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Iran says latest US strikes “rendered futile” months of diplomatic efforts

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Residents walk past colorful wall paintings as daily life continues under the shadow of destruction following the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Tehran, Iran, on April 5, 2026. [Fatemeh Bahrami – Anadolu Agency]

Iran strongly condemned the latest US strikes on its territory late on Sunday, accusing Washington of derailing all diplomatic efforts made in recent months to reduce tensions in the region, according to a statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry.

Tehran also accused the United States of blatantly violating all provisions of a memorandum of understanding signed in June and of causing renewed insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz and disrupting international commercial shipping, according to the statement.

The Foreign Ministry said Washington had violated almost all provisions of the memorandum of understanding signed between the two countries just 25 days ago by carrying out attacks on Iran’s transport infrastructure.

According to the statement, the US strikes targeted key facilities in southern Iran, including Sirik Commercial Port, Chabahar Port, weather monitoring stations, fishing piers and shipping containers.

The ministry also said the bombing hit a railway bridge in Khorasan Province, suspending train services and disrupting the travel of people attending the funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. It described the attack as “one of the most horrific war crimes committed by Washington against the Iranian people”.

READ: CENTCOM says it completed another round of strikes on Iran

The statement said “The US regime has also caused the return of insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz and disruption of international commercial shipping by openly interfering in the process of Iran implementing the necessary arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz.”

The Foreign Ministry added that the US military, by using the territory and facilities of countries on the southern coast of the Gulf to prepare its military attacks against Iran, had effectively turned those countries into a battlefield for what it described as its “illegal and criminal war” against the Iranian people.

The statement said Iran, “in exercising its legitimate right to self-defence”, would respond to any attack “at any level and scale” in accordance with international law. It added that the United States cannot achieve its objectives through these terrorist attacks because the Iranian people have repeatedly demonstrated throughout history their ability to withstand the strongest and most aggressive powers.

The Foreign Ministry concluded by saying that the continued US attacks mean Iran is no longer obliged to adhere to the memorandum of understanding. It stressed that Tehran would remain committed to the agreement as long as the other side honours it, but would not accept violations of its provisions or “tolerate the continuation of hostile acts”.

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Shipping through Strait of Hormuz falls to lowest level in several weeks

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Iranian commercial ships are seen off the coast of Kong city in southern Iran on June 21, 2026. [Hassan Ghaedi – Anadolu Agency]

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell on Sunday to its lowest level in several weeks, according to shipping data, as renewed exchanges of strikes between the United States and Iran and attacks on vessels heightened safety concerns.

Vessel tracking data from Kpler showed that only six ships passed through the strait on Sunday, the lowest daily total in five weeks.

The vessels included the very large crude carrier Humanity, carrying two million barrels of Iranian crude oil, and the tanker Capetan Andreas, transporting about 500,000 barrels of Kuwaiti refined oil products. Three empty tankers also entered the Gulf to load crude oil. Most tankers switched off their transponders while passing through the strait.

The tracking data showed no liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers entering the strait at the start of the week.

READ: Rezaei describes Strait of Hormuz as a strategic deterrent, says Iran will protect it

Kpler also reported that only one tanker operated by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) left the strait between 10 and 12 July, heading for the Indian port of Dahej.

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday that its forces had completed another wave of strikes against Iran, targeting dozens of sites at multiple locations with precision-guided munitions.

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz remained open to commercial shipping, despite Iran’s earlier announcement that it had closed the waterway after a vessel travelled on an unauthorised route and came under attack.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday that its naval forces had stopped two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz overnight by disabling their systems. The IRGC did not identify the two ships.

READ: Iran says latest US strikes “rendered futile” months of diplomatic efforts

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Burnham’s non-apology for Labour inaction over genocide is gaslighting while arms sales continue

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Keir Starmer objects to criticism of the IDF. He asks how could anyone object to them starving people to death, forced marches like the Nazis did, bombing Gaza's hospitals and universities, mass-murdering journalists, healthworkers and starving people queuing for food, killing and raping prisoners and murdering children. He calls for people to stop obstructing his genocide for Israel.
Keir Starmer objects to criticism of the IDF. He asks how could anyone object to them starving people to death, forced marches like the Nazis did, bombing Gaza’s hospitals and universities, mass-murdering journalists, healthworkers and starving people queuing for food, killing and raping prisoners and murdering children. He calls for people to stop obstructing his genocide for Israel.

An ‘apology’ issued by Andy Burnham over the Labour party’s response to the Israeli genocide is “meaningless” unless followed by an end to arms sales to Israel, Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) has said. This includes components for the F-35 combat aircraft that Israel has used extensively in its attacks in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon.

In a three-minute piece to camera, published alongside an exclusive story with the Guardian, the likely next Labour leader stated: “I know many people feel that at the start of Israel’s military action in Gaza, my part didn’t get it right and I am sorry about that. The response has too often not been good enough. We need to do better.”

The MP for Makerfield continued, “We’ve got to do more to put pressure on the Israeli government … Yes, we have taken some important steps … But let’s be honest, the UK was too slow to call for a ceasefire. And we must now do more to strengthen our approach.”

On Israeli war crimes during the almost-three year genocide in Palestine, he said “I have been absolutely appalled by what I’ve seen and read about the destruction of Gaza. There’s increasing evidence that war crimes appear to have been committed.”

Burnham added, “There must be accountability for the depth of the suffering the people of Gaza have experienced. Ultimately, however, it must be for the international courts to determine, rather than politicians.”

Commenting, Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) Research Coordinator, Sam Perlo-Freeman said:

“It is a cynical move by Burnham to issue a non-apology for the Labour government’s many outrages during Israel’s ongoing genocide, while throwing us a red herring about the timing of ceasefire calls. His ‘apology’ is meaningless unless it is followed, if and when Burnham becomes PM, by a total ban on arms sales to Israel, with no exceptions or excuses.

“Burnham’s public relations push is designed to distract from the fact that Britain has, and remains, a vital cog in Israel’s war machine; whether in the F-35 programme, used by Israel to bombard Gaza, Iran and Lebanon, turning a blind eye to the 2,000+ Brits fighting in Gaza, drone component exports, or hosting Israelis who incite genocide – such as President Herzog.

“In hedging his language around the undeniable evidence of systematic war crimes by the Israeli government, Burnham is carefully avoiding triggering a legal duty to immediately halt arms sales. That in itself should ring alarm bells.

“Accountability means, among other things, ending the supply murder weapons to a genocidal regime and urgently investigating the over-2,000 Britons who took part in the organised, wanton slaughter of Palestinians, which the Met has so far refused to do. A Burnham government can also act to investigate how and why the current government allowed weapons to be unlawfully shipped to Israel via Belgium. But will it?

“All this points towards continued gaslighting by the next Labour government – albeit with new window dressing – in a desperate attempt to claw back the progressive vote.”

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EU humanitarian chief says Gaza aid conditions ‘unbearable,’ urges pressure on Israel

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European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib in Brussels, Belgium, on February 23, 2026. [Dursun Aydemir – Anadolu Agency]

EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib on Monday described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as “unbearable,” calling for humanitarian access to the enclave and greater political engagement from Israeli authorities, Anadolu reports.

“I have no words to describe this situation. Nine months after the so-called ceasefire, shelling continues, disease is spreading, people are dying. The humanitarian situation is unbearable,” Lahbib told reporters ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels.

She said humanitarian organizations must be allowed to operate in Gaza, arguing that “there is a clear lack of political will and engagement from Israeli authorities.”

“We must have access to Gaza, we must have the possibility to reopen,” she said.

READ: EU rejects Israel’s Gaza territory plans, demands immediate crossing access

Lahbib also defended the role of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, saying UNRWA was “essential” and that its staff, including “thousands of doctors, nurses, teachers,” were “part of the solution.”

“Everything goes against international humanitarian law,” she said.

Lahbib said EU foreign ministers would discuss an options paper presented by the European Commission, including measures related to Israeli settlements. “We see more and more violent settlers grabbing territories, gaining territories with the support of the Israeli army,” she said.

Turning to Lebanon, Lahbib said the situation in the south remained “very fragile” despite the ceasefire, with attacks continuing. She warned against “a similar situation to Gaza” emerging in southern Lebanon, with “a protracted crisis, immense suffering, and immense humanitarian needs.”

READ: EU hides secret Gaza files as UN says Israel is committing genocide

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UK lists Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps as ‘terror group’

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Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) participate in a military exercise aimed at “increasing combat capabilities” in Tehran province, Iran, on May 12, 2026. [Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps – Anadolu Agency]

The UK government listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terror group on Monday, using new powers introduced under the National Security (State Threats) Act, according to media reports, Anadolu reports.

In a written statement to parliament, Security Minister Angela Eagle said the government had “identified activity linked to the IRGC involving threats to life and intimidation on UK soil,” Sky News reported.

The government also designated the Islamic Movement of Companions of the Right (IMCR), which Sky News described as being linked to Iran.

The decision followed the fast-tracking of the National Security (State Threats) Act, as promised by Prime Minister Keir Starmer in April.

Following the designation, it is now a criminal offense to invite support for or express support for the groups, assist them in carrying out UK-related activities, engage in conduct likely to materially assist them, or accept or retain material benefits provided by or on their behalf, according to the report.

READ: Iran launches overnight strikes on ‘US military sites’ across the region

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Keir Starmer explains that UK is actively supporting Israel's genocidal expansion and repeats his previous quotation that he supports Zionism "without qualification". Keir Starmer said “I said it loud and clear – and meant it – that I support Zionism without qualification.” here: https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/keir-starmer-interview-i-will-work-to-eradicate-antisemitism-from-day-one/
Keir Starmer explains that UK is actively supporting Israel’s genocidal expansion and repeats his previous quotation that he supports Zionism “without qualification”. Keir Starmer said “I said it loud and clear – and meant it – that I support Zionism without qualification.” here: https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/keir-starmer-interview-i-will-work-to-eradicate-antisemitism-from-day-one/
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