Foreign Ministry Raps US Aggression, Warns of Dangerous Consequences
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran denounced the latest act of aggression launched by the US against the country.
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Iran says crew saved after US hits Iranian barge off Oman
Iran says crew saved after US hits Iranian barge off Oman An Iranian cargo barge was hit by a US projectile in the Gulf of Oman early on Thursday, the Iranian governor of Sirik county said, according to Mehr news agency. The 150-ton cargo barge, owned by locals from Sirik and carrying essential goods from the Omani port of Khasab, was hit about 5 nautical miles off Khasab, the Iranian official said. All five crew members were rescued by passing vessels and taken to Oman, he added.
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Iran seeks frozen funds as US interim deal appears close
Iran seeks frozen funds as US interim deal appears close Efforts to reach a preliminary deal between Iran and the US have intensified despite strikes exchanged by both sides, as they discuss a mechanism for releasing frozen Iranian funds , three Iranian sources and a European official told Reuters. The Iranian sources said a political understanding had been reached, but some issues remained to be discussed in detail, including a mechanism for the release of tens of billions of dollars of Iranian oil revenues frozen in foreign banks. "Iran wants $6 billion to $12 billion of its frozen funds to be released to Tehran, while Washington wants to release funds in stages for humanitarian goods and rejects returning funds to Iran outright," said one of the Iranian sources.
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"Modi Govt stands firmly with bereaved families," says Sarbananda Sonowal after three Indian seafarers confirmed dead in Settebello tragedy
New Delhi [India], June 11 (ANI): Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of three Indian seafarers following the attack on the Palau-flagged vessel MT Settebello near the Strait of Hormuz, saying the government stands firmly with the bereaved families and is committed to all necessary assistance.
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'Restrictions in, around Strait of Hormuz causing instability across world': UN Chief reiterates call for complete ceasefire
Geneva [Switzerland], June 11 (ANI): United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Thursday reiterated the call for an immediate ceasefire and the restoration of navigational rights in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
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Three Indian seafarers confirmed dead after attack on vessel near Hormuz; Deoria family mourns loss of Shivanand Chaurasia
Deoria (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 11 (ANI): The family of Indian seafarer Shivanand Chaurasia was left devastated after they got to know that he was among the three Indian sailors initially reported missing and now confirmed dead following an attack on the Palau-flagged vessel MT Settebello near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Gulf States: Phone searches, arrests exacerbate existing restrictions on trade unions, expression
The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) governments have intensified restrictions on the rights to freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly amid ongoing conflict and economic turmoil, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International said today. These latest measures exacerbate existing restrictions on migrant workers’ ability to raise concerns about working conditions in an already repressive […] The post Gulf States: Phone searches, arrests exacerbate existing restrictions on trade unions, expression appeared first on Amnesty International .
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Girl injured, homes damaged in Bahrain after Iranian attack
MANAMA,11th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Bahrain's Ministry of Interior said on Thursday that a child sustained minor injuries and material damage was caused as a result of Iranian attacks. In a post on X, the ministry said that the girl suffered a minor injury and was treated at the scene.
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US-Iran talks still on track despite trading attacks, CNN reports
US-Iran talks still on track despite trading attacks, CNN reports Talks to reach a deal between Washington and Iran are still on track after overnight negotiations, CNN reported on Thursday, citing a diplomatic source. The US and Iran traded air attacks for a second straight day on Thursday, with President Donald Trump vowing further strikes if Tehran does not immediately agree to a peace deal.
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Three Indian seafarers killed in US attack off Oman coast: Indian minister
Three Indian seafarers killed in US attack off Oman coast: Indian minister Two Indian seafarers were reported killed and one missing, after a US attack on the Settebello oil tanker off the coast of Oman on Tuesday night, according to the local news outlet The Hindu. India’s Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed Thursday that the missing person has also been found dead. The deceased were identified as deck cadet Aditya Sharma, engine fitter Shivanand Chaurasiya, and engineer Patnala Suresh.
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UN Chief Warns of 'Full Resumption of Conflict' As Middle East Pulled 'Deeper into Crisis'
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday that escalating hostilities risk a "full resumption of conflict" across the Middle East, urging the Security Council to support an end to Israeli occupation and a two-state solution as the only path to lasting peace.
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Ceasefires and construction: How Israel is cementing its presence in Lebanon and Syria
Ceasefires and construction: How Israel is cementing its presence in Lebanon and Syria Submitted by Daniel Hilton on Wed, 06/10/2026 - 12:56 Satellite imagery shows Israel has developed a string of bases from the Mediterranean to the Yarmouk River in newly occupied territory. Sources say it looks like they're here to stay Israeli soldiers operate at Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, in this handout image released on 31 May 2026 (Israeli military/handout via Reuters) On With its sweeping panoramas of south Lebanon and flags rising over 1,000-year-old battlements, the footage Israel released last week of its troops seizing Beaufort Castle was intended to provoke awe and anger. The Crusader castle is certainly an impressive landmark with a poignant history.
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Netanyahu to run again, party confirms after Trump doubts claim
TEL AVIV, Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu will run for re-election this year, his party said on June 10, after U. S. President Donald Trump said he was unsure if the Israeli prime minister would run again.
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Jordan intercepts 20 missiles launched from Iran
AMMAN, 11th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Jordan's Armed Forces said air defence systems, supported by Royal Air Force aircraft, intercepted and destroyed 20 missiles launched from Iran towards the Azraq area in Zarqa Governorate early on Thursday.
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Existing home sales jump as buyers return to housing market
WASHINGTON, D. C. : Sales of previously owned homes in the United States rose to their strongest pace of the year in May, signaling renewed activity in the housing market despite elevated mortgage rates and record-high home prices.
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U.S. and Iran Exchange Fresh Strikes
The United States launched a new wave of airstrikes on Iran early Thursday, and Iran claimed to have retaliated, bringing the two sides close to a return to all-out war.
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Is the Iran ceasefire over? What the latest US attacks tell us
A wave of US strikes represent the gravest test yet of the fragile truce. Here’s what happened, what officials are saying and whether the deal can survive Middle East crisis – live updates The US has launched a wave of strikes across southern Iran for a second consecutive day. Although there have been several breaches since a ceasefire was agreed between the two sides in April, the attacks this week – launched after the downing of a US helicopter over the strait of Hormuz – represent the most serious and extensive breakdown of the truce to date.
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Trump Says He Canceled Strikes On Iran, Hours After Making Threat
US President Donald Trump said he has canceled strikes on Iran, hours after he threatened to hit the Islamic republic "very hard tonight. " Trump also appeared to suggest that Washington and Tehran had finalized a deal to end the three-month-long war, which has rattled international markets and upended the global economy.
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West Asia’s New Strategic Equations, Security Arrangements to Remain Unchanged
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The strategic equations and security arrangements in the West Asia region will never return to the way they were before, Iran’s Judiciary chief said.
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Three Indian sailors killed in US strike on oil tanker
The US military had attacked the Palau-flagged tanker on Wednesday after accusing it of not complying with directions.
