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Israeli army claims it has eliminated over 20 military leaders - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-army-claims-it-has-eliminated-over-20-military-leaders

Israel strikes village in southern lebanon - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-strikes-village-southern-lebanon

The more Israel kills, the more the West portrays it as a victim - https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/more-israel-kills-more-west-portrays-it-victim

Iran shoots down Israeli drone near Tabriz - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-shoots-down-israeli-drone-near-tabriz

Palestinian Journalists Syndicate condemn Israel for communication blackout in Gaza - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/palestinian-journalists-syndicate-condemn-israel-communication-blackout

Over 800 people across Iran wounded following Israeli assault - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/over-800-people-across-iran-wounded-following-israeli-assault

Hamas slams Israeli attacks on aid seekers - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/hamas-slams-israeli-attacks-aid-seekers

FROM THE ARCHIVES | Ehlija McKain, 2, left, and Eric Graham, 3, participate in a parade at Wiesbaden Army Airfield in Germany to mark the U.S. Army’s 234th birthday in June 2009.

China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organisation condemns Israeli strikes on Iran - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/china-led-sco-condemns-israeli-strikes-warns-regional-fallout

UK foreign secretary 'alarmed' by Israeli-Iranian strikes - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/uk-foreign-secretary-alarmed-israeli-iranian-strikes

Israeli forces tighten West Bank restrictions for second day - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-tighten-west-bank-restrictions-second-day

Three Iranian Guard members killed as Israeli strikes hit missile sites in Iran - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/three-iranian-guard-members-killed-israeli-strikes-hit-missile-sites

Seven Israeli soldiers wounded in overnight Iranian missile strike - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/seven-israeli-soldiers-wounded-overnight-iranian-missile-strike

Gaza death toll climbs past 55,200 since 7 October - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/gaza-death-toll-climbs-past-55200-7-october

Israeli official claims heavy damage to Iran nuclear sites, nine killed - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-official-claims-heavy-damage-iran-nuclear-sites-nine-killed

Iran appoints new Revolutionary Guards air force chief after strike - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-appoints-new-revolutionary-guards-air-force-chief-after-strike

Israel opens fire on Palestinians seeking aid, as UN warns of relief obstruction - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-opens-fire-palestinians-seeking-aid-un-agency-warns-relief-obstruction

Maine Legislature approves bill to curb price gouging for concert tickets

Judge rules language of voter ID referendum doesn’t need to change

These THC-infused drinks face little oversight in the US. Maine is scrambling to regulate sales.

Dozens killed while seeking food in Gaza - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/dozens-killed-while-seeking-food-gaza

Israel shuts Ben Gurion airport until further notice - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-shuts-ben-gurion-airport-until-further-notice

Israeli defence minister warns ‘Tehran will burn’ if missile attacks continue - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-defence-minister-warns-tehran-burn-missile-attacks-continue

Gaza health ministry reports 90 killed in two days of Israeli attacks - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/gaza-health-ministry-reports-90-killed-two-days-israeli-attacks

Israel claims strike killed nine Iranian scientists - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-claims-strike-killed-nine-iranian-scientists

Iran warns Western powers not to intervene in strikes on Israel - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-warns-western-powers-not-intervene-strikes-israel

Iran arrests five over alleged links to Israel - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-arrests-five-over-alleged-links-israel

Israeli defence minister threatens to burn Tehran if attacks continue - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-defence-minister-threatens-burn-tehran-if-attacks-continue

Israeli undercover units raid West Bank town: Report - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-undercover-units-raid-west-bank-town-report

Two killed in Israeli strike in western Iran - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/two-killed-israeli-strike-western-iran

Pope urges Israel and Iran to show restraint and pursue dialogue - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/pope-urges-israel-and-iran-show-restraint-and-pursue-dialogue

Israeli strike on Tehran housing block kills 60, including 20 children: Report - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-strike-tehran-housing-block-kills-60-including-20-children

Israeli strike on Tehran housing block kills 60, including 20 children: Report - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-strike-tehran-housing-block-kills-60-including-20-children-0

In photos: Iranian retaliatory strikes leave trail of destruction in Tel Aviv - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/photos-iranian-retaliatory-strikes-leave-trail-destruction-tel-aviv

EUROPE TRAVEL | From mountains to coastlines to waterways to cities, fire-related events that celebrate the summer solstice are widespread in Europe.

Iran grounds all flights, closes airspace until further notice - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-grounds-all-flights-closes-airspace-until-further-notice

Libyan and Egyptian authorities block Gaza solidarity convoys - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/libyan-and-egyptian-authorities-block-gaza-solidarity-convoys

Israeli military says it struck multiple missile launchers in Iran - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-military-says-it-struck-multiple-missile-launchers-iran

In East Africa, abductions, killings and torture by state agents are surging. Instead of protecting citizens, many lawmakers are applauding the repression.

Israeli air strike kills three people in tent sheltering displaced in Gaza City - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-air-strike-kills-three-people-tent-sheltering-displaced-gaza

Lebanon reopens airspace temporarily, plans overnight closure - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/lebanon-reopens-airspace-temporarily-plans-overnight-closure

Iran vows more strikes on Israel, says response has just begun - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-vows-more-strikes-israel-says-response-has-just-begun

EUROPE TRAVEL | French maker of coveted Christmas ornaments becomes immersion into glassblowing in offseason

US lawmakers slam Israel's Iran strike as sabotage, not in US interest - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-lawmakers-slam-israels-iran-strike-sabotage-not-us-interest

Israeli strikes kill at least 15 Palestinians in Gaza since dawn - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-strikes-kill-least-15-palestinians-gaza-dawn

Israel strike caught Iran off guard, disrupted missile plan: Report - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-strike-caught-iran-guard-disrupted-missile-plan-report

Oman urges restraint after Israeli strike on Iran escalates tensions - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/oman-urges-restraint-after-israeli-strike-iran-escalates-tensions

Houser Republicans approved their budget bills 31-0 on Friday night, long after all Democratic lawmakers had headed home after a day of waiting around for Republicans to bring the bills to the floor story via @caitlinsievers.bsky.social

Houthi missile injures five Palestinians in West Bank, says Red Crescent - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/houthi-missile-injures-five-palestinians-west-bank-says-red-crescent

What we know so far - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/what-we-know-so-far

The military parade commemorating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday will be a new spectacle for many. It is unusual outside wartime, and Trump’s approach stands out compared to his predecessors. But parades and reviews have a long history.

China slams Israeli strike, warns of threat to Iran nuclear talks - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/china-slams-israeli-strike-warns-threat-iran-nuclear-talks

Israeli fire hits Gaza aid seekers, killing and wounding several Palestinians - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-fire-hits-gaza-aid-seekers-killing-and-wounding-several

Jordan reopens airspace after temporary closure over Iran-Israel strikes - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/jordan-reopens-airspace-after-temporary-closure-over-iran-israel-strikes

In a message distributed Friday to units across the region, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command raised its force protection level to Bravo and implemented additional Charlie-level security measures, citing an unspecified real-world threat condition.

Iran says missile strikes on Israel will continue 'as long as needed' - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-says-missile-strikes-israel-will-continue-long-needed

US deports two Palestinians who landed with valid visas for an interfaith mission - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-deports-two-palestinians-who-landed-valid-visas-interfaith-mission

Exclusive: US quietly sent hundreds of Hellfire missiles to Israel before Iran attack - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/exclusive-us-quietly-sent-hundreds-hellfire-missiles-israel-iran-0

Two killed, 19 injured in Iranian missile strike on central Israel - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/two-killed-19-injured-iranian-missile-strike-central-israel

Iran says it downed Israeli drones on spy mission on its northern border - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-says-it-downed-israeli-drones-spy-mission-its-northern-border

LATEST: Two people were killed and 19 injured after an Iranian missile struck near homes in the central Israeli city of Rishon Lezion, according to Israel's paramedic service.

Israel continues demolitions and siege in Tulkarm and Nour Shams camps - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-continues-demolitions-and-siege-tulkarm-and-nour-shams-camps

Iran accuses US of greenlighting Israeli strike on its territory - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-accuses-us-greenlighting-israeli-strike-its-territory

Morning recap - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/morning-recap-92

PACIFIC TRAVEL | Sports Monster fuses fitness, technology and fun in South Korea, blending traditional sports with digital gaming for a physical and virtual experience that appeals to children, teens and adults alike.

Welcome to our live coverage - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/welcome-our-live-coverage

ICYMI: U.S. Marines guarding a federal building in Los Angeles temporarily detained an Army veteran who said he was rushing to get to a Veterans Affairs appointment, the first time federal troops have detained a civilian since they were deployed to the city this week.

Breaking down the U.S. military’s departure plan for families members in Bahrain, as tensions continue to mount following Israel's strikes on Iran.

During congressional testimony this week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth avoided answering whether the Pentagon has plans to take Greenland or Panama by force if necessary, saying the Defense Department develops plans "for any particular contingency." (from @svetashko.bsky.social)

The Defense Department has yet to submit a detailed budget proposal to Congress, but the House is moving forward with a spending plan for the Pentagon anyway. (from @svetashko.bsky.social)

U.S. Marines on Friday temporarily detained a man who had walked onto the property of a federal building in Los Angeles and did not immediately hear their commands to stop, marking the first time federal troops have detained a civilian since they were deployed to the city.

About 200 Marines moved into the Los Angeles area on Friday to stand guard at federal buildings in the city, freeing up more National Guard soldiers to support federal agents on immigration enforcement operations.

DODEA-Europe’s top athletes will lead a large contingent into the collegiate sports ranks, with at least 20 seniors moving on to compete at colleges across the U.S. in the fall.

Security at U.S. bases in the Middle East has been tightened and voluntary family flights out of Bahrain continued Friday following Israel's strikes against Iran.

LATEST: Iran launched a second round of retaliatory attacks at Israel early Saturday, with sirens and explosions heard in the sky over Jerusalem, in response to Israel's blistering strikes on the heart of Iran's nuclear and military structure.

Trump administration defy court orders to release Mahmoud Khalil from detention - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-administration-defy-court-orders-release-mahmoud-khalil-detention

“Two Spirit existed before colonization and the Stonewall Riot. My ancestors were here before the colonizers." story via @diinsilversmith.bsky.social

Explosions heard in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/explosions-heard-tel-aviv-and-jerusalem

U.S. officials confirmed that about 250 gallons of contaminated water leaked at Yokota Air Base in 2023, a disclosure that is drawing sharp criticism from local Japanese governments for coming more than two years after the incident. (from @hanakusumoto.bsky.social)

U.S. Marines arrive in Los Angeles as the city prepares for weekend protests. Read more ⤵️ www.sfchronicle.com/california/a... 🎥: Stephen Lam/S.F. Chronicle

Macron defends Israel's military strikes on Iran - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/macron-defends-israels-military-strikes-iran

North Korea says it has repaired and relaunched a naval destroyer that capsized during a failed launch attempt last month, but defense experts remain skeptical about the regime’s claim of a quick recovery. (from @choiboy.bsky.social)

Israel's UN envoy says it acted alone with regards to strikes on Iran  - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israels-un-envoy-says-it-acted-alone-regards-strikes-iran

Israel's UN envoy says It acted alone with regards to strikes on Iran  - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israels-un-envoy-says-it-acted-alone-regards-strikes-iran

These questions are often ignored in the Israel-Iran story. We asked a panel of experts - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/these-questions-are-ignored-israel-iran-story-we-asked-panel-experts

Exclusive: US quietly sent hundreds of Hellfire missiles to Israel before Iran attack - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/exclusive-us-quietly-sent-hundreds-hellfire-missiles-israel-iran-attack

JUST IN: Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan has been sentenced to 7.5 years in prison on corruption convictions. chicago.suntimes.com/live/2025/06...

An Ohio grand jury indicted five people and accused them of using a fake charitable organization to exploit veterans and defraud the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs out of $20 million.

Exclusive: US quietly sent hundreds of Hellfire missiles to Israel before Iran attack - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/exclusive-us-quietly-sent-hundreds-hellfire-missiles-israel-iran-attack

At least 300 people evacuated from their homes in Tel Aviv - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/least-300-people-evacuated-their-homes-tel-aviv

A 48-year-old ex-Army soldier who was convicted of drugging and raping a juvenile family member is facing federal charges that he failed to register as a sex offender and lied on a U.S. passport application.

American air defense systems and Navy assets in the Middle East helped Israel shoot down incoming ballistic missiles that Tehran launched in response to Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and top military leaders.

Iran's UN envoy says US complicit in Israel’s military strikes on Iran - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/irans-un-envoy-says-us-complicit-israels-military-strikes-iran

Five Palestinians injured by rocket shrapnel near Hebron in West Bank - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/five-palestinians-injured-rocket-shrapnel-near-hebron-west-bank

Pingree disclosed this week that she violated an existing law — the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act — by failing to properly disclose a sizable purchase of U.S. Treasury securities, according to a federal financial disclosure document reviewed by the Portland Press Herald.

It's shaping up to be a VERY eventful weekend with everything from No Kings Portland to the 2nd Annual Pride Night Market and from Portland Book Week to the Washington Park Reservoir Celebration. Plot your weekend with our top picks!

Activists marching to Gaza stopped in both Libya and Egypt - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/activists-marching-gaza-stopped-both-libya-and-egypt

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IAEA says that Iran's above-ground Natanz enrichment plant destroyed - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iaea-says-irans-above-ground-natanz-enrichment-plant-destroyed

Two hundred Marines will guard federal buildings in the Los Angeles area, freeing up more National Guard soldiers to back up federal agents arresting undocumented immigrants. The Marines have completed training on how to act during a civil disturbance and will now move into position.