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Iran’s World Cup squad has been informed that players will only be allowed to enter and leave US territory on the same day of their matches, according to Iran’s ambassador to Mexico.

Abolfazl Pasandideh told reporters that the restrictions apply specifically to games hosted in the United States, requiring the team to travel in and out within hours of matchday operations.

Due to the ongoing tensions following the conflict involving Iran, the US and ‘Israel’, Iran’s national team has relocated its base to Mexico instead of its originally planned camp in Tucson, Arizona.

The envoy said the arrangement reflects strict visa and security conditions placed on the delegation ahead of the tournament.

“We can enter in the morning and we must leave the same day,” Pasandideh said, describing the limitations imposed on the squad.

Matches in Los Angeles and Seattle
Iran is scheduled to play three group-stage matches in the United States, with fixtures set for Los Angeles and Seattle.

‘Israeli’ media reported the death of an officer from the elite Egoz unit of the Golani Brigade after he succumbed to wounds sustained in combat in southern Lebanon.

The reports said the officer was injured during recent clashes and later died from his injuries. No further operational details were immediately released by the ‘Israeli’ military.

The Golani Brigade has been heavily engaged in operations along the northern border amid ongoing tensions.

Channel 12 reported that the number of ‘Israeli’ soldiers and officers killed since the ceasefire in Lebanon has risen to 16. The figure has not been independently verified, and the military has not confirmed an updated breakdown of casualties.

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has delivered a message from Army Chief Asim Munir to Iran's Supreme Leader, according to Iran's ISNA news agency.

The message was received by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni during Naqvi's visit to Tehran. The Pakistani minister is also scheduled to hold talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

The visit marks Naqvi's third trip to Tehran in the past two months, underscoring continued diplomatic engagement between the neighboring countries. During his two previous visits, Naqvi met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and Foreign Minister Araghchi.

The latest round of meetings is expected to focus on bilateral relations and regional developments.

A powerful explosion rattled residents near the strategic oil-exporting hub of Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf on Saturday, following a night of intensive military exchanges between Iranian forces and foreign militaries.

According to initial tracking by the Fars News Agency, the source and exact location of the detonation have not yet been fully verified, though field reporters confirmed the blast originated just outside the perimeter of the island itself.

Potential controlled ordnance disposal

The panic surrounding the blast comes amid a highly volatile security situation in southern Iran. Public relations officials from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Bushehr province had issued a prior advisory on Friday, stating that specialized military units were scheduled to conduct controlled detonations throughout Saturday to neutralize unexploded ordnance left behind from recent enemy air raids on the province.

Retaliatory missile waves

However, the explosion follows a massive, multi-front military confrontation that took place at dawn on Saturday.

The IRGC Aerospace Force confirmed it launched waves of ballistic missiles targeting key US military installations in the region, specifically striking the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait and major infrastructure belonging to the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.

The IRGC stated the missile strikes were executed in direct retaliation for recent aggressive incursions by hostile forces against Iranian sovereign territory on Qeshm Island and in the coastal region of Sirik.

Security forces in Bushehr remain on high alert as military command assesses whether the latest Kharg Island detonation was part of the planned disposal operations or a continuation of the cross-border hostilities.

• US reports say 'Israel' escalates spying on American officials
• Witkoff reportedly targeted over US–Iran negotiation strategy
• Officials alarmed by “unprecedented” intelligence activity
• Separate reports say Israeli soldiers wounded in Lebanon clashes

A stunning intelligence breach has ruptured the diplomatic surface between Washington and Tel Aviv, with US officials revealing that 'Israeli' espionage operations targeting the United States have crossed unprecedented boundaries.

According to a series of bombshell US intelligence reports obtained by The New York Times, 'Israel' has aggressively ramped up its surveillance and wiretapping efforts against American leadership to uncover the Trump administration's hidden strategy in its fast-moving, backchannel peace negotiations with Iran.

Targeting White House envoys

The intelligence reports indicate that 'Israeli' operatives have sharply intensified wiretapping attempts on key American figures, explicitly including Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump's Special Envoy to the Middle East.

Witkoff, alongside Jared Kushner, has been leading high-stakes, sensitive negotiations to secure a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MOU) to halt regional hostilities and restrict Tehran's nuclear capabilities.

Desperate to learn Washington's exact positions, concessions, and final red lines before a deal is signed, 'Israeli' intelligence has pivoted its massive digital and human collection apparatus toward the White House inner circle.

'Undisciplined' operations outpace 

The sheer volume and aggressive nature of the espionage have left veteran American intelligence officials deeply alarmed.

One US official described 'Israel's' current intelligence-gathering methods as "unprecedentedly undisciplined," abandoning traditional under-the-table protocols usually maintained between allies.

Furthermore, US officials emphasized that 'Israel's' recent intelligence activity on American soil has surged to a frequency higher than that of any other US ally, and has remarkably even outpaced the electronic espionage efforts of traditionally hostile nations like Russia or China.

Simultaneous multi-front friction

This political and espionage scandal unfolds against a backdrop of severe military pressure for 'Israel'.

'Israeli' media concurrently confirmed on Saturday that a number of 'Israeli' soldiers were wounded during intense, ongoing ground battles against Hezbollah forces in southern Lebanon.

The dual developments illustrate a profound operational divergence between the two allies: as the White House aggressively pushes a diplomatic roadmap through its envoys to wind down regional conflicts, 'Israel' appears willing to break geopolitical taboos to spy on its benefactor, determined to prevent any US-Iran settlement that bypasses its own security demands.

Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in the Iranian capital on Saturday for an unannounced, high-level diplomatic mission aimed at breathing new life into stalled negotiations between Iran and the United States.

According to sources cited by the Tasnim news agency, Naqvi is scheduled to hold rapid consultations with several top-tier Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, to present new proposals designed to overcome the current diplomatic impasse.

The urgency of the visit was underscored by a final, pre-departure meeting in Islamabad, where Naqvi received specific briefings and direct guidance from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif regarding the sensitive backchannel discussions.

Pakistan has positioned itself as a primary intermediary between Washington and Tehran, working aggressively to secure a lasting diplomatic settlement and prevent further regional military escalation.

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that its armed forces have responded to recent U.S. aggression with a "proportionate and effective" military strike, asserting that the actions were taken strictly within the framework of Iran's legitimate right to self-defense.

The Kuwaiti Armed Forces intercepted and destroyed seven hostile Iranian ballistic missiles in the country's airspace at dawn on Saturday, prevents a potential mass-casualty event over several major residential areas.

Brigadier General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, confirmed that while the air defense systems successfully neutralized the primary threats, falling missile debris landed across populated sectors.

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صرح المتحدث الرسمي لوزارة الدفاع، العقيد الركن سعود عبدالعزيز العطوان،

بأن القوات المسلحة رصدت وتعاملت فجر اليوم مع عدد (7) صواريخ باليستية معادية داخل المجال الجوي الكويتي، وتم اعتراضها فوق عدد من المناطق السكنية، ما أسفر عن سقوط بعض الشظايا.

ونتج عن العدوان… pic.twitter.com/6RBpCPpgYF

— KUWAIT ARMY - الجيش الكويتي (@KuwaitArmyGHQ) June 6, 2026

Material damage, no life loss

The Ministry of Defense labeled the cross-border strikes an act of "Iranian criminal aggression." According to the military's initial assessment, the scattering of heavy shrapnel and intercepted missile components caused localized material damage to property and infrastructure.

Crucially, defense officials confirmed that despite the missiles being intercepted directly over civilian neighborhoods, there were no human casualties reported from the debris fields.

Defenses at peak readiness

Following the dawn engagement, the Kuwaiti military reassured the public that its air defense network and broader armed forces remain fully operational and postured for further escalation.

Brigadier General Al-Otaibi affirmed that the military continues to execute its national security duties with maximum efficiency.

He emphasized that the armed forces maintain a state of constant preparedness and ongoing readiness to defend the homeland's borders, protect vital assets, and preserve the safety of all citizens and residents.

• Military accuses Tehran of systematic hostile actions
• Armed forces placed on highest alert level
• Public warned not to approach unexploded debris

The General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) announced that its air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed three missiles and a number of explosive drones launched by Iran.

The BDF stated that the incoming barrage explicitly targeted civilian populations and private property across the kingdom.

In a sharp statement, the BDF General Command accused Tehran of maintaining a "systematic hostile approach" through relentless aerial assaults.

BDF leadership emphasized that the deliberate targeting of non-combatants and civilian infrastructure represents a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law.

Forces on highest alert

The successful interceptions showcase the high combat readiness and advanced technical capabilities of Bahrain's air defense umbrella.

Following the attack, the General Command reassured the public that all military branches, assets, and units have been elevated to the highest state of alert, standing fully prepared to execute their national duty and defend the kingdom’s sovereignty.

Public warning 

With debris from the intercepted missiles and drones scattered across portions of the country, the military has urged the public to exercise extreme caution.

The BDF issued a strict advisory instructing all citizens and residents to stay away from and avoid touching any foreign or suspicious objects linked to the remnants of the aggression.

The military requested that any discovered debris be reported immediately to emergency services.

The General Command confirmed that specialized teams from the Royal Bahraini Field Engineering Unit are fully mobilized and deployed on the ground to safely handle, neutralize, and clear the hazardous materials to ensure public safety.

• Attack was based on intelligence indicating a Hezbollah threat
• Army officers and a soldier died in the vehicle strike
• Incident under investigation, IDF says Lebanese Army was not the intended target

A devastating intelligence failure by the 'Israeli' military resulted in the deaths of three Lebanese Army personnel on Saturday, after an 'Israeli' airstrike targeted their vehicle in southern Lebanon under the false assumption that it belonged to Hezbollah.

The incident occurred near the town of Tebnit, a region the 'Israeli' military described as an evacuated, active combat zone.

Reckless misidentification

According to a statement from the 'Israeli' military, forces on the ground spotted a vehicle moving through the area and flagged it as "suspicious."

The decision to launch the strike was heavily driven by faulty intelligence; the military stated it had received "concrete indications" that Hezbollah was preparing to direct fire at 'Israeli' soldiers from that exact sector.

Believing the vehicle posed an imminent threat tied to Hezbollah’s operations, commanders authorized the strike. However, an initial inquiry quickly revealed a tragic reality: the vehicle was actually carrying two Lebanese Army officers and a soldier, all of whom were killed in the attack.

Operational friction

Faced with the fallout of killing sovereign state soldiers, the 'Israeli' military initiated a formal review of the incident.

In an attempt to distance itself from the blunder, the military issued a clarification emphasizing its strategic posture.

"The [military] operates against the Hezbollah terrorist organization, not against the Lebanese Army," the statement read, adding that lessons would be learned from the lethal mistake.

While 'Israeli' officials argued that movement within active combat zones requires strict coordination, the strike highlights the immense dangers of flawed, real-time intelligence in an increasingly volatile theater, where faulty data can instantly cost the lives of non-combatant military forces.

• Says strike violated its sovereignty and international law
• Cites threat to civilians and breach of UN resolutions
• Affirms right to take measures to defend territory and infrastructure

The State of Kuwait has issued a scathing condemnation against Iran following a dawn assault on Saturday, labeling the incident a dangerous escalation that directly threatens regional stability and civilian lives.

In an official statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kuwait denounced what it described as "repeated Iranian aggressions," accusing Tehran of showing complete indifference to international appeals for restraint.

International law violation

The foreign ministry emphasized that the latest attack constitutes a flagrant violation of Kuwait's national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and internal security.

Kuwaiti officials stressed that Iran's actions represent a blatant breach of the United Nations Charter, standard rules of international law, and specifically UN Security Council Resolution 2817, which was passed earlier this year in 2026.

The ministry noted that this "sinful" assault comes at a highly volatile time, deliberately undermining ongoing diplomatic efforts by the international community to halt combat operations and reduce friction across the region.

"These aggressions cannot be justified or accepted under any pretext," the statement read.

Right to respond reserved

While global powers have been exerting tireless efforts to spare the region from further turmoil, Kuwait signaled that its patience with unilateral cross-border threats has worn thin.

Concluding its statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated that the State of Kuwait reserves its full right under international frameworks to take all necessary measures.

The government affirmed it will do whatever is required to preserve its national security, defend its borders, and safeguard its vital facilities against any impending aggression.

The Lebanese army announced that an 'Israeli' airstrike directly targeted one of its military vehicles in the southern region of Nabatieh, killing two army officers and a soldier.

• Iranian FM says 'Israel', not Iran, is occupying Lebanese land
• Rejects claims Tehran uses Lebanon as a bargaining chip
• Says a deal would already exist if Lebanon were leverage for Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has issued a blistering response to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, accusing the Lebanese leader of misdirecting his blame amid the ongoing conflict with 'Israel'.

Writing on X, Araghchi fiercely contested President Aoun's recent remarks, which suggested that Iran was exploiting the Lebanese people to serve its own regional interests.

Based on Mr. Aoun's comments, one would think it's Iran that has occupied 1/5 of Lebanon, displaced 1/4 of Lebanese and bombing his country on daily basis.

Had Lebanon been bargaining chip for Iran, we'd have a deal long ago.

Save Lebanon from your real foe, Mr. President. https://t.co/24OJ9uiIXU

— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) June 6, 2026

Pointing to true adversary

Araghchi used stark wartime metrics to highlight what he viewed as a severe distortion of reality in the Lebanese presidency's rhetoric.

"Based on Mr. Aoun's comments, one would think it's Iran that has occupied one-fifth of Lebanon, displaced a quarter of the Lebanese population, and is bombing his country on a daily basis," Araghchi wrote, directly referencing the devastating impacts of the 'Israeli' military campaign.

'Bargaining chip' narrative declined

The Iranian Foreign Minister flatly dismissed accusations that Tehran treats Lebanon as a proxy pawn or a disposable tool for sanctions relief and geopolitical leverage. He argued that Iran's long-standing stance proves the opposite.

"Had Lebanon been a bargaining chip for Iran, we'd have a deal long ago," Araghchi asserted, implying that Tehran has consistently refused to compromise on its support for Lebanese factions despite heavy international pressure.

Concluding his statement with a direct appeal to the Lebanese head of state, Araghchi urged a shift in political focus toward the immediate military threat across the southern border, stating simply: "Save Lebanon from your real foe, Mr. President."

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said Saturday that it intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched by Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf countries.

“Iran fired seven ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain hours after U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz,” a statement by CENTCOM said.

“Initial assessments indicate six of the missiles launched by Iran were intercepted and a seventh did not reach its intended target,” it added.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Saturday they hit "enemy bases" in the Gulf, state media reported, after US forces said they struck radar sites in Iran.

"Following the invasion of the child-killing and terrorist US army into Sirik and Qeshm Island, enemy bases in the region were hit by aerial missiles," state broadcaster IRIB reported, quoting the Guards.

Sirens were activated in Bahrain on Saturday morning, according to the country’s Ministry of Interior.

The statement on X offered no further details, but it comes after Kuwait said its air defenses were intercepting missiles and drones.

Kuwait's military said early Saturday it was responding to "hostile" missile and drone attacks, days after a strike on the country's international airport killed one and wounded dozens.

"Kuwaiti air defenses are currently responding to hostile missile and drone attacks," the military said on X, without specifying their origin.

"The General Staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces confirms that any explosions that may be heard are the result of air defense systems intercepting hostile attacks," the Kuwait Army added.

Iranian media reported Saturday morning that sounds of several explosions were heard in the city of Sirik at 2:30 AM local time, which lies on the coast overlooking the Strait of Hormuz.

It did not clarify what were the origins of the explosions.

The United States military said earlier it attacked radar sites on Iran's southern coast Friday in the latest flare-up to threaten the ceasefire in the Mideast war.

US Central Command said in a statement that its forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz, then attacked Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in the city of Goruk and on Qeshm Island.

"The attack drones posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic," while the strikes on radar installations "defend against further attacks," the statement said.

A ceasefire has been in place between the United States and Iran since April 8, but subsequent talks to try to put a more permanent end to the conflict have so far been unsuccessful.

The United States military said it attacked radar sites on Iran's southern coast Friday in the latest flare-up to threaten the ceasefire in the Mideast war.

US Central Command said in a statement that its forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz, then attacked Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in the city of Goruk and on Qeshm Island.

"The attack drones posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic," while the strikes on radar installations "defend against further attacks," the statement said.

A ceasefire has been in place between the United States and Iran since April 8, but subsequent talks to try to put a more permanent end to the conflict have so far been unsuccessful.

US President Donald Trump is under pressure to find a way out of the war, which has delivered a shock to markets and proven unpopular at home as midterm elections loom.

Trump acknowledged in an interview with NBC News late Friday that Iran still has war-fighting capacity.

"They have some missiles, they have some drones. I would say, percentage wise, maybe 21, 22 percent of their missiles," Trump said.

Iran's military said Friday it had fired "warning missiles" at two US destroyers in the Gulf of Oman -- a claim promptly denied by the US military.

Two days earlier, Kuwait said it had intercepted 30 ballistic missiles fired as part of "heinous Iranian aggression."