Iran and the US trade strikes in the Persian Gulf, further testing the ceasefire Kuwait briefly shut the country's main airport after Iranian drones heavily damaged it and killed one person The Independent UK · Jun 3
Israel strikes just south of Beirut ahead of second day of critical ceasefire talks An Israeli strike has hit a car on a busy highway just south of Beirut The Independent UK · Jun 3
No hotel room for Jews? Investigators probe antisemitism case in Bavaria Bavaria’s justice ministry is probing a hotel’s allegedly antisemitic reply to Israeli guests, after it reportedly said it would not host “Jews”. Euronews · Jun 3
‘I was held by Hamas for 505 days thinking my girlfriend was dead’: Israeli hostage recalls his ordeal IN DEPTH: Eliya Cohen was one of 43 people taken from the Nova festival when Hamas launched its attack on 7 October 2023. As he recalls his experience at the opening of a new exhibition in London about that harrowing day, James C. Reynolds reports The Independent UK · Jun 3
Far-right praise for shah’s secret police puts Reza Pahlavi on the spot Son of deposed shah forced to distance himself from the once-dreaded Savak as some of his supporters glorify it The Guardian - US · Jun 3
Iranian drone attack causes heavy damage to Kuwait airport as US and Iran trade strikes Kuwait suspended commercial flights after drones heavily damaged its international airport, hours after Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain and the US struck an Iranian military facility on Qeshm Island. Iran's IRGC said it had targeted the US Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain. Euronews · Jun 3
Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate CAIRO/WASHINGTON - Gulf hostilities flared again on Wednesday, with an Iranian missile attack damaging Kuwait's airport and the U.S. military carrying out strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomacy between Washington and Tehran showed little progress. Bangkok Post · Jun 3
What the F*** Are You Doing?': Trump's Explosive Rant at Netanyahu Revealed President Trump's heated call with Netanyahu over Lebanon reveals US-Israel tensions, highlighting diplomatic strains and regional instability concerns International Business Times UK · Jun 3
US and Iran exchange new strikes as ceasefire talks falter over Israel's military actions in Lebanon Iran fired missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain but failed to hit their targets, with two of those fired at Kuwait falling apart en route, while those aimed at Bahrain were intercepted, the US Central Command said. Euronews · Jun 3
Rubio grilled on Iran, says US won't swap sanctions relief for strait Iran war news: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that Iran sanctions relief is linked to its nuclear program. He stated this during congressional hearings. Any sanctions easing depends on Iran abandoning its nuclear activities. This comes as lawmakers question the ongoing conflict with Iran. The US and Israel… The Economic Times · Jun 3
Trump news at a glance: US and Iran exchange fresh strikes Trump’s attempts to secure a new ceasefire agreement with Tehran remain in jeopardy – key US politics stories from Tuesday 2 June The Guardian - US · Jun 3
One killed and 63 hurt in Iran attack on Kuwait airport as Trump says ceasefire talks ongoing US and Iran exchange more strikes but Trump says he is not looking to escalate and there is no need for boots on the ground The Guardian - UK · Jun 3
Iran war: Hostilities flare again, talks at a stalemate With the Gulf region witnessing a surge in missile and drone strikes aimed at Kuwait, diplomatic efforts between Iran and the U.S. hit roadblocks. Israel's ongoing military operations in Lebanon add to the chaos, severely impacting shipping channels and obstructing the flow of humanitarian assistance. The Economic Times · Jun 3
UN chief proposes options to help end Israel-Hezbollah conflict after peacekeepers leave Lebanon The United Nations chief has proposed three options to help end the decades-old conflict between Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah militants and Israel when the 8,100-member U.N. peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon ends on Dec. 31 The Independent UK · Jun 2
Bangkok Post · Jun 2 'Crazy': Trump-Netanyahu relationship under growing strain WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - They went to war together against Iran, but Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu's relationship is under strain after the US president reportedly called the Israeli premier "crazy."
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AAP · Jun 2 Hostilities flare again in Iran war, talks at stalemate As Israeli attacks on Lebanon threaten to further derail peace talks between the US and Iran, President Donald Trump denies they have halted altogether.
AAP · Jun 2 Israeli fire kills four people in Gaza, medics say Post-ceasefire Israeli strikes on Gaza continue with four more Palestinians killed in one day, medics report.
International Business Times · Jun 2 U.S. Reportedly Planning To Train Lebanese Troops To Fight Hezbollah: Report The U.S. is planning to have its military train Lebanese counterparts to confront Hezbollah, according to a new report.
Evening Standard · Jun 2 Raising concerns over Gaza war like ‘hitting brick wall’, Streeting says The claim comes after WhatsApp messages revealed Lord Mandelson had accused Mr Streeting of being ‘hysterical’ about the war.
The Guardian - US · Jun 2 Democrats who marched in New York’s Israel Day parade decry attendance of far-right minister Smotrich Politicians’ statements reflect difficulty facing pro-Israel Democrats as voter support for country falls
The Guardian - US · Jun 2 Why Benjamin Netanyahu poses an obstacle to US and Iran peace deal Prime minister under pressure to show his campaigns against Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran have brought results as he faces elections with his political survival at risk
AAP · Jun 2 Iran stops talking to mediators, Iranian reports say, but Trump says talks continue Iran stopped communicating with mediators after Israel threatened to bomb Beirut as it fights the Lebanese militia Hezbollah
The National (Scotland) · Jun 2 Political football: Celtic risk fan backlash over Robbie Keane due to Israel link Celtic risk sparking further fan unrest if they appoint Robbie Keane manager due to the Irish icon's past involvement with Maccabi Tel Aviv in…
The Mary Sue · Jun 2 ‘This is an Anti-Advertisement for Booking.com:’ Los Angeles Journalist Calls for the Boycott of Property Booking App Americans have been pushing back against Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Reportedly, one way they have been protesting the genocide is by boycotting businesses that are complicit in the funding of Israel’s onslaught. It seems that activists may have to add another company to their list, based on the report of…