Fars news agency

A series of explosions occurred in Kuwait, as reported by Iran’s Fars news agency citing Iraqi media. The blasts were audible in Basra, southern Iraq.

Iran’s Education Ministry has relocated examination centres near sensitive or army infrastructure to safer locations such as public halls and religious centres, according to Fars news agency.

A bottled water factory in Iran’s western Ilam province was struck by three projectiles, causing equipment damage but no casualties. Dehloran Governor Morad Yeganeh reported the incident, and Fars news agency linked it to alleged US attacks in Dehloran.

Several more explosions have been heard in Bampur and Chabahar in southern Iran, according to Fars news agency. No casualties or damage have been reported.

Explosions were reported in Ahvaz, the capital of Iran's Khuzestan province, according to Iran's Fars news agency. This follows a series of US attacks on Iran and Iranian retaliatory actions against Gulf states, which have seemingly terminated the existing memorandum of understanding between the nations.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that U.S. attacks on Iran prevent resolution and block future peace negotiations, citing damage to civilian infrastructure in Iran and Gulf Cooperation Council states. Lavrov criticized the U.S. for failing to uphold commitments in an agreement with Iran.

Explosions were reported on Iran’s Qeshm and Kish Islands. Fars news agency noted unknown causes for the blasts on Qeshm, while Tasnim reported a US projectile exploded near a water and electricity facility on Kish. No damage or casualties have been confirmed.

Iran rescued 23 foreign crew members after a bulk carrier collided with another vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, causing serious damage and prompting an emergency evacuation. The crew was safely transferred to Qeshm Island.

Iranian media claims the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted US High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers and ammunition depots in Kuwait via drone strikes. A Kuwaiti defense spokesperson reported a 'criminal attack' damaged three northern border posts and an offshore oil drilling platform, injuring one worker.

Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported a ship was targeted with a cruise missile after ignoring warnings from Iranian authorities. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) earlier fired warning shots at a vessel that turned off its transponder in the Strait of Hormuz, attempting to cross via an 'illegal route'. The IRGC announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz 'until further notice'.

A US strike reportedly damaged the Aq Taqeh Khan railway bridge in Iran's Golestan province, a key trade link for China and Russia. The route, which passes through Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan, has been critical for China-Iran trade and Russia's cargo shipments to Iran since late 2025. Repairs to the bridge are expected to be completed quickly.

Iranian media reports attacks on the southeastern port of Chabahar targeting maritime traffic control and a depot. Explosions were also heard in the city of Iranshahr. A military adviser to Iran's supreme leader, Mohsen Rezaei, posted a Quranic verse warning of severe punishment for the 'aggressor enemy and its accomplices'.

Iran struck three commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz in Oman's territorial waters, according to a US official, violating a memorandum of understanding. The Qatari-flagged LNG tanker al-Rakiyat was among the targeted vessels, with the attack occurring hours before US President Donald Trump's departure for a NATO summit discussing regional security. Iran is observing a funeral for slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike.

The funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in a February 28 strike during a war with the U.S. and Israel, will begin in Tehran with a multi-day procession through Iran and Iraq, culminating in his burial at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad. The ceremony includes stops in Qom and Karbala and follows a delayed mourning period amid ongoing conflict and recent protests.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian announced the easing of some financial and foreign-exchange restrictions in ongoing talks with the US, including continued oil exports. US President Donald Trump described the negotiations as 'very good' and noted Iran's progress, while emphasizing Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.

Technical-level talks between Iran and the US are scheduled for tomorrow in Buergenstock, Switzerland, as a follow-up to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. The talks involve mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, with the US and Iran aiming to advance commitments under a 14-point agreement signed by President Donald Trump, President Masoud Pezeshkian, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, lifting US sanctions on Iran, and a $300 billion reconstruction fund.

An Iranian delegation will travel to Switzerland to demand the US fulfill its commitments to ensure Israel stops attacking Lebanon, according to Fars News Agency. The spokesperson warned that failure by the US to honor these obligations could jeopardize a broader agreement, emphasizing Iran's approach of reciprocal commitment.

Iran's Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati led a delegation to Moscow to discuss expanding monetary and banking cooperation between Iran and Russia. The talks aim to facilitate monetary exchanges, strengthen central bank collaboration, and develop mechanisms for broader economic ties, amid ongoing Western sanctions on Iran and potential U.S.-Iran negotiations on sanctions relief.

Trump denies reports of US payments to Iran as fake news, while Iranian media reported that Iranian ships began transiting the Strait of Hormuz after the US naval blockade was lifted.

Iran's military spokesperson stated the country will enhance its armed forces' readiness despite a US agreement, warning of a strong response if the agreement is violated. The spokesperson emphasized maintaining and increasing defense capabilities during the agreement period.

Iranian cargo and oil tankers transited the Strait of Hormuz after the US lifted its naval blockade following an agreement with Tehran. At least three oil tankers and two cargo vessels passed through the strategic waterway, with markets anticipating normalized shipping flows and oil prices dropping sharply.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that a deal with the US could become an 'honourable document' if all sides implement it properly. He noted that 90 percent of Supreme National Security Council members had voted in favor of the agreement, with details to be approved at the 'appropriate time'.

French President Emmanuel Macron warned Iran against imposing tolls on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, urging that 'everything' be done to prevent fees. Iran's Fars news agency reported adding a clause on maritime service fees to a framework deal with the United States before its announcement.

European leaders are using the G7 summit in France to address the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following a new U.S.-Iran agreement. Iran is reportedly considering maritime service fees for ships transiting Hormuz, which has caused global energy price spikes due to restricted shipping during the war.

US President Donald Trump announced the completion of a deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, stating the end of the US naval blockade and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian media reported that Tehran had forced the US into a peace deal, with coordination on Gulf marine traffic expected between Iran and Oman.

The U.S. and Iran are providing conflicting statements about the timing of a potential peace deal, with President Trump claiming a ceasefire would be finalized Sunday, while Iran's Fars News Agency denied finalizing or officially declaring its position on the proposed agreement.

A Qatari delegation met with senior Iranian officials in Tehran as part of mediation efforts with the US. Tehran is currently reviewing a memorandum of understanding, with political, legal, and technical dimensions under examination.

President Donald Trump claims a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz will be signed on Sunday, his 80th birthday, but Iran denies the deal will finalize on that day, calling Trump's insistence 'strange.' Pakistan, acting as a mediator, anticipates an electronic signing soon, while Iran demands immediate sanctions relief and asset unfreezing, which the U.S. opposes. Analysts suggest Iran may avoid giving Trump a birthday 'gift' by delaying the agreement.

An Iranian official claims US President Donald Trump agreed to release $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets, though Trump has publicly denied such reports. The remarks come amid ongoing discussions between Washington and Tehran.

President Trump claims a 'settlement' to end the war with Iran has been reached, with a potential signing in Europe. Iranian media reports the text is approved but cautions against premature optimism until a formal announcement. US Vice President JD Vance is expected to attend a possible weekend signing ceremony.

President Trump called off new U.S. military strikes on Iran, citing approved final points of an initial peace deal. Iran's Fars news agency reported that Tehran had not approved the text of any agreement.

Explosions were reported in Iran's Hormozgan province as US Central Command launched 'self-defence' strikes against Iran following the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter. Iranian state media confirmed a projectile hit in Sirik.

The Israeli military confirmed striking a petrochemical complex in Mahshahr, Iran's Khuzestan province. Iranian media reported the attack targeted the Karun Petrochemical Company, with details on damage and casualties to be announced later.

Israel launched airstrikes on central and western Iran after being targeted by Iranian missiles, marking the most serious exchange of hostilities since an April ceasefire. A U.S. military base in Saudi Arabia was also struck, with explosions reported in Iranian cities like Isfahan, Tabriz, and Tehran. Israel issued an all-clear after detecting a second wave of Iranian missiles, while U.S. President Donald Trump claimed he dictated terms to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the conflict.

Iran has ceased communication with mediators following Israel's threat to bomb Beirut amid its conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon, as reported by Iranian news agencies. Separately, Iran's year-on-year inflation reached 77.2% in May, the highest since WWII, driven by economic challenges and currency devaluation.

The US and Iran are negotiating to end the war, with the main sticking point being $24 billion in Iranian funds frozen in global banks. A source close to the negotiations mentioned this to Iran's Fars news agency.

US President Donald Trump claims a peace deal with Iran 'largely negotiated' after consultations with Pakistani mediators, Gulf allies, and Israel, potentially ending a war launched in February. However, Iran's Fars news agency disputes this, stating the strategic Strait of Hormuz would remain under Iranian control despite Trump's assertion it would be opened.

Donald Trump expressed skepticism about a new 14-point peace proposal from Iran, stating Iran has not 'paid a big enough price' yet. Iran's semiofficial news outlets Tasnim and Fars reported the proposal was sent to the U.S. via Pakistan, but Trump indicated he is likely to reject it.

Germany's defense minister responded to US President Donald Trump's announcement to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany. An Iranian military officer warned of 'likely' renewed US-Iran conflict, following reports that Trump rejected a new Iranian peace proposal mediated by Pakistan.

Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to a U.S. blockade, citing ongoing maritime tensions. The closure follows reports of Iranian forces firing on commercial tankers, including Indian vessels carrying Iraqi oil, with at least three attacks reported. The move escalates tensions amid stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations and contradicts President Trump's recent optimism about a potential deal.