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A military source told Iran’s Tasnim News Agency that Iranian forces intercepted a US drone near Bushehr by firing an air defense missile toward the aircraft.

Iran’s army said explosions heard at sea were caused by warning fire toward vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran’s Fars News Agency reported that the country’s armed forces launched several missiles from southern regions toward what it described as specified targets.

Reports claimed sounds of gunfire were heard near Bandar Abbas and the Strait of Hormuz, with possible warning shots fired by Iran’s navy at vessels, though the incident has not been officially confirmed and details remain under review.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday threatened to target ally Oman if it helped impose a tolling system in the key Strait of Hormuz, warning of sanctions against all parties involved in such actions.

"Oman, in particular, should know that the US Treasury will aggressively target any actors involved, directly or indirectly, in facilitating tolls for the Strait and any willing partners will be penalized," Bessent warned in a post on X.

He said the United States would "not tolerate any effort to impose a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz," a reference to Iranian proposals to do so as part of a potential agreement with Washington.

Bessent later told a White House press briefing that he spoke with the Omani ambassador earlier Thursday, and received assurances that "there were no plans for tolling" the critical waterway.

"I told him that this was a non-starter and he did not want to risk either the Oman individuals or Omani financial institutions getting sanctioned," Bessent said.

Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, citing a source close to the negotiating team, denied Western reports claiming a memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington had been finalized, saying Iran has not informed the Pakistani mediator of any final agreement and stressing that any official confirmation would be publicly announced once the text is completed.

The White House confirmed reports that US and Iranian negotiators reached a 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire and launch nuclear talks, while noting that President Donald Trump has yet to approve the agreement.

'Israel’s' Home Front Command said warning sirens were activated in northern 'Israel' near the Lebanon border following rocket fire.

'Israel' is breaking all contact with United Nations chief Antonio Guterres, the country's ambassador announced Thursday, saying it was "outrageous" that 'Israel' has been blacklisted over accusations of sexual violence in war zones.

"We are done with this secretary-general," Ambassador Danny Danon said in a video posted on X.

US and Iranian negotiators have reached an agreement on a 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend a ceasefire and begin negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program, but US President Donald Trump has not yet given final approval, Axios reported on Thursday, citing two US officials.

According to the report, the proposed memorandum would mark the most significant diplomatic breakthrough since the outbreak of hostilities, though officials cautioned that a broader agreement addressing US demands over Iran’s nuclear activities would require further negotiations.

Axios reported that the terms of the deal were largely finalized by Tuesday, pending approval from senior leadership on both sides. US officials told the outlet that Iranian negotiators later indicated they had secured the necessary approvals and were prepared to sign the agreement, although Iran has not publicly confirmed this.

The report said US negotiators briefed Trump on the details of the proposed arrangement, but the president requested several days to consider it.

“The president relayed to the mediators that he wants a couple of days to think about it,” a US official told Axios.

According to Axios, the memorandum would guarantee “unrestricted” shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, including a commitment by Iran to remove all mines from the waterway within 30 days. The agreement would also require an end to harassment of commercial shipping and include a phased lifting of the US naval blockade tied to the restoration of maritime traffic.

The report said the memorandum would include an Iranian commitment not to pursue a nuclear weapon and would launch negotiations over the fate of Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile and the future of its uranium enrichment activities.

In return, the United States would agree to discuss sanctions relief and the release of frozen Iranian funds as part of the negotiations, Axios reported. The framework would also include discussions on mechanisms to facilitate the delivery of goods and humanitarian aid to Iran.

The White House and Iran’s mission to the United Nations did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The US military said late Tuesday that Iranian forces launched a ballistic missile toward Kuwait and multiple attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz, describing the incidents as violations of a ceasefire agreement.

In a statement posted on social media, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said a ballistic missile fired by Iran at 10:17 p.m. Eastern Time on May 27 was successfully intercepted by Kuwaiti forces.

CENTCOM also said Iranian forces launched five one-way attack drones “that posed a clear threat in and near the Strait of Hormuz.” According to the statement, all five drones were intercepted by US forces, which also prevented the launch of a sixth drone from a ground control site in Bandar Abbas, Iran.

“This egregious ceasefire violation by the Iranian regime occurred hours after Iranian forces launched five one-way attack drones,” CENTCOM said.

The US military added that it and its regional partners “remain vigilant and measured” as they continue to defend American forces and interests in the region.

'Israeli' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Thursday that 'Israeli' ground forces have officially crossed north of the strategic Litani River in southern Lebanon, according to a report by 'Israel'’s Channel 14.

Netanyahu stated that 'Israel' is currently delivering "very powerful strikes" across Lebanon.

His statement comes after the 'Israeli' military launched an airstrike in the southern suburbs of Beirut on Thursday, deliberately breaking a 22-day operational freeze on the Lebanese capital.

• Khamenei says parliament must serve public needs
• Iran prioritizes economy, anti-corruption, reconstruction
• “Resilient Economy” set as 1405 national slogan
• Tehran urges unity against foreign division efforts

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a comprehensive statement addressed to the members of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, defining the legislative and oversight priorities required for the country's governance.

Dated 7 Khordad 1405 (May 27, 2026), the text frames the current legislative period as a pivotal turning point for state development and details the expected responsibilities of lawmakers in both domestic and regional contexts.

Legislative priorities, economic agenda

The statement characterizes parliamentary seats as "frontline trenches" aimed at driving national progress.

Khamenei asserted that parliamentary resolutions, speeches, and positions must directly address the immediate concerns of the public to foster institutional stability and optimism.

Lawmakers were urged to utilize their full capacity to govern cooperatively alongside the executive and judicial branches while maintaining the independence of the legislature.

The message identifies several primary areas requiring immediate legislative attention:

• Managing liquidity and curbing inflation.
• Stimulating production and employment.
• Combating financial corruption comprehensively.
• Advancing scientific and industrial sectors.

A central directive in the statement involves addressing the economic fallout of recent military conflicts.

The Supreme Leader called for revisions to the country's Seventh Development Plan to incorporate specific provisions for the renewal and reconstruction of infrastructure damaged during what he described as the "second and third imposed wars."

National slogan, guidelines

The text highlights the designated slogan for the Iranian calendar year 1405: "Resilient Economy in the Shadow of National Unity and National Security."

This slogan is intended to serve as the primary operational framework for drawing a post-war roadmap for the government and alternative sectors.

To achieve these objectives, the statement outlines several mandatory behavioral and professional qualifications for lawmakers.

These include making legislative decisions based on thorough expert studies, maintaining a public-facing lifestyle with direct community links, and prioritizing national interests and public demands above factional, regional, or partisan interests.

Furthermore, the document highlights the importance of parliamentary diplomacy, courage, and maintaining clear positions regarding foreign overreach, while adapting to Iran's updated geopolitical position in the region and the wider world.

Lawmakers were also advised to carefully study the past annual addresses of the state's late leader to utilize their practical and operational value.

Warnings against social division

A significant portion of the message focuses on internal cohesion, describing national unity as a primary factor against external adversaries.

The statement warns that foreign strategies involve creating internal divisions and social fragmentation to offset military setbacks and economic embargoes.

Consequently, Khamenei called on political and intellectual elites, particularly members of parliament, to preserve political alignment, avoid trivial political disputes, and refrain from amplifying social differences.

The statement concludes by urging all political factions to ensure that justifiable or unjustifiable internal disagreements do not turn into active conflicts, thereby maintaining a unified national front.

• Strike kills one, wounds four so far
• 'Israeli' strike ends 22-day Beirut pause
• Hezbollah rocket commander reportedly targeted
• Attack carried out despite US warnings

The 'Israeli' military launched a highly precise, targeted airstrike in the southern suburbs of Beirut on Thursday, deliberately breaking a 22-day operational freeze on the Lebanese capital.

According to 'Israeli' television Channel 15, the high-profile operation directly targeted a central Hezbollah command facility and aimed to eliminate the group's top rocket network leadership.

Casualties reported

While the operation targeted military infrastructure, the kinetic strike inflicted immediate casualties in a residential zone.

The 'Israeli' airstrike targeted an apartment building in the Choueifat area of Beirut's southern suburbs.

The blast tore through the structure, killing at least one person and leaving four others wounded, marking the first casualties in the capital district from an air raid in weeks.

Alleged target: Head of rocket unit

Military correspondent Doron Kadosh of 'Israeli' Army Radio identified the primary operative targeted in the precision raid as Ali Al-Husseini.

Al-Husseini serves as the chief of the strategic rocket and missile section within the elite "Imam Hussein Division," a prominent combat formation affiliated with the group.

Defying US red lines

According to 'Israeli' state radio broadcasts, the pinpoint aerial assassination attempt inside Beirut was executed despite explicit political restrictions and diplomatic warnings previously leveled by the United States government.

The sudden re-escalation in the capital ends a quiet period lasting over three weeks, during which 'Israeli' forces had completely desisted from carrying out kinetic bombardments within Beirut's metropolitan boundaries.

Neither the 'Israeli' military nor Lebanese security sources have released official confirmation regarding the tactical outcome of the strike.

• Kuwait says strikes violate international law
• Attacks seen as undermining de-escalation efforts
• Kuwait reserves right to self-defense

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait issued an aggressive diplomatic condemnation on Thursday, lambasting Iran for a series of missile and drone strikes that targeted Kuwaiti territory earlier in the day.

In a formal statement dated May 28, 2026, the ministry described the military operation as a dangerous escalation, a direct threat to civilian lives and vital facilities, and a blatant violation of the country's sovereign independence and territorial integrity.

Undermining regional diplomacy

Kuwaiti officials expressed deep frustration over the timing of the military strikes, noting that they directly counter active peace initiatives in the region.

According to the ministry, the escalation arrives at a critical juncture when several "brotherly and friendly countries" are actively exerting earnest diplomatic efforts to reduce friction, encourage de-escalation, and spare the Middle East from wider warfare.

The ministry noted that the cross-border strikes severely compound the gravity of the regional situation, directly sabotaging international mediation frameworks intended to preserve shared stability.

"The Ministry demands that Iran immediately and unconditionally cease these criminal attacks, and holds it fully responsible for them, given their representation of a brazen aggression against the sovereignty of the State of Kuwait." - Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement.

Citing UN resolution 2817

In its legal rebuke of Tehran, the foreign ministry characterized the strikes as a severe breach of established international protocols, pointing specifically to the United Nations Charter and UN Security Council Resolution 2817, which was passed earlier in 2026 to address regional hostilities.

By framing the drone and missile salvos as a defiance of binding international mandates, Kuwait signaled its intent to hold Iran fully accountable on the global stage for the sudden aggression.

Right to self-defense

As regional anxieties mount over potential follow-up strikes, the ministry concluded its statement by issuing a firm warning regarding its military options.

Leadership emphasized that the State of Kuwait maintains and reserves its full right to enact any and all necessary security measures required to safeguard its lands and defend critical installations against external threats.

The ministry stated that any future retaliatory or defensive actions would be executed pursuant to Kuwait's inherent right to individual or collective self-defense, strictly in accordance with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter and prevailing international law.

The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Albudaiwi, issued a sharp rebuke on Thursday, condemning in the absolute harshest terms the continuation of "treacherous" Iranian attacks targeting the State of Kuwait.

The diplomatic condemnation follows a major military escalation overnight, during which the Kuwaiti Army announced that its air defense systems were actively engaged in confronting a barrage of "hostile" missile and drone strikes.

Emergency sirens were heard blasting across the country, according to the state news agency KUNA, as the military intercepted incoming threats.

While the Kuwaiti General Staff did not explicitly name the origin of the salvos in its public advisory, the GCC leadership moved swiftly to link the strikes to Tehran.

Albudaiwi firmly declared that all member states stand in absolute solidarity with Kuwait and back any defensive measures it takes to preserve its national security, stability, and sovereignty.

• 'Israeli' soldier killed, two wounded in Lebanon drone strike
• Givati Brigade member killed during northern operations
• Two kamikaze drones hit barracks near Shomera
• Soldier reportedly died while running to shelter

The 'Israeli' military has officially acknowledged that a female soldier was killed and two other service members were wounded on Thursday morning following a cross-border aerial assault executed by explosive drones launched from Lebanon.

The targeted attack struck a military outpost located near the northern border, marking a volatile breach of airspace in the frontier zone.

Dual drone strike

According to official reports from the 'Israeli' military radio station, the incident developed as a coordinated dual attack involving two explosive, kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

The two suicide drones infiltrated 'Israeli' airspace and detonated inside a military barracks positioned near the Shomera settlement in the northern sector.

The 'Israeli' military spokesperson announced that the aerial operation resulted in the immediate death of a female soldier belonging to the elite Givati Brigade.

Additionally, two other soldiers sustained moderate to severe wounds during what the military described as ongoing "operational activities" in the northern command zone.

Victim rushed for shelter

Hebrew media sources provided specific details surrounding the casualties and the sequence of the twin explosions.

Sources confirmed that the detonation of the first incoming drone directly caused the death of the soldier, identified as Rotem Yanai.

The lethal blast struck Yanai while she was actively attempting to run toward a fortified, protected area inside the military compound.

The second drone exploded shortly thereafter, contributing to the wounded toll and inflicting further damage on the military site.

The wounded soldiers have been evacuated for medical treatment as the northern border remains on high alert.

'Israel'’s Channel 12 reported on Thursday that Hezbollah launched approximately 15 drones toward northern 'Israel' over the past 24 hours, confirming that at least four of the hostile aircraft successfully bypassed air defenses and crashed within 'Israeli' territory.