★IRAN & ISRAEL
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Iran Bombs Israel in Response to the Bombing of the Beirut Suburbs.
Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel in response to an Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, prompting interceptions and nationwide alerts. Tehran warned of further attacks if Israel continues operations in Lebanon, while Israel closed schools and heightened security amid escalation. The US urged de-escalation and a return to negotiations.
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Israel Hits Iranian Petrochemical Plants as Conflict Escalates
Israel struck Iran’s Mahshahr petrochemical complex and the nearby Qarun plant in southwestern Iran, causing reported damage despite US calls for restraint. The attacks followed Iranian missile strikes on Israel and marked the first hits on Iranian energy infrastructure since a ceasefire. The escalation comes amid continued US-Iran talks and widening regional tensions involving Lebanon and Yemen.
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Iran Threatens US Interests After Israeli Strike in Beirut
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf warned that US and Israeli interests in the region are now “legitimate targets” following Israel’s strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs. He accused Washington and Israel of violating ceasefire agreements and supporting escalation, while reaffirming Iran’s readiness to respond amid growing tensions in Lebanon.
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Houthis Declare Israeli Shipping in Red Sea a Military Target
Yemen’s Houthi movement, allied with Iran, announced a total ban on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea, warning that all Israeli vessels will be considered military targets. The group also said it fired missiles at Israel, claiming to have struck sensitive sites in the Tel Aviv area amid escalating regional tensions.
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Israel Intercepts Missile Launched From Yemen
The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen toward Israel. The incident came as Israel carried out strikes on military targets in Iran following Tehran’s first missile attack since the April ceasefire. The renewed exchanges raise concerns over escalating regional tensions and the future of US-Iran negotiations.
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Iran Says It Targeted Anti-Tehran Groups in Iraq
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard announced strikes on bases of anti-Iranian groups in Iraq’s Kurdistan region, specifically in Sulaymaniyah. Tehran accuses these Kurdish opposition factions of serving US and Israeli interests. The attack follows a series of Iranian operations against Kurdish groups in northern Iraq since the start of the regional conflict.
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Iran Cuts Crude Prices for China During Weak Demand
Iran has lowered crude oil prices for Chinese buyers, offering discounts to attract independent refiners facing weak fuel demand and shrinking profit margins. Chinese imports of Iranian oil fell to their lowest level since January 2025, while Iran’s exports and offshore storage volumes also declined sharply, reflecting mounting pressure on its energy sector.
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★USA
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Trump: Netanyahu Must Accept Any US-Iran Nuclear Deal
Trump said Netanyahu would have no choice but to accept any nuclear agreement reached between Washington and Tehran, emphasizing US control over negotiations. While keeping military options available if talks fail, he reiterated his preference for diplomacy. His comments followed Iran’s missile attack on Israel, which prompted heightened Israeli security measures and warnings of further escalation.
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US Pushes Resolution Demanding Iran Reveal Nuclear Material
The United States is urging members of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s board to back a resolution requiring Iran to disclose the status of bombed nuclear sites and its enriched uranium stockpile. The move could complicate ongoing US-Iran talks, while Tehran has previously responded to similar measures by expanding nuclear activities or reducing cooperation with inspectors.
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★LEBANON
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Israel Strikes Beirut After Hezbollah Rocket Attack
Israel carried out airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s Dahiyeh suburb after the group fired rockets at northern Israel. The strikes killed two people and wounded at least 11, according to Lebanese reports. Iran threatened retaliation, while Israel said it targeted a Hezbollah command center and warned it would respond forcefully to any ceasefire violations.
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Israeli Airstrikes Hit Towns in Southern Lebanon
Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes on the towns of Halousiyeh and the Mansouri plain in southern Lebanon, destroying a house in Halousiyeh. Israeli artillery also shelled areas in Qatrani overnight. The attacks come amid ongoing Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon despite repeated ceasefire announcements and ongoing tensions with Hezbollah.
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Oil Prices Jump Over $3 After Israeli Strikes on Lebanon
Oil prices rose more than $3 a barrel after Israeli strikes on Beirut and renewed regional escalation involving Iran and Israel. Brent crude gained over 3%, as fears of wider conflict and potential disruption to Strait of Hormuz supplies intensified, despite OPEC+ output increases and diplomatic efforts to contain the crisis.
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★ Disclaimer: This publication is a digest of various news sources compiled by the Early Phoenix team and edited by Rania Kisar. The items are curated, concise summaries of news items hyperlinked within each story. The items and summaries presented do not necessarily represent the views of the American Center for Levant Studies.
