Middle East Roundup June 8, 2026: Trump calls Netanyahu after Israel-Iran clashes

This live blog follows the latest developments across the Middle East crisis, including regional diplomacy, maritime security, ceasefire negotiations, and economic fallout.

Catch up: Yesterday’s top developments

• Iran says Israel's Beirut strike 'crossed all red lines'
• Trump says will call Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iranian missiles: Axios
• Hezbollah confirms it attacked target in northern Israel
• Washington says ‘great deal’ between Iran, US ‘likely coming soon’
• Pakistan's Interior Minister Naqvi holds meeting with Iranian FM Araghchi

Israel says intercepted 'suspicious aerial target from Yemen'

Published: June 8, 2026 | 23:20 GMT | by AFP

Israel's military said early Tuesday it had intercepted an aerial target from Yemen, but there were no injuries.

"A suspicious aerial target from Yemen was intercepted. The incident has concluded. No injuries were reported," the IDF said, adding that the incident occurred in the region of Eilat.

Trump tells Netanyahu Israel might lose US support over Iran strikes: Axios

Published: June 8, 2026 | 21:55 GMT | by Web Desk

US President Donald Trump told Axios that he warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he might find himself fighting alone if he went back to war with ‌Iran.

“I ⁠said, 'Bibi, you better be careful, or you will be ⁠on your own very soon’.” Axios quoted ⁠Trump as telling Netanyahu.

Israeli strikes on south Lebanon kill 14 as attacks persist despite Iranian threat

Published: June 8, 2026 | 20:30 GMT | by AFP

Israeli strikes on south Lebanon killed at least 14 people on Monday, the Lebanese health ministry said, including seven after Iran threatened to attack Israel again if it continued bombing the country.

Iran-backed Hezbollah meanwhile, said it had targeted Israeli troops inside Lebanon, but did not claim any attacks on Israeli territory.

"An Israeli enemy raid on the city of Tyre, near the Red Cross centre, resulted in 5 martyrs and 8 wounded, four of whom were Red Cross paramedics," the Lebanese health ministry said in a statement.

 Netanyahu says told Trump Israel has right to self-defense

Published: June 8, 2026 | 18:55 GMT | by AFP

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday he told US President Donald Trump that Israel reserved the right to defend itself against Iran at any time, despite Trump's public objections.

"Israel has a full right to self-defence, and we are exercising it as required. I say this to you, just as I say it with appreciation and respect in my good conversations with my friend President Trump," Netanyahu said in a televised statement.

Lebanon says Israeli strike on south killed 7, including child

Published: June 8, 2026 | 17:01 GMT | by AFP

An Israeli dawn strike on south Lebanon killed seven people, including a woman and a child, the Lebanese health ministry said on Monday.

"The Israeli enemy raid at dawn today on the town of Zifta, Nabatieh district, resulted in 7 martyrs, including a Syrian child and a woman, and 8 wounded, including two women," the ministry said in a statement.

US says it fired on, disabled tanker that violated Iran port blockade

Published: June 8, 2026 | 16:47 GMT | by AFP

A US warplane fired on and disabled an unladen oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Monday after the vessel violated Washington's blockade of Iran's ports, the US military said.

The F/A-18 Super Hornet "fired a precision munition into the ship's engineering and steering spaces after the crew failed to comply with directions from US forces," US Central Command said on X, adding that the Palau-flagged ship M/T Marivex "is no longer sailing to Iran."

Israel says will reopen schools starting Tuesday

Published: June 8, 2026 | 16:34 GMT | by AFP

Israel's education ministry said on Monday that schools would reopen throughout the country the following day, after a one-day closure put in place because of Iranian missile attacks.

"In accordance with the updated directives of the Home Front Command, studies will resume tomorrow in all educational institutions throughout the country and will take place in full, in-person and within the regular educational frameworks," the ministry wrote in a statement.

Classes in several northern communities along the Lebanese border will only be allowed to resume if they are held next to a protected space, the ministry added.

Lebanese Red Cross says 4 rescuers wounded in Israeli strike on Tyre

Published: June 8, 2026 | 15:41 GMT | by AFP

The Lebanese Red Cross said an Israeli strike wounded four rescuers near their centre in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre.

In a statement, the Red Cross said "the targeting that occurred in front of the Lebanese Red Cross centre in Tyre" wounded four paramedics. Lebanese state media had earlier reported an Israeli strike on a vehicle in front of the center.

Trump calls Netanyahu after Israel-Iran clashes: White House

Published: June 8, 2026 | 15:14 GMT | by AFP

US President Donald Trump called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, a White House official told AFP, after the first exchanges of fire between Israel and Iran since an April ceasefire.

Iran fired missiles at Israel overnight, and Israel responded by targeting military sites in the Islamic Republic, sparking fears of a new full-scale conflict.

"Israel and Iran must immediately stop 'shooting'," the US leader wrote earlier Monday on his Truth Social network.

Israeli strike hits vehicle in Tyre, south Lebanon: state media

Published: June 8, 2026 | 14:43 GMT | by AFP

An Israeli strike hit a vehicle in the city of Tyre, south Lebanon on Monday, Lebanese state media reported, as Israel attacked the country.

"An enemy airstrike targeted a car with a missile in the city of Tyre, near the Lebanese Red Cross building," the state-run National News Agency said.

 Lebanon says heritage site damaged by Israeli bombardment

Published: June 8, 2026 | 14:33 GMT | by AFP

A Lebanese culture ministry official told AFP on Monday that Israeli bombardment had damaged a World Heritage site in the southern city of Tyre, as correspondents there saw debris and damage at the site.

One of the oldest cities on the Mediterranean coast, Tyre in antiquity was at various times Phoenician, Persian, Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine.

The city lies around 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the Israeli border, and its UNESCO World Heritage-listed ruins include the remains of Roman baths and a second-century triumphal arch and hippodrome, located across two main areas of the city.

Israel's military has been heavily striking Tyre, and the state-run National News Agency (NNA) on Sunday reported further Israeli bombardment after its army issued an evacuation warning that covered districts including one of the archaeological areas, known as the city site.

US demands Iran give UN nuclear watchdog access: draft resolution

Published: June 8, 2026 | 14:15 GMT | by AFP

The United States is demanding Iran provide "precise" information on its enriched uranium stockpile and give the UN nuclear agency access "without delay," according to a draft resolution seen by AFP on Monday.

The draft resolution is expected to be submitted for a vote this week to the board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that started meeting on Monday.

The draft resolution affirms that it is "essential and urgent" that Iran "without delay" provides the agency with "precise information on nuclear material accountancy and safeguarded nuclear facilities in Iran".

Tehran must also "grant the agency all access it requires to verify this information", it adds.

Pakistan urges restraint, requests all parties to give peace a 'little more chance' in Middle East War

Published: June 8, 2026 | 13:35 GMT | by Web Desk

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday urges all sides to exercise restraint and give peace a ‘little more chance’ after renewed hostilities between Iran and Israel.

In a post on X, PM Sharif said “Let us continue to remain on the path of peace and diplomacy which have bright prospects of success instead of violence and destruction.”

PM Sharif further added, “As we work earnestly and painstakingly, together with our brothers and partners, to find a peaceful diplomatic solution to the conflict, and especially when the final objective is just about to be achieved.”

He added that the recent surge in violence in the Middle East is a stark reminder of the dangers associated with a tenuous ceasefire and the unbearable consequences it may lead to.

Labour lawmakers urge Britain to ban trade with Israeli settlements

Published: June 8, 2026 | 12:57 GMT | by Web Desk

More than one-third of lawmakers from Britain’s governing Labour Party have signed a letter calling on the British government to end trade ⁠with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, AL Jazeera reported.

“There is an urgent need for accountability and concrete consequences in response to Israel’s violations against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, which are spiraling by the day,” said the letter. “We believe ending trade with settlements is a vital next step.”

It was signed by 137 Labour ‌lawmakers, more than 30 percent of the party’s 402 members of the 650-seat House of Commons, according to AL Jazeera.

Israel’s governing coalition has enabled a rapid expansion of settlements, with some ministers openly calling for the annexation of the West Bank – land that Israel captured in a 1967 war, where Palestinians hope for an independent state. Most countries consider settlements a violation of international law.

Settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank has also surged since Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza began in October 2023.

EU’s Kallas urges all clashing sides in to come to negotiating table

Published: June 8, 2026 | 12:47 GMT | by Web Desk

The European Union Foreign Policy Chief, Kaja Kallas, says there will be a “tremendous cost” for the entire region if the conflict returns to full-scale war, Al Jazeera reported.

“The region is stuck in phases of peace talks and fragile ceasefires,” Kaja Kallas said during a news conference as part of an EU defense ministers meeting in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, according to Al Jazeera

“All sides must come back to the negotiation table,” she added.

Iraq reopens airspace after Iran ends operation against Israel

Published: June 8, 2026 | 12:35 GMT | by AFP

Iraq reopened its airspace on Monday, the country's civil aviation body said, following Iran's announcement that it was halting its military operation against Israel.

The Civil Aviation Authority was reopening "Iraqi airspace to flights to and from all airports" and will continue to "monitor and assess the regional situation", it said in a statement.

It had announced a 72-hour closure of its airspace on Sunday evening, the first since a ceasefire in the Middle East war began on April 8.

President says Iran still at negotiating table after attacks on Israel halted

Published: June 8, 2026 | 12:25 GMT | by AFP

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday said Tehran remained at the negotiating table after halting attacks on Israel following the first exchange of fire since the April truce.

"Diplomacy and defense are the two wings of national power; we have neither left the battlefield nor the negotiating table," Pezeshkian said in a post on X, adding that Tehran "will not retreat in the face of any threat."

Iran military announces halt to operation against Israel

Published: June 8, 2026 | 12:07 GMT | by AFP

Iran's military command on Monday announced it was halting its operation against Israel after the two sides exchanged fire for the first time since a truce took effect in April.

Iran had delivered a "painful response" to Israel and "accordingly, the cessation of armed forces operations is hereby announced", the Khatam al-Anbiya command said in a statement carried by state television.

"However, it is emphasized that should acts of aggression and hostility continue, including in southern Lebanon, much more severe and crushing measures than before will follow," it added.

Trump says ongoing Mideast peace process 'subject to ignorance or stupidity'

Published: June 8, 2026 | 10:51 GMT | by AFP

US President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran and Israel wanted a ceasefire but warned that ongoing peace negotiations were "subject to ignorance or stupidity."

"Both sides, Israel and Iran, are looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE! Final negotiations on "Peace" are proceeding, subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in its way," Trump said on Truth Social.

Israel military says Iran fired nearly 30 missiles since Sunday

Published: June 8, 2026 | 10:27 GMT | by AFP

An Israeli military official said Iran fired nearly 30 missiles toward Israel since Sunday night, in the first exchange of fire between the two countries since a truce in April.

"Last night the Iranian regime began firing ballistic missiles towards Israel ... they fired close to 30 ballistic missiles towards Israel," the official told journalists on Monday, adding that Yemen's Houthi rebels separately fired two missiles at the country.

Israel and Iran must 'immediately stop "shooting"': Trump

Published: June 8, 2026 | 09:53 GMT | by AFP

In a post on Truth Social on Monday, US President Donald Trump stated, "Israel and Iran must immediately stop 'shooting.'"

Iran Guards say targeted petrochemical facility in Israel

Published: June 8, 2026 | 09:03 GMT | by AFP

Iran Guards say targeted petrochemical facility in Israel, AFP reports. 

'Hostile drone' downed over Tehran: Iranian media

Published: June 8, 2026 | 09:01 GMT | by AFP

Local media in Iran said Monday that a "hostile drone" was shot down over the capital, Tehran, during the new round of fighting with Israel.

"A hostile drone belonging to the American-Zionist enemy was targeted and destroyed by air defenses in the skies over Tehran," the Mehr news agency reported, without elaborating.

Massive blast heard in Tehran: AFP journalist

Published: June 8, 2026 | 09:01 GMT | by AFP

A huge blast rocked central Tehran on Monday, an AFP journalist reported, followed by repeated explosions believed to be from air defense systems in the capital.

The initial explosion shook the premises of the foreign ministry in central Tehran, where an AFP journalist was attending a weekly press conference.

"The exact location and source of this explosion are still unknown," local media, including Fars news agency, reported, adding that "simultaneously, air defense was also activated in some parts of Tehran".

Iran says continuing US exchanges through Pakistani mediators

Published: June 8, 2026 | 08:05 GMT | by AFP

Iran said Monday that Pakistan's mediation efforts to end the war with the United States were continuing even after fighting resumed with Israel.

"Diplomatic consultations are naturally continuing in all circumstances," said Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei.

Iran says return to hostilities will affect talks with US

Published: June 8, 2026 | 07:49 GMT | by AFP

Iran says return to hostilities will affect talks with US, AFP reports. 

Israel army says struck and dismantled 'strategic defense systems' in Iran

Published: June 8, 2026 | 07:47 GMT | by AFP

The Israeli army says it struck and dismantled "strategic defense systems" in Iran, AFP reports.  

China says hopes Israel, Iran maintain ceasefire

Published: June 8, 2026 | 07:41 GMT | by AFP

China said it was "deeply concerned" on Monday by fresh attacks between Israel and Iran, expressing hope that a fragile truce in the Middle East war would be respected.

"Resuming hostilities is not in any party's interest," foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a news briefing, adding: "It is hoped all relevant parties will fulfill their commitment to a ceasefire."

Iran says Israel's actions 'can't be separated' from US policy

Published: June 8, 2026 | 07:35 GMT | by AFP

Iran says Israel's actions "can't be separated" from US policy, AFP reports. 

Brent crude jumps more than 5% on new Mideast concerns

Published: June 8, 2026 | 07:19 GMT | by AFP

Brent crude jumps more than 5% on new Mideast concerns, AFP reports. 

Israeli military says new barrage of missiles incoming from Iran

Published: June 8, 2026 | 07:05 GMT | by AFP

The Israeli military said Monday that it had detected a new barrage of missiles launched from Iran, the sixth salvo since the latest flare-up in fighting began the previous day.

"A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran towards the territory of the State of Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat," the military said.

Talks begin in Cairo on advancing fragile Gaza ceasefire

Published: June 8, 2026 | 07:01 GMT | by AFP

Talks on advancing the fragile Gaza ceasefire have begun in Cairo between mediators and Palestinian factions, a Palestinian source familiar with the meeting told AFP.

The discussions, which started Sunday and are set to resume Monday, come as violence continues to plague the territory despite the truce in place since October.

The talks bring together mediators Egypt, Qatar and Turkiye, along with representatives of several Palestinian factions, as efforts continue to push forward negotiations on the second phase of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

According to the source, mediators were due to meet a Hamas delegation before midday on Monday, followed by a broader meeting that included all participating factions.

Egypt's state-linked Al-Qahera News channel said Sunday's talks focused on "the proposed roadmap for completing the implementation of the agreement".

"It was held in a positive atmosphere," the channel reported, adding that there was agreement on the need to continue implementing US President Donald Trump's plan.

Resumption of Iran-Israel conflict in no one's interest: UK foreign secretary 

Published: June 8, 2026 | 07:05 GMT | by Web Desk

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has said that the resumption of conflict between Iran and Israel is in no one's interest.

In a post on X on Monday, she said, "The resumption of conflict between Iran and Israel is in no one’s interest. Both sides must show restraint and de-escalate immediately."

Cooper further said, "Negotiations must continue towards the lasting settlement that we all need, for peace and stability in the region, and for the full restoration of global trade."

Iranian, Qatari foreign ministers review US-Iran mediation efforts 

Published: June 8, 2026 | 06:33 GMT | by Web Desk

Iranian and Qatari foreign ministers, during a call, reviewed efforts to mediate between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as the latest developments in Lebanon, according to a post on X by Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday.

The post stated, "Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call from His Excellency Mr. Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran."

"During the call, efforts at mediation between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran were reviewed, along with the latest developments in Lebanon."

The post said, "The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed, during the call, the State of Qatar's support for all endeavors aimed at containing escalation and reaching a comprehensive agreement that contributes to consolidating security and stability, and achieves lasting peace in the region."

Iranian FM, Saudi counterpart discuss Tehran's response to ceasefire violations

Published: June 8, 2026 | 06:33 GMT | by Web Desk

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan, according to a post shared by the Iranian government's account on X on Monday.  

"Iranian FM @Araghchi and his counterpart from Saudi Arabia held a phone call early Monday to discuss Iran’s response to violations of the April 8 ceasefire and the continued aggressive actions of the Israeli regime against Lebanon and the region," the post stated.

Canada FM says 'deeply concerned' by resumption of Iran-Israel conflict 

Published: June 8, 2026 | 05:45 GMT | by Web Desk

Canada's Foreign Minister Anita Anand, in a post on X on Monday, stated, "Canada is deeply concerned by the resumption of conflict between Iran and Israel."

"We call on both parties to exercise maximum restraint, de-escalate tensions, and ensure that civilians are protected."

She said, "A return to dialogue to advance a diplomatic solution is essential to resolving this conflict and to advancing lasting peace, regional stability, and indeed global security."

Middle East 'does not need an escalation': EU top diplomat

Published: June 8, 2026 | 05:37 GMT | by AFP

EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas urged calm on Monday after Iran and Israel traded strikes.

"Overnight, we have seen escalation again. I think the region does not need an escalation, but actually that parties sit down to a negotiation table and agree," Kallas said.

Iran Guards say struck two air bases in Israel

Published: June 8, 2026 | 05:35 GMT | by AFP

Iran Guards say they struck two air bases in Israel, AFP reports.

Israel military says struck Iran petrochemical complex in Mahshahr

Published: June 8, 2026 | 05:11 GMT | by AFP

Israel's military said Monday it had struck several targets at a petrochemical complex in Mahshahr in southwestern Iran.

"A short while ago, the Israeli Air Force struck several targets at the petrochemical complex in Mahshahr, in southwestern Iran," the military said.

Israel closes Gaza crossings after Iranian strikes

Published: June 8, 2026 | 05:07 GMT | by Web Desk

Israel has announced the renewed closure of Gaza's border crossings following Iranian strikes in northern Israel, according to the BBC. 

The closures include the Rafah Crossing and the Kerem Shalom Crossing, which serves as a key entry point for humanitarian assistance into Gaza.

The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) stated that the decision is part of a series of necessary security measures.

COGAT, an agency under the Israeli ministry of defense, said the closures are not expected to affect Gaza's humanitarian conditions, arguing that the volume of food delivered to the territory since the start of the ceasefire has significantly surpassed the population's nutritional requirements.

Explosion heard over Jerusalem: AFP journalist

Published: June 8, 2026 | 04:27 GMT | by AFP

An AFP journalist heard an explosion over Jerusalem on Monday, as Israel said it was working to intercept a new wave of Iranian missiles.

The Israeli army wrote on Telegram that it had "identified missiles launched from Iran" and was working to intercept the threat.

It urged the public to take shelter.

Israel's emergency service provider Magen David Adom said there were no reports of any casualties.

Israel says targeted by new wave of Iranian missiles

Published: June 8, 2026 | 04:25 GMT | by AFP

Israel says targeted by new wave of Iranian missiles, AFP reports.

Israeli military says army chief ‘commanding’ strikes on Iran

Published: June 8, 2026 | 04:07 GMT | by Web Desk

The Israeli military stated that Major General Eyal Zamir and other senior commanders have been continuously reviewing developments in recent hours while "commanding" Israel's military operations against Iran, Al Jazeera reported.

Al Jazeera quoted an Israeli military post on X, stating that the military, “is alert and ready to continue operations across all sectors against anyone who threatens the State of Israel.”

Global oil prices increase following Israel’s attacks on Iran

Published: June 8, 2026 | 04:03 GMT | by Web Desk

International oil prices started climbing on Monday, with the global benchmark Brent crude rising 3.63% to $96.75 a barrel in the hour after the strikes were reported, according to Al Jazeera.

West Texas Intermediate price also increased by 3.35% to $93.89 a barrel.

IDF claims identifying launch of missiles from Yemen

Published: June 8, 2026 | 04:03 GMT | by AFP

The Israel Defense Forces wrote on Telegram on Monday that it "has identified the launch of a missile from Yemen toward Israeli territory, aerial defense systems are operating to intercept the threat."

European Central Bank to hike rates as Mideast war pushes up inflation

Published: June 8, 2026 | 04:01 GMT | by AFP

The European Central Bank is expected to hike interest rates this week for the first time in two and a half years as the Iran war energy shock stokes inflation.

The ECB has kept borrowing costs on hold for some time as eurozone price rises had been largely under control.

But the US-Israeli war against Iran and the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz have sharply pushed up global energy costs, feeding into higher inflation.

Consumer price rises in the 21 countries that use the euro accelerated to 3.2% in May, above the ECB's 2% target.

Analysts expect the central bank's governing council to deliver a quarter-percentage-point increase in the key deposit rate, taking it from 2% to 2.25%, when it meets on Thursday.

"Anything but a rate hike at the ECB meeting would be a big surprise," said ING economist Carsten Brzeski.

Israel strikes Iran, defying Trump's call for restraint

Published: June 8, 2026 | 08:25 GMT | by AFP/Web Desk

Israel said Monday it had struck targets across Iran, defying US President Donald Trump's call to refrain from retaliating against Tehran's barrage of missiles.

The attacks further rattled a fragile April 8 truce as the war entered its 100th day, with the United States struggling to conclude a deal with Tehran to end the conflict.

Explosions were heard in three cities, including Tehran, according to Iranian state TV, as the Israeli military said it struck targets in western and central Iran.

The Israeli barrage was a tit-for-tat action against Iran's assault on Sunday, of 11 missiles, all of which were intercepted, with no casualties.

Trump had sought to rein in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as Israel accused Tehran of making a "grave mistake."

The latest escalation follows Israeli air strikes on southern Beirut on Sunday, the first attack on the Lebanese capital since a US-brokered truce last week.

Lebanon's health ministry said two people were killed and at least 20 others injured in the strikes.

Netanyahu said the attack targeted Hezbollah facilities in response to rocket fire from the group into Israeli territory.

Hezbollah later confirmed it had fired at Israeli military positions.

In response to Iran's missile attack, Trump called on Tehran to resume negotiations.

"You've shot your missiles. That's enough. Get back to the table and make a deal," Trump was quoted as saying by Fox News.

Iran state TV says explosions heard across country

Published: June 8, 2026 | 01:40 GMT | by AFP

Iranian state TV reported explosions in three cities on Monday, as the Israeli army said its air forces had struck targets in western and central Iran.

"Several explosions heard in Tehran, Tabriz and Isfahan," state TV posted on Telegram.

Israel launches attacks on western and central Iran

Published: June 8, 2026 | 01:35 GMT | by AFP

The Israeli military said that its air force struck targets in western and central Iran

Oil prices climb 3% after Iranian missile strikes on Israel

Published: June 8, 2026 | 01:05 GMT | by AFP

Oil prices rose more than three percent on Monday when markets reopened after the weekend, reflecting renewed concerns over Iran's first attack on Israel since an April 8 ceasefire.

In early trading, the price of Brent crude, the international benchmark, climbed 3.29% to $96.15 a barrel.

Its US equivalent, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), rose 3.25% to $93.48 a barrel.

Iran warns of ‘more crushing blows’ if Israel retaliates

Published: June 8, 2026 | 00:37 GMT | by Web Desk

Commander of Iran’s Military Major General Ali Abdollahi has warned Israel to stop its attacks in Lebanon, saying, “if the Zionist army expands its attacks on that region or responds to Iran's actions, it will face more crushing and regrettable blows,” in a statement carried by the semi-official Tasnim Agency.

According to the media outlet, ‘the announcement came after Iranian armed forces launched a missile barrage at Israeli-occupied territories on Sunday.”

Netanyahu will have ‘no choice’ but to accept deal: Trump

Published: June 8, 2026 | 00:10 GMT | by Web Desk

US President Donald Trump has told The Financial Times that he calls “all the shots … he doesn’t call the shots”, referring to Netanyahu.

He added that Netanyahu will have “no choice” but to accept a deal, according to the news outlet.

The US president also said that Iran’s attacks on Israel had not changed his desire to reach an agreement.

Iran says Israel's Beirut strike 'crossed all red lines'

Published: June 7, 2026 | 19:56 GMT | by AFP

Iran's military central command said that Israel's latest strike on the southern Beirut suburbs had "crossed all red lines,” demanding a halt to its campaign in Lebanon.

"The Israeli army must stop its attacks on southern Lebanon and the suburbs, and if it expands its attacks to that region or responds to Iran's action, it will face more devastating and regrettable blows," said General Ali Abollahi, the head of the Khatam al-Anbiya command.

Israel army says territory being targeted by Iranian missiles

Published: June 7, 2026 | 19:17 GMT | by AFP

The Israeli army said it had detected incoming missile fire from Iran, a first since a fragile truce went into effect in the Middle East war in April.

"A short while ago, sirens were sounded in several areas across the country, following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel," the military said in a statement.

Read our June 7 live blog for earlier developments here