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Qatar has condemned the attack that targeted a post belonging to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) in southern Lebanon, and resulted in the death of a Serbian soldier and injuries to two others from El Salvador and Spain.Qatar considered the attack a serious violation of international humanitarian law and UN Security Council Resolution 1701.In a statement issued yesterday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reiterated Qatar’s complete rejection of any attack targeting Unifil, which plays a vital role in maintaining security and stability in Lebanon.The ministry stressed the need for an immediate investigation into the attack and for those responsible to be brought to justice.The MoFA expressed Qatar’s condolences to the family of the soldier and to the government and people of Serbia, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured. Source link
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam yesterday urged Iran to stop treating his country, where Israel and the Tehran-backed Hezbollah are at war, as a “bargaining chip” in its negotiations with Washington on the Middle East conflict.”If I may address a word to Iran, it is this: have mercy on our south, stop treating it and its people as merely a bargaining chip to improve the terms of your negotiations,” Salam told a press conference for a UN aid appeal for Lebanon. Source link
A Palestinian worker repairs a skiff damaged in the Israeli offensive, in Gaza City, June 3, 2026. REUTERS/Ebrahim Hajjaj In a Gaza workshop, a group of men patch up pleasure dinghies with reclaimed fibreglass, wood and door frames pulled from the rubble, racing to get the boats ready for a tougher line of work.The small vessels, which were used by families and swimmers before the war, have become a lifeline for the enclave’s fishing industry which has been struggling to keep up its fleet.Israeli restrictions on new fibreglass and other materials entering Gaza have made it increasingly difficult and expensive to repair the larger, purpose-built boats, fishermen said.”A kilo of fibreglass in the era before the war was 50 or 60 shekels (approximately $17 or $21),” fisherman Mohammad al-Hissi told Reuters. The cost today was around 800 shekels, he added. Palestinian fishermen use a skiff off…
Iran’s World Cup soccer players have been granted visas to enter the United States, a White House official told Reuters yesterday, just 10 days before their first match in Los Angeles amid a conflict between the two countries.Iran’s ambassador to Mexico, Abolfazl Pasandideh, said late on Thursday that the squad had still not received their US visas but these were granted overnight, the White House official said.Tehran negotiated a last-minute move of the team’s base from Arizona to Tijuana in Mexico due to the visa issues and a growing feeling in Iran that the squad’s presence in the United States should be kept to a minimum. They are scheduled to land in Tijuana early Sunday morning.Iran are due to play their first Group G match on June 15 against New Zealand in Los Angeles, where they will also face Belgium before taking on Egypt in Seattle.The Iran war has turned the World Cup — the biggest global sporting event — into a geopolitical contest, with both sides appearing to use the tournament for political posturing. Source link
The death toll from the Israeli aggression on Lebanon has risen to 3,558, while the number of injuries has risen to 10,870. The Lebanese ministry of health’s Emergency Operations Center stated in a press release today that the total cumulative toll from the Israeli aggression, which began on March 2, has reached 3,558 dead and 10,870 wounded. The United States announced yesterday, Thursday, that Israel and Lebanon had reached a ceasefire agreement following the conclusion of the second and final day of the fourth round of negotiations between the two sides in Washington. Source link
Lebanese President, General Joseph Aoun, on Thursday expressed hope that ”the negotiations taking place in Washington among the Lebanese, American, and Israeli delegations will lead to positive outcomes, achieving a lasting ceasefire and ending the suffering of the Lebanese people in general and residents of the South in particular.During his meeting today with French presidential envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian, President Aoun stressed the need to avoid giving Israel any pretext for not withdrawing from southern Lebanon, considering any effort in this regard to be positive for the course of negotiations.He underlined the necessity of international assistance in consolidating the ceasefire and moving to the next phases, which include the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Lebanese territories they occupied in the south, and the deployment of the Lebanese army to the internationally recognized border.The two sides also discussed the post-UNIFIL phase, with Aoun welcoming the desire expressed by European and other countries to maintain a troop presence in the south to contribute to strengthening stability and supporting the Lebanese army after its deployment to the border. He noted that contacts are underway to find a suitable formula for the continued presence of these forces, in coordination with the United Nations and the relevant countries. Related Story Source link
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Bahraini counterpart, Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani discussed regional developments today in a phone call today. The two ministers emphasized the importance of concerted efforts and enhanced coordination to maintain regional security and stability.At the beginning of the call, the Saudi Foreign Minister condemned the Iranian blatant attacks on Bahrain, affirming his country’s full support and solidarity with Bahrain and its backing for all measures taken by Bahrain to protect its security, territorial integrity, and citizens. Related Story Source link
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed regional developments with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani in a phone call on Wednesday.During the call, both ministers strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain with missiles and drones.Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan affirmed that the security of the Kingdom of Bahrain is an integral part of the security of the UAE and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Related Story Source link
The US announced that Israel and Lebanon had reached a ceasefire agreement, following the conclusion of the second and final day of the fourth round of negotiations between the two sides in Washington. The US State Department said in a statement that the two sides, at the direction of the US, agreed to expedite the establishment of pilot zones in which the Lebanese Armed Forces would have exclusive control over the territory, excluding all non-governmental parties. The ceasefire is conditional on a complete cessation of fire by Hezbollah and the evacuation of all its operatives from the area south of the Litani river, the State Department said, pointing out that steps aimed at strengthening the Lebanese army’s control will pave the way towards a comprehensive agreement for security and stability between Lebanon and Israel. It explained that the two delegations discussed a security framework based on previous talks held at the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) on May 29, which includes dismantling non-governmental armed groups and preventing their return to their areas of deployment. The US State Department affirmed that both sides committed to continuing direct negotiations to resolve outstanding issues and reach a comprehensive agreement, noting their agreement to resume talks on June 22. The US also renewed its commitment to supporting the Lebanese army and developing its capabilities to enable it to extend state sovereignty over all its territory, affirming its continued efforts to facilitate communication between Lebanon and Israel during the transitional phase. Lebanon stressed during the negotiations the need for an immediate and complete cessation of hostilities and respect for international borders and state sovereignty, while Israel affirmed its commitment to direct negotiations under American auspices to address outstanding security issues, the department said. Related Story Source link
The Iranian attacks on critical civilian facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain drew the opprobrium of Arab nations and organisations.They confirmed their unequivocal rejection of these assaults that compromise the sovereignty of the Gulf nations in an open flouting of international law and the UN Charter.Those Arab entities further reemphasised that such abuses gnaw away at global efforts to restore security and stability in the region. They demanded that the international community and the Security Council pursue a resolute and prompt position to halt these grave violations and prevent their recurrence, in pursuit of maintaining regional and global security and peace.The Arab League vehemently decried these egregious Iranian attacks using ballistic missiles.These gratuitous attacks on civilian objects and critical infrastructure like Kuwait International Airport, which claimed human lives and inflicted gross material damage, are a grave escalation, Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit said in a statement yesterday.Aboul Gheit stressed that these acts of aggression run afoul of the UN Charter, international humanitarian law, and the Geneva Conventions of 1949, along with their additional protocols.He demanded that the Iranian side immediately and unconditionally cease these unprovoked assaults and desist from the policy of provocation and escalation that is haunting regional security and stability.The Arab League fully stands side by side with the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Bahrain and unwaveringly backs them in all lawful measures they pursue to safeguard their sovereignty, the security of their citizens, and their territorial integrity, Aboul Gheit underlined.For his part, GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi stressed that he vehemently condemns the relentless Iranian acts of aggression against these two nations, explaining that these cowardly attacks on civilian objects, infrastructure, and diplomatic premises amount to an unprecedented and perilous escalation.This aggression, Albudaiwi insisted, demonstrates the determination of the Iranian regime to pursue unacceptable belligerent policies that target the security of the GCC nations, as well as their stability and sovereignty.He reemphasised that these relentless attacks lay bare Iran’s pursuit of unacceptable antagonistic policies that intend to blunt regional security in a flagrant breach of international law, the UN Charter, and all international norms.These acts, Albudaiwi stressed, necessitate a resolute global stance that puts an end to the dangerous bellicose practices of Iran.The security of Bahrain and Kuwait is part and parcel of GCC security, and the Gulf nations are circling the wagons to confront these attacks, Albudaiwi underlined. He reemphasised that those two nations have the backing of the GCC nations in all measures they undertake to defend their security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.President of the Arab Parliament Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi denounced these reprehensible attacks, labeling them as a blatant violation of all international laws and norms, as well as the tenets of international humanitarian law.Attacking the passenger terminal at Kuwait’s airport with UAVs resulted in gross material damage to that building, with some people being wounded, Al Yamahi highlighted.Al Yamahi noted that attacking civilian objects in the Kingdom of Bahrain with missiles and UAVs demonstrates the criminal nature of the Iranian regime and amounts to a dangerous escalation and an unacceptable belligerent approach that imperils the security and stability of the region.The Arab Parliament stands side by side with those two countries and backs them in all measures they pursue to protect their national security and the safety of citizens and residents there, Al Yamahi said, hailing the incredible aptitude and readiness of the armed forces in those nations to repel these criminal attacks.Al Yamahi demanded that the international community and the Security Council take a decisive and immediate position to cease these dangerous violations and ensure they are never repeated in order to protect regional and global security and peace.The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasised in a statement that these terrorist attacks are tantamount to an egregious violation of the State of Kuwait’s sovereignty and international law, as well as imperiling its security and stability and the safety of critical and civilian facilities in the country.Targeting diplomatic missions and premises, the statement said, amounts to a flagrant violation of international law and established international norms, particularly the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which guarantees the inviolability of diplomatic premises and the protections afforded to diplomatic personnel.These developments eloquently indicate a perilous escalation and an unalterable threat to regional security and stability, the statement continued, confirming Saudi Arabia’s full solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Bahrain in all measures it takes to safeguard its security and stability.Egypt, on the other hand, slammed the brazen Iranian attack on Kuwait International Airport, which resulted in casualties and gross damage to the airport’s facilities.It deemed this act a flagrant breach of the State of Kuwait’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as a serious escalation that would imperil the security and stability of the Arab Gulf region and beyond.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed that Egypt stands by the State of Kuwait in confronting this heinous attack, expressing its enduring solidarity with the Kuwaiti government and people and its backing for all measures undertaken to safeguard its security and stability and protect its territory and critical facilities.The Ministry further reiterated that the security and stability of the Gulf Arab nations constitute a cornerstone of Arab national security, stressing its blanket condemnation of any acts or practices that entail a violation of state sovereignty or pose a threat to national security and territorial integrity, thereby threatening the security and stability of the region as a whole.Jordan also condemned the Iranian attacks targeting civilian and critical facilities in those countries, including Kuwait International Airport, labeling them as a brazen violation of their sovereignty, a threat to their security, stability, and territorial integrity, and a perilous escalation that amounts to a blatant breach of international law and the UN Charter.Jordan stands with these two nations in all steps they take to defend their sovereignty, security, stability, and territorial integrity, as well as their citizens and residents, the Foreign Ministry emphasized in a statement.The Palestinian President also vehemently condemned the Iranian attacks on the State of Kuwait and confirmed that the State of Palestine and its people fully stand with the State of Kuwait, its leadership, government, and people.The Presidency confirmed that it flatly rejects any attack that compromises the sovereignty of Arab nations, their security, and their stability.It stressed that the State of Palestine thoroughly backs all measures the State of Kuwait pursues to protect its security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens.For his part, Prime Minister of Lebanon Nawaf Salam strongly condemned these attacks, which, he noted, amount to a grave violation of nations’ sovereignty and security and squarely imperil the stability of the region.These unacceptable Iranian antics run contrary to the international rules-based order and the principles of good neighborliness, thereby exposing the security of the entire region to further tension and escalation, Salam reemphasized.He confirmed that Lebanon unwaveringly stands with Kuwait and Bahrain and backs their right to safeguard their security, sovereignty, and stability. 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