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
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 west 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 west 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 percent to $96.15 a barrel.
Its US equivalent, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), rose 3.25 percent 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.
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