Iran’s new claims of sovereignty across the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s recently established Persian Gulf Strait Authority has warned that any ships not using ‘unauthorised routes’ would not be guaranteed safe passage. On Thursday, the International Maritime Organization announced it was pausing its efforts to evacuate stranded seafarers from the Persian Gulf after an attack on a cargo ship off the coast of Oman, which the US blamed on Iran. The IMO mission also presents an additional cause of congestion in the Gulf that will need to be managed alongside mine clearing. Who will clear the Strait of mines? Point 5 of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU) seems to place the responsibility on Tehran to demine the Strait of Hormuz: ‘The traffic of commercial vessels will immediately start, and considering the need for removing the tactical and military obstacles and demining by the Islamic Republic of Iran will be instated within 30 days.’ However, while Iran does have some mine clearing capabilities, its forces are optimized for laying mines rather than removing them. Iran alone may also not be able – or trusted – to clear the mines in the Strait by itself. Ultimately, reopening the Strait of Hormuz is a shared global necessity. But its role cannot be discounted altogether. Given that Iran laid the mines, it could have crucial information about the location of mines, mine types and arming settings. Iran’s participation in demining operations could also provide an opportunity for Tehran to signal its commitment to the peace process and decreases the incentive for it to place more mines in the future. While the US has an arsenal of drones, explosive-laden robots and helicopters for mine detection, it also cannot do the job alone. Mine-clearing through deactivation or detonation still requires highly skilled crews and advanced equipment. The US has historically relied on its NATO allies to cover these areas in an implicit division of labour; it currently only has one ship available for mine clearing in the Middle East. As a result, the US will have no choice but to depend on and coordinate with its allies and partners to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Other countries have a willingness to join a Hormuz mine-clearing mission, with some publicly offering forces. The UK-France proposed multinational coalition includes several European navies that have specialist mine countermeasure forces. The UK has offered some of its newer unmanned mine warfare capabilities for mine detection, which would be paired with HMS Dragon for escort and force protection. Germany, the Netherlands, Italy and the European Union’s EUNAVFOR Operation Aspides among others could all contribute too. Ultimately, reopening the Strait of Hormuz is a shared global necessity. Mine clearing can only effectively and practically happen through international cooperation and coordination. Iran has not only agreed to play a role as per the MoU, but it must also be stakeholder in the reopening of the Strait if the world is to avoid another chokepoint closure in the future. The need for a political solution Mine clearance is often considered a technical challenge, but in the Strait of Hormuz the greater obstacle may be political. Clearing mines is a slow, deliberate and resource-intensive process that requires specialized vessels operating predictably in confined waters. These forces cannot work effectively unless all parties have confidence that they will not become targets. For that reason, a sustained cessation of hostilities between the US and Iran is a prerequisite for any meaningful demining effort. Both sides would need to commit to not attacking each other, but also to protecting mine-countermeasure vessels, support ships, and civilian traffic transiting through the Strait. At present, the ceasefire and accompanying MoU provide only limited guarantees, while large-scale mine clearance has yet to begin. If demining operations are to succeed, these guarantees will likely need to be extended well beyond the current timeline.

Oman looking at charging fees for passage through Strait of Hormuz — media

According to the agency, the Omani authorities warned European officials that navigation in the strait would never be as it was before the war