TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Another part of a security source’s revelations regarding Anwar Gargash, the adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates on diplomatic affairs, has been published by Tasnim News Agency.
Lebanese President: Iran is using Lebanon as a "bargaining chip" with US Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated that the Iranians are "using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in their negotiations with the United States" in an interview with CNN. He also added that Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem does not represent the Lebanese people, slamming the group's actions. The remarks come as Israel continues its attacks on Lebanon amidst the renegotiation of the ceasefire.
India called on to arrest Israeli reservist holidaying in country Submitted by Shraddha Joshi on Fri, 06/05/2026 - 13:30 Hind Rajab Foundation files urgent complaint with Indian government over former Israeli soldier accused of war crimes India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, in Jerusalem on 25 February 2026 (Ilia Yefimovich/AFP) Off India is facing calls to arrest an Israeli reservist currently on holiday in the country over alleged war crimes. Brussels-based organisation the Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) filed an urgent complaint with Indian officials on Tuesday relating to Eitan Gilboa, who is in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh. Submitted to the Indian police, home affairs ministry and immigration bureau, the complaint identified Gilboa as a reservist in the 271st Combat Engineering Battalion.
Iran says it fired warning missiles at US warships in Gulf of Oman The Iranian military has fired warning missiles at US vessels in the Gulf of Oman in response to the US seizing commercial oil tankers, according to local media and as reported by Al Jazeera. In a statement on X, the U. S.
Israeli ambassador to France accused of 'foreign interference' after election remarks Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 06/05/2026 - 13:09 Joshua Zarka says he prefers any presidential candidate over Jean-Luc Melenchon, a supporter of Palestinian rights, prompting criticism across the French political spectrum Israel's Ambassador to France Joshua Zarka speaks during a ceremony to pay tribute to Israel's Olympic team victims in the 1972 Munich Games, at the Embassy of Israel in Paris on 6 August 2024 (Stephane De Sakutin/AFP) Off The Israeli ambassador to France has been accused of "foreign interference" after saying he would prefer "anyone rather than Jean-Luc Melenchon" to win the 2027 presidential election. Speaking in a television interview on Thursday, Ambassador Joshua Zarka said he would rather see any candidate elected to the Elysee Palace than Melenchon, the leader of the left-wing party La France Insoumise (LFI), a strong supporter of Palestinian rights. Zarka also added that he met last month with Marine Le Pen, the leader of the French far-right National Rally.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Navy announced that several US naval vessels, including destroyers operating in the Oman Sea, withdrew toward the Indian Ocean after receiving missile and drone warnings from Iranian forces.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian interior minister called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to take a clear and firm stance against the recent US-Israeli military aggression against Iran, saying the organization must defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its member states.
Efforts should instead focus on rebuilding relations through dialogue and practical cooperation, American Chamber of Commerce head Robert Agee has said Imposing additional sanctions on Russia will not help resolve the Ukraine conflict, American Chamber of Commerce in Russia (AmCham Russia) President and CEO Robert Agee has said. Speaking on the sidelines of the St.
Israeli forces and settlers conduct raids in occupied West Bank Israeli forces and settlers attacked and injured Palestinians near Hebron on Friday, Wafa news agency reported. The attacks were part of an ongoing effort by armed settlers to seize Palestinian land, as Israeli forces fired live bullets to prevent people from reaching their land, according to Wafa. Wafa also reported that Israeli forces raided several homes in Jenin and arrested two children, while settlers in the area stormed agricultural land.
Dhaka [Bangladesh], June 5 (ANI): Turkiye will strengthen cooperation with Bangladesh in the defence industry, Turkiye Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday. 'There are steps we can take to enhance our cooperation in various fields, particularly in the defence industry.
The UN in Lebanon appealed for an additional $331. 5 million on Friday to help 1. 4 million people in crisis as already massive needs continue to grow, three months since deadly violence erupted between Hezbollah fighters and Israel.
When US and Israeli forces launched strikes on Iran on 28 February, triggering one of the most serious geopolitical crises in years, the Strait of Hormuz – a narrow channel just 34 kilometres wide at its narrowest point – became a global flashpoint overnight.
Israel sent troops to 'Azerbaijan, UAE, Iraq and Somaliland' during Iran war Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 06/05/2026 - 11:49 CNN reports Israeli special forces operated near the Iranian border, with covert sites established across the region Israeli army soldiers patrol around a position along Israel's southern boundary with the Gaza Strip on 13 June 2024 (Jack Guez/AFP) Off Israel deployed special forces to Azerbaijan, the United Arab Emirates , Iraq and Somaliland during its war with Iran , according to a CNN report published on Friday. Citing four sources familiar with the matter, CNN said Mossad agents and elite Israeli military units, including an airborne rescue unit of the Israel Air Force, were sent to southern Azerbaijan, near the Iranian border and around 100km from the city of Tabriz at its closest point. The personnel reportedly carried out drone operations and intelligence-gathering missions.
Labour contender Andy Burnham declines to say Israel has committed genocide in Gaza Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, has declined to describe Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide. Burnham, who is standing to be the MP for Makerfield in the by-election on 18 June and intends to replace Sir Keir Starmer as British prime minister, was asked about foreign policy an interview with the Guardian on Thursday. According to the news outlet, Burnham declined to say Israel has committed genocide, explaining: "I can’t judge things of that enormity from where I am as mayor of Greater Manchester.
Finding moments of childhood in Gaza, one bubble at a time Submitted by Alessandra Bajec on Fri, 06/05/2026 - 11:01 A project focused on bubble play for children aims to bring some happiness to those living through Israel's genocide Batool playing with bubbles, al-Mawasi camp, Khan Younis, Gaza, May 2026 (Coursesy of Mohamed Abushbeka) Off The Global Sumud Flotilla, which was attacked by Israeli forces on 18 May as it attempted to relieve the blockade of Gaza, was carrying an array of humanitarian aid. Onboard could be found food, water, baby formula and medical supplies, and much else. There was something else: kits designed to make bubbles, small enough to take anywhere.
Israel issues expulsion orders for nine villages in south Lebanon The Israeli military's Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee issued expulsion orders for residents of nine towns and villages including south Lebanon's Sarafand, a town on the coastal road between Sour (Tyre) and Saida. In one post on X, the warning included Sarafand, Tefahta, al-Babaliyeh, Qaaqaiyet el-Snoubar, Marwaniyeh, Saksakiyeh. In an earlier post, Adraee warned three villages north of the Litani River in southern Lebanon, including Arnaya (Arnabba), Anqoun, Kafr Fila, to leave their homes.
A vision of dissent: Tarik Saleh on his acclaimed Cairo trilogy Submitted by Joseph Fahim on Fri, 06/05/2026 - 09:24 Saleh talks to Middle East Eye about his series that started with the film The Nile Hilton Incident, which premiered around the time of the 2011 revolution Egyptian-Swedish director Tarik Saleh at a press conference for his film Eagles of the Republic at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2025 (Julie Sebadelha/AFP) Off Tarik Saleh still has hope for his series of films that have earned the ire of the Egyptian political establishment. "My dream is to have a screening of this trilogy in a freer Egypt, 10 to 15 years from now," he said. In 2010, the Egyptian-Swedish filmmaker was widely hailed as one of the most exciting emerging voices in Scandinavian cinema.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran and Oman are coordinating efforts to formulate new regulations governing maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali.
WASHINGTON -- The United States has reaffirmed its support for Armenia's sovereignty and democratic institutions amid growing concerns over what Western officials describe as an intensifying Russian campaign to weaken Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian ahead of the country's upcoming elections.
Israeli strikes on Lebanon's Sour kill six people Israeli strikes overnight on the historic southern Lebanese city of Sour (Tyre) killed at least six people, a civil defence source told Middle East Eye on Friday. One strike near Jabal Amel hospital killed four people, wounded seven others and caused minor damage to the facility, the source said. A second strike on a residential area killed three people and wounded five, including a child.
