GLOBAL MARKETS: Brent crude oil fell below $96 following the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran.

Israeli Attacks on Lebanon

AL MAYADEEN: Israeli warplanes carried out strikes on Wadi Barghaz in southern Lebanon.

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: Eight people were killed, and 28 were injured after an Israeli airstrike targeted a café in Sidon.

AL MAYADEEN: Two people were killed and others injured after an Israeli strike on a vehicle in Ras al-Ain in southern Lebanon.

AL MAYADEEN: Israeli airstrikes targeted the towns of Sahmar and Yohmor in the western Bekaa.

LEBANESE NATIONAL NEWS AGENCY: Significant damage was reported to Hiram Hospital in Tyre following overnight Israeli airstrikes.

Russian Position

MARIA ZAKHAROVA: The aggressive attack-based approach has failed following the ceasefire between Iran and the United States.

Israeli Political Crisis

YAIR LAPID:

• It will take years to repair the political and strategic damage caused by Netanyahu due to arrogance, negligence, and lack of planning.
• Netanyahu has failed politically and strategically and did not achieve any of his stated objectives.
•  Israel was not even at the decision-making table regarding core national security issues.
• Such a political disaster has never occurred in Israel’s history.

US Internal Dynamics and Decision-Making

AXIOS:

• Trump’s decision to pursue a settlement with Iran was made despite opposition from key US allies in the Middle East.
• Vice President J.D. Vance and Steve Witkoff pushed within Trump’s inner circle to accept the deal.
• The decision came despite pressure from Netanyahu, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Republican allies.

Iraq Developments

ISLAMIC RESISTANCE COORDINATION IN IRAQ: Military operations in Iraq and the region will be suspended for two weeks.

European Position

GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTER JOHANN WADEPHUL: The ceasefire must be the first step toward a permanent peace.

DONALD TRUMP:

• I am confident things will go well, and this could be the “golden era of the Middle East.”
• Iran can begin reconstruction, and the United States will help ensure smooth operations, including organizing traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
• This is a big day for world peace, and Iran wants this outcome.
• China may have pushed Iran toward negotiations, and the issue of Iranian uranium will be handled properly.

Israeli Media Assessment of War Outcome

MAARIV:

• Iran did not surrender enriched uranium, and the agreement provides for future discussions on reducing its stockpile while maintaining a civilian nuclear program.
• Comparing war objectives to outcomes shows the Iranian system emerged as the superior side.
• The United States and Israel abandoned most of their war goals, creating a new regional reality.
• Iran successfully dragged Israel and the United States into an agreement containing elements of surrender.
• Iran and its allies appear to be the only side emerging victorious from the confrontation.
• After 41 days of fighting and 5,000 buildings destroyed, the war ended in a decisive Iranian victory, with Hezbollah expected to return stronger.
• The outcome amounts to a strategic surrender by Israel and the United States.

Lebanon and Gaza Developments

AL MAYADEEN:

• Four people were killed after an Israeli airstrike targeted an ambulance in Qleileh in southern Lebanon.
• Another Israeli strike targeted a vehicle in the same area in Tyre district.

NETANYAHU: The two-week ceasefire does not include Lebanon, despite earlier reports.

AL MAYADEEN: Israeli artillery shelled eastern Khan Yunis in southern Gaza.

Iraq and Resistance Axis

ISLAMIC RESISTANCE IN IRAQ:

• The group announced 14 operations targeting US bases in the region over the past 48 hours.
• Operations in Iraq and the region will be suspended for two weeks.

IRAQ: Car convoys in Baghdad celebrated what was described as Iran’s victory.

International Reactions

UN SECRETARY-GENERAL (AFP): Welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran.

MALAYSIAN PRIME MINISTER: Iran’s 10-point proposal offers a path toward restoring peace and should be developed into a comprehensive agreement.

ROBERT PAPE: The accepted plan reflects Iran’s rise as a fourth emerging global power and represents a major strategic defeat for the United States, the largest since the Vietnam War.

GUSTAVO PETRO: No human being can eliminate a civilization or even speak of ending it, expressing support for Trump’s latest decision.

JAPANESE GOVERNMENT: Tokyo welcomed the ceasefire and continues diplomatic efforts, including ensuring safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

VENEZUELA: A solidarity rally with Iran was held in Caracas.

FARS NEWS AGENCY:

• Iran had previously rejected a 15-point US proposal and conditioned any ceasefire on acceptance of its own plan.
• Iran’s proposal calls for a complete halt to all aggression against Iran and allied resistance groups.
• The plan includes the withdrawal of US combat forces from the region, a ban on attacks from regional bases, and no new military deployments.
• Iran demands the lifting of all primary and secondary US sanctions, as well as UN sanctions.
• The proposal includes compensation for damages to Iran through the establishment of a financial and investment fund.
• Iran commits not to develop nuclear weapons, while requiring US recognition of its right to uranium enrichment and negotiations over enrichment levels.
• The plan allows for limited daily passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks under Iranian supervision and defined protocols.
• Iran agrees to negotiate bilateral and multilateral peace treaties with regional countries in line with its interests.
• The proposal expands the principle of non-aggression to include all actors targeting resistance groups.
• It calls for ending all resolutions by the IAEA Board of Governors and the UN Security Council, replacing them with a unified UN framework.

Regional Reaction

IRAQ: Celebrations took place in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square following what was described as Iran’s victory.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Reports described the agreement as a massive Iranian victory, stating that Iran imposed its terms on the Trump administration.

US Political Response

US HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADER:

• The American people strongly oppose this reckless war initiated by the Trump administration.
• Congress will reconvene next week to introduce a resolution on war powers.
• A two-week ceasefire is not sufficient, and a permanent end to the war is required.

International Response

AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER:

• Australia is working with international partners to support diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
• Canberra welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreement between the US, Israel, and Iran as an opportunity to negotiate a broader resolution.

Ceasefire Reached: Iran’s 10-Point Terms Set Framework as US Halts Attacks

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel has halted fire and attacks have stopped in Iran and Lebanon.

ISRAELI MEDIA (CHANNEL 12): The ceasefire agreement includes halting Israeli military operations in Lebanon, with Iranian insistence that Lebanon be included.

ISRAELI MEDIA (CHANNEL 14): Commentators questioned the agreement, describing it as “madness” and criticizing its portrayal as an achievement.

ISRAELI MEDIA (I24 MILITARY CORRESPONDENT): Mocked the announcement, calling for future ceasefire declarations to include precise timing.

ISRAELI ANALYST SHAI TZVI: If Lebanon is indeed included in the agreement, it represents a significant achievement for Iran.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Reports described the situation inside Israel as “complete silence” following the announcement.

Final Strikes and Alerts Before Ceasefire

ISRAELI MEDIA: Sirens sounded across central areas, including Beersheba, with reports of a strong explosion in the south.

ISRAELI MEDIA: A direct hit was reported in Tel Aviv, with a building struck in Petah Tikva and shrapnel falling in Bnei Brak.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Initial reports indicated an injury in Beersheba.

Gaza Front

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli artillery shelling targeted eastern Khan Yunis in southern Gaza.

US Position and Ceasefire Implementation

WHITE HOUSE (KAROLINE LEAVITT): Discussions are ongoing regarding direct talks, but nothing is final until officially announced by President Trump or the White House.

US MILITARY OFFICIAL: US airstrikes on Iran have stopped under a two-week ceasefire agreement.

WHITE HOUSE OFFICIAL: Israel has agreed to the two-week ceasefire initiative.

US Political Reactions

CHUCK SCHUMER: Trump has retreated and is now desperately seeking a way out of what he described as reckless escalation.

MARCO RUBIO: The American journalist Shaleh Kittelerson has been released, with efforts underway to ensure her safe departure from Iraq.

Economic Impact

REUTERS: Brent crude futures dropped by $16.40 to $92.86 following the ceasefire announcement.

GLOBAL MARKETS: Gold continued gains after Trump announced a two-week suspension of attacks on Iran.

Israeli Assessment

ISRAELI MEDIA: Some reports described the outcome as the “biggest failure in Israel’s history” since October 7.

Trump Approves Two-Week Pause as Strikes Continue Across Lebanon, Iraq, and Iran

DONALD TRUMP: I agree to halt the bombing of Iran and suspend attacks for two weeks.

Hezbollah Operations in Lebanon and Northern Israel

HEZBOLLAH:

• The group carried out multiple rocket strikes targeting Israeli troops and positions, including Taybeh, Markaba, Adaisseh, Maroun al-Ras, Aita al-Shaab, Ainata, and Ramot Naftali barracks.
• More than 12 rocket salvos targeted Israeli forces in Bayyada and Shamaa in southern Lebanon.
• Rocket fire targeted the settlements of Katzrin, Malkiya, Avivim (twice), Kiryat Shmona, and Beit Hillel, along with artillery positions in Dishon and Sadeh.

Israeli Strikes on Lebanon

AL JAZEERA: Israeli airstrikes targeted the coastal road in Sidon and a building in the town of Abbasiyeh in southern Lebanon.

Attacks on Iran

IRANIAN MEDIA: Attacks targeted industrial facilities, including two industrial units in Arak and an aluminum factory in central Iran.

KHUZESTAN OFFICIAL: Ahvaz and the Mahshahr petrochemical complex were targeted without casualties.

IRGC: An MQ-9 drone was shot down in Malard, Tehran province.

IRANIAN KHATAM AL-ANBIYA SPOKESMAN: Iran warned it will deprive the US and its allies of access to regional oil and gas infrastructure.

Iraq Developments

IRAQI INTERIOR MINISTRY: Two civilians were killed after a projectile struck a house in Ameriya, west of Baghdad. A police officer and four personnel were injured in an airstrike north of the capital, while another strike burned a house in eastern Baghdad without casualties.

POPULAR MOBILIZATION SOURCE: An airstrike targeted a PMU headquarters in the Dujail area north of Baghdad.

IRAQI POLICE: Another airstrike hit a PMU site in Sabaa al-Bour southwest of Baghdad.

REUTERS: A US diplomatic facility near Baghdad International Airport was targeted.

Diplomatic Efforts and Ceasefire Talks

CBS NEWS: Vice President J.D. Vance is representing Washington in ceasefire negotiations led by Pakistan.

REUTERS: A UN envoy is planning to visit Iran as part of efforts to end the conflict.

IRANIAN AMBASSADOR TO PAKISTAN: Pakistani mediation efforts are a step forward after a sensitive phase, calling for respect to replace escalatory rhetoric.

SAUDI FOREIGN MINISTRY: The Saudi and Pakistani foreign ministers discussed efforts to achieve regional stability.

PAKISTANI FOREIGN MINISTRY: Talks with Türkiye focused on supporting peace, dialogue, and diplomacy in the region.

MEHR NEWS AGENCY: An attack targeted a unit at the petrochemical complex in Mahshahr, Khuzestan province in southwestern Iran.

IRGC: Iranian forces shot down an “enemy” drone of the Lucas type and another reconnaissance drone in Hormozgan province.

IRANIAN OFFICIAL (REUTERS): Iran is ready for both peace and war.

IRANIAN KHATAM AL-ANBIYA SPOKESMAN: In the 99th wave, Iran targeted US bases, interests, and Israeli centers, vowing to intensify strikes on Israeli military, security, and economic infrastructure as well as US-linked sites in the region.

Israel Front

ISRAELI EMERGENCY SERVICES: Two people were injured by shrapnel from interception debris in Beersheba.

International Diplomacy and UN Response

UN SECRETARY-GENERAL ANTONIO GUTERRES:

• No military objective justifies the widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure or deliberate harm to civilians.
• He warned against rhetoric suggesting entire populations or civilizations should bear consequences of political or military decisions.

US Position and Military Planning

WHITE HOUSE: President Trump has been briefed on the Pakistani proposal and will issue a response.

US OFFICIAL (AL JAZEERA):

• The Pentagon has prepared military plans and forces are ready if Trump decides to act.
• Officials declined to confirm whether nuclear facilities are among potential targets and expressed hope that escalation can still be avoided.

IRANIAN MILITARY SOURCE (TASNIM): Iran has “surprises” prepared if Trump follows through on his threats and will not hesitate to impose heavy costs on Washington and its allies.

Regional Escalation Spreads Across Gulf as Air Defenses Activate and States Issue Emergency Alerts

IRANIAN MEDIA: Air defenses were activated in multiple areas in Tehran to intercept hostile targets, while fighter jets were reported flying over Isfahan.

Pakistan Mediation Efforts

PAKISTAN PRIME MINISTER: Diplomatic efforts to reach a peaceful settlement are progressing steadily, calling on Trump to extend Iran’s deadline by two weeks and urging Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz during that period as a goodwill gesture.

Israel Strikes Lebanon

AL JAZEERA: An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Aitit in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon.

UNIFIL Incident

UNIFIL: Israeli forces detained a UN peacekeeper after intercepting a logistics convoy before later releasing him.

US Internal Dispute over War Assessments

WASHINGTON POST: US officials said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is not accurately informing President Trump, leading to repeated misleading statements. Officials questioned assessments of Iranian military capacity, while Pentagon representatives denied the claims and said decisive options were presented to the president.

Cyber Warfare Escalation

FBI: Iranian-linked cyber actors targeted US critical infrastructure technology systems, causing data manipulation, operational disruptions, and financial losses.

European Response

FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER (REUTERS): France strongly opposes attacks on civilian infrastructure and expressed hope that Trump will not carry out his threats against Iran.

Religious and Political Reactions

VATICAN: The Pope said targeting civilian infrastructure violates international law and described threats against the Iranian people as unacceptable.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Statement

IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY: Israel attacked a 70-year-old Jewish synagogue in Tehran while falsely presenting itself as a representative of Jewish people.

Russia and China veto Hormuz resolution as Iran denounces US-backed draft and warns of escalating confrontation at UN.

‘Carte Blanche for Aggression’: Russia, China Smash US-Backed Hormuz Resolution at UN

Iranian media report synagogue destruction as coordinated US-Israeli strikes hit Tehran, infrastructure, and multiple regions, causing casualties.

Synagogue Near Palestine Street in Tehran ‘Completely Destroyed’ in Israeli-US Strike

ISRAELI MEDIA: Explosions were heard across the greater Tel Aviv area following an Iranian missile barrage. Reports also indicated projectile impacts in Petah Tikva east of Tel Aviv. Sirens sounded in Ashdod and surrounding areas as additional missiles were detected.

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Missile launches from Iran were detected and Israelis were instructed to immediately enter shelters.

Strikes on Iran, Air Defense Interceptions

AL MAYADEEN: A US-Israeli strike targeted a residential building in eastern Tehran, where firefighters rescued four members of one family.

IRANIAN ARMY: Two cruise missiles belonging to the US-Israeli side were intercepted by air defense systems in northern Tehran and Hamedan.

IRANIAN MEDIA: Missiles were launched from Iran toward the occupied territories.

Lebanon Front Escalation

AL MAYADEEN: Israeli airstrikes targeted the towns of Burj al-Shamali, Kfar Rumman, and Zrariyeh in southern Lebanon.

HEZBOLLAH: Our fighters targeted Merkava tanks in the outskirts of Bint Jbeil multiple times with direct missiles, confirming hits.

ISRAELI MEDIA: One Israeli soldier was killed and two others were injured in fighting in southern Lebanon.

UN Security Council – Russia, China, Iran

RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR TO THE UNITED NATIONS:

• Moscow used its veto because the draft resolution contradicts international law and the law of the sea.
• The proposal was described as dangerous, granting aggressors cover to continue attacks while ignoring threats against Iran.
• Russia said the draft expanded the conflict scope to Bab al-Mandab and omitted Israeli actions, warning it could be misused despite amendments.

CHINESE AMBASSADOR TO THE UNITED NATIONS:

• China said the draft resolution would fuel escalation rather than calm tensions and criticized Washington and Tel Aviv for worsening the situation.
• Beijing stressed that it is working toward ceasefire efforts and that any resolution must address root causes and respect international law.

IRANIAN REPRESENTATIVE TO THE UNITED NATIONS:

• Iran said the draft resolution aimed to punish the victim and legitimize aggression, praising Russia and China for preventing the council from deviating from its purpose.
• Tehran warned that attacks on infrastructure could disrupt global supply chains and demanded condemnation of US-Israeli strikes.

IRANIAN OFFICIAL IRAVANI:

• Iran will respond to any aggression in accordance with international law.
• He warned that targeting the Bushehr nuclear facility threatens the entire region and said international bodies failed to condemn attacks on nuclear sites.
• He added that Hormuz remains open, but Iran has restricted adversaries’ navigation due to escalating threats.

Iranian Leadership Statements

YAHYA RAHIM SAFAVI: Military leadership is managing the war based on a defined strategy, and Iran is prepared for a long-term conflict. He said the balance of war is shifting in Iran’s favor due to public mobilization.

ESMAEIL BAGHAEI: A nation that believes in the justice of its path will mobilize all capabilities to defend its rights, adding that culture and faith will prevail over force.

SADEQ AMOLI LARIJANI: The global order is changing and regional states should not tie their future to a losing power. He warned that hosting US bases creates insecurity and described the war as part of a broader US-Israeli project to reshape the region.

MOHAMMAD MOKHBER: Escalation toward the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab could paralyze the global economy, warning that energy security cannot be treated as one-sided.

US Political Pressure on Trump

CNN / WALL STREET JOURNAL:

• Democrats are seeking to limit President Trump’s authority to wage war on Iran and are attempting to rally Republican support for a congressional vote.
• Reports indicate a growing number of Democrats are calling for invoking the 25th Amendment or other measures to remove Trump from office.

HAKEEM JEFFRIES: Democrats in the House will force another vote to restrict the use of military force against Iran.

RASHIDA TLAIB: It is time to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove Trump from office.

Global Economic Warnings

BLACKROCK CEO: Tensions with Iran and a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz could push oil prices to record levels and trigger a severe global recession.

WORLD BANK (REUTERS): The war in the Middle East is expected to increase inflation and slow global economic growth.

Iraq Developments

KATAIB HEZBOLLAH SECURITY OFFICIAL: American journalist Shaleh Kittelerson was released as a goodwill gesture and will leave Iraq.

FALIH AL-FAYYAD: Iraq supports efforts to stop the war and warned that targeting Iranian energy infrastructure is a dangerous escalation and a violation of international law.

Press TV details a failed US operation in Isfahan, outlining a step-by-step timeline of infiltration, ambush, and chaotic retreat.

Step-by-Step: Inside the Failed US Raid on Isfahan, According to Iranian Media

ISRAELI MEDIA: Reports of projectile impacts in Petah Tikva, east of Tel Aviv, following an Iranian missile attack.

AL MAYADEEN: Firefighters rescued four members of one family after a US-Israeli strike targeted a residential building in eastern Tehran.

IRANIAN ARMY: Two cruise missiles belonging to the US-Israeli side were intercepted by air defense systems in northern Tehran and Hamedan.

KATAIB HEZBOLLAH SECURITY OFFICIAL: The American journalist Shaleh Kittelerson has been released as a goodwill gesture and will leave Iraq.

US HOUSE DEMOCRATS: Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will force another vote on a resolution to limit the use of military force in Iran.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Explosions were heard across the greater Tel Aviv area following an Iranian missile barrage.

UN SECURITY COUNCIL: Russia and China vetoed Bahrain’s draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz, while Pakistan and Colombia abstained.

ISRAELI HEALTH AUTHORITIES: 7,699 injuries have been recorded during “Operation Roar of the Lion” so far.

US CONGRESSWOMAN RASHIDA TLAIB: It is time to invoke the 25th Amendment to the US Constitution regarding presidential incapacity.

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT: Russia and China exercised a veto against Bahrain’s draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz.

IRANIAN OFFICIAL YAHYA RAHIM SAFAVI:

• Military leadership is managing the war based on a defined strategy, and Iran is prepared for a long-term conflict.
• The balance of war is shifting in Iran’s favor due to public mobilization and presence on the ground.

IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESMAN ESMAEIL BAGHAEI:

• A nation that believes in the justice of its path will mobilize all capabilities to defend its rights and interests.
• The culture, logic, and faith of a civilized people will prevail over brute force.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Sirens sounded in Ashdod and surrounding areas.

AL MAYADEEN: An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Burj al-Shamali in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon.

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Missile launches from Iran were detected, and settlers were instructed to enter shelters immediately.

IRANIAN OFFICIAL Sadeq Amoli Larijani:

• The global order is changing, and regional nations should not tie their fate to a losing power.
• Supporting the enemy comes at a high cost, and security cannot be achieved by hosting foreign bases.
• Some regional states have fallen into a security trap by allowing US bases on their territory.
• The war is part of a broader US-Israeli project to reshape the region and impose absolute dominance, including the vision of a “Greater Israel.”

Medical alarms intensify over Trump’s behavior as a Carlson–Levin clash brings nuclear escalation rhetoric into the Iran war debate.

‘Refuse Orders’: Fears Trump Could Launch Nuclear Strike on Iran

AL JAZEERA: Hezbollah said it launched rockets targeting Israeli military infrastructure in the occupied city of Acre.

Trump Threatens Massive Attack After Deadline

FOX NEWS: US President Donald Trump said that if no agreement is reached with Iran by the deadline, Washington will launch an attack “unlike anything they have seen before.” He added that if negotiations show tangible progress today, the situation regarding the deadline could change, but confirmed that the US is proceeding according to its planned course of action.

Iran Halts Direct Negotiations with Washington

NEW YORK TIMES: Iranian officials said Tehran has halted negotiation efforts with the United States and informed Pakistan it will not participate in talks.

Rockets Fired from Southern Lebanon Toward Upper Galilee

AL JAZEERA: Rockets were launched from southern Lebanon toward Israeli positions in the Upper Galilee, according to a correspondent.

Israeli Sirens Activated After Rocket Fire from Lebanon

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Sirens sounded in Yiftah in the eastern sector of the Lebanon border following rocket launches.

Iran Cuts Direct Contact with Washington

WALL STREET JOURNAL: Iran has cut direct communication with Washington in response to Trump’s threats to destroy Iranian civilization. The move has frozen efforts to reach an agreement before Trump’s deadline but has not ended negotiations, which continue through mediators regarding a ceasefire.

Human Chains Formed to Protect Iranian Infrastructure

IRANIAN MEDIA: Groups of Iranian civilians are forming human chains to protect key infrastructure.

US Advises Americans in Bahrain to Shelter in Place

US STATE DEPARTMENT: All American citizens in Bahrain have been instructed to remain in their locations.

Iran: We Will Not Fear Trump’s Threats

IRANIAN FIRST VICE PRESIDENT: Iran, a civilization that has endured for thousands of years, will not fear Trump’s threats. The response to what was described as enemy aggression is resilience and reliance on internal national strength.

Hezbollah Targets Israeli Troops in Southern Lebanon

HEZBOLLAH: The group said it targeted a gathering of Israeli soldiers in a house in the town of Taybeh in southern Lebanon using a suicide drone and rockets.

Power Restored in Iran’s Alborz Province

IRAN ELECTRICITY COMPANY: Power has been restored in parts of Alborz province after outages caused by projectile damage to transmission lines.

Additional Rocket Fire from Southern Lebanon

AL JAZEERA: Rockets were again launched from southern Lebanon toward the Upper Galilee.

US-Israeli Strategy Aims to Force Iran on Hormuz

NEW YORK TIMES: US and Israeli officials are intensifying attacks on Iran to force it to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and agree to a ceasefire.

Israel Says It Targeted Eight Bridges in Iran

ISRAELI MILITARY: The army said it struck eight bridge sections used to transport military equipment in Tehran, Karaj, Tabriz, Kashan, Qom, and other locations.

Lebanon Death Toll Rises to 1,530

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: The number of people killed in Israeli attacks since March 2 has reached 1,530, with 4,812 wounded.

Israeli Drone Strike Hits Eastern Lebanon

AL JAZEERA: An Israeli drone strike targeted the town of Mashghara in the Bekaa Valley.

Injuries Reported from Interceptor Shrapnel in Northern Israel

ISRAEL HAYOM: One person was injured by shrapnel from an interceptor missile in the Meron area.

Hezbollah Targets Multiple Israeli Positions

HEZBOLLAH: Rockets were fired at Israeli troop gatherings in Misgav Am and Metula.

Iran Claims Seizure of Unexploded US Bomb

IRGC: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it seized an unexploded GBU-39 bomb in Lorestan province.

Netanyahu: Iran Has Changed, Balance of Power Shifting

ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU: Israel is continuing to intensify operations, targeting railways, bridges, and military assets, and is shifting the balance of power in the region.

Macron Announces Release of French Detainees in Iran

FRENCH PRESIDENCY: President Emmanuel Macron said two French nationals detained in Iran for three and a half years have been released.

Iran Claims Interception of Cruise Missiles

IRGC: Iranian forces destroyed five Tomahawk missiles and one cruise missile over Qazvin province.

Hezbollah Expands Rocket Fire Across Northern Israel

HEZBOLLAH: Rockets targeted Kiryat Shmona, Avivim, Yir’on, Zar’it, and Beit Hillel.

US Confirms Strikes on Kharg Island

AXIOS: A US official said strikes on Kharg Island targeted military sites that had previously been attacked.

Railway Bridge Targeted in Zanjan

IRANIAN OFFICIAL: An airstrike hit a railway bridge near Aminabad village in Zanjan province.

Casualty Reported in East Azerbaijan

EMERGENCY SERVICES: One person was killed in an attack targeting a bridge in Hashtrood.

Coordinated Rocket Attack Targets Upper Galilee

ISRAELI MEDIA: A simultaneous attack from Lebanon and Iran targeted the Upper Galilee, with interceptions reported.

Iran Refuses to Reopen Hormuz Under Pressure

REUTERS: An Iranian source said Tehran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for what it described as empty promises, adding that if the situation escalates, allies may also target the Bab al-Mandab.

Israel Detects Missile Launches from Iran

ISRAELI MILITARY: The army said it detected missile launches from Iran and activated air defense systems.

US Confirms Military Targets Hit on Kharg Island

WHITE HOUSE: A US official said military targets on Kharg Island were struck.

Ship Hit Near Kish Island

UK MARITIME TRADE OPERATIONS: A cargo ship was struck south of Kish Island, sustaining damage but with no injuries reported.

Israeli Drone Strike Targets Southern Lebanon

AL JAZEERA: A drone strike hit the town of Breqaa in southern Lebanon.

Missile Alert Activated in Southern Israel

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Early warning systems were activated following detection of an Iranian missile attack targeting Dimona and Beersheba.

Sirens Sound Across Northern Israel

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Sirens were activated in Kiryat Shmona and Margaliot after a drone was detected from Lebanon.

Iran Denies Rescue Operation Narrative in Isfahan

PRESS TV: An Iranian security official said the Isfahan operation was not related to rescuing a pilot but aimed at infiltrating a nuclear facility.

Trump issues unprecedented threats against Iran ahead of deadline as IRGC launches new attacks, warning regional energy infrastructure will be targeted.

‘A Whole Civilization Will Die’: Trump Threatens Iran as IRGC Warns of Energy War

ISRAELI MEDIA (CHANNEL 12): Rocket from Lebanon directly hit a building in Kiryat Shmona.

Hezbollah Targets Israeli Troop Concentrations in Southern Lebanon

HEZBOLLAH: Rocket barrages targeted Israeli troop gatherings in Rshaf and Beit Lif.

Also targeted positions in Maroun al-Ras, Aita al-Shaab, and the Bint Jbeil triangle.

Talks Between US and Iran Still Underway

REUTERS: Pakistani sources say efforts to facilitate talks between the US and Iran are ongoing.

Hezbollah Engages Israeli Forces in Bint Jbeil

HEZBOLLAH: Reports intense clashes with Israeli forces on the eastern outskirts of Bint Jbeil.

Ballistic Missile Hits Building in Sharjah

SHARJAH GOVERNMENT: Authorities dealt with a ballistic missile strike targeting a telecom building.

Israeli Army Reports Casualties in Lebanon Fighting

ISRAELI ARMY: 36 soldiers injured in fighting in Lebanon over the past two days.

Total injuries since the start of the war in Lebanon reach 411, including 27 serious cases.

US Signals Intensified Diplomacy on Iran

US VICE PRESIDENT JD VANCE: Says coming hours will see intensive negotiations on Iran.

Says Washington has additional tools it has not yet used and claims most military objectives have been achieved.

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Multiple Southern Lebanon Towns

AL JAZEERA: Strikes targeted Houmine al-Fawqa, Ain Qana, Siddiqine, and Haris.

Railway Bridge Targeted South of Tehran

IRANIAN OFFICIAL: Railway bridge in Rey city south of Tehran targeted.

IRGC Declares ‘New Phase’ of War

IRGC COMMANDER: Says Iran will intensify strikes using new missile platforms, calling it a new phase of the war.

US Strikes Dozens of Targets on Kharg Island

WALL STREET JOURNAL: US struck more than 50 targets on Kharg Island.

Lebanon Seeks Guarantees Over Border Crossing

LEBANESE PRESIDENT: Contacts underway to secure guarantees against targeting the Masnaa border crossing with Syria.

Trump Escalates Rhetoric on Iran

US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: Says Iran as a civilization “could die tonight” and describes the moment as historic.

Casualties and Infrastructure Damage in Iran

IRANIAN RED CRESCENT: Several injured after attack on railway lines in Karaj.

IRANIAN ELECTRICITY COMPANY: Power outages reported in Karaj and Fardis after infrastructure damage.

IRGC Launches New Missile Attacks on Israel

IRGC: Targeted more than 30 locations including Tel Aviv, Beersheba, Dimona, Petah Tikva, and Rishon LeZion using new missile systems.

Israel Targets Infrastructure in Iran

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: Air force targeted around 10 railway segments and bridges used for weapons transport.

Explosions Across Southern Iran

IRANIAN STATE TV: Explosions reported in Khorramshahr and Abadan, with attacks also hitting Minu Island.

Israeli Airstrike Hits Southern Lebanon

AL JAZEERA: Strike targeted Zawtar al-Sharqiya.

Rocket Fire from Lebanon Continues

AL JAZEERA: Rockets launched from southern Lebanon toward Israel.

US Confirms Sole Responsibility for Kharg Strikes

FOX NEWS (US OFFICIAL): Says US alone carried out strikes on Kharg Island, targeting bunkers, radar, and ammunition depots.

US Continues Strikes Inside Iran

US CENTRAL COMMAND: Ongoing strikes against military targets inside Iran.

Injuries Reported After Missile Strike in Sharjah

SHARJAH GOVERNMENT: Two people injured after Iranian ballistic missile hit a telecom facility.

TASNIM (IRGC):

• Response will extend beyond the region if US crosses red lines.
• Warns it will target US and allied infrastructure in ways that could disrupt oil and gas access for years.
• Says attacks on civilian infrastructure will be met in kind.

Hezbollah Targets Nahariya

HEZBOLLAH: Fired rocket barrage at Nahariya in northern occupied territories.

US-Israeli Strikes Target Kharg Island

MEHR: Explosions reported after US-Israeli attacks on Kharg Island in southern Iran.

Strike Targets Communications Bridge Near Qom

IRANIAN OFFICIAL: Communications bridge outside Qom targeted in latest attack.

Impacts Reported Across Central Israel

CHANNEL 12:

• Munitions fell in 16 locations in central Israel.
• Reports fewer than five interceptions near Acre and sirens triggered by drone infiltration from Lebanon.

Iran Rejects Temporary Ceasefire

REUTERS (IRANIAN SOURCE):

• Tehran rejects any temporary ceasefire and sets conditions for talks.
• Conditions include immediate halt to attacks, guarantees against repetition, compensation, and potential fees on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Direct Hit Reported East of Tel Aviv

ISRAELI MEDIA: Building hit in Kiryat Ono due to rocket fragments.

Explosions Reported in Ahvaz and Karaj

IRANIAN MEDIA: Explosions heard in Ahvaz and Karaj, with power outages reported in parts of Karaj.

Three people killed and two police officers injured in gun battle outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul.

Three Killed in Gun Battle Outside Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, Police Wounded

TURKISH MEDIA: Three killed and two police officers injured in a shooting near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul.

REUTERS:

• No Israeli diplomats currently present in Turkiye.
• Earlier reports indicated one killed and one injured, with the suspect arrested.

🚨🇹🇷 TURKISH MEDIA / REUTERS:

Three people were killed and two police officers injured in a shooting near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul.

Earlier reports indicated one dead and one injured, with the suspect arrested.

Reuters adds that no Israeli diplomats were present at… pic.twitter.com/FgFgSM6p9f

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) April 7, 2026

Hezbollah Targets Israeli Armor and Expands Attacks

HEZBOLLAH:

• Targeted a Merkava tank in al-Bayyada, southern Lebanon, scoring a direct hit.
• Says it targeted two Israeli helicopters with surface-to-air missiles and forced them to withdraw.
• Also targeted two tanks in al-Taybeh and multiple Israeli troop تجمعات in southern Lebanon.

Heavy Rocket Fire from Lebanon Toward Northern Israel

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: Around 40 rockets launched from Lebanon since morning, including 10 toward Nahariya.

AL JAZEERA: Two rockets launched toward Upper Galilee, triggering sirens in Kiryat Shmona.

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Sirens sounded in Nahariya, Western Galilee, and Misgav Am.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Reports of rocket impacts in Nahariya and surrounding areas.

Casualties and Damage Reported in Nahariya

ISRAELI EMERGENCY SERVICES: Two people injured in Nahariya following rocket fire.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Fires broke out in vehicles after rocket debris fell in the city.

ISRAELI RADIO: Projectiles and debris fell in four locations in Nahariya.

Hezbollah Targets Multiple Settlements

HEZBOLLAH: Rocket fire targeted Karmiel, Shomera, Shlomi (for the second time), and Natua in Western Galilee.

Israeli Military Targets Southern Lebanon Infrastructure

ISRAELI ARMY: Struck a seventh crossing point on the Litani River used by Hezbollah.

Iran Repels Drone Activity and Reports Arrests

IRGC: Shot down a drone in Sirik, Hormozgan.

MEHR NEWS AGENCY: Naval forces destroyed another drone in Qeshm.

TASNIM: 85 individuals arrested for allegedly gathering and sending sensitive information; network dismantled across 25 provinces.

Deadly Strikes Reported Across Iran

IRANIAN OFFICIAL: 18 killed, including two children, and 24 injured in attacks on Alborz province.

IRANIAN MEDIA: Strikes targeted western and central Tehran, as well as Parchin.

DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF QOM (MEHR): Attack hit an area outside the city limits with no casualties reported.

IRANIAN STATE TV: Reports US-Israeli strikes targeting areas in Tehran.

Regional Alerts and Air Defense Activity

BAHRAIN INTERIOR MINISTRY: Sirens activated across the country, urging residents to seek shelter.

SAUDI CIVIL DEFENSE: Sirens activated in the Eastern Province.

BAHRAIN DEFENSE FORCE: Intercepted 188 missiles and 477 drones since the start of Iranian attacks.

Rising Casualties and Political Statements

ISRAELI HEALTH MINISTRY: 133 people injured over the past 24 hours.

IRANIAN PRESIDENT MASOUD PEZESHKIAN: Says 14 million Iranians have volunteered to sacrifice their lives in the war.

Italian Defense Minister Warns of Nuclear Escalation

ITALIAN DEFENSE MINISTER GUIDO CROSETTO: Warns of risks of nuclear escalation and says the war threatens US global leadership.

Elderly woman dies during Israeli raid in Qalqilya as arrests, raids, and settler attacks intensify across the occupied West Bank.

Beaten to Death – Elderly Woman Killed by Israeli Occupation Forces in Qalqilya

ISRAELI MEDIA: Rocket debris reported in five cities in central Israel.

Sirens Activated in Western Galilee

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Sirens activated in the Western Galilee after rockets were launched from Lebanon.

🚨🇮🇱 Missile fragments land just one meter from a shelter in Ramat Hasharon, Tel Aviv, narrowly avoiding a direct hit as debris rains down across the area. pic.twitter.com/Q3Zvi5Mz5b

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) April 7, 2026

Kurdistan PM: Targeting Civilians Is a War Crime

KURDISTAN REGIONAL GOVERNMENT: Prime Minister says targeting civilians and their homes constitutes a war crime.

Traffic Resumes on King Fahd Causeway

KING FAHD CAUSEWAY AUTHORITY: Vehicle traffic resumes across the causeway.

Explosive Warhead Falls in Central Israel

ISRAELI EMERGENCY SERVICES: Rocket debris fell in six major cities, with an explosive warhead reported in Ramat HaSharon.

Hezbollah Targets Shlomi Settlement

HEZBOLLAH: Announces rocket fire targeting Shlomi settlement.

Rocket Debris Reported Across Central Israel

ISRAELI MEDIA: Debris reported in at least 10 locations in central Israel following Iranian strikes.

France Opposes Strikes on Civilian Infrastructure in Iran

FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER: Rejects targeting civilian infrastructure in Iran.

Iran Judiciary Calls for Accelerated Death Sentences

IRANIAN JUDICIARY: Calls for speeding up death penalty rulings and asset confiscation in cases linked to “enemy collaborators.”

Casualties Reported in Attack West of Tehran

IRANIAN OFFICIAL: Nine killed and 15 injured in an attack on a residential neighborhood in Shahriar.

Israeli Forces Demolish Homes in Southern Lebanon

AL JAZEERA: Israeli forces demolish homes in Hanine, southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah Targets Metula for Third Time

HEZBOLLAH: Announces third rocket strike targeting Metula settlement.

Rocket Debris Hits Areas North of Tel Aviv

ISRAELI MEDIA: Debris reported in Bnei Brak and Ramat HaSharon.

Search Operations Underway After Rocket Fire

ISRAELI MEDIA: Search operations ongoing in Shlomi, Western Galilee, following rocket launches.

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Sirens activated in the area.

Israeli Airstrike Targets Southern Lebanon

AL JAZEERA: Israeli airstrike targeted al-Qulaylah in southern Lebanon.

Explosions Heard Across Central Israel

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Explosions heard in central Israel.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Loud blasts reported over Tel Aviv linked to missile interceptions.

POPULAR MOBILIZATION FORCES:

• One fighter killed in a strike targeting the 45th Brigade in al-Jazira operations sector in al-Qaim, Anbar.
• Says the attack took place at dawn targeting the same brigade.

Missile Launches Detected from Iran Toward Israel

ISRAELI MEDIA: Launches from Iran toward Israel detected.

Israeli Strikes Hit Southern Lebanon

AL MAYADEEN: Israeli strikes targeted the towns of al-Sultaniyah and Kfar Dounin.

Elderly Woman Killed in West Bank Raid

PALESTINIAN SOURCES: Elderly woman killed after being beaten by Israeli forces during a raid on her home in Jayyus, Qalqilya, in the northern West Bank.

Rocket Fire from Lebanon Triggers Sirens in Galilee

AL MAYADEEN: Rocket barrage launched from southern Lebanon as sirens sounded in settlements in the western Galilee.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Sirens sounded in Shlomi and Betzet. Sirens later renewed in Kfar Giladi and Metula, and again in Kiryat Shmona and surrounding areas.

Al-Aqsa Mosque Closed for 39th Consecutive Day

PALESTINIAN SOURCES: Israeli authorities continue to prevent worshippers from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque for the 39th consecutive day.

Iran Signals Diplomatic Pressure and Regional Messaging

REUTERS (IRANIAN AMBASSADOR TO PAKISTAN): Says Islamabad’s mediation efforts are entering a sensitive and critical phase.

IRANIAN UN REPRESENTATIVE:

• Iran retains the right to take necessary measures, including self-defense.
• Calls on Saudi Arabia and the UAE to prevent their territories from being used against Iran and to respect principles of good neighborliness.

Hezbollah Intensifies Attacks on Northern Israel

ISLAMIC RESISTANCE IN LEBANON:

• Targeted Kiryat Shmona twice with rocket barrages.
• Also targeted Israeli forces east of Khiam detention center with appropriate weapons.

Israeli Airstrikes Cause Casualties in Southern Lebanon

LEBANESE NATIONAL NEWS AGENCY:

• Two killed and several injured in an Israeli strike on a home in Ma’rakah.
• Nine others injured following 10 airstrikes on al-Srirah and al-Qatrani in Jezzine district.

Israeli Health Ministry Reports Rising Casualties

ISRAELI HEALTH MINISTRY: 133 injured admitted to hospitals over the past 24 hours.

US Lawmakers Criticize Trump’s War Escalation

US LAWMAKERS:

• Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari accuses Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of complicity and calls for invoking the 25th Amendment.
• Says Trump is escalating a destructive and unlawful war and threatening serious war crimes.
• Congressman Jim McGovern describes Trump as unfit for leadership.
• Congressman Don Beyer calls on Republicans to return to Washington and vote on war powers to “stop this madness,” criticizing Trump’s handling of the war.

In Gaza today, even those trying to hold society together are being targeted. And when order is deliberately destroyed or killed, chaos is the orchestrated, intended outcome.

Read the latest article by Ghada Ageel here:

A War on Order: Why Israel Targets Gaza’s Police Forces

ISRAELI MEDIA: Sirens sounded in Kiryat Shmona and surrounding areas in northern Israel.

US Officials: Iranian Drone Strike Hits Base in Kuwait

US OFFICIALS (CBS NEWS): Iranian drone strike targeted Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait overnight, injuring 15 US personnel.

Hezbollah Targets Metula with Renewed Rocket Fire

ISLAMIC RESISTANCE IN LEBANON:

• Targeted the Metula settlement for the second time with a rocket barrage.
• Previously announced rocket fire targeting Metula and Kfar Yuval.

Damage Reported in Tehran Following Strike on Residential Area

AL MAYADEEN: Damage reported to a synagogue in central Tehran following a US-Israeli strike on a residential neighborhood.

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Southern Lebanon

AL MAYADEEN: Israeli strikes targeted the outskirts of al-Srirah and al-Qatrani in southern Lebanon.

Heavy Israeli Shelling Targets Gaza City

AL MAYADEEN: Intense Israeli artillery shelling targeted the Zaytoun neighborhood east of Gaza City.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE EDITORS: If this was a “historic” success, why does every detail—from scale to outcome—point in the opposite direction?

‘I Did It My Way’: What Really Happened in Trump’s ‘Historic’ Iran Operation?

IRANIAN STATE TV: A new wave of missiles launched toward southern occupied territories.

Sirens Across Southern Israel as Missiles Arrive

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND:

• Sirens sounded in Dimona, Beersheba, and Arad.
• Sirens also activated across southern areas following the arrival of Iranian missiles.

Missile Launches Detected Toward the Negev

ISRAELI MEDIA: Launches from Iran toward the Negev detected.

Israeli Media Warns of Growing Pressure on Air Defenses

ISRAELI MEDIA (MAARIV):

• Gaps exploited by Iran are placing sustained pressure on costly interceptor missile stockpiles.
• Says Iran has identified weaknesses in Israeli air defense, warning the situation may become more complex.

Iran Condemns Attacks on Scientific Institutions

IRANIAN UN REPRESENTATIVE:

• Says deliberate targeting of scientific institutions and universities in Iran is a grave violation of international law and a war crime.
• Describes attacks on Iranian universities as unprecedented brutality in modern history.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Sharp criticism during a cabinet session targeting the Northern Command chief after remarks expressing surprise at Hezbollah’s capabilities.

Sirens Sound in Northern Israel

ISRAELI MEDIA: Sirens sounded in Metula in northern Israel.

Explosion Reported in Eilat

ISRAELI MEDIA: Reports of an explosion in Eilat.

Airstrikes Target PMF Positions in Western Iraq

AL MAYADEEN: Seven airstrikes targeted Popular Mobilization Forces sites in Anbar, western Iraq, with no casualties reported.

Explosions Hit Oil Refinery in Iraqi Kurdistan

AL MAYADEEN: Explosions reported at an oil refinery in the Kharabir area in Dohuk, Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Israeli Airstrikes Intensify in Southern Lebanon

AL MAYADEEN: Israeli strikes targeted Jouaiya and al-Sultaniyah, accompanied by heavy warplane and drone overflights.

Iran Warns UN of Erosion of International Law

IRANIAN UN REPRESENTATIVE:

• Says silence or inaction over violations undermines international law and emboldens aggressors with consequences beyond the region.
• Says deliberate targeting of civilians and essential infrastructure constitutes a war crime.
• Warns that Trump’s statements against Iran amount to direct incitement to terrorism.

Israeli Shelling Targets Khan Yunis

AL MAYADEEN: Israeli artillery shelling reported east of Khan Yunis in southern Gaza.

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Sirens sounded in Metula and Kfar Yuval in northern Israel after rockets were launched from Lebanon.

Iran Proposes Guarantees, Sanctions Relief in Negotiations

IRANIAN OFFICIALS (NEW YORK TIMES): Proposal includes guarantees against future attacks, a halt to Israeli strikes on Hezbollah, and the lifting of all sanctions.

⚡️ Qaim-118 Missile

🚫 Images show the destruction of an Israeli drone over Kermanshah, reportedly intercepted by the IRGC Aerospace Force’s new air defense systems.

🔹 The “Qaim-118” air defense missile has a range of 25 km and uses dual guidance—radar and… pic.twitter.com/ISY7V196Gg

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) April 6, 2026

Airstrikes Target PMF Site in Western Iraq

POPULAR MOBILIZATION SOURCE (AL JAZEERA): Three airstrikes targeted a base of the 13th Brigade in al-Qaim, western Iraq.

US Rescue Operation in Iran Leaves Crew Injured

US OFFICIAL (ASSOCIATED PRESS):

• Two helicopter crew members injured by gunfire during the Iran rescue operation.
• Helicopters reportedly came under sustained small-arms fire, with one aircraft sustaining multiple hits.

Israeli Soldiers Arrested on Espionage Charges

ISRAELI MEDIA: Four Israeli soldiers arrested for spying for Iran and photographing sensitive sites, with some suspects denied access to legal counsel.

Mass Evacuation Orders Across Southern Lebanon

ISRAELI ARMY: Orders evacuation of 41 towns in southern Lebanon as displacement continues to rise.

Saudi Civil Defense Issues Warning Amid Ongoing Threats

SAUDI CIVIL DEFENSE: Warns of continued danger in the Eastern Province due to repeated targeting.

Sirens Activated in Bahrain Following Attack Alert

BAHRAIN INTERIOR MINISTRY: Sirens activated and residents instructed to move to nearest safe locations following an unspecified attack.