June 21, 2026 06:28
Israeli Minister says 'all of Lebanon must burn' after four soldiers killed
Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said on Friday (June 19, 2026) that “all of Lebanon must burn” after Israel’s military announced the deaths of four soldiers there.
The Israeli losses were the first to be announced since a U.S.-Iran deal was signed to end the West Asia war.
Israeli Minister says 'all of Lebanon must burn' after four soldiers killed
Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir declares "all of Lebanon must burn" following the deaths of four soldiers, escalating tensions.
June 21, 2026 06:24
Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again
U.S. and Iranian negotiators headed to a Swiss venue on Saturday (June 20, 2026) for talks on adding key details to their interim agreement to halt the war, hours after Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz because of Israel’s attacks in Lebanon and warned that little might be achieved if the fighting doesn’t stop.
U.S. President Donald Trump, in response, unleashed a new threat to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” The agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days.
U.S. and Iran to talk in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again
U.S. and Iran engage in crucial talks in Switzerland amid escalating tensions and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Published - June 21, 2026 06:46 am IST