Explosions in Hormozgan as Centcom says Iran strikes underway, report says Sounds of explosions were heard in eastern parts of Iran's Hormozgan province, Fars news agency reported early on Wednesday as the US Central Command said its forces began launching "self-defence" strikes against Iran in response to the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter. Iranian state media also said a projectile hit had been confirmed in Sirik.
Opinion: How a regional defence pact could deal the final blow to Israel's violent expansionism The brief exchange of fire between Iran and Israel was a truer statement of the balance of power that now exists between these two countries than the many spurious claims by US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about having “smashed”, “destroyed” or “obliterated” the armed forces of the Islamic Republic. In firing up to 30 missiles towards Israel in retaliation against its renewed bombing of Dahiyeh, a southern suburb of Beirut, Iran broke the model that Israel had imposed on the two other ceasefires in Lebanon and Gaza: namely that you cease, and we keep on firing. Furthermore, it showed that it would target northern Israel to protect a third country, Lebanon, which is also something of a first.
US says it is striking Iran in response to helicopter shootdown US forces carried out "proportional" strikes against Iran on Tuesday in response to the Islamic Republic shooting down an Apache attack helicopter the day before, the US military said. American forces "began launching self-defence strikes against Iran, at 5 pm ET today at the Commander in Chief's direction, in response to yesterday's downing of a US Army Apache helicopter," US Central Command said in a post on X. "The mission is a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression," it added.
Trump says downing of US helicopter not a big deal US President Donald Trump said the downing of a US helicopter “wasn’t a big deal”. “The pilot is fine,” Trump said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal, adding that the details of the incident are “much different than you think”.
Meet the Mamdani-endorsed candidate that could become the first Palestinian in New York Senate Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Tue, 06/09/2026 - 15:59 Aber Kawas has been organising locally around the issues closest to her community for more than a decade Aber Kawas speaks to members and supporters of the New York Immigration Coalition during a rally for immigration reform in Foley Square, New York City, on 28 June 2016 (Drew Angerer/Getty Images via AFP) Off There are fewer than 10 Palestinian Americans who have ever been elected to statewide offices in the US, and Aber Kawas is looking to add to that number. On 23 June, the Democratic Socialist from the New York City borough of Queens is seeking the Democratic candidacy for Senate District 12, in a primary race that pits her against Filipino-American assemblyman Steven Raga. The winner will carry their campaign through the November midterm elections, and if successful, will begin their term in New York's capital, Albany, in January.
Child killed in Israeli attack on Gaza City A child has died after sustaining injuries in an Israeli air attack on Gaza City earlier, a source at al-Shifa Hospital told Al Jazeera.
Iran foreign minister says foreign forces face 'constant risk' of being caught in crossfire Strait of Hormuz and surrounding areas, warning they faced a persistent risk of being caught in the crossfire if they remained. "The Strait of Hormuz is NOT international waters but shared between Iran and Oman... Foreign forces in proximity to our territory are at constant risk on account of their own human errors, plain accidents, or potentially being caught in crossfire," Araghchi posted on X.
Iran shot down 'highly sophisticated' attack helicopter, Trump says Iran shot down a “highly sophisticated” Apache attack helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, underscoring how, contrary to the US leader’s previous claims, Iran retains air defence capabilities. “I have just been informed by our Great Military that last night the Iranians shot down one of our highly sophisticated Apache Helicopters while patrolling over the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump wrote on social media. “There were two pilots involved, both are safe and uninjured.
Iran says foreign forces in proximity to its territory should leave Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said foreign forces in proximity to Iranian territory were at "constant risk on account of their own human errors, plain accidents or potentially being caught in crossfire", asking them to leave. "To reduce risk, best solution is for them (foreign forces) to leave," he said in a post on X. His statements come after US President Donald Trump said Iran was responsible for the downing of a US Apache helicopter that was patrolling the Strait of Hormuz overnight, which he said Washington must respond to.
Iran shot down 'highly sophisticated' attack helicopter, Trump says Submitted by Sean Mathews on Tue, 06/09/2026 - 18:50 US president vows to respond to downing of aircraft in Hormuz strait just after saying a deal to end Iran war is days away An Israeli Air Force AH-64 Apache attack helicopter fires rockets while flying at a position along the border between northern Israel and southern Lebanon on 4 March 2026 (Jalaa Marey/AFP) Off Iran shot down a “highly sophisticated” Apache attack helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, underscoring how, contrary to the US leader’s previous claims, Iran retains air defence capabilities. “I have just been informed by our Great Military that last night the Iranians shot down one of our highly sophisticated Apache Helicopters while patrolling over the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump wrote on social media. “There were two pilots involved, both are safe and uninjured.
Stripping Jordan of Al-Aqsa custodianship would trigger 'outbreak of violence', expert says A US - Israeli plan to strip the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan of its historic custodianship of Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque complex would lead to an “outbreak of violence” in the Middle East, Israeli-American attorney Daniel Seidemann told Middle East Eye. “What starts in Jerusalem doesn’t stay in Jerusalem," said Seidemann, who is also the founder of Terrestrial Jerusalem, a non-governmental organisation that tracks the development of Israeli settlements in occupied East Jerusalem. "This would send shockwaves throughout the Arab and Muslim world,” he added.
How a regional defence pact could deal the final blow to Israel's violent expansionism Submitted by David Hearst on Tue, 06/09/2026 - 17:40 Resistance by Iran and its allies has been the only thing stopping Israel's endless quest to seize territory and expel native populations Security forces stand guard during a rally by supporters of the Iran-backed Houthi movement, in solidarity with Lebanon, in Sanaa, Yemen, on 18 May 2026 (Mohammed Huwais/AFP) Off The brief exchange of fire between Iran and Israel was a truer statement of the balance of power that now exists between these two countries than the many spurious claims by US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about having “smashed”, “destroyed” or “obliterated” the armed forces of the Islamic Republic. In firing up to 30 missiles towards Israel in retaliation against its renewed bombing of Dahiyeh, a southern suburb of Beirut, Iran broke the model that Israel had imposed on the two other ceasefires in Lebanon and Gaza: namely that you cease, and we keep on firing. Furthermore, it showed that it would target northern Israel to protect a third country, Lebanon, which is also something of a first.
Why ICC prosecutor Karim Khan was suspended - and what could happen next The International Criminal Court is in an unprecedented state of limbo. Its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been suspended amid a campaign to remove him from office. Member states of the bureau of the Assembly of State Parties (ASP), the ICC's executive body, voted to suspend Khan on Monday after ignoring the outcome of a United Nations investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Khan - an investigation which they had themselves commissioned.
Turkey advances historic Hejaz railway project with Saudi Arabia deal Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Tue, 06/09/2026 - 16:30 Riyadh signs a railways cooperation deal with Ankara after Syria and Jordan, which could help revive the Hejaz connectivity project A locomotive is exhibited outside the historic Hejaz train station in Damascus, Syria, on 26 January 2025 (Louai Beshara/AFP) Off Turkey and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday signed two separate memorandums of understanding to expand cooperation on railways and connectivity between the two countries. With the agreement, Riyadh has become the latest country to indirectly participate in the revival of the historic Hejaz railway, which would connect Turkey, Syria , Jordan , and Saudi Arabia. Turkish Transportation Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu travelled to Riyadh on Tuesday for talks with his Saudi counterparts.
Trump blames Iran for helicopter downing, says US must respond President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Iran shot down the US Apache helicopter that was patrolling the Strait of Hormuz overnight, adding that "the United States must, of necessity, respond to this attack.
Iran to travel to US day before its first World Cup match Iran's football federation announced on Tuesday its national team's schedule for the group stage of the World Cup, a tournament that is beginning under difficult circumstances for the Islamic republic. While the players obtained the visas necessary to enter the United States and play their group-stage matches in Los Angeles and Seattle, not all delegation members received them. The dispute erupted just days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday.
Stripping Jordan of Al-Aqsa custodianship would trigger 'outbreak of violence', expert says Submitted by Sean Mathews on Tue, 06/09/2026 - 16:09 Israeli-American lawyer Daniel Seidemann confirms MEE report on how the US and Israel circulated a proposal to turn Al-Aqsa into a 'multi-faith complex' Israeli soldiers aim their guns at Muslim worshippers near the Dome of the Rock in the complex in Jerusalem's Old City that houses Al-Aqsa Mosque, on 15 April 2022 (Ammar Awad/Reuters) Off A US - Israeli plan to strip the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan of its historic custodianship of Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque complex would lead to an “outbreak of violence” in the Middle East, Israeli-American attorney Daniel Seidemann told Middle East Eye. “What starts in Jerusalem doesn’t stay in Jerusalem," said Seidemann, who is also the founder of Terrestrial Jerusalem, a non-governmental organisation that tracks the development of Israeli settlements in occupied East Jerusalem. "This would send shockwaves throughout the Arab and Muslim world,” he added.
Kushner's island land grab: Albanians are revolting against a system, not a resort Submitted by Soumaya Ghannoushi on Tue, 06/09/2026 - 12:30 The protests are against an American political operative with deep ties to Israel, funded by Gulf sovereign wealth who moves across borders acquiring land, and ignoring the will of populations Protesters shoot slogans during a protest against a luxury resort linked to Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner in Tirana, Albania on 7 June, 2026 (Reuters) On Jared Kushner , US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and special envoy, and his wife Ivanka Trump would like you to believe that they discovered an island. They tell the story with all the breathless wonder of Christopher Columbus stumbling upon the Americas: a mysterious Mediterranean island floating patiently in the sea, waiting for Ivanka Trump to find it. One almost expects her to continue: "We planted a flag, claimed it for the House of Trump, and introduced civilisation to the natives.
Why ICC prosecutor Karim Khan was suspended - and what could happen next Submitted by Imran Mulla on Tue, 06/09/2026 - 11:36 The court's executive body has disregarded the findings of a judicial panel which cleared Khan of misconduct allegations ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan, attends a United Nations Security Council meeting on Sudan and South Sudan in New York on 27 January 2025 (AFP) Off The International Criminal Court is in an unprecedented state of limbo. Its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been suspended amid a campaign to remove him from office. Member states of the bureau of the Assembly of State Parties (ASP), the ICC's executive body, voted to suspend Khan on Monday after ignoring the outcome of a United Nations investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Khan - an investigation which they had themselves commissioned.
UK court allows Allianz to sue pro-Palestine activists Submitted by Oscar Rickett on Tue, 06/09/2026 - 16:18 German insurance giant pursuing civil lawsuit worth almost £300,000 on top of criminal cases The outside of insurance giant Allianz's office in the City of London (Supplied) Off A British court is allowing German insurance giant Allianz to pursue a civil lawsuit against pro- Palestine activists that could end up bankrupting them. A criminal case is already under way against the activists, who conducted separate protests at Allianz’s offices in Guildford and London in 2024 and 2025. The activists, known as the Allianz6, occupied the offices, spraying them in water-soluble red paint, which the insurance company said caused £38,000 ($51,000) worth of damage.
