Burner phones, spy fears: Pentagon flags Israel's counterintelligence as 'critical' threat The Pentagon has raised its counterintelligence threat assessment for Israel to the highest level – "critical" – amid escalating tensions between Washington and Israel over the way forward in the war with Iran, according to two current US officials and one former official who spoke to NBC News. The Times of India · Jun 6
Iran launches ballistic missiles at Bahrain, Kuwait after US hits its radar sites Iran on Saturday fired ballistic missiles and drones at US allies Bahrain and Kuwait hours after the US conducted strikes on Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in tit-for-tat attacks that further strained the fragile ceasefire. Bahrain, home to the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, denounced the strikes, while Kuwait said they… France 24 · Jun 6
Israeli strike kills three Lebanese soldiers after ceasefire deal 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 Nabatiyeh with Marjayoun killed a brigadier general, a captain and… France 24 · Jun 6
Fossil fuel imports have dropped across the EU since war on Iran - except in these three countries While the EU has responded to the latest fossil fuel crisis by limiting fossil fuel imports, a trio of states have “deepened their exposure by increasing them". Euronews · Jun 6
Trump claims Iran's missile arsenal decimated to 'maybe 21, 22 percent' following US strikes US President Donald Trump claimed Washington has severely degraded Iran's missile arsenal, though intelligence reports suggest otherwise. Meanwhile, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun rebuked Tehran for interfering in Lebanon and urged Hezbollah to choose diplomacy over continued military conflict with Israel following a recent ceasefire understanding. The Economic Times · Jun 6
Trump meets team to decide on Iran deal U.S. and Iranian negotiators agreed on the text, but it needs top-level approval. Axios · Jun 6
"You're fucking crazy": Trump fumes at Netanyahu in call on Lebanon "You'd be in prison if it weren't for me. I'm saving your ass." Axios · Jun 6
U.S. and Iran in fresh clashes as peace talks stall The U.S. military said it struck an oil tanker headed for Iran and defended Kuwait and Bahrain from Iranian missiles. Axios · Jun 6
The Economic Times · Jun 6 West Asia war: 100 days on, Trump and Iran remain locked in high-stakes showdown Tensions between the US and Iran remain high as the conflict approaches 100 days. Both nations are engaged in military actions and diplomatic exchanges. Iran insists on a ceasefire in Lebanon before any deal with the US. The US has intercepted Iranian drones and seized an oil tanker. Oil prices…
The Economic Times · Jun 6 US military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz The US military shot down four Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz and struck coastal radar sites in response, escalating tensions. This action comes as the Trump administration increases pressure on Iran, impacting regional maritime traffic and global energy prices. The US also boarded a sanctioned oil tanker and…
The Economic Times · Jun 6 US confirms Iranian footballers granted visas for World Cup Iran's national football team has been granted visas to enter the United States for the World Cup, confirmed by US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack. This decision allows Iran to compete despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The team will travel from Turkey to Mexico for their base camp…
The Economic Times · Jun 6 Trump, campaigning for Republicans in Wisconsin, vows quick end to Iran war President Trump campaigned in Wisconsin, vowing to quickly end the "Iran war" and lower fertilizer prices, aiming to boost Republican midterm prospects. He urged voters to energize for elections, while acknowledging concerns about rising gas prices. Trump's visit highlights the GOP's strategy to retain House control amidst voter frustration over…
The Economic Times · Jun 6 Strait of Hormuz boils again: Iranian drones launched toward global oil corridor shot down, says U.S military Iran war: U.S. Central Command said it hit the radar sites, including an island in the Strait of Hormuz, “to defend against further attacks.”