TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stressed that any possible understanding between Tehran and Washington must be accompanied by enforceable commitments.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that enemies are pursuing a complex economic war aimed at disrupting the supply of essential resources and creating public dissatisfaction in the country.
One killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon, report says One person was killed in the municipality of Maarakeh in Lebanon’s Tyre district following an Israeli attack, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency. The report also said that Israeli attacks at dawn demolished homes and government buildings in southern Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil. Earlier, the Israeli military said air raid sirens were activated in the northern town of Metula after the detection of what it described as a “hostile aircraft infiltration”.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sent a message congratulating the president, government, and people of the Russian Federation on the occasion of Russia's National Day.
Iranian commander says victory over Israel will soon be evident Major General Ali Abdollahi said the world would soon witness “the echo of Iran’s victory and the triumph of the resistance” over what he described as an aggressive enemy, Press TV reported. In a message to a ceremony marking the first anniversary of the death of Major General Gholamali Rashid and his son, Amin Abbas Rashid, Abdollahi said the loss had been painful but had also demonstrated Iran’s deterrent capabilities and national strength. “The weak and predatory enemy imagined that by physically assassinating Iran’s military masterminds, it could create a breach in Iran’s defensive will,” Abdollahi said.
Turkish-Saudi trade corridor raises concerns in Israel, local media reports Turkey and Saudi Arabia are promoting a proposed overland trade and transport corridor linking the Gulf region to Europe through Syria and Jordan, a project that would bypass Israel and compete with the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), according to a report by the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth. The newspaper said the proposed route would allow goods to move between Asia and Europe via Syrian and Jordanian territory before reaching Turkey, reducing reliance on Israeli infrastructure, including the port of Haifa. According to the report, Israeli officials view the initiative as a potential challenge to IMEC, a trade corridor backed by Israel and its international partners as a key route connecting Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Emphasizing the invincibility of the Palestinians, a senior Yemeni official said Sana’a will stand by Palestine with strength until its complete liberation.
Video: Iran says MoU will end war on all fronts, including Lebanon Speaking on state broadcaster IRIB, Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi says a memorandum of understanding with the US has not yet been signed, but that the proposed agreement would announce an end to the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon. Araghchi said the MoU also covers the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the US naval blockade against Iran. Araghchi said negotiators had changed the text of the MoU several times.
Report: Israel warns of retaliation if Iran responds to Lebanon strikes Israeli officials have indicated that Israel would respond if Iran retaliates following any future Israeli strikes in Lebanon, according to a report by Yedioth Ahronoth. The newspaper said Israeli officials believe a reported understanding between Washington and Tehran includes a cessation of hostilities across multiple fronts, including a ceasefire in Lebanon. According to the report, Israeli sources said that if Hezbollah attacks northern Israeli communities, Israel would strike Beirut’s southern suburbs and assess Iran’s response.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced the possibility of announcing an understanding with the US in the coming days but said it is not yet final.
Video: UN observes heavy Israeli troop movement near southern Lebanon UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said peacekeepers in southern Lebanon continue to observe extensive Israeli military activity, including “high-density armoured movements, large-scale engineering and demolition works and sustained logistical traffic” in areas near the border. Dujarric said the UN peacekeeping mission, Unifil, also recorded intensive air activity involving fighter aircraft and drones. Of 531 trajectories monitored on Thursday, 526 originated from Israeli positions south of the Blue Line and within Unifil's area of operations, while five were believed to have been launched by Hezbollah, with one crossing the UN-demarcated frontier, he said.
Florida [US], June 13 (ANI): The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said in the early hours of Saturday that it neutralised all the attempts made by Iran to strike commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on X, CENTCOM said that the critical trade chokepoint remains open for transit.
CNN: Iran has strengthened protections around enriched uranium stockpile Iran has significantly increased efforts in recent weeks to secure its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, according to a CNN report citing five sources familiar with US intelligence assessments. The report said Tehran has isolated parts of the stockpile and taken additional measures to restrict access to facilities where the material is believed to be stored. According to the report, Iran has filled in tunnels and rigged some entrances with explosive mines, making access to the uranium stockpile “much more difficult, dangerous, and time-consuming” than it was a month ago.
By Reena Bhardwaj Washington DC [US], June 13 (ANI): A senior Trump administration official on Friday (local time) said Iran has committed to never develop or procure nuclear weapons under a proposed agreement, while sanctions relief would be tied to strict verification and inspections.
Israeli bombs emergency response facility in Lebanon, paramedics reported wounded Two paramedics were injured on Friday in an Israeli air strike on the southern Lebanese town of Selaa in the Tyre district, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency. The agency reported that the strike targeted a Civil Defence–Islamic Health Authority facility in the town, wounding two emergency workers. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military, and the extent of the damage to the facility was not immediately clear.
New Delhi [India], June 13 (ANI): India has spoken to the Master of the vessel Liaki Freedom, who confirmed that the crew members are safe, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday. The MEA flagged the previous inputs as false reports and said, 'We have spoken with the Master of the vessel Liaki Freedom, who has confirmed that all crew members are safe and that the reported information is false.
Report claims US constructing military base near Gaza fence Newspaper Israel Hayom reported that the US military has begun constructing a large base near the perimeter fence surrounding the Gaza Strip, close to the Reim military base in southern Israel. According to the report, the facility is intended to serve as a military and civilian headquarters for international organisations and personnel operating in the area. The newspaper said the base could be used to support implementation of what it described as the “Trump plan” and would replace a multinational headquarters previously located in Kiryat Gat.
Military operations and clashes reported in several West Bank towns Israeli forces carried out military operations in several towns across the occupied West Bank on Friday, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa. In Bethlehem, troops reportedly entered the city through nearby Beit Jala and deployed in several neighbourhoods. Wafa said Israeli forces also fired tear gas and sound bombs at civilians visiting an outdoor tourist site between the al-Khader and Artas areas, leaving several people suffering from tear gas inhalation.
Abbas Araghchi said Tehran will collect transit fees and jointly administer the waterway with Oman Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war status.
Abbas Araghchi said Tehran will collect transit fees and jointly administer the waterway with Oman Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war status.
