Iran War latest news: Key Developments June 6
- The United States expects to add 40 million barrels of crude oil to its Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) after companies return oil they borrowed from the government’s emergency stockpile, according to US Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
- The US military said it struck “coastal surveillance radar sites” in Iran after shooting down four Iranian one-way attack drones, according to US Central Command.
- Iran fired “warning” shots near Strait of Hormuz. According to the country’s semiofficial Mehr news agency, the shots “may have been related” to the repositioning of US naval vessels in the area.
- Qatar’s foreign minister discussed efforts to reduce regional tensions with his French counterpart, focusing on US-Iran mediation and the situations in Lebanon, Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories.
- Despite a previously set timeline of four to six week, Trump said he’s “moving very fast” with the Iran. Nearly 100 days since the US-Israeli joint attack on Tehran, he told NBC News, “I’m into three months, you know. Vietnam lasted 19 years. I’m into my third month.”
- The US House approved a resolution to curb Trump’s authority to wage war against Iran, marking a significant bipartisan rebuke of his handling of the conflict.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow is ready to help resolve the Iran nuclear issue, just as it did during the 2015 nuclear agreement.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounced Iran’s alleged attacks on Kuwait, including a strike that Kuwaiti authorities said hit the country’s international airport.
- A top Iranian official told CNN that a peace deal is contingent on the Trump administration agreeing to release $25 billion in frozen Iranian assets. They also warned that the US would “enter into a dark corridor” if the fighting continues.
- Brent Crude is trading at $95.11 per barrel (down approximately 2.76% for the session).
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Israeli military's new round of displacement orders in south Lebanon
In a post on X, the Israeli military issued a new round of forced displacement orders for those living in Armati, Mashgara, Kafr Huna, Sajad and Ansariya in southern Lebanon. Israeli army’s Arabic spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, told residents of these locations to leave immediately and move north of the Zahrani River.
Kuwait-bound flights on hold amid Iranian strike reports
According to FlightRadar24, flights bound for Kuwait are currently holding or diverting amid reports of Iranian strikes.
Earlier today, the US Central Command said in a statement, "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. The attack drones posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic. U.S. forces subsequently struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island to defend against further maritime attacks."
Pentagon elevates Israel spying threat to 'critical': Report
According to US media report, the Pentagon's Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) has elevated its counterintelligence threat assessment for Israel to "critical" amid escalating tensions.
The DIA assessment included a seven-page document and featured a specific chart, one of the current US officials said.
“The US already takes extra precautions when visiting Israel,” one of the current US officials was quoted as saying. “They’re well-known to aggressively collect,”
Iran's top diplomat rejects claims Tehran is using Lebanon as a bargaining chip
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi slammed Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's claims that Iran is using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in the war with the US and Israel. Responding to Aoun's claims made in a CNN interview, Araghchi said,
“Had Lebanon been a bargaining chip for Iran, we’d have a deal long ago."
In a reference to Israel, he added, "Save Lebanon from your real foe, Mr. President."
Witkoff, Kushner meet nuclear experts: Report
As reported by Reuters and Axios, Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner travelled to Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee on Thursday to consult with experts that could play a role in nuclear negotiations with Iran. Trump has long maintained that a potential deal with Iran will include a provision that the country never develops a nuclear weapon.
21 killed in Israeli strikes in south Lebanon
According to CNN's tally of tolls from Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency, at least 21 people were killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon ahead of the weekend.
“The targeting of parademics during rescue operations [is] an act that constitutes a barbaric violation of international humanitarian law,” the Lebanese health ministry said in a statement condemning the Israeli attack on Zebdine.
US admiral meets senior leaders from Gulf countries during Middle East trip
The US Central Command shared in a statement on X, "During a recent trip to the Middle East, Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander, met with senior leaders from Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan. He also met with deployed U.S. service members, recognized exceptional performers, and presided over the leadership transition for U.S. Army Central."
US says Iran fired 7 missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain
The US Central Command posted a statement on X, saying, that it US forces intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched by Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf neighbours on June 5.
"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. The attack drones posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic. U.S. forces subsequently struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island to defend against further maritime attacks," US forces stated in an X statement.
"Initial assessments indicate six of the missiles launched by Iran were intercepted and a seventh did not reach its intended target. There are currently no reports of harm to U.S. personnel, and Iranian claims of damaging U.S. 5th fleet headquarters in Bahrain are false.
CENTCOM forces remain vigilant and postured to continue responding to unwarranted Iranian aggression in self-defense."
Sirens activated in Bahrain
Residents in Bahrain were told take shelter early Saturday morning, as sirens were activated in the Gulf country.
“The siren has been sounded ..Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place,” the Ministry of Interior said on X at 4.15 a.m. local time.
Kuwait reponds to missile, done threats
The Kuwait Army responded to "hostile missile and drone threats" just before 4 am on Saturday.
“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 targets,” it said in a post on X.
Iran says it fired 'warning' shots near Hormuz
Iran said it fired several shots as a "warning" near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the country's semiofficial Mehr news agency.
The shots “may have been related” to the repositioning of US naval vessels in the area, Mehr reported.
US says its struck Iranian sites after shooting down drones near Hormuz
The US military said it struck "coastal surveillance radar sites" in Iran after shooting down four Iranian one-way attack drones, according to US Central Command.
“The attack drones posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic. U.S. forces subsequently struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island to defend against further attacks,” CENTCOM said in a post on X.
US Strategic Petroleum Reserve set for 40 million-barrel boost
The United States expects to add 40 million barrels of crude oil to its Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) after companies return oil they borrowed from the government's emergency stockpile, according to US Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
US to add 40 million barrels to oil reserve after Iran conflict, says energy secretary
The United States plans to add 40 million barrels of crude oil to its Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) once the conflict involving Iran is over, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said in an interview with Fox Business.
US imposes new Iran-related sanctions
The United States imposed a fresh round of Iran-related sanctions on Friday, according to the U.S. Treasury Department.
US-Iran talks halted over alleged attacks and Lebanon tensions
Iran's IRGC-linked Fars News Agency reported that negotiations between Tehran and Washington have ceased, citing alleged U.S. attacks on commercial vessels in southern Iran and Israel's actions in Lebanon. The report suggests the developments undermined conditions that Iran considers necessary for continued diplomacy.
US military rejects Iran's claim of firing ‘warning shots’ on American warships
The US military rejected Iran’s claim that it fired warning shots at American warships, saying it would have been a serious breach of the fragile ceasefire between the two countries. “Iranian forces did NOT attack or fire at US Navy warships. Doing so would be a gross violation of the ceasefire,” US Central Command, which oversees American forces in the Middle East, says in a post on X.
Iran, China and Russia envoys meet IAEA chief ahead of board meeting
The ambassadors of Iran, China and Russia to the International Atomic Energy Agency met IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi in Geneva on Friday ahead of the agency's upcoming Board of Governors meeting. Iran's Reza Najafi, China's Li Song and Russia's Mikhail Ulyanov discussed issues expected to feature on the board's agenda, according to Iran's state-linked Mehr News Agency. The meeting comes amid heightened scrutiny of Iran's nuclear programme and ongoing concerns over inspections and safeguards.
Aoun says military action cannot bring security to northern Israel
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said “military solutions” would never deliver lasting security to northern Israel, urging Israelis to pursue negotiations instead of “perpetual war.” He said Lebanon is prepared to negotiate an end to hostilities and supports a diplomatic path to de-escalation. Aoun also did not rule out a future meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but said such a step could only come after an agreement is reached.
Lebanon's Aoun accuses Iran of using country as a bargaining chip
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun accused Iran of using Lebanon as a “bargaining chip” in its negotiations with the United States, saying Tehran was acting “for the sake of their own interest” while Lebanese citizens were “paying the price.” In an interview with CNN, Aoun rejected an IRGC demand linking an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon to a U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal, telling Iran's elite force: “It's not your country, it's our country.” He said Lebanon and Israel had reached a ceasefire implementation agreement after “tough” negotiations and described it as a potential path toward a “just and lasting peace.” Hezbollah, which was not involved in the talks, has rejected the agreement.
Israel, US begin talks on new security partnership beyond 2028
Israel and the United States have launched formal negotiations on a new security cooperation framework to replace the current US aid memorandum of understanding, which is set to expire in 2028, according to Israel's Defense Ministry. The proposed agreement aims to strengthen Israel's military edge through expanded joint investment in research and development and increased co-production initiatives. The ministry said the framework would gradually shift the relationship “from aid to full mutual partnership.”
Lebanon's Berri backs Hezbollah withdrawal if Israel leaves occupied territory
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said he would support Hezbollah's withdrawal from southern Lebanon if Israeli forces simultaneously withdrew from territory they occupy in the country. In comments distributed by his office, Berri criticised the US-mediated ceasefire framework announced this week, calling it unfair and saying it should have included an “unconditional ceasefire by land, sea and air.” He added that he “agrees to Hezbollah's withdrawal from south of the Litani River, in parallel with the Israeli withdrawal from the areas it occupied.”
Hezbollah claims three attacks on Israeli military
Hezbollah says it launched three attacks on Israeli military positions in southern Lebanon over a 24-hour period, reported Al Jazeera.
Israeli drone strike kills man in southern Lebanon
An Israeli drone strike killed Muhammad Naeem Daher in southern Lebanon on Friday, Lebanon’s National News Agency reported.
The agency said the drone targeted Daher inside his car in his hometown of Kfar Remman, in the Nabatieh district. Israel also launched a two-stage drone attack on Deir al-Zahrani, according to the report.
Iranian and US officials clash on social media
A heated exchange between Ebrahim Azizi, who heads Iran's parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, and Dan Scavino, White House Deputy Chief of Staff took place on X.
The argument centered on the military capabilities of both countries and quickly escalated into a public war of words.
The latest round began when Azizi posted footage showing the launch and impact of a Kheibar Shekan missile. Alongside the video, he wrote: "We'll see what happen!
Scavino fired back with a mocking response, writing: "LOL, artificial intelligence is bull____, just like your underground bunkers in _______!"
Azizi responded questioning whether recent developments involving the United States were also fake. "Is the evacuation of nearly 9,000 Americans and the destruction of your military bases in the region also AI?" he wrote.
Lebanese officials are continuing to push for a comprehensive ceasefire agreement, even as Hezbollah has rejected the proposal.
For the first time in weeks, Lebanese Army units entered the southern village of Dibbine after Israeli forces withdrew from the area. The deployment was seen as a small sign of progress amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Lebanese officials have described the US-backed proposal as the country's "last chance" to stop the war. However, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has rejected the entire framework.
Qassem described the negotiations as "humiliating" and accused the United States and Israel of trying to achieve politically what they had failed to achieve on the battlefield.
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam defended the talks, saying diplomacy remains the least costly path for Lebanon.
He also warned that those who reject the agreement should take responsibility for the consequences.
Despite the negotiations, Israeli air strikes and artillery attacks continued across southern Lebanon, causing further destruction and displacement. The Israeli military said 63 officers and soldiers had been wounded in fighting over the previous four days.
Lebanese officials fear the coming days could determine whether the country moves toward a fragile truce or slides into a much wider conflict.
Serbia mourns peacekeeper killed in Lebanon
Serbia paid tribute to Senior Sergeant Milovan Jovanovic, a member of the United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon, who was killed in a mortar attack.
In a statement, Serbia's Foreign Ministry said it was paying its "highest tribute" to the peacekeeper and offered condolences to his family, colleagues and friends.
The ministry also strongly condemned the attack, which injured two other peacekeepers from Spain and El Salvador. It called for an "urgent, thorough and transparent investigation" and demanded stronger protection for peacekeeping forces.
Protests erupt in Israel over military draft
Away from the battlefield, tensions were also visible inside Israel.
According to Aljazeera, hundreds of Jewish protesters blocked Highway 1, one of Israel's main roads, as demonstrations continued against the government's enforcement of military service for religious students. The protests began after police stopped two students and handed one of them over to military authorities. Large numbers of police and border guards were later deployed to clear the highway.
Gaza and Iran remain part of the wider crisis
Iran has pushed for Lebanon to be included in any wider peace agreement connected to the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran, a position that clashes with Israel's goal of fully disarming Hezbollah.
Meanwhile, Gaza remains under heavy pressure. Health officials there said Israeli strikes killed 11 people and wounded more than 30 others over the previous 24 hours. Israel said it had targeted Hamas operatives overnight.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also revealed that he was inside a compound belonging to Iran's former supreme leader when Israeli airstrikes killed him on February 28. Describing the aftermath, Araghchi said: "While we were coming out from under the rubble, I kept thinking: Has he been targeted or not?"