American forces targeted Qeshm Island for the second time this week to prevent an alleged immediate drone threat Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has said it targeted American military assets in the region, after the US Department of War carried out strikes against Iranian installations on Qeshm Island and in the coastal county of Sirik.
American forces targeted Qeshm Island for the second time this week to prevent an alleged "immediate" drone threat The US Department of War has said it shot down several Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz and carried out strikes against Iran's coastal installations to prevent a further threat.
American forces targeted Qeshm Island for the second time this week to prevent an alleged "immediate" drone threat Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has said it targeted American military assets in the region, after the US Department of War carried out strikes against Iranian installatio
(Photo credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-Imagn Images) Players from Iran's World Cup team have been granted visas to enter the United States, Reuters reported on Friday. A White House official confirmed the news to Reuters, offering that the players had received their visas overnight, shortly after Iranian ambassador to Mexico Abolfazl Pasandideh had said they didn't have them late Thursday.
Centcom says US shot down four Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz US Central Command (Centcom) said American forces shot down four Iranian attack drones that were launched towards the Strait of Hormuz, describing the aircraft as an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic. In a statement posted on X, Centcom said US forces subsequently struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island “to defend against further attacks”. The command added that American forces remain “vigilant and postured to respond to unjustified Iranian aggression in self-defense” amid continuing tensions in the Gulf region.
US energy secretary links lower fuel prices to Iran resolution US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said reducing petrol and diesel prices will ultimately depend on reaching a resolution with Iran that allows more oil to move through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy supplies. Speaking in California, Wright also called for increased domestic fuel production, arguing that the state’s energy security is important because dozens of military facilities rely on imported fuel. He added that the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is expected to grow after the conflict, saying companies will return more oil than they borrowed.
Iran and the US have exchanged a series of attacks near the strait of Hormuz, imperilling efforts to reach a peace deal The US military said it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the strait of Hormuz and struck coastal surveillance radar sites in response. “The attack drones posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic,” US central command (Centcom) said on social media. The military is enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports in response to Tehran’s chokehold on the strait – a crucial corridor for global oil and natural gas shipments – which has sent energy prices spiking.
The Israeli military says Friday's "incident is under review", expressing "deep sorrow for any harm caused".
After months of doubts over their participation, Iran’s players have received visas for the United States just days before the World Cup begins.
UN says Israeli attacks leave 1. 4 million in Lebanon needing aid The UN’s humanitarian office says Israeli attacks have directly affected at least 1. 4 million people across Lebanon, leaving them in need of urgent assistance.
MANAMA, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain, has expressed his appreciation for the honourable national stance of Gulf youth in countering the hostile, unjustifiable Iranian attacks targeting the security and stability of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC).
Hamas condemns Israel’s killing of seven-month-old baby Hamas says Israel’s killing of seven-month-old Sam Fahd Abu Haikal exposes “the true face” of its “brutality” against Palestinians. The Palestinian group said Israeli forces shot the baby near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, calling the killing as another example of the violence Palestinians face under occupation. “We affirm that this crime reflects the criminal mentality that governs the behaviour of the occupation forces and their settlers, and the extent of their disregard for Palestinian blood and their contempt for the lives of our people,” Hamas said in a statement.
Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 6 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a telephone call from Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa.
Slovenia’s new prime minister takes down Palestinian flag in pro-Israel turn Janez Jansa began his fourth term as Slovenia’s prime minister by ordering the Palestinian flag removed from the main government building in Ljubljana, where it had flown for two years. The move, carried out almost immediately after he took office on Thursday, signalled a sharp pro- Israel turn under a leader closely aligned with US President Donald Trump and Israel. In a post on X on Friday, Jansa said his government would pursue what he called a “responsible” foreign policy “based on facts”, language many read as a coded rejection of Slovenia’s recent anti-genocide stance and its commitment to international law.
Palestinian baby killed after Israeli forces fire on family car A seven-month-old Palestinian baby has been killed after Israeli forces opened fire on his family’s car near Hebron in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Ministry of Health identified the infant as Sam Fahd Abu Haikal and said Israeli forces shot him and his parents in Tel Rumeida, south of Hebron. The Wafa news agency said the family was travelling to visit Sam’s grandmother when Israeli forces fired at their vehicle.
Slovenia’s new prime minister takes down Palestinian flag in pro-Israel turn Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Fri, 06/05/2026 - 20:42 The flag removal marks a symbolic rupture after Slovenia’s recent condemnation of Israel over the Gaza genocide Palestinian and Ukrainian flags are seen next to Slovenian and European flags on main government buildings and the Presidential Palace in Ljubljana, on 26 September 2025 (Jure Makovec/AFP) Off Janez Jansa began his fourth term as Slovenia’s prime minister by ordering the Palestinian flag removed from the main government building in Ljubljana, where it had flown for two years. The move, carried out almost immediately after he took office on Thursday, signalled a sharp pro- Israel turn under a leader closely aligned with US President Donald Trump and Israel. In a post on X on Friday, Jansa said his government would pursue what he called a “responsible” foreign policy “based on facts”, language many read as a coded rejection of Slovenia’s recent anti-genocide stance and its commitment to international law.
As US-Iran talks stall over Tehran's demand for billions of dollars in frozen assets, the Trump administration faces a familiar challenge: whether it can force a deal before Iran's long-standing strategy of delay reshapes the terms of negotiation.
Hamas delegation in Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks Hamas says a delegation has arrived in Cairo for talks with Egyptian officials and mediators on implementing the first phase of the US-brokered Gaza “ceasefire” agreement. In a statement on Telegram, the Palestinian group said the meetings would focus on efforts to “finalise the implementation” of the first phase. Hamas said the talks would also address ways to “halt the repeated Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip and establish appropriate mechanisms for entering the second phase of the agreement”.
Negative views of Israel soar across 36 countries since Iran war, survey finds Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 06/05/2026 - 19:55 Pew found a marked increase in unfavourable views of Israel, with nearly every country surveyed hosting majorities with negative views A person holds a placard with a photo of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with the writing "Genocidal" during a protest against the detention and treatment by Israel of activists participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla, in Milan, northern Italy, on 21 May 2026 (Piero Cruciatti/AFP) Off Negative views of both Israel and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have soared since last year across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, according to a new poll from Pew Research Center. Out of 36 countries, majorities in 32 of them have either a very unfavourable or somewhat unfavourable view of Israel, with only respondents in India, Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya holding a favourable view of the country. The survey was conducted between 8 February and 13 May of this year.
Israelis accuse White House officials of leaking Iran plan to Turkey Israeli sources have blamed officials inside the White House for leaking details of an Israeli plan involving Iran to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Jerusalem Post reported. The report said some Israeli sources pointed to US Vice President JD Vance, who has raised doubts about the 2026 war with Iran, suggesting the leak helped Erdogan reach President Donald Trump in time to stop the operation before Israel could launch it. Vance’s team rejected the claim.
