Politics

Iran says US directly responsible for Israeli truce violations in Lebanon

Iran has warned the United States that Israel’s ongoing attacks on Lebanon constitute a clear violation of the 8 April ceasefire with Tehran, and that Washington bears responsibility for the breaches.

02 Jun 2026-11:03
Iran’s IRGC threatens to block Bab al-Mandab Strait in response to Israel actions

The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, Brigadier General Esmail Qa’ani, has warned that the Bab al-Mandab Strait could be subjected to the same restrictions on maritime traffic as the Strait of Hormuz if Israel continues what he described as crimes in Lebanon and Gaza under American protection.

02 Jun 2026-10:50
Iran’s IRGC says it hit cargo ship MSC Sariska in retaliatory operation

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy says it has struck the cargo ship MSC Sariska, which it described as being affiliated with the United States and Israel, with a cruise missile in a reciprocal operation following a US attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Sea of Oman.

02 Jun 2026-10:35
Putin orders FSB to protect vital services during web blocks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a major digital contingency plan, commanding Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Federal Security Service (FSB) Director Alexander Bortnikov to guarantee that citizens maintain access to critical online medical, financial, and payment systems even during government-enforced mobile internet shutdowns.

01 Jun 2026-17:58
Philippines, Vietnam sign historic defense pact in Manila

The geopolitical landscape of Southeast Asia is shifting as the Philippines and Vietnam officially upgraded their diplomatic alliance. Amid growing regional friction, the two maritime neighbors have agreed to elevate their ties to an "Enhanced Strategic Partnership," marking a major defense and economic synchronization aimed at securing the disputed South China Sea.

01 Jun 2026-17:45
Six prisoners reported executed across Iran on drug and murder charges

Six prisoners convicted on charges related to drug offences and murder have been executed in prisons across Iran, according to reports cited by the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA).

01 Jun 2026-16:59
Iran foreign minister says Lebanon included in US ceasefire

The fragile peace in the Middle East faces a critical test. On Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a stern warning to Washington and Tel Aviv, asserting that Iran’s current ceasefire with the United States "unequivocally" covers all regional conflict fronts, including Lebanon.

01 Jun 2026-16:55
Iran courts issue death sentence, multiple prison terms over January 2026 protests

Revolutionary Courts in Iran have sentenced one man to death and handed down prison terms to several others in cases linked to the January 2026 nationwide protests, according to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA).

01 Jun 2026-16:41
Iran slams EU over response to US strikes, calls statement ‘selective outrage’

Iran has condemned the European Union’s reaction to what it described as Iranian retaliation against recent US military actions, accusing the bloc of “selective outrage” and double standards.

01 Jun 2026-14:19
Iran condemns Dutch police over assault on pregnant wife of Palestinian man - VIDEO

Iran has strongly condemned what it described as a violent assault by Dutch police on the pregnant wife of a Palestinian man, urging the Netherlands to investigate the incident and hold those responsible to account.

01 Jun 2026-13:57