US-Iran War Highlights: Israel Rejects Iran's Warning To Not Hit Lebanon; Netanyahu Says Holding Fire In Iran
While both sides later signalled a pause in hostilities and US President Donald Trump pushed for an immediate ceasefire, the renewed exchange of strikes underscored the volatility of the region and the risk of a broader conflict spilling over.
The latest flare-up in the US-Iran conflict added another layer of uncertainty to an already fragile ceasefire, with Iran accusing Washington of failing to restrain Israel and holding it responsible for alleged violations of the truce. While both sides later signalled a pause in hostilities and US President Donald Trump pushed for an immediate ceasefire, the renewed exchange of strikes underscored the volatility of the region and the risk of a broader conflict spilling over.
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US Forces Disable Unladen Oil Tanker In Gulf Of Oman
US forces disabled an unladen oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, June 8, after the vessel violated the ongoing blockade against Iran by attempting to sail to an Iranian port, according to a CENTCOM post on X.
"U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) disabled Palau-flagged M/T Marivex as it transited international waters in the Gulf of Oman toward Iran. An F/A-18 Super Hornet from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) fired a precision munition into the ship's engineering and steering spaces after the crew failed to comply with directions from U.S. forces. Marivex is no longer sailing to Iran. CENTCOM forces have disabled seven non-compliant vessels, redirected 134 ships that complied, and allowed 42 vessels supporting humanitarian aid to pass since initiating the blockade on April 13," the post stated.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Says 'Disrupted Equation Of A Ceasefire On Paper'
معادلهٔ آتشبس روی کاغذ و نقض مکرر آن در میدان را بر هم زدیم.
— محمدباقر قالیباف | MB Ghalibaf (@mb_ghalibaf) June 8, 2026
تا زمانی که ارادهٔ واقعی برای اعتمادسازی نداشته باشید، پاسخ ایران همین خواهد بود.
Israel Rejects Warning To Not Hit Lebanon
Israel has rejected Iran's warning to not hit Lebanon, according to defense minister Israel Katz.
Iran Cancels All Flights
All flights in Iran have been cancelled until further notice, news agency Tasnim reported citing aviation notice.
Israel Agrees To Halt Strikes On Iran After Trump's Request: Report
Israel has agreed to halt strikes on Iran after Donald Trump's request, according to reports by N12. However, the country continue to conduct strikes against Lebanon.
EU Imposes Levies On IRGC Unit, Iranian Individuals Over Hormuz Restrictions
The European Union said that it has imposed sanctions on unit of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and two Iranian individuals for threatening the freedom of maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, through which around a fifth of the world’s oil flows.
The move marked the first time the bloc has used new powers to sanction Iran for restricting freedom of navigation.
The EU said in a statement it had added the Hormozgan Provincial Command of the IRGC Navy to its sanctions list, as well as Mohammad Akbarzadeh and Hamid Hosseini.
It said Akbarzadeh is deputy commander for political affairs of the IRGC Navy and Hosseini is a representative of Iran’s Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products Exporters’ Union.
(Al Jazeera)
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Speaks To Netanyahu
US President Donald Trump has reportedly held a phone call with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Iran's IRGC Declares End Of Military Operations Against Israel
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have declared an end to military operations against Israel, according to reports by Fars news agency on Monday.
The announcement follows renewed aggressions on both sides. Israel conducted fresh strikes on Beirut on Sunday, post which Iran retaliated.
“Following the aggressions and acts of mischief by the brutal Zionist regime in southern Lebanon and the Dahieh area, carried out with the support of criminal America, the powerful armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in support of the oppressed people of Lebanon, delivered a painful response to this regime,” Fars quoted the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters as saying.
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Donald Trump Calls On Iran, Israel To 'Stop Shooting Immediately'
Donald Trumps Tells Iran and Israel to stop shooting at each other.
Iran War Live Updates: IDF Shares Video Of Strikes
The IDF completed a large-scale strike on strategic defense systems belonging to Iran. Recently, defense systems were deployed across Iran to restore the regime’s capabilities degraded during Operation Roaring Lion. The strike led to the dismantling of these systems.
⭕️🛩️ STRUCK: The IDF completed a large-scale strike on strategic defense systems belonging to the Iranian terror regime.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 8, 2026
Recently, defense systems were deployed across Iran to restore the regime’s capabilities degraded during Operation Roaring Lion. The strike led to the… pic.twitter.com/eEqV2QnXK3
Iran War Live Updates: Diplomats Race To Save Ceasefire
Two regional officials said concerted diplomatic efforts were underway Monday to salvage the ceasefire between Iran and the United States after the exchange of strikes between Israel and Iran.
Officials from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan and Qatar, have urged the US administration to pressure Israel to rein in its strikes on Iran and Beirut. They have also urged Iranian officials to stop attacks on Israel, they said. Both officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to reporters.
(Source: AP)
Iran War Live Updates: Iran-Israel Must Stop Shooting, Trump Repeats Peace Call
Israel and Iran must immediately stop “shooting.” US President Donald Trump wrote on his social media platform, 'Truth Social.'
Iran War Live Updates: Will Strait Of Hormuz Reopen?
Iran signalled on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz would remain open to shipping, but warned that passage would come under new conditions, including transit fees, set jointly by Iran and Oman, according to Reuters.
Iran War Live Updates: Oil Prices Surge
Oil prices surged as Israel launched airstrikes early on Monday, targeting central and western Iran in response to missile fire. Iranian state television reported the sound of explosions being heard in Isfahan, Tabriz and Tehran, without immediately elaborating.
Brent crude, the international standard, jumped $4.60 to $97.69 a barrel. Benchmark US crude surged $4.13 to $94.67 a barrel.
Iran War Live Updates: IMF Chief Warns World Isn't Ready for Shocks That Are Piling Up
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said that after facing crisis upon crisis in recent years, the world needs to build foundations that can withstand shocks that have become more frequent.
Iran War Live Updates: Hormuz Will Open With Transit Fees, Says Iran Envoy
The Strait of Hormuz will be open but under new conditions to be set by Iran and Oman, including a transit fee, Iran's ambassador to Moscow was quoted as saying on Monday.
"Of course, this strait will be open, but with new conditions to be determined by the Iranian and Omani authorities," Ambassador Kazem Jalali told the Russian newspaper Izvestia in an interview published on Monday.
"We understand that Iran and Oman provide certain services related to this strait. And fees will be charged for those services," he said without elaborating.
(Source: Reuters)
Iran War Live Updates: Massive Blast Rocks Foreign Ministry Building In Tehran
Massive blast in Tehran shakes the Foreign Ministry building in Iran's capital.
BREAKING: Massive blast in Tehran shakes the Foreign Ministry building in Iran's capital
— Al Jazeera Breaking News (@AJENews) June 8, 2026
🔴 LIVE updates: https://t.co/OLSkMDq3Le pic.twitter.com/JMNBYjjBbT
Iran War Live Updates: IRGC Claims Responsibility For Attack On Chemical Plant in Haifa
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says it responded to what it described as an “American-Israeli” strike on an Iranian petrochemical site by launching a missile barrage at a similar plant in Israel’s Haifa city.
The Guard warned further attacks on non-military and energy targets in the region would have global ramifications.
“By taking action against civilian targets and targeting oil industries, the Zionist enemy has started a dangerous game, the scope of which will encompass all energy targets in the region, and its consequences for the global economy are the responsibility of the main arsonist in this field – the United States,” IRGC said in a statement.
(Source: Al Jazeera)
Iran War Live Updates: Indian Embassy In Tehran Issues Fresh Advisory
India has issued a fresh travel advisory urging its citizens to avoid travelling to Iran until further notice and advising those currently residing in the country to leave at the earliest opportunity using available commercial transport options. The advisory, issued by the Embassy of India in Tehran in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), comes amid heightened regional tensions and growing security concerns.
Iran War Live Updates: Airports In Tehran, Kermanshah Cancel All Flights
The Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran and the Kermanshah International Airport in western Iran have announced the cancellation of all flight “until further notice”, according to Iranian media reports.
The announcements follow a wave of attacks by Israel this morning targeting Tehran as well as Isfahan and Tabriz.
(Source: Al Jazeera)
Iran War Live Updates: Indians Asked To Avoid Travel To Tehran
Embassy of India in Iran- "In view of the latest developments in the region, the Embassy reiterates its earlier advice to all Indian Nationals to avoid any travel to Iran. Indian Nationals presently in Iran are also advised to exit the country by available means of transport."
Embassy of India in Iran- "In view of the latest developments in the region, the Embassy reiterates its earlier advice to all Indian Nationals to avoid any travel to Iran. Indian Nationals presently in Iran are also advised to exit the country by available means of transport." pic.twitter.com/Llu281nyXg
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2026
Iran War Live Updates: Israel Warns Third Barrage Of Missiles Incoming From Iran
The Israel Defence Forces said that a short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives. Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.
Iran War Live Updates: Israel Targeting Missile Launch Sites, Infrastructure Facilities
Israel's ambassador to the United States said Israeli forces are targeting Iranian surface-to-surface missile launch sites and infrastructure facilities as the IDF continued its strikes on Iran on Monday, hours after Iran fired a second wave of ballistic missiles at Israeli territory.
Iran War Live Updates: Explosions In Tehran, Tabriz, Isfahan
Citing the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), state media reported that the sounds of explosions have been reported in the Iranian cities of Tehran, Tabriz and Isfahan. The IRGC further alleged that the Israeli military reportedly used air-launched ballistic missiles in the attack. Confirming the operation, the Israel Defense Forces stated early Monday that it has struck military targets in the western and central region of Iran, though further specific details were not immediately available.
(Source: ANI)
Iran War Live Updates: Israeli Strike Hits Karun Petrochemical Plant In Mahshahr
The Israeli regime attacked Karun Petrochemical Company in Mahshahr, Khuzestan Province. According to Khuzestan's Security Deputy, the facility was hit by projectiles, causing partial damage to parts of the complex.
The Israeli regime attacked Karun Petrochemical Company in Mahshahr, Khuzestan Province.
— Press TV Breaking (@PTVBreaking1) June 8, 2026
According to Khuzestan's Security Deputy, the facility was hit by projectiles, causing partial damage to parts of the complex. pic.twitter.com/wCgeL7Tpip
Iran War Live Updates: Second Iranian missile Wave Inbound
Israel's military warned the public that a second wave of Iranian missiles was targeting the country. It urged the public to seek shelter.The Iranian fire comes after Israel launched strikes on Iran early Monday in the most serious crossfire since an April 8 ceasefire was reached in the Iran war
Iran War Live Updates: Iran Deal Soon? Trump Says Very Close To Final Pact
US President Donald Trump made a direct diplomatic push to prevent a new escalation between Israel and Iran, urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate following Iran's missile attack on Israel, reported Axios, citing a senior US official and an Israeli source.
Iran War Live Updates: Israel Conducts Strike On Iran
Reuters reports - Israel conducted strikes early on Monday against military targets in western and central Iran, hours after Iran fired a salvo of missiles at Israeli targets in retaliation for an attack on Beirut's southern suburbs.
Iran War Live Updates: Powerful Explosions Heard In Tehran, Tabriz And Isfahan After Israeli Strikes
Powerful explosions were reported across multiple Iranian cities early on Monday after the Israeli Air Force struck military targets in western and central Iran, with blasts also reportedly heard in Iraq's capital Baghdad as the regional fallout from the overnight exchange widened sharply.
Iran War Live Updates: Yemen Launches Missile Towards Israel
Israel says a missile launched from Yemen is now inbound to the country.
(Source: AP)
Iran War Live Updates: IDF Ready To Strike
IDF: Following the situational assessment, the Home Front Command has announced that it is now permitted to leave protected spaces in all areas across the country and to remain near them.
The public is requested to continue to follow the Home Front Command instructions.
IDF: The IDF Chief of the General Staff is currently conducting a situational assessment with the General Staff Forum: "The IDF will strike the enemy with determination as soon as the order is given."
Iran War Live Updates: Sirens Heard In Israel
Sirens sounded in several areas of Israel, sending millions running for shelter. Israel's military said it intercepted the missiles, and multiple explosions were heard in the north. Less than an hour later, the military said people could leave areas reinforced against missile attacks.
"Iran has made a grave mistake," Israel military spokesperson Brig Gen Effie Defrin said. The military's chief of staff, Lt Gen Eyal Zamir, said it will "strike the enemy with determination as soon as the order is given".
🚨 Sirens were sounded in several areas across the country following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward Israel. https://t.co/BtjlfxOegW
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 7, 2026
Iran War Live Updates: Iran Warns Of Strikes On US, Israeli Targets After Beirut Hit
Iran had warned of retaliation after Israel struck Beirut's southern suburbs without warning earlier on Sunday in defiance of Washington's request days ago to stand down. Israel said the Iranian-backed Hezbollah fired at northern Israel earlier in the day.
"Should these acts of aggression be repeated, the responses will be broader in scope and will encompass all American and Zionist targets throughout the region," Iran's Revolutionary Guard said in a statement that referenced attacks in Lebanon and on Iran's coast and vessels around the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran War Live Updates: Netanyahu Does Not Have A Choice, Says Trump
Speaking to Financial Times, Trump said Netanyahu would likely have to accept whatever agreement the US ultimately reaches with Iran.
"He won't have any choice," Trump said of Netanyahu, asserting that he "calls the shots".
The interview was published as Iran launched missiles at Israel in its first attack since a ceasefire took effect in April.
Trump also criticised Israel's strikes on Beirut on Sunday, saying he was "not happy about it".
Trump told Netanyahu during the call to hold off because "we are close to doing something good in terms of a deal", Axios reported, quoting a US official.
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Tells Netanyahu — Don’t retaliate
US President Donald Trump said, "If Bibi strikes them back, it's just going to keep going like the last 47 years, or the last 3,000 years.
Trump reiterated that Washington is close to reaching an agreement and warned that escalating tensions could derail the effort.
"Each of them had their fun. Israel had its strike, and Iran had its strike. We don't need another one," Trump said.
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Tells Netanyahu To Stop Strikes
US President Donald Trump has asked Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate to Iran's latest barrage of missiles. He also asked Iran to return to the negotiating table.
"We're very close. I would say an agreement would be signed on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday of this coming week. And now this takes place," Trump told Fox News.
"You've shot your missiles, that's enough. Get back to the table and make a deal," Trump said, referring to Iran's strikes at Israel.
"The Iranian strikes didn't hurt anybody. Hopefully Israel is not going to retaliate," Trump told Axios.
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