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US Israel Iran War News Live Updates: Iran claims retaliatory attack on bases in Kuwait and Bahrain

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US Israel Iran War News Live Updates: Iran claims retaliatory attack on bases in Kuwait and Bahrain

2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jun 14, 2026 05:28 PM IST People run in front of burned cars that were attacked in an Israeli airstrike in the southern port city of Sidon, Lebanon. (AP Photo) Israeli military on Sunday announced that it launched strikes against the Lebanon-based Hezbollah militant group’s infrastructure ahead of a potential US-Iran peace deal signing. Smoke was visible above the Lebanese capital, Beirut, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the strikes were in retaliation for Hezbollah’s attacks in northern Israel.Official stance from Israeli leadership Netanyahu and Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed the development of attacking southern suburbs of Beirut, stating that military “has just struck Hezbollah terror targets” in Dahiyeh in response to Hezbollah “firing at Israeli territory,” AP reported. “Israel will not tolerate fire directed at its territory,” the statement by Israeli leaders added. The triggers of the conflict When Israel struck Beirut last week, the attack resulted in Iran retaliating with strikes on Tel Aviv, threatening the fragile ceasefire that was signed between Washington and Tehran on April 8. Iran, which backs Hezbollah in the region, has reiterated that the peace agreement between Washington and Tehran to end the conflict in West Asia must also include an end to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. After US-Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, Hezbollah struck Tel Aviv with missiles two days later, igniting a full-fledged war in the volatile region.Story continues below this ad Diplomatic shifting and Israeli reactions Since the latest round of fighting exchanged between Israel and Iran, the US and the Islamic Republic have come closer to signing a peace agreement. However, it is being seen as a disappointment for Israel which has been allegedly sidelines in negotiations led by Pakistan and other mediating countries, AP reported. Finalizing the potential truce According to AP report citing two regional officials, negotiators from Qatar travelled to Tehran on Sunday to finalise the potential truce deal. The officials stated that US and Iran were finally approaching toward an agreement that could cease the hostilities in the region and reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, whose closure has led world markets to plunge. The Express Global Desk at indianexpress.com which delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. The desk prioritises clarity, accuracy, and accountability, ensuring readers can navigate complex global systems with confidence. Core Team The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy: Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-relat

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U.S. stock futures fall as Iran attacks Israel; South Korea's Kospi plunges 8%: Live updates

U.S. stock futures rise on signs of a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal; traders await SpaceX IPO: Live updates CNBC Oil Falls, Stocks Rise as Trump Signals Iran Peace Deal Takes Shape The New York Times World shares surge and oil prices slip over 4% after Trump claims a breakthrough in Iran war talks AP News Asian Stocks to Gain as Trump Signals US-Iran Deal: Markets Wrap Bloomberg.com Oil prices plummet as Trump claims he is close to US-Iran deal The Guardian

A toxic chemical tank is on the verge of exploding in California. 40,000 have been told to run

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A toxic chemical tank is on the verge of exploding in California. 40,000 have been told to run

(Bloomberg) -- A potential crack in the bottom of a compromised chemical tank, which has prompted the evacuation of more than 50,000 people in the suburbs of Los Angeles, may prevent a previously feared explosion. Orange County Fire Authority has worked since Friday to contain a chemical tank at a GKN Aerospace plant in Garden Grove, about 35 miles southeast of Los Angeles, after it overheated and leaked. Officials at the site have warned throughout the weekend that the tank could explode or leak, and Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for the county.TJ McGovern, the interim fire chief, said in a video update posted on Sunday that a team of firemen had visualized the entire tank during an operation Saturday night and had discovered a potential crack that was relieving pressure. “With this new information, it could change our trajectory and our strategy to this event,” he said.Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin said Sunday he has been told the “most likely scenario is one of a low volume release,” during an interview on CNN’s State of The Union. As the crisis stretches on, schools in the affected area have rescheduled graduations and told parents to prepare for online learning on Tuesday. The World Central Kitchen and the Red Cross are on the ground providing relief. John Torpey, WCK’s response director on the ground, told Bloomberg News that his organization will have provided 2,000 meals at the relief shelters by the end of the day. According to Garden Grove’s website, four of the five shelters are currently full. “It’s very calm, people are being orderly, and people are being polite to each other,” Torpey said. “I think they recognize that this is temporary, and everybody’s just trying to make the best of it while this terrible situation goes on.”Two law firms, the X-Law Group and Presidio Law Firm, have filed a class action lawsuit against GKN Aerospace alleging that the company “breached their duties of care” by “negligently storing MMA in dangerous conditions” and “failing to properly inspect and maintain storage systems and equipment.” The company declined to comment about the suit and pointed to a previous statement. Government investigators have not yet provided details on what has caused the incident.GKN is a unit of UK-based Melrose Industries Plc, which makes aerospace components such as landing gear, engine structures and electrical systems, according to its website. The situation at Garden Grove “remains ongoing” and GKN is working to “resolve the situation as safely as possible,” the company said in a statement. The compromised tank holds some 7,000 gallons of a toxic chemical used to make plastics and fire officials are seeking to keep its temperature lower than 85F (29C). The county fire authority said late Saturday it had “good productive conversations” with environmental experts to prevent further spillage or damage from the tank. “Hopefully, we can get that done before any failure in the tanks,” incident commander Craig Covey said. “I am not promising that we’re going to fix that, but I’m promising you we’re doing everything we can to give us a third option that does not involve damaging this community or damaging our environment.”Harry Allen, the Los Angeles team lead for the EPA, said in a video message posted Saturday night that the agency hasn’t detected contaminants at the 24 monitoring sites it has set up around the tank. County Health Officer Regina Chinsio-Kwong said the main concern is if the polymer reaches a high enough temperature and becomes a vapor. Inhaling that vapor, she said, “causes significant damage.”“It can cause a lot of irritation to your eyes, your nose, your respiratory tract or your lungs,” she said in a video Friday. (Updates with information on chemical tank, lawsuit and relief work)More stories like this are available on bloomberg.com©2026 Bloomberg L.P.

‘Oppressive approach is intolerable,’ Iran President hits out at US blockade; Trump says ‘It's not a war but…’

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‘Oppressive approach is intolerable,’ Iran President hits out at US blockade; Trump says ‘It's not a war but…’

Even as Iran tightens its grip on global energy flows by controlling the Strait of Hormuz, its own oil sector is under mounting pressure from a US naval blockade. With no way to export the oil it is pumping out and diminishing storage space at home, Iran may be forced to dramatically reduce or cease production from some of its wells, perhaps as soon as two weeks, AP reported, quoting experts.The situation may not be as difficult as US President Donald Trump recently suggested, when he warned that pipelines could...

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