Summary
Iran and Israel exchanged military strikes and threats amid stalled US-Iran negotiations, risking broader regional conflict. Israel’s Beirut airstrike derailed fragile talks, prompting Iranian retaliation warnings and heightened Israeli security measures. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s deep strikes inside Russia signal intensifying cross-border warfare.
Key Stories
Iran vows retaliation after Israeli Beirut strike disrupts talks — Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya HQ warned of an inevitable response to Israel’s deadly strikes in Beirut, which Tehran claims derailed negotiations with Washington. The IRGC pledged action before dawn, while Israel braced for incoming fire.
Israel tightens security as Hezbollah launches drones — Israel’s Home Front Command capped public gatherings at 5,000 following Hezbollah drone attacks and suspicious aerial infiltrations near the Lebanon border. The IDF maintained high alert for retaliatory strikes from Iranian-backed proxies.
US-Iran deal collapses over nuclear and missile exclusions — Israel opposed reported US-Iran agreements on Lebanon and sanctions, citing strategic risks from unaddressed nuclear and missile programs. Iranian negotiators suspended talks after Israel’s Beirut strike, with Tehran demanding guarantees before resuming.
Ukraine hits Russian oil depot with long-range drones — Ukrainian forces struck the Temp oil depot in Rybinsk, 700km inside Russia, using An-196 drones. The attack on a Rosrezerv facility triggered a massive blaze, disrupting federal fuel reserves.
UK seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel — Royal Marines boarded the sanctioned Russian tanker SMYRTOS, backed by naval and air assets. The operation marks the first UK-led seizure of a shadow fleet vessel, escalating enforcement of Russian oil sanctions.