Israeli prosecutors have formally charged six settlers for attacking villages and a mosque in the occupied West Bank. According to police, the suspects, accused of terrorism, arson, sabotage, and violent rioting, targeted Deir Dibwan village on June 14. Investigations found that masked settlers entered the area carrying flammable materials, tear gas, and knives, setting trees and vehicles on fire, damaging a mosque, and assaulting residents. Witnesses told Al Jazeera that the mosque was set ablaze while worshippers were inside.

The Times of Israel reported that five of the accused are minors and one is 18 years old. They face charges of racially motivated assault, rioting, arson under terrorist circumstances, and property damage in the Jerusalem District Court. The UN noted that settler attacks in 2026 have surged to an average of six per day. Despite the indictments, new assaults occurred across the West Bank, including attacks on homes, vehicles, and farmland.

Western nations including Australia, Canada, France, Norway, New Zealand, and the UK have imposed coordinated sanctions on networks funding or inciting settler violence. Israeli officials and settler leaders dismissed the sanctions as symbolic and ineffective.

US Vice President JD Vance has warned Iran that any further attacks will be met with violence, following a recent US military strike. In a post on social media platform X, Vance said that Iran had signed a ceasefire agreement which the US had respected. He added that if Iran had disagreements over the implementation of the memorandum, it could communicate directly rather than resorting to aggression.

The US launched the strike against Iran after accusing it of carrying out a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump alleged that Iran had foolishly violated the ceasefire. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the operation targeted Iran’s missile and drone storage sites as well as coastal radar installations, describing it as a precise response to the drone attack.

The incident has raised renewed concerns about the future of the initial US-Iran understanding, which now appears increasingly fragile amid escalating tensions.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has accused the United States of violating a prior commitment by launching airstrikes along Iran’s coast. In a statement released on June 27, 2026, the IRGC warned that any repetition of such aggression would be met with a harsher response. The group said it had targeted areas where US forces are deployed but did not disclose specific details about those sites.

According to the IRGC statement, under Article 5 of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, Iran holds authority over navigation control in the Strait of Hormuz. The statement alleged that the United States had provoked other parties to breach this commitment, prompting Iran to respond accordingly. The IRGC emphasized that future violations would trigger even broader retaliation.

The warning underscores ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States in the Gulf region, particularly around the strategic Strait of Hormuz, though the statement did not specify the scale or timing of the reported attacks.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Saturday that it had carried out retaliatory strikes on several US installations in the Gulf region. The action was described as a response to recent American attacks on Iranian targets, which Washington said were in retaliation for an assault on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC warned that any further aggression would prompt a broader response.

The United States had earlier accused Tehran of being behind the attack on the Singapore-flagged ship Ever Lovely. The incident came just a week after the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending hostilities, raising hopes for de-escalation. However, the renewed military exchanges have cast doubt on that fragile peace process.

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital global energy corridor, carrying about one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supply. Analysts warn that renewed conflict in the area could destabilize global energy markets once again.

US President Donald Trump on Friday accused Iran of a “foolish violation” of a ceasefire agreement after a drone struck the Singapore-flagged cargo ship Ever Lovely in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel, owned by Taiwan-based Evergreen Marine, was hit by a projectile off Oman on Thursday but sustained limited damage and continued its voyage. Hours after Trump’s comments, the US military confirmed it had carried out strikes on Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar facilities in response to the attack.

The incident occurred amid sensitive negotiations between Washington and Tehran over a 60-day memorandum of understanding aimed at easing naval tensions and reopening the strait to free passage while talks continue on Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions relief. Iran has not claimed responsibility, though US officials told Reuters that Iran fired on the ship. The attack also disrupted International Maritime Organization efforts to escort stranded vessels from the Gulf, where thousands of seafarers remain trapped.

Iranian officials rejected US accusations and defended their control over the strait, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps denying any direct communication channel with Washington.

The United States Department of State has released a 14-point framework or understanding agreement between Israel and Lebanon, which had been signed earlier in Washington DC. Under the agreement, Lebanon’s army will gradually assume full and effective security responsibility in designated ‘pilot zones’. Israel and Lebanon have initially agreed on two such zones, though their names remain undisclosed. Additional areas may be added later by mutual consent.

The Lebanese government will reassert exclusive state control over the use of force and ensure the complete and verified disarmament of all non-state armed groups, a clause understood to refer to Hezbollah. Israel stated that eliminating threats from such groups would remove the need for future Israeli military operations or presence in Lebanon. It also affirmed having no territorial ambitions toward Lebanon.

The agreement includes US coordination to mobilize international partners for Lebanon’s reconstruction. Israel and Lebanon will form a joint working group to draft a comprehensive peace and security agreement. Separately, the US pledged major resources to break the cycle of violence, announcing $100 million in humanitarian aid through the UN and over $30 million in reimbursements to Lebanon’s army.

A week after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran in France, the two countries remain out of direct conflict. The 14-point framework agreement has survived initial skepticism in Washington, driven by both nations’ desire to avoid further economic and political strain. The deal has partially reopened the Strait of Hormuz, allowing vessel traffic to rise sharply, though full access remains restricted and a recent drone strike has disrupted evacuation efforts in the Gulf.

Following the agreement, U.S. Treasury sanctions on Iran were lifted, enabling Tehran to resume oil exports. Iran has already shipped 3.8 million barrels through the strait and expanded sales to China. Analysts estimate Iran could now sell up to 2 million barrels daily, regaining lost revenue without offering discounts. The memorandum also outlines plans for a $300 billion private investment fund and potential release of over $10 billion in frozen assets, though details remain unclear.

Uncertainty persists over nuclear inspections and regional stability. Iran has not confirmed granting unlimited access to UN inspectors, and tensions in Lebanon could undermine the ceasefire’s durability.

US Vice President JD Vance claimed that a hotline had been established between the United States and Iran to ease ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) firmly rejected the claim, stating in a Saturday statement that no such communication line exists and that there are no plans to create one in the future.

The two countries are currently facing each other militarily in the region, raising concerns about how to de-escalate the situation. The IRGC has warned that any repetition of military actions will be met with a stronger and broader response. Analysts cited in the report noted that continued ship seizures by the IRGC and US strikes on Iranian military sites could jeopardize long-term memorandums of understanding and ongoing diplomatic talks.

The situation has generated significant regional and international concern, with uncertainty over whether diplomatic channels can prevent further escalation.

The United States carried out military strikes in Iran on Friday following a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating a ceasefire, prompting the operation. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), precision strikes targeted Iranian missile and drone storage sites as well as coastal radar installations. CENTCOM described the action as a strong response to Iran’s aggression against commercial shipping and said it would continue coordinating to ensure safe maritime passage in the region.

BBC reported that a one-way attack drone had hit a cargo vessel earlier, causing no casualties but prompting preparations to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors from the area. The incident has renewed concerns over the future of a preliminary US-Iran agreement reached earlier in June to ensure safe navigation and reduce hostilities.

The February attacks by the US and Israel had earlier led Iran to restrict movement through the Strait, but a 14-point agreement on June 17 had temporarily eased tensions. The latest developments now cast uncertainty over that fragile truce.

Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) announced that two military transport aircraft are being sent to Venezuela to support rescue and humanitarian operations following recent earthquakes. Coordinating with the Turkish Armed Forces, one A-400M aircraft has been prepared to carry a 38-member search, rescue, and humanitarian team from Istanbul, Izmir, and Denizli. The flight will also include a five-member national medical rescue team, two Turkish Red Crescent personnel, two search dogs, and three fully equipped rescue vehicles.

The Turkish Ministry of National Defense has decided to send another A-400M aircraft carrying a 22-member Humanitarian Aid Brigade team and necessary equipment. AFAD stated that both aircraft will depart from Istanbul Atatürk Airport at 11:15 a.m. local time on Friday for Venezuela.

The aid mission follows two powerful earthquakes that struck Caracas and surrounding areas on Thursday, causing extensive damage and killing at least 235 people, with hundreds more trapped or missing.

Japan has announced a $15 million emergency humanitarian aid package for people in Iran, Lebanon, and the occupied West Bank. According to a statement from Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the assistance will be delivered through international organizations, including the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

The funds will support urgent humanitarian activities such as healthcare, food supply, shelter, safe water access, and sanitation. In addition, Tokyo will provide an extra $640,000 through the Japan Platform to strengthen the relief operations of non-governmental organizations in Lebanon.

The Japanese government stated that the humanitarian support will be carried out in coordination with international partners to address the urgent needs of people affected by conflict and instability in these regions.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has offered humanitarian and medical assistance to Venezuela following a devastating earthquake. In a message sent on Thursday to Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez, Pezeshkian expressed condolences and sympathy over the casualties caused by the powerful tremors. He said the Islamic Republic stands by the Venezuelan government and people during this difficult time.

The Iranian president stated that Iran is ready to provide emergency relief, medical support, and humanitarian aid to help reduce the suffering of those affected and to assist in ongoing rescue and recovery operations. He described the earthquake as a tragic incident and expressed hope that the Venezuelan people would soon overcome the disaster.

According to reports, two strong earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday night, leaving at least 235 people dead. The offer of assistance underscores Iran’s willingness to support Venezuela in its post-disaster recovery efforts.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem has warned that Israel must withdraw from Lebanon without any conditions. Speaking in a live broadcast on Friday, he said Israel’s presence in Lebanon was not due to missile threats but to occupy and control the country. Qassem emphasized that Hezbollah’s restraint was a deliberate strategy of patience, describing endurance as the only path to victory.

He declared that Hezbollah would not disarm north of the Litani River and that any discussion on weapons would occur only after Israel’s complete and unconditional withdrawal. Qassem claimed Israel’s aggression aimed to eliminate Hezbollah but said the group had successfully resisted. He urged Lebanese authorities to unite against the enemy and reject external interference, particularly from the United States and Israel.

Qassem also commented on a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, calling it a formal declaration of defeat for both the U.S. and Israel, asserting that Iran’s steadfastness led to the agreement.

The United States is reassessing its military presence in the Middle East following Iranian attacks on bases in Gulf countries. According to a Wall Street Journal report, US officials are considering reducing their presence in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia while planning to rebuild the heavily damaged naval base in Bahrain. The Pentagon has not yet disclosed the extent of the damage.

The report adds that Washington is also weighing the possibility of relocating some bases and operations to Israel. Citing current and former US military personnel, satellite imagery, and social media footage, the report notes that Iran’s strikes caused significant damage to the US command headquarters and at least a dozen other buildings.

These developments have prompted a reassessment of the risks faced by US bases that remain within range of Iranian missiles and drones, as officials evaluate future deployment and security strategies in the region.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed deep sorrow and sympathy over the loss of lives and extensive damage caused by a devastating earthquake in Venezuela. In a condolence message issued on Friday, he said he was deeply saddened by the large number of casualties and widespread destruction resulting from the disaster.

On behalf of the people of Bangladesh, the Prime Minister conveyed heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery for the injured. He also stated that the people of Bangladesh stand in solidarity with the people of Venezuela during this difficult time.

Tarique Rahman reaffirmed Bangladesh’s full support for the affected population and wished the Venezuelan government and citizens strength, courage, and a swift recovery from the crisis.