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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jun 07, 2026, 07:11:25 IST
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US-Israel-Iran War News Highlights: Israel strikes Lebanese army patrol; Qatar, Saudi Arabia condemns attack
US President Donald Trump on Thursday made a series of strong remarks about Iran, claiming that the country's military capabilities had been severely degraded.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said Iran no longer had an effective navy or air force and asserted that its leadership structure had been “wiped out.”He also criticised media coverage of the conflict, accusing what he called the “fake news” of portraying Iran as performing well despite the damage it had suffered.
The comments come amid continued tensions between the United States and Iran following recent confrontations in the region.
Tensions across the Middle East escalated after the United States and Israel carried out broad strikes on Iran on February 28, an operation that targeted senior Iranian leadership. Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was reported killed in the attack, according to US and Israeli accounts.
Iran responded with missile and drone strikes against Israel and against targets linked to US allies in the Gulf, widening the regional confrontation. The retaliation included attacks aimed at US bases and regional partners, deepening fears of a broader conflict across the Middle East.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said Iran no longer had an effective navy or air force and asserted that its leadership structure had been “wiped out.”He also criticised media coverage of the conflict, accusing what he called the “fake news” of portraying Iran as performing well despite the damage it had suffered.
The comments come amid continued tensions between the United States and Iran following recent confrontations in the region.
Tensions across the Middle East escalated after the United States and Israel carried out broad strikes on Iran on February 28, an operation that targeted senior Iranian leadership. Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was reported killed in the attack, according to US and Israeli accounts.
Iran responded with missile and drone strikes against Israel and against targets linked to US allies in the Gulf, widening the regional confrontation. The retaliation included attacks aimed at US bases and regional partners, deepening fears of a broader conflict across the Middle East.
05:07 (IST) Jun 07
Palestinian authority condemns Iranian missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait
The Palestinian foreign ministry has strongly condemned Iran’s recent missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, describing them as a threat to regional security and stability and a violation of international law.
In a statement, the ministry said the attacks represented “an escalation in threatening security and stability in the Arabian Gulf region, and a direct assault on their security and safety”. It further accused Iran of committing a “blatant breach of the provisions of the United Nations Charter, international law, and international norms”.
The ministry also expressed Palestine’s “full solidarity” with Bahrain and Kuwait, reaffirming its support for “all legitimate measures they take to protect their sovereignty, security, and stability”. The statement comes after Bahraini and US authorities reported intercepting missiles and drones launched toward the Gulf region amid escalating tensions involving Iran.
In a statement, the ministry said the attacks represented “an escalation in threatening security and stability in the Arabian Gulf region, and a direct assault on their security and safety”. It further accused Iran of committing a “blatant breach of the provisions of the United Nations Charter, international law, and international norms”.
The ministry also expressed Palestine’s “full solidarity” with Bahrain and Kuwait, reaffirming its support for “all legitimate measures they take to protect their sovereignty, security, and stability”. The statement comes after Bahraini and US authorities reported intercepting missiles and drones launched toward the Gulf region amid escalating tensions involving Iran.
05:06 (IST) Jun 07
Pope Leo says US-Israel war on Iran fails to meet criteria for a ‘just war’
Pope Leo has reiterated that the US-Israel war on Iran does not meet the standards of a “just war” under Catholic teaching, arguing that modern warfare's destructive capabilities have rendered traditional justifications increasingly untenable.
Speaking during a visit to Madrid, the head of the Catholic Church said, “In Iran, the criteria for a just war are not present.” He added that the concept of a just war was developed centuries ago, when it was impossible to imagine the scale of destruction that contemporary weapons can inflict.
“The theory of the just war dates back to centuries when it was impossible to imagine the weapons and the destructive capacity available to humanity today,” the pontiff said in response to a reporter’s question.
Pope Leo’s remarks come after an earlier public disagreement with US vice president JD Vance, who had defended the conflict as a “just war”. The Pope has repeatedly rejected that characterisation, underscoring the Vatican’s concerns over the humanitarian consequences of the ongoing conflict.
Speaking during a visit to Madrid, the head of the Catholic Church said, “In Iran, the criteria for a just war are not present.” He added that the concept of a just war was developed centuries ago, when it was impossible to imagine the scale of destruction that contemporary weapons can inflict.
“The theory of the just war dates back to centuries when it was impossible to imagine the weapons and the destructive capacity available to humanity today,” the pontiff said in response to a reporter’s question.
Pope Leo’s remarks come after an earlier public disagreement with US vice president JD Vance, who had defended the conflict as a “just war”. The Pope has repeatedly rejected that characterisation, underscoring the Vatican’s concerns over the humanitarian consequences of the ongoing conflict.
05:05 (IST) Jun 07
Hezbollah claims 22 attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon over 24 hours
Hezbollah said it carried out 22 attacks against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon over the past 24 hours, targeting troops, tanks and military positions as fighting between the two sides continued to intensify.
In an end-of-day statement, the Lebanese armed group said it used attack drones, rocket barrages and artillery fire to strike Israeli soldiers at multiple locations. Hezbollah claimed it targeted Israeli forces in the border areas of Odaisseh and Wadi Hunin several times overnight, before launching further attacks during the day on Israeli patrols in al-Qantara, Bint Jbeil and Rashaf, as well as at Beaufort Castle in Nabatieh governorate, a strategic site that Israeli forces reportedly seized earlier this week.
The group also said it deployed an Ababil drone against Israeli soldiers near the Khiam detention centre, claiming to have inflicted casualties. “This is the least that can be done to deter [Israel] and prevent it from continuing its dangerous objectives against Lebanon, its people, and its resistance,” Hezbollah said in its statement. The claims could not be independently verified.
In an end-of-day statement, the Lebanese armed group said it used attack drones, rocket barrages and artillery fire to strike Israeli soldiers at multiple locations. Hezbollah claimed it targeted Israeli forces in the border areas of Odaisseh and Wadi Hunin several times overnight, before launching further attacks during the day on Israeli patrols in al-Qantara, Bint Jbeil and Rashaf, as well as at Beaufort Castle in Nabatieh governorate, a strategic site that Israeli forces reportedly seized earlier this week.
The group also said it deployed an Ababil drone against Israeli soldiers near the Khiam detention centre, claiming to have inflicted casualties. “This is the least that can be done to deter [Israel] and prevent it from continuing its dangerous objectives against Lebanon, its people, and its resistance,” Hezbollah said in its statement. The claims could not be independently verified.
02:05 (IST) Jun 07
Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli strike on Lebanese army, backs Lebanon’s sovereignty
Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned what it described as Israel’s continued aggression against Lebanon, denouncing the targeting of Lebanese army personnel and reaffirming its support for the country’s sovereignty.
In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry expressed its “condemnation and denunciation in the strongest terms of the continued Israeli aggression” against Lebanon. The ministry said it completely rejected attacks on the Lebanese Armed Forces and any actions that undermine Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Riyadh also extended its condolences to the families of the Lebanese soldiers killed in the strike, saying they lost their lives while “performing their national duty”. The statement comes amid growing regional criticism following an Israeli attack on a Lebanese army patrol that reportedly killed two officers and a soldier.
In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry expressed its “condemnation and denunciation in the strongest terms of the continued Israeli aggression” against Lebanon. The ministry said it completely rejected attacks on the Lebanese Armed Forces and any actions that undermine Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Riyadh also extended its condolences to the families of the Lebanese soldiers killed in the strike, saying they lost their lives while “performing their national duty”. The statement comes amid growing regional criticism following an Israeli attack on a Lebanese army patrol that reportedly killed two officers and a soldier.
02:04 (IST) Jun 07
Iran’s World Cup team to enter and leave US on match days under visa restrictions
Iran’s national football team will be required to enter and leave the United States on the same day as its World Cup matches due to visa restrictions imposed amid tensions between Tehran and Washington, according to Iran’s ambassador to Mexico.
Speaking to reporters, Ambassador Abolfazl Pasandideh said Iranian players would not be allowed to stay in the US between fixtures. “We can enter in the morning and we must leave the same day,” he said, explaining the conditions communicated to the team.
As a result, Iran’s World Cup squad is now based in Mexico instead of its originally planned training camp in Tucson, Arizona. The team is scheduled to play three group-stage matches in the United States, including games in Los Angeles and Seattle. The restrictions come against the backdrop of heightened hostilities between Iran and Israel and broader tensions involving the United States.
Speaking to reporters, Ambassador Abolfazl Pasandideh said Iranian players would not be allowed to stay in the US between fixtures. “We can enter in the morning and we must leave the same day,” he said, explaining the conditions communicated to the team.
As a result, Iran’s World Cup squad is now based in Mexico instead of its originally planned training camp in Tucson, Arizona. The team is scheduled to play three group-stage matches in the United States, including games in Los Angeles and Seattle. The restrictions come against the backdrop of heightened hostilities between Iran and Israel and broader tensions involving the United States.
02:03 (IST) Jun 07
Qatar condemns Israeli strike on Lebanese army patrol, calls it violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty
Qatar has strongly condemned Israel’s attack on a Lebanese army patrol that killed two officers and a soldier, describing it as a dangerous escalation and a blatant violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty.
In a statement, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the strike represented a serious breach of international law and urged the international community to compel “the Israeli occupation authorities” to halt their repeated attacks on Lebanon. The ministry also called for full implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, which was adopted to end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah following the 2006 war.
Reaffirming Doha’s support for Lebanon, the ministry stressed its backing for the country’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as all efforts aimed at strengthening its stability and prosperity. The condemnation comes amid renewed tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border and growing international concern over the risk of further escalation.
In a statement, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the strike represented a serious breach of international law and urged the international community to compel “the Israeli occupation authorities” to halt their repeated attacks on Lebanon. The ministry also called for full implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, which was adopted to end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah following the 2006 war.
Reaffirming Doha’s support for Lebanon, the ministry stressed its backing for the country’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as all efforts aimed at strengthening its stability and prosperity. The condemnation comes amid renewed tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border and growing international concern over the risk of further escalation.
02:02 (IST) Jun 07
Drone and air attacks target areas near Nabatieh amid continuing cross-border tensions
Two men were killed in separate Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese media reports.
Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reported that one man was killed in an Israeli drone strike on the Zifta-Nabatieh highway in the country's south.
In a separate incident, another man was killed in an Israeli air strike that targeted the municipality of Habboush, also in southern Lebanon.
No further details on the identities of the victims or the circumstances surrounding the attacks were immediately available. The strikes come amid ongoing tensions and periodic exchanges of fire along the Israel-Lebanon border.
Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reported that one man was killed in an Israeli drone strike on the Zifta-Nabatieh highway in the country's south.
In a separate incident, another man was killed in an Israeli air strike that targeted the municipality of Habboush, also in southern Lebanon.
No further details on the identities of the victims or the circumstances surrounding the attacks were immediately available. The strikes come amid ongoing tensions and periodic exchanges of fire along the Israel-Lebanon border.
23:10 (IST) Jun 06
Pakistan interior minister arrives in Tehran for talks amid Iran-US mediation efforts
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran for talks with senior Iranian leaders, according to Iranian media reports. During his visit, Naqvi is expected to meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and other top officials, state-run IRNA and Tasnim news agencies reported.
23:02 (IST) Jun 06
Iran war news: Pak interior minister undertakes third visit to Tehran in weeks amid US-Iran tensions
Pakistan’s interior minister Mohsin Naqvi travels to Tehran on Saturday to push for peace amidst rising tensions between the US and Iran, according to an official statement.
It is be Naqvi’s third visit to Tehran in recent weeks, as Pakistan leads a diplomatic push to bring the two sides to the table.
Naqvi met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif earlier in the day and discussed his upcoming visit to Tehran, a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said.
“Consultations also took place between the prime minister and the interior minister regarding his upcoming visit to Tehran. The prime minister provided guidance related to the visit,” the statement said.
The interior minister also briefed Sharif on his recent meetings on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
The meeting with Sharif was about the measures being taken to maintain peace and security across the country and ensure the protection of citizens, the statement added.
A day earlier, Naqvi also met his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni in Bishkek, where they exchanged views on Pakistan-Iran relations and recent regional developments, according to a post by the Interior Ministry on X.
It is be Naqvi’s third visit to Tehran in recent weeks, as Pakistan leads a diplomatic push to bring the two sides to the table.
Naqvi met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif earlier in the day and discussed his upcoming visit to Tehran, a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said.
“Consultations also took place between the prime minister and the interior minister regarding his upcoming visit to Tehran. The prime minister provided guidance related to the visit,” the statement said.
The interior minister also briefed Sharif on his recent meetings on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
The meeting with Sharif was about the measures being taken to maintain peace and security across the country and ensure the protection of citizens, the statement added.
A day earlier, Naqvi also met his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni in Bishkek, where they exchanged views on Pakistan-Iran relations and recent regional developments, according to a post by the Interior Ministry on X.
23:00 (IST) Jun 06
Iran war news: US has more oil, gas, coal than any other country, says Trump
US President Donald Trump said that they have more energy resources than any other country, given that Venezuela is working out well. Trump, in his gaggle with press on Air Force One en route Chippewa Falls, said that the US is having great success with Iran.
"I can do a lot of things. We have a lot of alternatives. But the beautiful thing from our standpoint is we have more oil and gas and coal and everything else than any other country on the planet. And then when you add Venezuela to it... we have probably 64 percent of that type of energy. That's unbelievable. Venezuela's working out very well. We're getting along incredibly. The country is happy. The people love the USA. The big oil companies are moving in there now as we speak. And we're going to be taking out millions of barrels of oil," Trump said when he was asked if he would limit exports of gasoline.
He was then asked if US oil majors doing enough to boost output, and he said that they have everything they need.
"Well we have everything we need. The world doesn't. But I will say people thought it was going to be a lot worse. You know, today I looked at 96 dollars a barrel. People thought that was going to be 300 dollars a barrel. And in the meantime, we're having great success with Iran. They're not going to have a nuclear weapon. And they're in no position to have a nuclear weapon," he said.
He was also asked how much oil has the US gotten through the Strait with the help of naval escorts and if Trump directed US forces to guide those ships through the Strait.
Trump responded, "A lot. I don't want to say how many, but a lot. A lot of oil is coming into our country and a lot of oil is coming into the world that people don't even know about. And that's why it's at 97 dollars a barrel instead of 300 dollars a barrel. And when that whole thing is straightened out, shouldn't take long, one way or the other it's going to get done. And when it's all straightened out, you're going to have oil prices drop down to maybe even lower than they were. I was... and you've heard me say this. I was in Iowa and for a gallon of gasoline it was at 1.85. So that was three and a half months ago."
Meanwhile, US forces shot down Iranian missiles and drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz and neighboring countries, the latest conflict in the region that could further complicate efforts to end the war between the United States and Iran, Washington Post reported earlier in the day.
The report quoted the US military, saying that "Iran fired seven ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain hours after U.S. Central Command (Centcom) shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz."
"I can do a lot of things. We have a lot of alternatives. But the beautiful thing from our standpoint is we have more oil and gas and coal and everything else than any other country on the planet. And then when you add Venezuela to it... we have probably 64 percent of that type of energy. That's unbelievable. Venezuela's working out very well. We're getting along incredibly. The country is happy. The people love the USA. The big oil companies are moving in there now as we speak. And we're going to be taking out millions of barrels of oil," Trump said when he was asked if he would limit exports of gasoline.
He was then asked if US oil majors doing enough to boost output, and he said that they have everything they need.
"Well we have everything we need. The world doesn't. But I will say people thought it was going to be a lot worse. You know, today I looked at 96 dollars a barrel. People thought that was going to be 300 dollars a barrel. And in the meantime, we're having great success with Iran. They're not going to have a nuclear weapon. And they're in no position to have a nuclear weapon," he said.
He was also asked how much oil has the US gotten through the Strait with the help of naval escorts and if Trump directed US forces to guide those ships through the Strait.
Trump responded, "A lot. I don't want to say how many, but a lot. A lot of oil is coming into our country and a lot of oil is coming into the world that people don't even know about. And that's why it's at 97 dollars a barrel instead of 300 dollars a barrel. And when that whole thing is straightened out, shouldn't take long, one way or the other it's going to get done. And when it's all straightened out, you're going to have oil prices drop down to maybe even lower than they were. I was... and you've heard me say this. I was in Iowa and for a gallon of gasoline it was at 1.85. So that was three and a half months ago."
Meanwhile, US forces shot down Iranian missiles and drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz and neighboring countries, the latest conflict in the region that could further complicate efforts to end the war between the United States and Iran, Washington Post reported earlier in the day.
The report quoted the US military, saying that "Iran fired seven ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain hours after U.S. Central Command (Centcom) shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz."
19:37 (IST) Jun 06
'He sells one standing next to him': Iran slams Lebanese President over 'bargaining chip' allegation
The Iranian foreign ministry has sharply hit back at Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in a social media post written in Arabic with a distinct Lebanese dialect to accuse him of political betrayal following comments made by the leader regarding Tehran's regional influence.
The diplomatic spat erupted after President Aoun alleged that Iran exploits Lebanon as a leverage point in its geopolitical dealings with Washington.
Reacting swiftly on X, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei delivered a pointed rebuke aimed at the Lebanese head of state. "He sells the one standing next to him and buys the one standing against him. He leaves the one who supported him and follows the one who choked him," Baghaei stated in his post.
The diplomatic spat erupted after President Aoun alleged that Iran exploits Lebanon as a leverage point in its geopolitical dealings with Washington.
Reacting swiftly on X, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei delivered a pointed rebuke aimed at the Lebanese head of state. "He sells the one standing next to him and buys the one standing against him. He leaves the one who supported him and follows the one who choked him," Baghaei stated in his post.
18:41 (IST) Jun 06
'US will be responsible for consequences of illegal actions': Iran says strikes violated April 8 ceasefire
Iran's foreign ministry accused the United States of violating the April 8 ceasefire by carrying out strikes on radar and coastal surveillance facilities in the Sirik area and on Qeshm Island.
In a statement, the ministry said us will be responsible for any consequences of its "illegal actions" and any further escalation
In a statement, the ministry said us will be responsible for any consequences of its "illegal actions" and any further escalation
18:33 (IST) Jun 06
Iran war news: Iran says US strikes on radar, surveillance sites violated April 8 ceasefire
Iran's Foreign Ministry said US attacks on radar and coastal surveillance facilities in the Sirik area and on Qeshm Island violated the April 8 ceasefire agreement between Tehran and Washington.
In a statement, the ministry said the latest strikes were another breach of the ceasefire and international law, adding that repeated violations demonstrated that the United States had no intention of reducing regional tensions.
The remarks came after the US military said it struck Iranian coastal radar and surveillance sites on Qeshm Island and along Iran's southern coast following the interception of Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz. The US described the strikes as defensive measures aimed at preventing further attacks.
In a statement, the ministry said the latest strikes were another breach of the ceasefire and international law, adding that repeated violations demonstrated that the United States had no intention of reducing regional tensions.
The remarks came after the US military said it struck Iranian coastal radar and surveillance sites on Qeshm Island and along Iran's southern coast following the interception of Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz. The US described the strikes as defensive measures aimed at preventing further attacks.
18:20 (IST) Jun 06
Iran war news: Kuwait reports shrapnel fallout from missile interceptions; firefighters respond to three incidents
Kuwait's fire brigade said it responded to three incidents caused by falling shrapnel from defensive interception operations carried out against incoming missiles and drones.
Brigadier General Mohammed Al-Gharib, director of the Public Relations and Media Department and official spokesperson for the fire brigade, said the incidents were linked to debris from interception efforts, according to Al Jazeera.
“Firefighters responded early morning today to three unusual incidents resulting from defensive interception operations, including two fire cases caused by falling debris and one case involving site security and precautionary measures,” Al-Gharib said in a statement.
Brigadier General Mohammed Al-Gharib, director of the Public Relations and Media Department and official spokesperson for the fire brigade, said the incidents were linked to debris from interception efforts, according to Al Jazeera.
“Firefighters responded early morning today to three unusual incidents resulting from defensive interception operations, including two fire cases caused by falling debris and one case involving site security and precautionary measures,” Al-Gharib said in a statement.
18:04 (IST) Jun 06
Kuwait army says it engaged seven missiles from Iran on Saturday
Kuwait's ministry of defence said the country's armed forces detected and responded to seven Iranian ballistic missiles that entered Kuwaiti airspace at dawn on Saturday.
In a statement, the ministry said the missiles were successfully intercepted over several residential areas. However, falling debris from the interceptions caused material damage in some locations.
The ministry added that no casualties were reported as a result of the missile attack or the falling debris.
In a statement, the ministry said the missiles were successfully intercepted over several residential areas. However, falling debris from the interceptions caused material damage in some locations.
The ministry added that no casualties were reported as a result of the missile attack or the falling debris.
17:13 (IST) Jun 06
Pakistan's interior minister due in Tehran for talks, Iranian media says
Pakistan’s interior minister Mohsin Naqvi is expected to be in Tehran today to continue mediation efforts regarding US-Iran peace talks, according to Iranian semi-official Mehr news agency, citing an “informed source.”
16:20 (IST) Jun 06
Iran war news: Trump's 60-day deadline for Iran talks nears expiry
US President Donald Trump’s 60-day deadline for negotiations with Iran is fast approaching, according to a report by Al Arabiya. The report said Trump has informed mediators that the talks will not continue beyond the 60-day window and that Tehran must provide a response soon.
While some progress has reportedly been made on the issue of Iran’s frozen assets, key disagreements remain over the amount of money that would be released and the timeline for any such release, the report added.
While some progress has reportedly been made on the issue of Iran’s frozen assets, key disagreements remain over the amount of money that would be released and the timeline for any such release, the report added.
16:04 (IST) Jun 06
Israel-Iran war: Kuwait says new Iran attack 'dangerous escalation'
The Gulf state of Kuwait condemned fresh attacks from Iran which it said were a "direct threat" to the "lives of citizens and residents", AFP reported.
Kuwait "affirms that these attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the state", its foreign ministry said, adding "they represent a dangerous escalation".
Neighbouring Bahrain also said it was targeted by Iranian missile barrages.
Kuwait "affirms that these attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the state", its foreign ministry said, adding "they represent a dangerous escalation".
Neighbouring Bahrain also said it was targeted by Iranian missile barrages.
16:02 (IST) Jun 06
Israel-Iran war: Israel presents justification for strike that killed three Lebanese army personnel
The Israeli army, via its Arabic-language spokesperson, is defending itself on X after earlier attacking a Lebanese army four-wheel-drive vehicle in southern Lebanon, killing two officers and one soldier in the Lebanese army.
The statement claims that the vehicle was in an “active combat zone”, that had been “evacuated” – meaning forced displacement orders had been issued for the area by Israel – and that the “incident remains under investigation”.
“It is noted that movement in a combat zone requires coordination with” the Israeli army, the statement said, without directly accusing the Lebanese army vehicle in question of not operating in coordination with the Israeli army."
The Israeli army will “draw the necessary lessons according to the results” of its investigation, the statement concludes.
The statement claims that the vehicle was in an “active combat zone”, that had been “evacuated” – meaning forced displacement orders had been issued for the area by Israel – and that the “incident remains under investigation”.
“It is noted that movement in a combat zone requires coordination with” the Israeli army, the statement said, without directly accusing the Lebanese army vehicle in question of not operating in coordination with the Israeli army."
The Israeli army will “draw the necessary lessons according to the results” of its investigation, the statement concludes.
15:44 (IST) Jun 06
Iran war news: Israel says it struck vehicle in south Lebanon after identifying 'threat'
The Israeli military said it carried out a strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon after identifying what it described as a "threat to its forces."
In a statement, the military said an initial inquiry indicated that two officers and one soldier from the Lebanese Army were inside the vehicle at the time of the strike. It added that it had received indications that the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah was planning to fire at Israeli soldiers from the same area.
The incident comes amid heightened tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border, where clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah have continued despite diplomatic efforts to reduce hostilities.
In a statement, the military said an initial inquiry indicated that two officers and one soldier from the Lebanese Army were inside the vehicle at the time of the strike. It added that it had received indications that the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah was planning to fire at Israeli soldiers from the same area.
The incident comes amid heightened tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border, where clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah have continued despite diplomatic efforts to reduce hostilities.
15:33 (IST) Jun 06
Iran war news: Israeli military says it struck vehicle near in south lebanon after identifying a 'threat to its forces', Reuters reported
15:31 (IST) Jun 06
Iran war news: Israeli airstrikes kill 9 including Lebanese army officers after ceasefire deal
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon Saturday killed nine people including three members of the Lebanese military, the Lebanese army and state media said, days after the two sides reached a new ceasefire deal.
An airstrike on the road linking the city of Nabatiyeh with the town of Marjayoun occurred in the morning killing a brigadier general, a captain and another soldier, the army said without immediately releasing their names.
Another airstrike on the southern village of Saksakiyah killed six people and wounded four, state-run National News Agency said.
“The continued, deliberate, and repeated Israeli aggression against Lebanon, its people and its army only strengthens our resolve, faith and determination," the army said in its statement.
It said Israel's attacks aim to thwart all efforts “to reach a solution that would restore stability, establish a comprehensive ceasefire and lead to the Israeli withdrawal from the occupied Lebanese territories.”
An airstrike on the road linking the city of Nabatiyeh with the town of Marjayoun occurred in the morning killing a brigadier general, a captain and another soldier, the army said without immediately releasing their names.
Another airstrike on the southern village of Saksakiyah killed six people and wounded four, state-run National News Agency said.
“The continued, deliberate, and repeated Israeli aggression against Lebanon, its people and its army only strengthens our resolve, faith and determination," the army said in its statement.
It said Israel's attacks aim to thwart all efforts “to reach a solution that would restore stability, establish a comprehensive ceasefire and lead to the Israeli withdrawal from the occupied Lebanese territories.”
14:32 (IST) Jun 06
Pakistan interior minister to travel to Tehran as mediation continues
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is expected to travel to Tehran on Saturday, Iran’s Mehr News Agency reported.
The reported visit comes as Pakistan continues efforts to mediate between Tehran and Washington amid tensions over the war, the Strait of Hormuz and a possible diplomatic framework.
14:19 (IST) Jun 06
Russia's Sechin says China best prepared for Hormuz closure due to 'well-thought-out' energy policy
Igor Sechin, CEO of Russia's largest oil producer Rosneft, said that China is best prepared for a closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to its well-thought-out state policy.
China's energy security policy has been balanced and based on a realistic assessment of risks, Sechin said.
13:57 (IST) Jun 06
Iran accuses Lebanese president of 'betrayal' after 'bargaining chip' remarks
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has accused Lebanese President Joseph Aoun of political betrayal after Aoun said Tehran uses Lebanon as a bargaining chip in its negotiations with Washington.
In a message on X written in Arabic and using Lebanese dialect, spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei wrote: "He sells the one standing next to him and buys the one standing against him. He leaves the one who supported him and follows the one who choked him."
Aoun had said earlier that negotiations were difficult but that a major breakthrough had been achieved. He also accused Iran of using Lebanon as a "bargaining chip" in its negotiations with the US.
In a message on X written in Arabic and using Lebanese dialect, spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei wrote: "He sells the one standing next to him and buys the one standing against him. He leaves the one who supported him and follows the one who choked him."
Aoun had said earlier that negotiations were difficult but that a major breakthrough had been achieved. He also accused Iran of using Lebanon as a "bargaining chip" in its negotiations with the US.
13:50 (IST) Jun 06
Israeli forces infiltrate Golan villages, arrest Syrian citizen: SANA
Israeli military vehicles infiltrated the Golan Heights overnight and arrested a Syrian citizen from a farm near the village of Saida in the southern countryside of Quneitra, Syria's state news agency SANA has reported.
The agency said an Israeli force of four vehicles entered the Abu Madhara farm west of Saida after midnight, raided a house, and took the unidentified citizen into occupied territory. No reason for the arrest was given.
In a separate incursion early Saturday, another four-vehicle Israeli force entered the village of Al-Usha, also in the southern Quneitra countryside, and searched several homes before withdrawing, SANA said.
The agency said an Israeli force of four vehicles entered the Abu Madhara farm west of Saida after midnight, raided a house, and took the unidentified citizen into occupied territory. No reason for the arrest was given.
In a separate incursion early Saturday, another four-vehicle Israeli force entered the village of Al-Usha, also in the southern Quneitra countryside, and searched several homes before withdrawing, SANA said.
13:38 (IST) Jun 06
Two Israeli airstrikes hit eastern Lebanon town, cause significant damage but no casualties
Israeli warplanes carried out two airstrikes on the town of Sahmar in eastern Lebanon's western Bekaa Valley, causing significant property damage but no reported injuries.
The strikes targeted a Husayniyah — a Shia religious hall — and a scout headquarters in the town early Saturday, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported.
Video clips circulated by Lebanese activists and news pages showed destroyed storefronts and damaged residential buildings adjacent to the targeted sites. Footage also showed civil defence personnel at the locations hours after the strikes.
The strikes targeted a Husayniyah — a Shia religious hall — and a scout headquarters in the town early Saturday, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported.
Video clips circulated by Lebanese activists and news pages showed destroyed storefronts and damaged residential buildings adjacent to the targeted sites. Footage also showed civil defence personnel at the locations hours after the strikes.
13:27 (IST) Jun 06
Five killed, 49 wounded in Israeli strikes on Gaza over past 48 hours: Health ministry
Five Palestinians were killed and 49 wounded in the Gaza Strip over the past 48 hours, the Palestinian health ministry said.
The ministry said the casualties included two people newly killed, one who died of previous wounds, and one body recovered from under rubble. It added that many victims remain trapped under debris or on roads, with rescue crews unable to reach them.
Since a ceasefire took effect on October 11, the ministry recorded 951 killed and 2,984 wounded, with 782 bodies recovered.
The ministry said the casualties included two people newly killed, one who died of previous wounds, and one body recovered from under rubble. It added that many victims remain trapped under debris or on roads, with rescue crews unable to reach them.
Since a ceasefire took effect on October 11, the ministry recorded 951 killed and 2,984 wounded, with 782 bodies recovered.
13:17 (IST) Jun 06
Senior Lebanese MP calls for severing ties with Iran after foreign minister's 'rude' remarks
A senior Lebanese MP has called on Lebanon to sever diplomatic relations with Iran after its foreign minister crossed "all boundaries of diplomatic rudeness" by criticising Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
Elie Mahfoud, head of Lebanon's Forces of Change parliamentary bloc, said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had overstepped "the position of the Presidency, which represents the sovereignty of the Lebanese state and the dignity of its people."
"Once again, Iranian officials insist on addressing the Lebanese with a guardian and ruler mindset, as if Lebanon were a province subordinate to Tehran rather than an independent state with sovereignty and free decision-making," Mahfoud said on X.
He called for severing ties "with any state that opposes Lebanon or treats it with superiority and disdain or violates its right to be a free and independent sovereign."
The remarks came after Araghchi said on X that Aoun should pursue Lebanon's "real foe." The Lebanese president had earlier said in an interview that Iran was using Lebanon as a "bargaining chip" in its negotiations to end its war with the US.
Elie Mahfoud, head of Lebanon's Forces of Change parliamentary bloc, said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had overstepped "the position of the Presidency, which represents the sovereignty of the Lebanese state and the dignity of its people."
"Once again, Iranian officials insist on addressing the Lebanese with a guardian and ruler mindset, as if Lebanon were a province subordinate to Tehran rather than an independent state with sovereignty and free decision-making," Mahfoud said on X.
He called for severing ties "with any state that opposes Lebanon or treats it with superiority and disdain or violates its right to be a free and independent sovereign."
The remarks came after Araghchi said on X that Aoun should pursue Lebanon's "real foe." The Lebanese president had earlier said in an interview that Iran was using Lebanon as a "bargaining chip" in its negotiations to end its war with the US.
12:55 (IST) Jun 06
Israeli military issues new forced displacement orders for five south Lebanon towns
The Israeli military has issued a new round of forced displacement orders for residents of five towns in southern Lebanon — Armati, Mashgara, Kafr Huna, Sajad and Ansariya.
In a post on X, the Israeli army's Arabic spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, instructed residents to leave immediately and move north of the Zahrani River.
The orders come despite the announcement of a new US-brokered ceasefire on Thursday, as Israel continues to pound Lebanon with deadly attacks.
In a post on X, the Israeli army's Arabic spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, instructed residents to leave immediately and move north of the Zahrani River.
The orders come despite the announcement of a new US-brokered ceasefire on Thursday, as Israel continues to pound Lebanon with deadly attacks.
12:42 (IST) Jun 06
Bahrain condemns Iranian missile attacks on its territory and Kuwait, calls it 'flagrant violation' of sovereignty
Bahrain has condemned Iran's launch of seven ballistic missiles towards its territory and Kuwait early on Saturday, calling it a flagrant violation of sovereignty and a threat to Gulf security.
In a Foreign Ministry statement, Bahrain said the missiles were successfully intercepted and praised the vigilance of its armed forces and those of Kuwait.
Bahrain accused Iran of breaching UN Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026), which condemned Iranian attacks and any efforts to close the Strait of Hormuz or disrupt international navigation.
The kingdom also called on Iran to immediately cease what it described as unjustified attacks, fully open the Strait of Hormuz without restrictions, disclose naval mine locations, and allow more than 20,000 stranded sailors to leave the region safely.
Bahrain added that its patience "does not imply weakness" and that defending its sovereignty was a red line, pledging to take all legitimate measures to protect its security.
12:30 (IST) Jun 06
'Hormuz pressure has defeated US strategy': Supreme Leader adviser claims victory over Trump
An adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader said Iran's growing power has reshaped the regional balance and forced President Donald Trump to seek a temporary deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, declaring it "the collapse of the Iran pressure doctrine."
"The West's long-feared nightmare has materialized," Ali Akbar Velayati wrote on X, adding that Iran's rising power had changed the "strategic map." He claimed Reuters and The Guardian had acknowledged that Trump needed a temporary agreement to reopen Hormuz, calling it "a victory for the resistance."
Velayati warned regional states against what he described as the "illusion of appeasement," saying the emerging balance of power would not be built on weakening Iran-backed groups.
"Diplomatic wishful thinking carries a heavy price – lasting peace grows from a balance of power, not from hollow, unbacked commitments," he wrote.
"The West's long-feared nightmare has materialized," Ali Akbar Velayati wrote on X, adding that Iran's rising power had changed the "strategic map." He claimed Reuters and The Guardian had acknowledged that Trump needed a temporary agreement to reopen Hormuz, calling it "a victory for the resistance."
Velayati warned regional states against what he described as the "illusion of appeasement," saying the emerging balance of power would not be built on weakening Iran-backed groups.
"Diplomatic wishful thinking carries a heavy price – lasting peace grows from a balance of power, not from hollow, unbacked commitments," he wrote.
12:12 (IST) Jun 06
Khamenei aide demands $24 billion frozen assets as 'trust test' for Trump
A military adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader said any peace deal depends on the US releasing $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets, calling it a "test of trust" for President Trump. Mohsen Rezaei warned that renewed conflict could spread beyond the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea, Mediterranean and Indian Ocean. He also ruled out a Trump-Khamenei meeting, saying negotiations are at a "deadlock."
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12:07 (IST) Jun 06
Lebanon army reports several soldiers and one officer killed in Israeli strike
11:53 (IST) Jun 06
Seven-month-old baby killed in West Bank shooting near Hebron
A seven-month-old Palestinian infant was shot and killed by Israeli forces who opened fire on the family's car near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, also wounding the child's parents.
A photo circulating on social media shows the baby's untouched bottle sitting inside a car riddled with bullets.
Details on the circumstances of the shooting were not immediately available.
11:39 (IST) Jun 06
Iran judiciary warns Iranians abroad against cooperation with US, Israel
A senior Iranian Justice Ministry official warned that cooperation by some Iranians abroad with Israel and the United States could be treated as participation in or assistance with terrorism-related offenses.
Askar Jalalian, the ministry's deputy for human rights, told the judiciary's Mizan news agency that such cooperation "could amount to participation or assistance in assassination and financing terrorism."
Askar Jalalian, the ministry's deputy for human rights, told the judiciary's Mizan news agency that such cooperation "could amount to participation or assistance in assassination and financing terrorism."
11:18 (IST) Jun 06
US approves potential $1.98bn counter-drone system sale to Kuwait
The US State Department has approved a potential $1.98bn foreign military sale of counter-unmanned aerial systems platforms and related equipment to Kuwait. In a statement, the department noted that the proposed sale aligns with US foreign policy and national security objectives by boosting the security of a major non-NATO ally in the Middle East.
11:02 (IST) Jun 06
IRGC says it stopped tanker leaving Hormuz after warning vessels; US denies Fifth Fleet damage
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it targeted and stopped one of four oil tankers that had been attempting to leave the Strait of Hormuz after receiving an IRGC warning at 1:30 am on Saturday.
In a statement, the IRGC said the other three vessels turned back after the warning.
The Guards also said US drones struck a communications tower on Qeshm Island and another tower in Sirik at around 2:30 am using two projectiles. The IRGC said its aerospace forces responded by launching ballistic missiles at the US Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait and facilities belonging to the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.
US Central Command said US forces intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz and that there were currently no reports of injuries to US personnel. CENTCOM also denied IRGC claims that the Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain had been damaged.
10:48 (IST) Jun 06
Latest developments: Iran launches missiles at Kuwait, Bahrain; Pentagon raises Israel spying threat to 'critical'
Iran launched seven ballistic missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain, hours after the US military intercepted Iranian attack drones heading for the Strait of Hormuz and struck Iranian radar installations.
Iran's IRGC said its attacks against "enemy bases" in the region were in response to US military aggression against the Iranian city of Sirik and Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, warning also that its "child-killing enemy" faces a "complete closure" of the Strait of Hormuz if attacks continue.
Israel's military struck a tent sheltering forcibly displaced Palestinians overnight in Gaza's southern Khan Younis city, killing one person and injuring another.
The Pentagon is reported to have elevated Israel's spying threat level to "critical" amid escalating tensions between Washington and Israel over their war on Iran.
10:20 (IST) Jun 06
Iran’s FM responds to Lebanese president’s ‘bargaining chip’ comment
10:02 (IST) Jun 06
Pentagon raises Israel spying threat level to 'critical' amid tensions over Iran war: Report
The Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency has raised its counterintelligence threat assessment for Israel to "critical" amid escalating tensions between Washington and Israel over the conflict with Iran, US media reports said.
Citing two current US officials and one former official, the report states that the DIA posted an internal message detailing the change, which was viewed by one of the current officials.
The designation stems from growing concerns within the Pentagon that Israel was making a targeted effort to surveil top US officials. According to the sources, this surveillance was aimed at gathering intelligence on the Trump administration's internal deliberations and decision-making regarding Middle East conflicts.
The DIA assessment included a seven-page document and featured a specific chart, one of the current US officials said. The document noted that Israel's capabilities to conduct both human espionage and technical information collection had reached a "critical level."
The official added that the document also identified a series of specific incidents that heightened US concerns.
"The US already takes extra precautions when visiting Israel," one of the current US officials was quoted as saying. "They're well-known to aggressively collect," the official said of Israel.
Citing two current US officials and one former official, the report states that the DIA posted an internal message detailing the change, which was viewed by one of the current officials.
The designation stems from growing concerns within the Pentagon that Israel was making a targeted effort to surveil top US officials. According to the sources, this surveillance was aimed at gathering intelligence on the Trump administration's internal deliberations and decision-making regarding Middle East conflicts.
The DIA assessment included a seven-page document and featured a specific chart, one of the current US officials said. The document noted that Israel's capabilities to conduct both human espionage and technical information collection had reached a "critical level."
The official added that the document also identified a series of specific incidents that heightened US concerns.
"The US already takes extra precautions when visiting Israel," one of the current US officials was quoted as saying. "They're well-known to aggressively collect," the official said of Israel.
09:11 (IST) Jun 06
One dead in Israeli bombing of tent shelter in Gaza's Khan Younis
An Israeli bombardment targeted a tent sheltering forcibly displaced Palestinians in Gaza's southern Khan Younis city, killing one person, Al Jazeera Arabic reported.
The attack overnight injured another person.
The attack overnight injured another person.
08:40 (IST) Jun 06
US Centcom releases footage of intercepting Iranian missiles
08:08 (IST) Jun 06
Iran fires ballistic missiles toward Kuwait, Bahrain; US says six intercepted
Iran fired seven ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain just hours after US Central Command shot down Iranian attack drones and struck Iranian radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said.
"Initial assessments indicate six of the missiles launched by Iran were intercepted and a seventh did not reach its intended target," CENTCOM said.
"There are currently no reports of harm to US personnel, and Iranian claims of damaging US 5th fleet headquarters in Bahrain are false," it added.
"Initial assessments indicate six of the missiles launched by Iran were intercepted and a seventh did not reach its intended target," CENTCOM said.
"There are currently no reports of harm to US personnel, and Iranian claims of damaging US 5th fleet headquarters in Bahrain are false," it added.
07:38 (IST) Jun 06
IRGC says it hit 'enemy bases' in retaliation for US aggression
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has said it attacked "enemy bases in the region" with "aerospace missiles," in a statement given to Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency.
The IRGC said the attacks were in response to US army aggression against the Iranian city of Sirik and Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
The IRGC said the attacks were in response to US army aggression against the Iranian city of Sirik and Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
07:22 (IST) Jun 06
Sirens sounded in Bahrain as residents are urged to seek shelter
06:52 (IST) Jun 06
US military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz
The US military said it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and then struck some of the Islamic Republic’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response, raising the risk to a shaky ceasefire as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Iran.
“The attack drones posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic,” US Central Command said on social media.
The military is enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports in response to Tehran’s chokehold on the crucial corridor for global oil and natural gas shipments, which has sent energy prices spiking and posed political problems for President Donald Trump's Republican Party ahead of the midterm congressional elections.
US Central Command said it hit the radar sites, including an island in the strait, “to defend against further attacks.”
“The attack drones posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic,” US Central Command said on social media.
The military is enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports in response to Tehran’s chokehold on the crucial corridor for global oil and natural gas shipments, which has sent energy prices spiking and posed political problems for President Donald Trump's Republican Party ahead of the midterm congressional elections.
US Central Command said it hit the radar sites, including an island in the strait, “to defend against further attacks.”
05:47 (IST) Jun 06
Iran's World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the US, officials say
Members of Iran's World Cup soccer team have been granted visas to the United States, two US officials said Friday, clearing them to enter the United States from their training base in Tijuana, Mexico, ahead of their first two matches near Los Angeles this month.
The team's participation in the World Cup has been complicated by Iran's war with Israel and the United States. Problems with processing visas had earlier led Iran to move its training base from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, on Mexico’s border with California.
One US official said all players on the Iranian team were approved for visas and were in the process of receiving them. A second official said visas had been issued for players, coaches, trainers and some support staff. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the visas publicly.
The second official could not say if any Iranian applicants had been denied. It was not immediately clear when the Iranian team’s passports would be returned to them to allow them to travel, but the official said it could be as early as Friday or Saturday.
The squad has been preparing for the World Cup at a training camp in Antalya, Turkey, before departing for Tijuana. The team said it has already received visas from Mexico’s embassy in Ankara.
The team's participation in the World Cup has been complicated by Iran's war with Israel and the United States. Problems with processing visas had earlier led Iran to move its training base from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, on Mexico’s border with California.
One US official said all players on the Iranian team were approved for visas and were in the process of receiving them. A second official said visas had been issued for players, coaches, trainers and some support staff. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the visas publicly.
The second official could not say if any Iranian applicants had been denied. It was not immediately clear when the Iranian team’s passports would be returned to them to allow them to travel, but the official said it could be as early as Friday or Saturday.
The squad has been preparing for the World Cup at a training camp in Antalya, Turkey, before departing for Tijuana. The team said it has already received visas from Mexico’s embassy in Ankara.
05:41 (IST) Jun 06
Ceasefire under strain as attacks continue
The latest exchange has heightened concerns over the fragile ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran. Earlier this week, Iranian drones damaged Kuwait's main airport, while fresh Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least nine people, adding pressure on ongoing truce efforts.
05:27 (IST) Jun 06
UN food agency says millions are being pushed into hunger by Iran war
The UN food agency said millions of people are being pushed into acute hunger by the Iran war, as it warned would happen if the conflict escalated and oil prices remained high.
The World Food Program said an analysis in three vulnerable countries found that an additional 2.5 million people in Somalia, 2.3 million in Afghanistan and 1.3 million in Sri Lanka are struggling to meet their basic food needs.
In March, WFP predicted that 45 million people could be pushed into food insecurity by the end of June. That would be on top of the 318 million people around the world who are already food insecure.
“We remain by that prognosis,” WFP’s acting Executive Director Carl Skau told U.N. reporters. “That’s mainly because the correlation between the prices of energy and food is so tight in many places, and also that in the poorest countries people are already spending all their money on food, and hence when food prices rise, they eat less.”
The World Food Program said an analysis in three vulnerable countries found that an additional 2.5 million people in Somalia, 2.3 million in Afghanistan and 1.3 million in Sri Lanka are struggling to meet their basic food needs.
In March, WFP predicted that 45 million people could be pushed into food insecurity by the end of June. That would be on top of the 318 million people around the world who are already food insecure.
“We remain by that prognosis,” WFP’s acting Executive Director Carl Skau told U.N. reporters. “That’s mainly because the correlation between the prices of energy and food is so tight in many places, and also that in the poorest countries people are already spending all their money on food, and hence when food prices rise, they eat less.”
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US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Addressing the possibility of renewed military action, Trump indicated that any future conflict would depend on Iran's actions.
Trump also signaled a willingness to engage directly with Iran's leadership if ongoing negotiations produce a breakthrough.
Speaking to reporters, he said it was possible he could meet Iran's Supreme Leader if Washington and Tehran reach an agreement."It's possible that he would meet Iran's supreme leader if Iran makes a deal," he said.
Trump also signaled a willingness to engage directly with Iran's leadership if ongoing negotiations produce a breakthrough.
Speaking to reporters, he said it was possible he could meet Iran's Supreme Leader if Washington and Tehran reach an agreement."It's possible that he would meet Iran's supreme leader if Iran makes a deal," he said.
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