What is Mahshahr, the Iranian Petrochemical Complex That Israel Targeted?
The facility makes materials that Iran says are for civilian uses, but that Israel argues are also deployed in military applications.
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Children and fisherman among 13 killed by Israel in Gaza bombing
Children and fisherman among 13 killed by Israel in Gaza bombing Submitted by Mera Aladam on Mon, 06/08/2026 - 07:56 Meanwhile, Israel temporarily closes the crossing with Gaza following the resumption of hostilities with Iran, sparking fears of a complete halt to aid deliveries A Palestinian woman mourns victims of an Israeli air strike on a police station, in Khan Younis, south Gaza, on 7 June 2026 (Bashar Taleb/AFP) Off Israeli forces have killed at least 13 Palestinians since Sunday, including children, a fisherman and police officers. The Palestinian health ministry reported nine deaths on Sunday, with a further four fatalities on Monday, according to local media. An Israeli strike early this morning hit tents belonging to displaced Palestinians in the al-Mawasi area in southern Gaza, killing two civilians.
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What Karoon Petrochemical produces and why it matters
A strike on the Karoon Petrochemical complex in southwestern Iran on Monday put the spotlight on a key industrial facility with roles in both civilian production and sectors tied by Israel and Western governments to Iran's military capabilities.
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Resuming War Is a Short-Term Political Boon for Netanyahu, but Grim Choices Await
If President Trump forces Israel to stand down against Iran, analysts say, it could leave Israel hindered from responding forcefully to attacks by Hezbollah.
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Trump calls on Iran and Israel to ‘stop shooting immediately'
Trump calls on Iran and Israel to ‘stop shooting immediately' Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 06/08/2026 - 11:08 US critics say US president failed efforts to dissuade Netanyahu from attacking Iran are a ‘humiliation’ US President Donald Trump speaks in Washington, DC, on 20 May 2025 (Mandel Ngan/AFP) Off US President Donald Trump has called on Iran and Israel to "stop shooting", as the countries trade tit-for-tat missile strikes, reigniting fears about the collapse of the fragile ceasefire. In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump said the countries “must immediately stop ‘shooting’”. The sharp escalation comes despite continued US efforts to keep diplomatic channels open, with Trump reportedly urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from attacks.
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Military Source: Iran Geared Up for Long-Term War
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A military source told Tasnim that Iran is prepared for a long-term war with the Zionist regime and for striking US interests, adding that sufficient and necessary arrangements have been fully made for this matter.
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Farmers protest in Amritsar over urea, fertilizer shortage; security beefed up
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): Farmers held a demonstration in Amritsar on Monday to protest against the alleged shortage of urea and fertilisers. Amritsar Assistant Commissioner of Police (South) Preetinder Singh stated that the police have put adequate security measures in place to maintain law and order. During the protest, demonstrators prepared to burn an effigy to register their grievances.
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Israeli jets obliterate strategic Iranian air defence systems in extensive aerial assault
Tel Aviv [Israel], June 8 (ANI): In a massive escalation of kinetic operations in West Asia, Israel has launched a large-scale aerial campaign inside Iran, with deployment-ready fighter jets successfully targeting and neutralising the core air defence infrastructure of the Iranian military.
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"Never going to be an appeasement...": Iran affirms frozen assets issue integral to negotiations with US
Tehran [Iran], June 8 (ANI): Iran on Monday reaffirmed that the issue of release of its frozen assets is on the table in peace negotiations with Washington, and that Tehran will pursue the demand in all ways it can, ISNA reported. The remarks were made by Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei during a weekly press conference.
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Israeli army says Iran fired nearly 30 missiles since Sunday night
Israeli army says Iran fired nearly 30 missiles since Sunday night An Israeli military official said Iran has fired nearly 30 ballistic missiles towards Israel since Sunday night, in the first exchange of fire between the two countries since a truce was announced in April. “Last night, the Iranian regime began firing ballistic missiles towards Israel,” the official told journalists on Monday, adding that nearly 30 missiles had been launched. The official said Yemen’s Houthi movement had separately fired two missiles towards Israel.
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Trump urges Israel and Iran to stop ‘shooting’ after renewed attacks
Trump urges Israel and Iran to stop ‘shooting’ after renewed attacks US President Donald Trump on Monday called on Israel and Iran to immediately halt their attacks, after the two countries exchanged fire for the first time since a ceasefire was reached two months ago. “Israel and Iran must immediately stop ‘shooting’,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
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Congressional Republicans Try a New Approach: Telling Trump No
President Trump is seemingly making the midterms about revenge, not about what’s best for a party trying to keep control of Congress.
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Red Sea chokehold: Houthis declare total ban on Israeli shipping
Sanaa [Yemen], June 8 (ANI): Elevating maritime security threats across critical global trade corridors, Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis announced a missile strike targeting Israel on Monday and declared a comprehensive embargo on Israeli shipping across the Red Sea, threatening major disruption along the vital transit route.
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'Events of last 24 hours to only worsen chaotic situation of diplomatic process': Iran slams US amid heightened tensions in region
Tehran [Iran], June 8 (ANI): Iran on Monday came down heavily on Washington for the rapidly worsening situation in West Asia and the Gulf region--stating that the recent developments have further intensified 'suspicions' and will worsen the leads being made in the diplomatic way being charted, ISNA reported.
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New tool helps Iranian fans display Lion and Sun flag at World Cup
A group of Iranian activists has launched a digital platform designed to display the Lion and Sun flag and political messages inside 2026 World Cup stadiums after FIFA restricted the symbol’s entry, according to comments by a former national boxing team captain.
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Mexico: Women searchers planning World Cup protest over disappeared loved ones must be protected and heard
Women searcher collectives, who are planning a peaceful protest to coincide with the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, must be protected and heard, said Amnesty International ahead of the tournament’s curtain-raiser on 11 June. Thousands of people are expected to attend a march in the country’s capital […] The post Mexico: Women searchers planning World Cup protest over disappeared loved ones must be protected and heard appeared first on Amnesty International .
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‘100 out of 100 Success’ in Overnight Operations against Israel: IRGC
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said that recent military, security, and cyber operations against the Zionist regime achieved “complete success,” following a wave of retaliatory strikes targeting Israeli military infrastructure.
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An Aggressive Israel Is Shaking the Middle East
Since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, aggression and expansionism have come to define Israel’s foreign policy.
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Iran Denies Any Attack on Saudi Arabia, Reiterates Commitment to Regional Stability
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry rejected claims that Iran had targeted Saudi Arabia, stressing that Tehran openly announces all its military actions and has no record of any such operation, while also warning against “false flag” narratives in the region.
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No Calm for Tehran’s Residents as Iran-Israel Fighting Resumes
As explosions sounded in the Iranian capital, people frantically checked phones and social media to see whether they were under attack again.
