A US Air Force pilot reportedly survived two shootdowns during the Iran war as economists warned Trump has one week to avoid recession.

US Pilot Shot Down Twice in Iran War as Trump Insists Talks Are ‘Going on Continuously’

HEZBOLLAH:

• Islamic Resistance said it targeted a Merkava tank in the town of Al-Bayyada with a guided missile.
• The movement later announced a second guided missile strike on another Merkava tank in the same area.
• Hezbollah also said it targeted an Israeli military command headquarters in Al-Bayyada with a rocket barrage.

Israeli Naval and Ground Fire Continues in Gaza

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli warships opened fire off the coast of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.
• Israeli forces also opened fire east of Gaza City.
• Artillery shelling and gunfire from Israeli vehicles targeted Al-Sikka Street in the Al-Zaytoun neighborhood south of Gaza City.
• The Israeli army was also reported to be carrying out demolition operations east of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.

New York Times: Israeli Campaign in Lebanon Has Reached a Stalemate

THE NEW YORK TIMES:

• The newspaper reported that Israeli soldiers operating in southern Lebanon have become “moving targets.”
• According to the report, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to threaten strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs amounted to an acknowledgment that Israel’s strategy in Lebanon had failed.
• The report added that a campaign that began with high expectations has evolved into a stalemate in which Hezbollah appears stronger than it was at the outset of the war.
• The newspaper also said Hezbollah’s drone capabilities have undermined key elements of Israel’s military strategy in Lebanon.

Abu Obeida vowed resistance would continue despite assassinations, while Hamas rejected claims it opposes a Gaza transition plan.

Abu Obeida Warns: Israel Will Pay; Hamas Rejects Gaza Governance Claims

AL-MAYADEEN:

• 10 injuries were reported after an Israeli attack targeted a group of civilians in Al-Shati refugee camp north of Gaza City.
• The network later reported an Israeli drone strike on Al-Shati camp west of Gaza City.
• Heavy gunfire from Israeli warships was also reported south of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.

May Records Highest Monthly Death Toll of the Year

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: May recorded 119 Palestinian fatalities, the highest monthly toll recorded since the beginning of this year.

Israeli Airstrikes Continue across Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli warplanes carried out an airstrike on Deir Qanoun Ras al-Ain.
• Additional airstrikes targeted the towns of Al-Tayri and Hadatha.

Casualties Reported from Burj al-Shamali Strike

LEBANESE CIVIL DEFENSE: One body was recovered and two wounded people were transferred to hospital following the Israeli attack on Burj al-Shamali in the Tyre district.

Hezbollah Announces Beaufort Castle Attack

HEZBOLLAH: Islamic Resistance said it targeted a gathering of Israeli soldiers near the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon with artillery shells.

Rubio Links Blockade to Hormuz Passage

RUBIO: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States would lift the naval blockade if Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz.

Moody’s Warns of Economic Risks if Iran Deal Stalls

MOODY’S: Chief economist Mark Zandi warned that President Donald Trump has roughly one week to secure an agreement with Iran before the US economy faces serious disruption, including a possible recession.

Hezbollah said it forced Israeli troops to retreat from Hadatha as casualties mounted from attacks on southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah Repels Israeli Advance in Hadatha; Hospital Attack Toll Rises

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: The Health Ministry said 3,433 people have been killed and 10,395 wounded since the expansion of Israeli military operations on March 2 through June 1.

Hezbollah Announces Destruction of Israeli Armor in Zawtar al-Sharqiyah

HEZBOLLAH:

• Islamic Resistance said it targeted a Merkava tank on the southeastern outskirts of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah with an Ababil drone, adding that the tank was seen burning.
• The movement also announced separate attacks on two Israeli Nimra armored vehicles in the same area using Ababil attack drones, claiming one vehicle was destroyed and the second sustained a direct hit.

Israeli Attacks Continue across Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli attacks targeted the town of Burj al-Shamali in the Tyre district.
• Additional Israeli strikes hit the towns of Harouf and Zifta in southern Lebanon.

Iran-US Message Exchanges Reportedly Suspended

FARS NEWS AGENCY:

• Fars News Agency, citing an informed source, reported that exchanges of messages between Iran and the United States regarding the proposed memorandum of understanding have been suspended for at least several days.
• The source added that there is currently no active exchange of messages between Tehran and Washington, suggesting a temporary pause in diplomatic contacts amid escalating regional tensions.

A Gaza doctor who lost his entire family was detained while traveling to Italy as Israeli attacks continued.

Gaza Doctor Who Lost Wife, Four Children Detained while Traveling to Italy

Two Palestinians were killed in separate Israeli attacks in Gaza as ceasefire violations and military operations continue across the besieged enclave.

Israeli Attacks Kill Two in Gaza as ‘Ceasefire’ Death Toll Climbs Toward 1,000

HEZBOLLAH: Islamic Resistance said it targeted the settlements of Nahariya, Karmiel, Safed, and Kiryat Shmona with rocket barrages as fighting continued along the Lebanese front.

Israeli Airstrikes Intensify across Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes on Nabatieh, Mefdoun, and Qleileh.
• Additional strikes targeted the town of Al-Haniyah in the Tyre district and the towns of Mefdoun and Babliyeh.

Israeli Official: No Solution to Hezbollah’s Communications Network

ISRAELI MEDIA: Maariv quoted a senior Israeli Defense Ministry official as saying there is no foolproof solution to Hezbollah’s fiber-optic communications infrastructure, highlighting continuing Israeli concerns about the group’s battlefield capabilities.

Dead and Wounded Reported in Khan Younis

PALESTINIAN MEDIA:

• Al-Mayadeen reported casualties following an Israeli strike near Al-Shafi’i Mosque west of Khan Younis.
• The network later reported martyrs and wounded in another Israeli bombardment targeting the city of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.

Iran Claims Heavy Damage to Enemy Air Capabilities

IRGC: Brigadier General Ali Elhami said Iranian air defense systems inflicted billions of dollars in damage on enemy air capabilities during recent confrontations.

Iran is still reviewing a US proposal, insisting on enforceable guarantees while signaling confidence amid rising regional tensions.

Iran Says No Response Yet to US Draft, Demands Enforceable Guarantees

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Turning the Page on Silence: Inside Europe’s First Bookstore Dedicated to Palestine

IRGC: Revolutionary Guard spokesperson Brigadier General Hossein Mohebi said Iran is fully prepared for all possible scenarios amid continuing regional tensions.

Fatal Israeli Strike Reported in Central Gaza

ALMAYADEEN:

• Al-Mayadeen reported casualties after an attack targeting a civilian vehicle on Salah al-Din Road east of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip.
• The correspondent later reported that the strike resulted in fatalities.

Israeli Media: Army Increasingly Concerned by Explosive Devices

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Channel 12 reported that explosive devices have become one of the Israeli army’s primary concerns in southern Lebanon, describing them as the most dangerous threat currently facing Israeli forces.
• Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak said the current government has led Israel into what he described as the most dangerous situation in its history, adding that the Israeli army is under strain and suffering from depletion.

Drone Alerts Trigger Sirens in Northern Israel

ISRAELI MEDIA: Sirens sounded in Kiryat Shmona, Margaliot, and Manara amid fears of a drone infiltration from Lebanon.

Israeli Attacks Continue across Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli drones targeted vehicles on the Haboush–Nabatieh road and on the Haniyeh–Tyre road.
• Israeli warplanes launched two airstrikes on Kfarsir and Shoukin.
• Additional drone strikes targeted the towns of Abba, Jebchit, Srifa, and Ansar, while Israeli aircraft also struck the city of Nabatieh.

In this analysis, Richard Falk examines the Gaza genocide and the expanding US-Israeli war on Iran as interconnected expressions of a broader geopolitical project rooted in Western dominance and Israeli regional hegemony. Falk argues that the conflicts expose the collapse of international law, the failure of global institutions to restrain militarism, and the growing limits of coercive power in a rapidly changing world order.

The Gaza Genocide beneath the Shadows of the Iran War: The Limits of Power

MEHR NEWS AGENCY:

• Mehr News Agency, citing an informed source, reported that the final draft of the proposed memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States remains under discussion and that Tehran has not yet sent a response.
• The source said Washington is concerned about the prospect of renewed war, while Iran is focused on securing a meaningful agreement after what it views as the failure of US military pressure to achieve its objectives.
• According to Mehr, Iran is proceeding cautiously due to America’s record of failing to uphold previous commitments and is seeking concrete gains before approving any deal.

Israeli Attacks Continue across Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli warplanes carried out an airstrike on the town of Ghandouriyeh.
• An Israeli drone strike targeted the town of Toul in the Nabatieh district.
• Additional Israeli airstrikes hit the outskirts of Tibnin in the Bint Jbeil district.

Hezbollah Claims Destruction of Third Merkava Tank in Haddatha

HEZBOLLAH:

• Islamic Resistance said its fighters continued confronting advancing Israeli forces in the town of Haddatha.
• The movement claimed it destroyed a third Merkava tank in the Balou’ area with a direct missile strike after hours of clashes.

Palestinian Killed in Khan Younis

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Nasser Medical Complex reported that a Palestinian was killed by Israeli forces outside areas under Israeli control in Khan Younis, southern Gaza.

Israeli Forces Raid Birzeit

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Local Palestinian sources reported that Israeli forces raided the town of Birzeit near Ramallah and arrested four female students from Birzeit University.

Report: China Calls for Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon

ISRAELI MEDIA: Rotter.net reported that China called for Israel’s immediate withdrawal from Lebanese territory.

AXIOS:

• Axios reported that President Donald Trump sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call over developments in Lebanon.
• According to the report, Trump warned that bombing Beirut would further isolate Israel internationally and reportedly told Netanyahu that without his support, he would be in prison.
• Axios also reported that Trump called Netanyahu “crazy” and “ungrateful” for escalating the war in Lebanon despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.

Drone Alerts and Sirens across Northern Israel

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Sirens sounded in Rosh Hanikra, Shlomi, and Hanita in the Western Galilee amid fears of drone infiltration.
• Additional sirens were activated north of Lake Tiberias and in Safed and surrounding areas.

Knesset Dissolution Bill Advances

ISRAELI MEDIA: The bill to dissolve the Knesset passed its first reading with the support of 106 members and no opposition, marking a significant step in the legislative process.

Ansarallah Warns against Further Escalation in Lebanon

ANSARALLAH:

• Ansarallah official Mohammed al-Farah said Israeli forces operating in southern Lebanon would remain vulnerable to attack as long as they remained on Lebanese territory.
• In a statement posted on X, he warned that any further escalation or ceasefire violation in Lebanon would be met with a major response.

Palestinian resistance groups praised Iran’s decision to freeze ceasefire talks, linking any negotiations to ending the wars on Gaza and Lebanon.

Palestinian Resistance Praises Iran’s Position as Tehran Links Talks to Gaza, Lebanon

IRGC:

• The Revolutionary Guard said it targeted the MSC Sariska, which it described as a vessel belonging to the “American-Zionist enemy,” using a cruise missile.
• The IRGC said the attack came in response to a US military strike on the Iranian vessel Lian Star in the Sea of Oman.
• The Guard’s naval forces warned that any further aggression by US forces would be met with a decisive response.

Lebanese Officials Signal Ceasefire Progress

LEBANON / UNITED STATES:

• A statement from the Lebanese Embassy said negotiations scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday will continue in an effort to build on recent progress.
• The statement added that the ceasefire is expected to be expanded to cover all Lebanese territory.
• Meanwhile, Lebanese MP Hassan Fadlallah said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had attempted to advance a formula of “Beirut’s southern suburbs in exchange for the north” without guaranteeing a comprehensive ceasefire.
• Fadlallah said the proposal was rejected and suggested that subsequent developments were influenced by Iran’s position on intervention.

Israeli Military Reports Dead and Wounded after Hezbollah Drone Attack

ISRAELI MEDIA / ISRAELI ARMY:

• Maariv reported that Givati Brigade forces targeted by six Hezbollah explosive drones were operating on the outskirts of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah.
• The Israeli army said a major serving as a medic in the Shaked Battalion was killed and seven other soldiers were wounded, including four officers.
• Israeli Army Radio reported that one of the seriously wounded was a platoon commander in the Shaked Battalion.

Hezbollah Announces Strike on Ma’alot-Tarshiha

HEZBOLLAH: Islamic Resistance said it targeted a gathering of Israeli soldiers in the settlement of Ma’alot-Tarshiha in northern occupied Palestine with a missile barrage.

Israeli Airstrike Targets Bazouriyeh

AL-MAYADEEN: Israeli warplanes carried out an airstrike targeting the town of Bazouriyeh in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon.

Iran threatened military escalation and suspended talks with Washington as Hezbollah intensified attacks and killed an Israeli officer.

Iran Threatens New Fronts, Suspends Talks over Lebanon; Hezbollah Inflicts Deadly Blow

IRGC:

• The Revolutionary Guard declared that Iran considers any crossing of red lines in Lebanon and Gaza to constitute a direct confrontation with the Islamic Republic.
• The statement came amid escalating Israeli operations in Lebanon and continued attacks on Gaza, marking one of Tehran’s strongest warnings since the ceasefire was announced.
• The Iranian Foreign Ministry also reiterated that the ceasefire agreement covers all fronts, including Lebanon, and warned that violations in any arena constitute violations of the entire agreement.

Trump-Netanyahu Call Reportedly Delays Beirut Strike

UNITED STATES / ISRAELI MEDIA:

• President Donald Trump said he held a productive call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and claimed no Israeli troops would enter Beirut.
• Channel 12 reported that the conversation delayed a planned Israeli attack on Beirut’s southern suburbs, while i24NEWS and Kan said US intervention led to the postponement of the operation.
• Trump also claimed that contacts conducted through intermediaries produced understandings aimed at preventing further escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.

Hezbollah Announces Strikes on Meron Base, Kiryat Shmona

HEZBOLLAH:

• Islamic Resistance said it targeted the Meron base responsible for air surveillance and operations management in northern occupied Palestine with advanced missiles.
• The movement also announced attacks on the newly established Nimr al-Jamal site, a gathering of Israeli soldiers in Qantara, and troops in Kiryat Shmona with missiles and rocket barrages.
• Hezbollah further said two explosive devices struck Israeli armored vehicles in Hadatha, leaving one vehicle burning.

Israeli Strike Targets Al-Shahabiya

AL-MAYADEEN: Israeli warplanes carried out an airstrike on the town of Al-Shahabiya in southern Lebanon.

Israeli Media Reports Casualties from Helicopter Explosion

ISRAELI MEDIA: Reports said the dead and wounded from a helicopter explosion in southern Lebanon included a paramedic and a battalion commander from the Givati Brigade.

Child Injured in Central Gaza

AL-MAYADEEN:

• A child was wounded by Israeli drone fire southeast of Al-Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip.
• The IRGC warning about both Lebanon and Gaza being direct red lines for Iran is arguably the lead item in that update because it potentially broadens the consequences of future Israeli operations beyond Lebanon alone.

NBC:

• President Donald Trump told NBC that “we’ve talked too much” and suggested that silence might be preferable at this stage.
• Trump added that this does not mean the United States is preparing to resume bombing operations.

Hezbollah Expands Attacks on Israeli Positions and Settlements

HEZBOLLAH:

• Islamic Resistance announced a series of operations targeting Israeli forces and military sites.
• The movement said it targeted a command headquarters in the Ya’ra barracks with a squadron of attack drones.
• Hezbollah also reported missile strikes against a gathering of Israeli vehicles and soldiers in Qouzah, a rocket barrage targeting troops near Beaufort Castle, and combined rocket and artillery attacks on Israeli forces in Kiryat Shmona.
• The movement further said it targeted gatherings of Israeli soldiers in Kiryat Shmona with barrages of rockets and artillery shells.

Sirens Sound across Northern Israel

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Sirens were activated in Kiryat Shmona and Margaliot following attacks from Lebanon.
• Channel 12 reported that Hezbollah is continuing to develop its nighttime operational capabilities, particularly the use of explosive drones after dark.
• Israeli media also reported that one soldier was killed and several others wounded in a car bomb explosion earlier in the day.

Iran Warns over Beirut Escalation

IRAN:

• Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters warned residents of northern Israel to evacuate if Israel targets Beirut’s southern suburbs.
• The warning comes amid growing Iranian criticism of Israeli operations in Lebanon and rising regional tensions.

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Operations in Lebanon

SAUDI ARABIA: The Saudi Foreign Ministry condemned Israeli military actions in Lebanon and rejected what it described as Israel’s incursion into Lebanese territory and violations of Lebanese sovereignty.

Maritime Incident Reported near Iraq

REUTERS: Reuters, citing a British maritime authority, reported an incident approximately 40 nautical miles southeast of Umm Qasr, Iraq. No further details were immediately available.