Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has claimed that Tehran possesses a "great deal of evidence" suggesting that operations against Iran were conducted from the territory of the United Arab Emirates. The allegation comes amid heightened regional tensions and growing scrutiny of the role played by Gulf states during the recent conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.

While Iran has accused the UAE of facilitating or supporting hostile actions, Abu Dhabi has repeatedly rejected such claims and insists that its security and defense partnerships are a sovereign matter.

Did UAE Serve As Base For Operations Against Iran? Claims Say Tehran Has Evidence 

US President Donald Trump has made fresh remarks on Iran, saying he does not need a deal with Tehran to obtain enriched uranium, while also indicating he would be open to meeting Iran's Supreme Leader if an agreement is reached. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Kuwait's foreign minister and condemned recent attacks linked to the regional crisis. The United States has also expanded travel warnings for several Middle Eastern countries as tensions continue to rise.


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Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated after the IRGC claimed it launched missile and drone attacks against the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain. US Central Command rejected the claim, stating that all incoming threats were intercepted and neutralised. Meanwhile, American forces reportedly carried out a self-defence strike on Iran's Qeshm Island. The latest exchange highlights the growing risk of a wider confrontation in the Gulf, a region critical to global energy supplies and maritime trade.


US-Iran War: Iran Launches Series Of Strikes in Response To US Attack On Qeshm Island

Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated after the IRGC claimed it launched missile and drone attacks against the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain. US Central Command rejected the claim, stating that all incoming threats were intercepted and neutralised. Meanwhile, American forces reportedly carried out a self-defence strike on Iran's Qeshm Island. The latest exchange highlights the growing risk of a wider confrontation in the Gulf, a region critical to global energy supplies and maritime trade.

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The humanitarian crisis in southern Lebanon has reached a critical juncture as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have re-issued wide-scale evacuation orders for the entire region south of the Zahrani River. These warnings, which classify the territory as a "combat zone," come amid intense military operations and a crumbling ceasefire agreement.


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Donald Trump has issued mixed and rapidly shifting messages on Iran negotiations, creating confusion over the future of the talks. In the morning, he warned of possible strikes and rising tensions, while later signaling optimism that a deal could be reached within days. He also described the discussions as “boring” at one point, before later telling ABC News that an agreement with Iran could happen within the next week. 


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A fresh round of tensions has gripped the Gulf after Iran's IRGC claimed it targeted an air base allegedly linked to a recent US strike on a telecommunications tower on Sirik Island in southern Iran. At the same time, Kuwait's military reported intercepting hostile missiles and drones in its airspace, raising fears of a broader regional escalation. 


Iran War: US Strikes Iran's Radar Sites As Trump Toughens Demands 

The United States has carried out strikes on Iranian radar and drone control sites in southern Iran, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM). The operation targeted facilities in Goruk and Qeshm Island following the reported downing of an American MQ-1 drone over international waters. US officials described the strikes as “self-defence” actions aimed at neutralising threats to regional shipping and military assets.

US-Iran War: US Strikes Iran’s Radar Sites Amid Escalating Gulf Tensions

Some relief is finally reaching global oil markets. Bloomberg reports that 29 of 109 large non-Iranian oil tankers stranded in the Persian Gulf have now crossed the Strait of Hormuz.


1 in 4 Stranded Tankers Cross Hormuz 

Tensions between the United States and Iran have flared again after CENTCOM confirmed strikes on Iranian radar, drone command and control facilities following the reported shootdown of a US MQ-1 drone over international waters. American fighter jets targeted sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island, saying the operation was a measured response to threats against US assets and commercial shipping in the region.


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President Donald Trump sought to change several terms of a proposal to end the US-Israel war on Iran, according to media reports in the United States, as a finalised deal remains elusive.

The New York Times reported on Saturday that Trump’s changes involved toughening the deal terms, and the US has sent the new framework back to be considered by Iran, according to officials familiar with the proceedings.


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Iranian authorities have shut down a cafe in central Tehran, accusing it of promoting “satanic” activities, local media reported on Sunday (May 31). The cafe, located on the popular Valiasr Street, had reportedly hosted events featuring Western-style music.According to a Fars news agency, the cafe “provided a setting for abnormal behaviours”. Meanwhile, Mehr News Agency reported that police alleged some visitors were participating in “satanic movements.”In a 14-second video released by Tasnim News Agency, a crowded venue was shown where musicians played guitars while audience members were seen moving to the rhythm. The clip did not contain any audio.Iran has a long history of conducting raids and arrests against individuals and groups accused of promoting what they describe as “satanic” ideologies. Over the years, several events linked to alternative youth cultures have come under scrutiny, with some rock and heavy metal concerts being labelled by officials as events associated with satanism.The Islamic Republic has a longstanding record of cracking down on activities it views as incompatible with Islamic values or excessively influenced by Western culture. From music events and social gatherings to fashion trends and cultural movements, authorities have often taken action against expressions they believe challenge the country’s religious and cultural norms.Earlier in late March, Iranian authorities shut down all Tehran branches of the popular Lamiz cafe chain over takeaway cup designs they claimed referred to the killing of former supreme leader Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes.State-linked media reported that the judiciary ordered the closures after accusing the company of using “suspicious” designs. Persian-language outlets outside Iran said the artwork featured an empty chair, which authorities interpreted as a reference to Khamenei’s death and the absence of his son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, from public view.In a statement, the cafe denied the allegations, saying the cups were created months earlier for Nowruz, the Persian New Year, and had no connection to recent events. The company stressed that production and distribution were completed before the conflict.The incidents reflect Iran’s continued scrutiny of cultural spaces and businesses over perceived political or social dissent.

Iran shut down a Tehran cafe over alleged “satanic” activities linked to Western-style music. The move follows broader crackdowns on cultural spaces seen as challenging Islamic values.

Iranian authorities have shut down a cafe in central Tehran, accusing it of promoting “satanic” activities, local media reported on Sunday (May 31). The cafe, located on the popular Valiasr Street, had reportedly hosted events featuring Western-style music. According to a Fars news agency, the cafe “provided a setting for abnormal behaviours”. Meanwhile, Mehr News Agency reported that police alleged some visitors were participating in “satanic movements.” In a 14-second video released by Tasnim News Agency, a crowded venue was shown where musicians played guitars while audience members were seen moving to the rhythm. The clip did not contain any audio. Iran has a long history of conducting raids and arrests against individuals and groups accused of promoting what they describe as “satanic” ideologies. Over the years, several events linked to alternative youth cultures have come under scrutiny, with some rock and heavy metal concerts being labelled by officials as events associated with satanism. The Islamic Republic has a longstanding record of cracking down on activities it views as incompatible with Islamic values or excessively influenced by Western culture. From music events and social gatherings to fashion trends and cultural movements, authorities have often taken action against expressions they believe challenge the country’s religious and cultural norms. Earlier in late March, Iranian authorities shut down all Tehran branches of the popular Lamiz cafe chain over takeaway cup designs they claimed referred to the killing of former supreme leader Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes. State-linked media reported that the judiciary ordered the closures after accusing the company of using “suspicious” designs. Persian-language outlets outside Iran said the artwork featured an empty chair, which authorities interpreted as a reference to Khamenei’s death and the absence of his son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, from public view. In a statement, the cafe denied the allegations, saying the cups were created months earlier for Nowruz, the Persian New Year, and had no connection to recent events. The company stressed that production and distribution were completed before the conflict. The incidents reflect Iran’s continued scrutiny of cultural spaces and businesses over perceived political or social dissent.

Iran shut down a Tehran cafe over alleged “satanic” activities linked to Western-style music. The move follows broader crackdowns on cultural spaces seen as challenging Islamic values.

‘Satanism’ or music? Iran shuts down popular cafe in Tehran for THIS reason

The United States is signalling that the door remains open for renewed engagement with Iran, even as tensions continue to rise across the Gulf. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington remains prepared for reengagement, but the diplomatic push faces fresh complications after reports of a missile strike linked to Iran targeting a US base in Kuwait. With reports of American personnel injured and nuclear negotiations showing little progress, the region remains caught between diplomacy and the risk of further escalation.

US-Iran War: US Troops Reportedly Hurt In Iran's Attack On US Base In Kuwait 

Fresh reports are raising concerns about a possible escalation in US-Iran tensions after claims that missile debris from an attack in Kuwait injured several Americans. Iranian state-linked media reported casualties following a strike targeting a US military facility, while uncertainty continues to surround the full extent of the incident. The developments come as President Donald Trump's Situation Room meeting reportedly ended without a major breakthrough, adding to fears that the fragile calm in the region could face renewed pressure.


US-Iran Tensions Surge After Reported Missile Strike in Kuwait Injures Americans 

Tensions between the United States and Iran continue to intensify as negotiations face major sticking points over nuclear enrichment and the Strait of Hormuz. The White House says any deal must meet strict “red lines” set by President Trump, while Iranian officials reject pressure-based language in talks. Disputes over uranium stockpiles and regional security concerns remain central, keeping diplomatic progress uncertain amid rising geopolitical pressure.

US-Iran Peace Deal: US Shifts Iran Position As Nuclear And Hormuz Standoff Deepens Talks 

The United Arab Emirates secretly conducted dozens of military strikes on Iran during the initial days of the US-Israel war. These attacks heavily relied on intelligence supplied by the United States and Israel. According to an exclusive report by the Wall Street Journal, the operations were covert and began in the early days of Operation Epic Fury and continued till the US brokered a ceasefire. This marks a drastic revelation, as the Gulf states were initially hesitant about a ceasefire; some of them reportedly changed their stance after being attacked by Iran.According to several people familiar with the covert operations, who told the WSJ that among many strikes were Qeshm and Abu Musa islands in the Strait of Hormuz, the port city of Bandar Abbas, Lavan Island’s oil refinery, and the Asaluyeh petrochemical complex. Iran has reportedly targeted the UAE with 2800 missiles.<h2>Growing UAE-Israel cooperation and Emiratis' OPEC exit&nbsp;</h2>An oil refinery on ‌Iran's Lavan Island was targeted by a covert UAE attack on April 8 at around 10 am. The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company confirmed that the island was targeted by “enemy attack”, but no casualties were reported. Israeli military spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani ⁠then denied any involvement in the attack. &nbsp;Further, the attack on the Asaluyeh petrochemical complex triggered international concern and backlash, prompting the United States to pressure Israel to halt attacks. The strike was carried out by the UAE in cooperation with Israel. But when asked by reporters, Netanyahu said, “Israel acted alone against the Asaluyeh gas compound.”The report further notes that the UAE has increased its collaboration with Israel, as Israel has sent Iron Dome and Operators to the Emiratis. The report suggests that the UAE President, Mohammed bin Zayed, expressed frustration with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over his disagreement to join the operation against Iran. According to the report, Saudi Arabia later urged the US to halt the coordinated military operation as it was increasing the risk of retaliation against the Gulf energy infrastructures. While the UAE's neighbour conveyed that it was not their war to join. This further explains the later development of the UAE seeking a Currency Swap Line from Washington and exiting the OPEC and OPEC+.&nbsp;

The UAE secretly carried out dozens of military strikes on Iran during the US-Israel war, targeting key energy and military sites with intelligence support from Washington and Tel Aviv, according to a report.

The United Arab Emirates secretly conducted dozens of military strikes on Iran during the initial days of the US-Israel war. These attacks heavily relied on intelligence supplied by the United States and Israel. According to an exclusive report by the Wall Street Journal, the operations were covert and began in the early days of Operation Epic Fury and continued till the US brokered a ceasefire. This marks a drastic revelation, as the Gulf states were initially hesitant about a ceasefire; some of them reportedly changed their stance after being attacked by Iran. According to several people familiar with the covert operations, who told the WSJ that among many strikes were Qeshm and Abu Musa islands in the Strait of Hormuz, the port city of Bandar Abbas, Lavan Island’s oil refinery, and the Asaluyeh petrochemical complex. Iran has reportedly targeted the UAE with 2800 missiles. Growing UAE-Israel cooperation and Emiratis' OPEC exit An oil refinery on ‌Iran's Lavan Island was targeted by a covert UAE attack on April 8 at around 10 am. The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company confirmed that the island was targeted by “enemy attack”, but no casualties were reported. Israeli military spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani ⁠then denied any involvement in the attack. Further, the attack on the Asaluyeh petrochemical complex triggered international concern and backlash, prompting the United States to pressure Israel to halt attacks. The strike was carried out by the UAE in cooperation with Israel. But when asked by reporters, Netanyahu said, “Israel acted alone against the Asaluyeh gas compound.” The report further notes that the UAE has increased its collaboration with Israel, as Israel has sent Iron Dome and Operators to the Emiratis. The report suggests that the UAE President, Mohammed bin Zayed, expressed frustration with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over his disagreement to join the operation against Iran. According to the report, Saudi Arabia later urged the US to halt the coordinated military operation as it was increasing the risk of retaliation against the Gulf energy infrastructures. While the UAE's neighbour conveyed that it was not their war to join. This further explains the later development of the UAE seeking a Currency Swap Line from Washington and exiting the OPEC and OPEC+.

The UAE secretly carried out dozens of military strikes on Iran during the US-Israel war, targeting key energy and military sites with intelligence support from Washington and Tel Aviv, according to a report.

UAE secretly struck Iran during US-Israel war, targeted Hormuz sites and energy facilities: Report

Donald Trump is expected to make a final decision on a potential peace agreement involving Iran amid rising tensions across the Middle East. Reports suggest discussions are focused on ceasefire terms, nuclear concerns and security in the Strait of Hormuz. While officials say progress has been made, uncertainty remains over whether diplomacy will prevail or tensions could escalate further in the region.


US-Iran Peace Deal: All Eyes On Outcomes Of Situation Room Meeting

Donald Trump is expected to make a final decision on a potential peace agreement involving Iran amid rising tensions across the Middle East. Reports suggest discussions are focused on ceasefire terms, nuclear concerns and security in the Strait of Hormuz. While officials say progress has been made, uncertainty remains over whether diplomacy will prevail or tensions could escalate further in the region.

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The United States is struggling to secure a breakthrough in talks with Iran as tensions over Tehran’s nuclear programme continue to grow. Iranian officials have made it clear they will not surrender their stockpiled uranium, complicating diplomatic efforts and raising fresh concerns over the future of negotiations and regional stability.

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US-Iran War: Trump to Make Final Decision on Whether to Strike Iran Peace Deal 

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that Washington “holds all cards” in ongoing negotiations with Iran over its nuclear programme. Vice President JD Vance added that the U.S. is in a position to significantly set back Iran’s nuclear ambitions over the long term. Meanwhile, officials in Tehran and Iranian media insist that no final agreement has been reached, stressing that any deal must align with Iran’s national interests, keeping diplomatic tensions high.


US-Iran War: Tehran Says Won't Accept Deal That Does Not Align With Our Interests 

Iran's football team still lacks US visas and is not competing in World Cup on "equal terms" because of its difficulty in training ahead of the tournament, its ambassador to Mexico said Thursday. Ambassador Abolfazl Pasandideh visited the northwestern Mexican border city of Tijuana, where Iranians have relocated their training camp. They were originally planned to be based in Tucson in the US state of Arizona.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/brazil-neymar-suffers-injury-just-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup-2026-set-to-miss-opener-morocco-june-13-1779983887808">Marquee Brazilian Neymar suffers injury just ahead of World Cup, set to miss opener</a>The ambassador told a news conference that "the country to the north" -- meaning the US -- had not followed through on its responsibility of hosting the Iranian team."We don't know whether or not they're going to give the players their visas," he added.Iran will play their three World Cup group games in two west coast US cities: Los Angeles and Seattle. The head of the Iranian Football Federation has said they were hoping players would be granted multiple entry visas."We aren't participating in the World Cup on equal terms," Pasandideh said."We haven't been able to train our team like they should," he said, because of the war in the Middle East that began February 28.On Wednesday, Iranian diplomats visited the stadium where the team is training, a source from Club Tijuana that plays there told AFP. The diplomats also met with local security officials, the source said.Iran are due to play in Los Angeles on June 15 against New Zealand and on June 21 against Belgium, then in Seattle against Egypt on June 26.

Ambassador Abolfazl Pasandideh visited the northwestern Mexican border city of Tijuana, where Iranians have relocated their training camp. They were originally planned to be based in Tucson in the US state of Arizona.

Iran's football team still lacks US visas and is not competing in World Cup on "equal terms" because of its difficulty in training ahead of the tournament, its ambassador to Mexico said Thursday. Ambassador Abolfazl Pasandideh visited the northwestern Mexican border city of Tijuana, where Iranians have relocated their training camp. They were originally planned to be based in Tucson in the US state of Arizona. Also Read - Marquee Brazilian Neymar suffers injury just ahead of World Cup, set to miss opener The ambassador told a news conference that "the country to the north" -- meaning the US -- had not followed through on its responsibility of hosting the Iranian team. "We don't know whether or not they're going to give the players their visas," he added. Iran will play their three World Cup group games in two west coast US cities: Los Angeles and Seattle. The head of the Iranian Football Federation has said they were hoping players would be granted multiple entry visas. "We aren't participating in the World Cup on equal terms," Pasandideh said. "We haven't been able to train our team like they should," he said, because of the war in the Middle East that began February 28. On Wednesday, Iranian diplomats visited the stadium where the team is training, a source from Club Tijuana that plays there told AFP. The diplomats also met with local security officials, the source said. Iran are due to play in Los Angeles on June 15 against New Zealand and on June 21 against Belgium, then in Seattle against Egypt on June 26.

Ambassador Abolfazl Pasandideh visited the northwestern Mexican border city of Tijuana, where Iranians have relocated their training camp. They were originally planned to be based in Tucson in the US state of Arizona.

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United States carried out new strikes near Iran’s Bandar Abbas port, targeting what it described as military threats to its forces and maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated with strikes on U.S base in Kuwait and warning shots at four ship passing by Hormuz. The latest developments come amid rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route that has become a major flashpoint in negotiations and confrontations involving Iran and the US. The US Treasury Department added Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority to its sanctions list, targeting the body Tehran created to manage ship transit requests through the Strait of Hormuz. The move is part of the Trump administration’s effort to increase economic pressure on Iran as negotiations over ending the war continue. Questions are now being raised about a potential wider war once again.


Iran, US Blame Each Other for Violating Ceasefire Amid Strikes 

#Gravitas In a major shift in its nuclear policy, the Trump administration wants to take plutonium, once built for nuclear bombs during the Cold War era and hand it over to private companies to turn the plutonium into fuel for nuclear power plants.  


Fresh US-Iran Strikes Reignite Fears of a Wider West Asia War

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any further US military strikes will trigger a “more decisive response,” amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. The statement comes as both sides continue to exchange attacks in the Gulf region, including reported strikes near Bandar Abbas and retaliatory actions against US-linked military assets. The warning signals a further intensification of the already fragile ceasefire situation.


Iran-US Truce Challenged Again, Tehran Targets US Base in Retaliation for Overnight US Strikes

A major diplomatic breakthrough may be unfolding in the Middle East after Axios reported that the United States and Iran have reached a preliminary peace framework, though the agreement still awaits final approval from Donald Trump. Iran has not officially confirmed the deal yet. Reports suggest the proposed agreement could include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing tensions in the Gulf, and beginning fresh talks over Iran’s nuclear programme. The development comes after weeks of military escalation and rising fears of a wider regional conflict.


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