Iran fires missiles toward Israel after Beirut strikes, as Netanyahu vows response
Iran fired a series of missiles toward Israeli territory on Sunday after Israeli strikes on Beirut, marking a sharp new escalation in the regional confrontation. At the time of reporting, there were no confirmed ground impacts from the Iranian missiles. Images circulating online showed interceptions over Israeli-controlled skies, and the immediate exchange raised fears that the truce in Lebanon could unravel further.The Israeli strikes that preceded the missile launch hit buildings in a suburb of Beirut, which Israel said was being used by Hezbollah operatives planning an attack. The attack broke a truce in Lebanon and was described in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 21:29 LONDON
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Trump says US is close to Iran deal as he warns of military action if talks fail
US President Donald Trump has said the United States is close to reaching an agreement with Iran, while warning that he would use force if negotiations collapse. In comments reported on Sunday, he said he would "blow the hell out of them" if a deal is not reached, describing diplomacy as the preferred route but not ruling out military action. He also said Iranian assets would not be unfrozen before a ceasefire agreement is in place.Trump said the talks had been under way for about three months and that much of the period had been covered by what he described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 18:30 LONDON
Tehran teacher describes daily life under war as schools move online and prices rise
A teacher in Tehran has described how daily life has changed after the war between the United States and Israel and Iran disrupted schools, internet access and ordinary routines across the city. The account centres on Mehran, a 47-year-old teacher in central Tehran, who is now teaching students online from a cramped apartment while his family also tries to study and work remotely. The picture that emerges is of a capital city where normal activity continues in limited form, but under conditions shaped by weak connectivity, shortages and rising costs.According to the account, the conflict has forced universities, schools and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 17:36 LONDON
US downs Iranian drones as Iran-US war reaches 100th day
The US said it shot down two Iranian drones that it said threatened international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, as the war between the two countries reached its 100th day. The incident adds to a series of exchanges that have continued despite indirect negotiations and mediation efforts. It also comes as the conflict has raised concern over shipping through one of the world's most sensitive waterways.According to the supplied report, the drones were destroyed by US Central Command. The statement said they threatened traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage linking the Gulf to the wider... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 17:30 LONDON
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Trump rejects upfront Iran sanctions relief and says US would destroy uranium stockpile
US President Donald Trump has rejected the idea of unfreezing Iranian assets or lifting sanctions upfront as part of any deal with Tehran. In comments made during an interview, he said any sanctions relief would come only after an agreement was reached and Iran had "behave[d]". He also said the US would seize and destroy Iran's stockpile of more than 400 kg of highly enriched uranium.Trump said sanctions relief would follow, not precede, any agreement. "Comes after. Yeah.If they behave, if they do a good job, we start talking," he said. On the uranium stockpile, he said: "We'll take it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 16:30 LONDON
Iran marks 100 days of war with US and Israel as Tehran stays on alert
Iran has marked 100 days since the war launched by the United States and Israel, with no lasting resolution in sight and talks still running alongside projectile attacks. In Tehran, the capital remains under visible security pressure, with checkpoints, armoured vehicles and armed forces still present across the city. Shops are open and traffic has partly returned, but daily life remains disrupted and the conflict continues to shape the streets and institutions of the Iranian capital.The supplied material says the fighting and negotiations have continued for months, with no breakthrough to end the war. It describes armed forces setting up... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 15:59 LONDON
US and Iran trade fresh attacks as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise
The United States military says it shot down two Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz, while also intercepting missiles it said were aimed at Kuwait and Bahrain. The developments come amid a fast-moving escalation in the Gulf that has put one of the world's most important shipping routes under renewed strain. Pakistan's interior minister, Mohsin Naqvi, was meanwhile in Tehran carrying what was described as a special letter for Iran's supreme leader as part of mediation efforts.United States Central Command said its forces downed two Iranian one-way attack drones that threatened international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 10:29 LONDON
Lebanon accuses Iran of using it as bargaining chip in US talks
Lebanon's president has accused Iran of using his country as leverage in negotiations with the United States, in comments made as fighting between Hezbollah and Israel continues. Joseph Aoun said Lebanon wants to stay out of the war and called on the country's people to be allowed to live in peace and dignity. He said repeated cycles of violence had left many Lebanese weary of destruction.Aoun made the remarks in an interview, according to excerpts published on Monday, and said Iran was treating Lebanon as a bargaining tool. He said: "They are using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in their... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 10:30 LONDON
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US says Iran fired seven ballistic missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain in Gulf escalation
US military officials said Iran launched seven ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain on Saturday, in a sharp escalation of tensions across the Gulf. According to the officials, US forces intercepted six of the missiles and a seventh failed to reach its target. The exchange came after US forces also shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz.Central Command said the missile launch followed the drone interceptions and that US forces later struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island. The command said its initial assessment was that six of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 09:29 LONDON
Iran presses U.S. to release $24bn in frozen assets as talks stall
Iran has asked the United States to release $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets as part of efforts to break a deadlock in negotiations, according to comments attributed to a senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader. Mohsen Rezaei said the end of the conflict depends on approval from the government of Donald Trump, describing the move as a test of confidence in the talks. The request comes as the two sides remain in a fragile ceasefire and continue to trade accusations over the terms of any wider agreement.Rezaei said Iran wants $12 billion released as soon as a provisional deal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 21:00 LONDON
Azerbaijan denies claims Israeli personnel operated from its territory against Iran
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has rejected reports that Israeli military and intelligence personnel were operating from Azerbaijani territory during the ongoing Iran war. The ministry described the allegations as completely groundless and said Azerbaijan has not allowed its land to be used for actions against Iran or any other country. The denial comes amid heightened regional sensitivity over the conflict and the role of neighbouring states.Aytan Hajizada, the ministry's spokesperson and head of its press service, said Azerbaijan categorically rejected the claims mentioned in the report. He said that if evidence were provided, the authorities could consider it, but added that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 19:59 LONDON
Two Romanians convicted over stabbing of Iranian opposition journalist in Wimbledon
Two Romanian nationals have been found guilty of stabbing Iranian opposition journalist Pouria Zeraati in Wimbledon in what investigators believe was an attack carried out on behalf of the Iranian regime. The verdict was returned by a jury at Woolwich Crown Court, where the pair were convicted of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The case centres on an assault in March 2024 that left the journalist needing hospital treatment.The court heard that Nandito Badea, 21, and George Stana, 25, were involved in the attack on 29 March 2024. Prosecutors said Badea used the knife, while Stana drove... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 15:05 LONDON
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US naval blockade cuts Iran's oil exports to six-year low
Iran's crude oil exports have fallen to their lowest level in at least six years after the United States began a naval blockade of Iranian ports on 13 April. The move has sharply reduced the amount of oil Tehran can sell abroad, according to shipping data cited in the supplied material. The disruption comes amid a fragile ceasefire between the two countries and has added pressure on Iran's most important source of income.The supplied reporting says Iran is now exporting less than one-sixth of the oil it was shipping before the war began. It says crude and condensate exports dropped... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 15:02 LONDON
WFP warns US-Iran war is worsening food insecurity in fragile countries
The United Nations World Food Programme has warned that the war between the United States and Iran is driving sharp food price increases in fragile countries and pushing millions closer to hunger. In an analysis published on Friday, the agency said the conflict's effect on oil prices is having "profound implications" for global food security. It said the spillover is already visible in countries with weak economies and high dependence on imports.The WFP said its March warning that 45 million people could fall into acute food shortages if oil prices stayed at $100 a barrel by the end of June... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 13:00 LONDON
Trump says killing US troops by Iran would be a 'very good reason' to restart war
US President Donald Trump has said that if Iran kills American military personnel, it would be a "very good reason" to restart full-scale military conflict with Tehran. He described the issue as a "red line" during remarks to reporters at the White House on Thursday. The comments come amid continuing tensions between Washington and Iran and follow a House vote a day earlier on a war powers resolution linked to the conflict.Trump said the killing of American troops by Iranian forces would justify renewed military action. He made the remarks when asked directly whether such an attack would trigger a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 11:31 LONDON
Trump signals openness to possible talks with Iran's leadership
US President Donald Trump has said he would be "honoured" to meet Iran's Supreme Leader if ongoing diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran produce an agreement. He made the remarks at the White House while speaking to reporters, signalling a possible opening for direct engagement with Iran's leadership. At the same time, he repeated hardline comments about Iran's nuclear programme and enriched uranium stockpile.Trump said he did not want to meet the Iranian leader, but added that if a deal were reached, a meeting could be possible. He said he would be "respectful" in such a meeting and described the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 08:30 LONDON
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Iran leadership tensions deepen after war and assassinations
Iran's internal political tensions have come under fresh scrutiny after a war involving the United States and Israel, a wave of assassinations targeting senior Iranian figures and renewed questions over who is effectively running the country. The immediate focus is on President Masoud Pezeshkian, whose reported tensions with hardline conservatives have become more consequential in the aftermath of the conflict. The article also points to the absence of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei from public view since the war began, adding to uncertainty around the centre of power in Tehran.According to the report, Pezeshkian took office in 2024 presenting himself as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 20:08 LONDON
Trump attacks House vote to curb Iran war powers as talks enter final phase
The US House of Representatives has voted to limit President Donald Trump's ability to continue military action against Iran without congressional authorisation, prompting a sharp response from the White House. The measure passed in Washington, DC, by 215 votes to 208, with four Republicans joining Democrats in support. Trump called the move "unpatriotic" and said it came in the middle of what he described as the final phase of negotiations to end the conflict with Iran.The vote was a Democrat-led war powers resolution aimed at halting further US military action against Iran unless Congress approves it. It came on Wednesday,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 16:01 LONDON
Iran says talks with the United States have made no progress as Israel strikes Lebanon and Kuwait reports casualties
Iran's foreign minister has said talks with the United States have made no progress, even as channels of communication remain open after tensions escalated between Washington and Tehran. The comments came as Israel carried out drone attacks in Lebanon after agreeing to renew a ceasefire, according to the supplied material. The same row also says Kuwait reported Iranian missile and drone attacks on Wednesday that killed one person and wounded more than 60 others.Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the negotiations had not advanced, while stressing that contact between the two sides had not been cut off. He also defended Iran's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 08:29 LONDON
Trump says US plans to retrieve and destroy Iran's enriched uranium after conflict ends
US President Donald Trump has said Washington plans to retrieve Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium once the conflict ends. He said the material would then be destroyed, while acknowledging that accessing it during fighting would be too dangerous for American personnel. The comments add a new public detail to the nuclear dispute that has become a major obstacle in negotiations linked to the wider US-Israel war on Iran.Trump said the uranium issue remained difficult, but insisted the US still intended to secure the material. He referred to the role of B-2 bombers in recent strikes, saying they had carried... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 06:30 LONDON
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Kuwait airport hit by drones, killing one and halting flights
Kuwait suspended commercial flights on Wednesday after hostile drones struck the passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport, killing one person and injuring several others. The attack caused significant damage to the terminal and forced authorities to stop all departures and arrivals while safety checks were carried out. Airlines operating in the country also began cancelling or suspending services as the disruption spread beyond the airport itself.Kuwaiti authorities said several drones hit the airport's passenger terminal, and officials activated an emergency plan immediately after the strike. The airport was placed under temporary closure while damage assessments and security inspections were under... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 11:00 LONDON
US says it disabled Iran-bound tanker in Strait of Hormuz blockade enforcement
The United States says it has struck and disabled an oil tanker sailing towards Iran in the Strait of Hormuz area, in a fresh escalation linked to its naval blockade. The vessel was Botswana-flagged and was heading towards Iran's Kharg Island when it was hit, according to the US military. The strike was carried out at sea and the tanker was left disabled after the attack.US Central Command said a US aircraft fired a Hellfire missile at the tanker's engine room after the vessel ignored repeated warnings. It said the ship failed to comply with directions multiple times over a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 07:30 LONDON
US to screen Iran World Cup delegation for suspected IRGC-linked infiltrators
US officials say Iran's delegation for the 2026 World Cup will be allowed to enter the country, but will be screened for any suspected infiltrators linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The comments were made as the Iranian team prepares for a tournament in which it is due to play matches in the United States while remaining based in Mexico. The issue has emerged during a period of heightened tension between Washington and Tehran.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told legislators on Tuesday that the United States would not allow people with links to the IRGC to enter as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 22:30 LONDON
Iran plans three-day state funeral for Ali Khamenei after February war deaths
Iran has announced plans for a three-day state funeral for Ali Khamenei, the country's former supreme leader, more than three months after his death in the February attacks that triggered war in the Middle East. The ceremonies are expected to take place in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad, with burial planned in Mashhad. Officials said the funeral had originally been scheduled for 4 March but was postponed because of the war.The announcement was made on Tuesday, 2 June, and came with no exact funeral date. A senior official said the ceremonies could begin at the start of Muharram, the first month... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 18:05 LONDON
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Iran IRGC official says country has more 'trump cards' as indirect US talks pause
A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps official has said Iran has not revealed all of its military capabilities and is prepared for direct confrontation with the United States and NATO. Brigadier General MohammadJafar Asadi, deputy inspector of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, made the remarks on Iranian state television on Tuesday. His comments came as reports said indirect communications between Tehran and Washington over nuclear and regional issues have been paused for several days.Asadi said Iran had "not yet revealed all of our trump cards" and that there were "many capabilities and options" that remained undisclosed. He said Tehran had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 18:02 LONDON
British couple lose appeal in Iran espionage case, family says
A British couple jailed in Iran on espionage charges have lost an appeal against their 10-year sentences, according to their family. Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 while travelling through Iran on a round-the-world motorcycle trip, and were sentenced in February. Their family says the pair are now being held in Tehran's Evin prison and are on hunger strike.A member of their legal team in the UK said no reason was given for the rejection of the appeal. Joe Bennett, Lindsay Foreman's son, said the couple were not permitted to attend their own appeal hearing. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 16:42 LONDON
Kazakhstan says it could host Iran's uranium stockpile in future nuclear deal
Kazakhstan has said it could host Iran's uranium stockpile if a nuclear agreement is reached, in a diplomatic proposal linked to future negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme. The idea was presented as a possible part of a deal rather than as an immediate transfer. It places Kazakhstan in a potential supporting role in one of the most sensitive issues in international nuclear diplomacy.The proposal was reported on 2 June 2026 and framed as an openness to help if talks produce a settlement. The statement did not set out any timetable, technical arrangement or verification mechanism. It also did not indicate... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 09:02 LONDON
Kuwait says it intercepted missiles and drones as US and Iran trade retaliatory strikes
Kuwait said it intercepted missiles and drones on Monday after warning sirens sounded across Kuwait City, as the United States and Iran exchanged fresh retaliatory strikes in the Gulf region. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said it had targeted an airbase used by US forces, while US officials said American forces intercepted ballistic missiles aimed at personnel in Kuwait. The latest exchanges add to an already volatile military confrontation that has continued alongside talks aimed at ending the conflict.According to the reported statements, the US said it had carried out self-defence strikes on radar and command sites in Iran over... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 21:00 LONDON
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US and Iran keep ceasefire in place as Gulf tensions remain high
The United States and Iran are both signalling that they want to avoid a return to open war, after a ceasefire announced on 8 April paused the fighting. The truce has held, but military exchanges have continued at a lower level and talks have not yet produced a wider agreement. The situation remains tense around the Gulf, where both sides are keeping forces on alert.The reporting says the US still has powerful naval and air forces within striking distance of Iran. It also says Iranian forces are being kept on high alert and are using the ceasefire period to reorganise... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 20:10 LONDON
Israel orders fresh strikes on Beirut suburb as Lebanon offensive widens
Israel has ordered fresh strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, widening its military campaign in Lebanon and adding to pressure on residents already facing evacuation warnings in the south. The latest move was announced on Monday by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz, who said they had instructed the military to target sites in Dahiyeh, an area in southern Beirut long associated with Hezbollah. The order came alongside fresh evacuation instructions for seven villages in southern Lebanon, signalling that the conflict is now affecting both the capital's outskirts and communities further south.According to the supplied reports, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 19:59 LONDON
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Iran suspends US talks over Lebanon fighting as ceasefire dispute widens
Iran has said it is suspending indirect talks with the United States over the continuing fighting in Lebanon, linking the decision to Israel's military offensive there. The move was reported on Monday and comes as Iranian officials argue that the ceasefire framework they say was agreed with Washington applies beyond one front. Tehran said the exchange of texts through a mediator would stop while what it described as Israeli violations continue.The immediate trigger cited by Iranian officials was Israel's continued offensive in Lebanon and the strikes around Beirut. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the ceasefire between Iran and the US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 19:32 LONDON
Israel orders fresh strikes on Beirut southern suburbs as residents flee Dahiyeh
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, prompting residents in the Dahiyeh area to flee as traffic built up on roads out of the district. The order came on Monday amid a further escalation in the conflict with Hezbollah, the Iran-backed armed group that has exchanged fire with Israel across the Lebanon border. The latest warning focused on a Hezbollah stronghold in the Lebanese capital, extending the fighting beyond the border region and into a densely populated urban area.The immediate trigger cited by Israeli officials was what they described as repeated Hezbollah violations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 19:29 LONDON
Iran executes two men over alleged mosque attack as crackdown deepens
Iran has executed two men convicted over an alleged attack on a mosque during protests that erupted in late 2025 and early 2026, according to the judiciary-affiliated Mizan News Agency. The men, identified as Mehrdad Mohammadi-Nia and Ashkan Maleki, were executed after the Supreme Court upheld their sentences. Iranian authorities said they were among the main perpetrators of an attack on the Jafari Mosque in Tehran's Gisha neighbourhood.The judiciary said the two were convicted of setting fire to the mosque, damaging public property, clashing with security forces, blocking roads and activities against national security. It also said their assets were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 11:01 LONDON
U.S. and Iran exchange new attacks in southern Iran
The United States and Iran have exchanged fresh military claims, with U.S. Central Command saying it carried out self-defence strikes on military targets in southern Iran over the weekend. Iran's military later said it retaliated by targeting a base.The supplied material does not identify the exact sites hit or say when the Iranian response took place. The confirmed details are limited to the location, the broad timing and the competing accounts from the two sides. U.S.Central Command described its operation as a round of self-defence strikes, while Iran's military framed its action as retaliation. No casualty figures, damage assessments or... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 09:59 LONDON
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When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
