Middle East
Iran holds snap presidential election
Early presidential elections are held on today following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on 19 May
SOHR: IDF destroys Hezbollah facility south of Damascus
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) has reported that Israeli airstrikes near Damascus resulted in at least three fatalities.
Lebanese Parliament Speaker on potential war with Israel: “Next month will be decisive”
In an interview with Russia Today, Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said the coming month would be decisive, though he expressed pessimism about the outcome.
Houthis attack ship near Socotra island
The UK Maritime Trade Operations Office (UKMTO) reported an explosion near a ship 246 miles south of Yemen.
Ambassadors and journalists denied access to cargo processing facility at Beirut airport
Hezbollah reportedly stored substantial quantities of Iranian and Russian-made weapons at the airport, raising concerns about the airport becoming a military target in a potential war Israel.
Centcom: Houthi attack damages Greek vessel, injuries reported
The bulk carrier, sailing under the Liberian flag, continues its voyage from Malaysia to Egypt
Lebanon rejects claims of weapons storage at Beirut airport: 'come and check'
Hamieh also stated he would consult with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati about suing the Sunday Telegraph for damaging Lebanon's reputation.