A former US diplomat warned that President Donald Trump may be underestimating the Islamic Republic's resilience, arguing that Tehran's leadership has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to withstand military and economic pressure.
Washington, DC [US], June 14 (ANI): US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated, military-themed image of himself on his platform Truth Social, featuring a stylised portrayal with warships and fighter jets in the background. The image caption read, 'YOU'RE GETTING DISCOMBOBULATED.
The Tomahawk strike on Minab elementary killed nearly 160 people, mostly children, on the first day of the war on Iran The use of AI in the US strike on a girls' elementary school in Iran that killed nearly 160 people, mostly children, did not violate Anthropic's 'red lines,' CEO Dario Amodei has said.
Israeli attacks continue in Lebanon despite reports of nearing Iran deal Israeli military operations continued across southern Lebanon on Saturday despite reports that a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran could include ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal provisions for Lebanon. Al Jazeera reported that Israeli air strikes in Deir el-Zahrani in the Nabatieh district killed two people, while the mayor of Rihan in the Jezzine district was also reported killed. Another person was killed in a cemetery south of the city of Tyre.
Watchdog says Israeli firm BlackCore influenced elections across multiple countries France’s digital interference watchdog, Viginum, has linked Israeli company BlackCore to online influence and propaganda campaigns conducted across Europe, Africa and the United States. In a report released on Sunday, Viginum said the operations targeted elections and political figures in locations including France, Scotland, Angola, Togo and New York City. According to the report, accounts linked to BlackCore targeted John Swinney, who described Gaza as a “man-made humanitarian catastrophe”, and also focused on candidates from the French left-wing party La France Insoumise through automated accounts, data leaks and the circulation of fabricated allegations.
Funeral processions for Khamenei to be held in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad Iran has announced a series of farewell, funeral and burial ceremonies for Ali Khamenei, according to a statement from the office responsible for preserving and publishing his works, Press TV reported. Farewell ceremonies are scheduled to take place at Imam Khomeini Mosalla in Tehran on 4 and 5 July, followed by a funeral procession in the capital on 6 July. Additional funeral processions are planned in Qom on 7 July and in Mashhad on 9 July.
Israel’s Smotrich renews threat of attacks on Beirut suburbs Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich warned that Hezbollah should not “exploit” the current regional situation to launch attacks on northern Israel, in remarks that appeared to reference ongoing diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran. “For every shot fired toward our territory, ten buildings will fall in Dahiyeh,” Smotrich said, referring to Beirut’s southern suburbs. His comments came amid continued tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border and uncertainty over whether a broader US-Iran understanding could include arrangements aimed at reducing hostilities in Lebanon.
British lawmaker credits Pakistan with advancing Iran-US talks Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon praised Pakistan’s role in mediating between the United States and Iran, expressing optimism that an agreement could soon be reached. In a post on X, he wrote: “Tonight, irrespective of where we are in the world, we carry the collective hope that peace is imminent with the signing of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran. ” Lord Ahmad credited Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts for helping advance the negotiations.
Israel says withdrawal from southern Lebanon not under consideration Israeli officials said a withdrawal from southern Lebanon is “not currently on the table”, according to remarks reported by Yedioth Ahronoth. The officials said any future withdrawal would be examined gradually and only under specific conditions after an agreement is reached with Beirut. The comments come as uncertainty looms over the timing and format of a proposed memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran.
Washington DC [US], June 14 (ANI): Senior US officials said that President Donald Trump is going to make a deal with Iran, and it is going to be a 'great' one. The officials told ANI that Iran must open the Strait of Hormuz sans any tolls.
Hezbollah releases footage of downing Israeli Heron drone over Bekaa Valley Hezbollah released footage it said showed the downing of an Israeli Heron 1 drone over the town of Nahla in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, claiming the aircraft was shot down at an altitude of about seven kilometres. Al Jazeera reported that Israeli warplanes carried out an air strike on Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah said it had fired missiles at what it described as concentrations of Israeli soldiers and vehicles in Majdal Zoun, while the Israeli military said it intercepted a projectile launched towards its forces in southern Lebanon.
Washington says agreement with Iran would restore shipping through Hormuz A senior US administration official said the lifting of the American blockade on Iran would take place alongside the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, according to remarks reported by Fox News. The official said a later phase of the proposed arrangement would focus on mine-clearance operations to ensure the safety of maritime traffic through the strategic waterway. The official added that Iran would reopen the strait to international shipping without imposing transit fees and expressed confidence in the negotiations, saying, “We believe we have reached a fantastic and very strong agreement with Iran.
Hezbollah says it targeted Israeli site in Hula with drones Hezbollah said it carried out a drone attack on an Israeli military position in the southern Lebanese border town of Hula, adding that two drones were launched against the site. The group did not provide details on the outcome of the attack, which it said targeted an Israeli position less than a kilometre from the frontier. The claim followed a series of other attacks announced by Hezbollah in recent days.
Legal notice sent to London synagogue hosting Great Israeli Real Estate Event Submitted by Imran Mulla on Sun, 06/14/2026 - 00:39 The London event, set to take place on Sunday, has extensive links to to illegal Israeli settlements This picture shows a view of the Bedouin community of Khan al-Ahmar in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on June 12, 2026. (AFP) Off A legal notice has been sent to the Edgware United Synagogue over its hosting of the Great Israeli Estate Event on Sunday, Middle East Eye has learnt. On Wednesday, MEE reported details of the upcoming event's connection to illegal Israeli settlements.
Activists identify venue for Israeli settlement real estate event in London Activist groups, including the Palestinian Youth Movement and Stop Stolen Land Sales, say they have identified the venue for “The Great Israeli Real Estate Event”, a property exhibition scheduled to take place in London on Sunday. The groups said the event, whose location had not previously been publicised by organisers, will be held at Edgware United Synagogue and have called for a protest outside the venue. The announcement comes amid growing political opposition to the event.
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 14 (ANI): Iran and Russia discussed ways to strengthen their agricultural cooperation during a meeting held on the sidelines of the BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
Tehran [Iran], June 14 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said the signing of any agreement is unlikely to take place immediately, stating that it will not happen on Sunday and may take place in the coming days, as per the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).
Israeli strikes hit south Lebanon despite US-Iran diplomacy Lebanon says Israel launched new attacks on the country’s south on Saturday, after the Israeli army issued evacuation warnings for Nabatieh and more than 20 other locations ahead of planned raids. The strikes came as the US and Iran signalled that they were close to a deal to end the wider Middle East war, with Lebanon also expected to feature in any agreement after Hezbollah entered the conflict in support of Tehran. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency said Israeli air attacks hit several areas, especially around the southern city of Nabatieh.
Israel pushes ‘Yellow Line’ deeper into Gaza City, rights group says The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights says it has documented Israeli forces pushing the so-called “Yellow Line” deeper into Gaza City, in what it described as part of Israel’s wider effort to seize more territory in the enclave. The group said Israeli forces moved the markers in the Tuffah neighbourhood, east of Gaza City, forcing dozens of Palestinians from their homes. Israeli forces “continue to intensify their policy of destroying the remaining homes and residential blocks in the Gaza Strip while expanding the scope of their military control”, PCHR said in a statement.
Tehran, however, denied that an agreement to end the conflict would be reached by June 14 A peace deal between the US and Iran will be signed on Sunday, June 14, President Donald Trump has announced in a post on Truth Social. Tehran had earlier denied that an agreement could be reached on that date, while not ruling out a deal "in the coming days.
