Israel Launches 100 Air Strikes in 10 Minutes Across Lebanon
According to the BBC, Israel carried out a large wave of air strikes across Lebanon, hitting more than 100 of what it called Hezbollah command centres and military sites in 10 minutes.
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Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon as Ceasefire Ignored
Israel launched air strikes in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, contradicting the recent US-Iran ceasefire agreement, according to BBC News.
US-Israeli Strikes Target Iranian Infrastructure, 70% Steel Capacity Hit
President Donald Trump has warned that US and Israeli forces will target Iranian infrastructure unless an 'acceptable' deal is reached by Tuesday night, according to BBC Verify. The attacks have already damaged critical facilities across the country.
French Couple Leave Iran After 3-Year Detention
A French couple who spent more than three years in an Iranian prison on espionage charges are on their way home, according to French President Emmanuel Macron.
US Journalist Shelly Kittleson Released After Iraq Kidnapping, Militia Says
A US freelance journalist kidnapped in Iraq last week is set to be released, according to an Iran-backed militia, which stated she must leave the country immediately.
Trump Warns Iran as Deadline Looms with 4-Hour Threat
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran on the eve of a looming deadline, stating that if no agreement is reached by July 7, all bridges and power plants in Iran could be destroyed within four hours, according to reports.
Bahamas Police Search for US Woman After Fall from Boat
Bahamas police are searching for an American woman who reportedly fell off a small boat during a holiday with her husband, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
WHO Suspends Gaza Medical Evacuations After Contractor Killed by Israeli Troops
The World Health Organization has suspended medical evacuations from Gaza to Egypt via the Rafah crossing after a contractor was killed by Israeli troops on Monday, according to the BBC.
Trump Threatens Iran: ‘Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight’
President Donald Trump warned that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz, according to Al Jazeera.
Iran Threatens Regional Response as Tensions Rise
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned it will respond beyond the region if the U.S. crosses 'red lines,' according to Al Jazeera, as global energy supply concerns mount over potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Three Killed in Shooting Near Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
Three people were killed and two police officers injured in a gunfire incident near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, according to Turkish media reports.
Clock Ticks on Trump’s Iran Ultimatum with 48-Hour Deadline
Clock ticks on Trump's Iran ultimatum with little sign of breakthrough, according to BBC. President Donald Trump has set a 48-hour deadline for Iran to accept terms that include allowing free oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Protesters Swarm US Embassy in Tel Aviv, Demand End to Wars
Around two dozen protesters gathered outside the US embassy in Tel Aviv, demanding an end to the war with Iran and Lebanon, according to Al Jazeera.
Iran’s Bushehr Plant Under Attack: 1 Dead, 50% Damage Reported
Iran has accused the United States and Israel of attacking its Bushehr nuclear power plant, resulting in one fatality and significant damage to a building, according to reports from multiple sources.
Trump Says US Could Charge $100 Toll in Hormuz Amid Iran War
President Donald Trump has suggested the United States may charge a toll in the Strait of Hormuz after the war, according to Al Jazeera, a move that would require direct US military control over the strategic waterway.