LiveLive Updates June 14, 2026Share to FacebookShare to XArticle printing is available to subscribers onlyPrint in a simple, ad-free formatSubscribeComments: Zen reading is available to subscribers onlyAd-free and in a comfortable reading formatSubscribeJune 14, 2026UpdatesAdviser to Iran's Khamenei: 'Zero hour has arrived, launchers are being readied'A key advisor to Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran is preparing for a missile barrage, adding that if Israel continues striking Lebanon, Tehran will block the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea."The miscalculation in Beirut has brought patience to an end, and the order has been given," Ali Akbar Velayati wrote. "Zero hour has arrived, and the launchers are being prepared."Hezbollah "is a part of the flesh and blood of the Axis of Resistance," he added. "If the fire of mischief in Lebanon is not extinguished, the two powerful geographic arms – Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb – will squeeze your economic lifelines to the point of strategic suffocation."Iran says Beirut strike violated cease-fire, vows to use 'all necessary means' in self-defenseThe site of an Israeli strike in Dahiyeh, Beirut, Lebanon, on Sunday. Credit: Used in accordance with section 27A of Israeli Copyright Law.The site of an Israeli strike in Dahiyeh, Beirut, Lebanon, on Sunday. Credit: Used in accordance with section 27A of Israeli Copyright Law.Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned Israel's strike on Beirut's southern suburbs as a "terrorist crime," saying it violated Lebanon's sovereignty and constituted a "blatant violation" of the cease-fire agreement.The ministry reiterated that it holds the United States directly responsible for Israel's actions and warned that Washington and Israel would bear responsibility for the consequences of any further regional escalation.Iran also said it remains determined to use "all necessary means" to exercise what it described as its inherent right to self-defense.Iranian media: Flights operating normally nationwideIran's ISNA news agency reported that flights across the country are continuing according to schedule and that no new NOTAM, or aviation notice, has been issued to suspend flights. ISNA said existing restrictions on flights in parts of western Iran remain in place and have not changed.Iranian officials issue escalating threats after Beirut strike as Trump says U.S.-Iran deal is imminent An Iranian woman walks next to an anti-Israeli mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, May 18, 2026. Credit: Majid-Asgaripour/ REUTERSAn Iranian woman walks next to an anti-Israeli mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, May 18, 2026. Credit: Majid-Asgaripour/ REUTERSSenior Iranian political, military and security officials have issued a series of threats following Israel's strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, warning that the attack will not go unanswered even as U.S. President Donald Trump says a deal with Tehran could be finalized within hours.Among the warnings, a senior Iranian lawmaker said a "strong response is coming," while the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council said a response by "Islamic warriors" is on the way.Iran's top joint military command said it has a "finger on the trigger" and is ready to strike at the "enemy's heart," adding that it is waiting for the "smallest mistake" in order to "teach them an unforgettable lesson."An adviser to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei later echoed the threats, saying Iran would "teach the attackers a regrettable lesson."Palestinian reports: Settlers enter West Bank village, set fire to buildings and vehiclesSettlers entered the village of Deir Dibwan, northeast of Ramallah in the central West Bank, setting fire to two buildings and five vehicles and causing a large blaze in nearby agricultural land, according to Palestinian reports.A burned vehicle in Deir Dibwan, Sunday. Credit: Used in accordance with section 27A of Israel's Copyright Law.A burned vehicle in Deir Dibwan, Sunday. Credit: Used in accordance with section 27A of Israel's Copyright Law.It was also reported that settlers set fire to the entrance of a mosque in the nearby village of Burqa. IDF: Projectile from Lebanon lands in northern Israel; additional impacts reportedThe IDF said that following sirens in several areas of northern Israel, a projectile that crossed from Lebanon was identified falling near the northern community of Neot Mordechai. Additional impacts were reported in an area of southern Lebanon where Israeli forces are operating.The military also said several suspected aerial targets fell inside Israeli territory shortly afterward. Further details were not immediately available.RECAP: Trump says Iran deal could be finalized within hours; Iran vows strong response to Beirut strikeHere are Sunday's latest updates:■ Three people were killed and 15 wounded in an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, which Israel said was carried out in response to Hezbollah fire.■ U.S. President Donald Trump told Fox News an agreement could be finalized within hours and said he confronted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the Beirut strike, asking: "What the fuck are you doing?"■ U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the deal remains on track despite the Beirut strike, but warned Iran must rein in Hezbollah if it wants the agreement to hold.■ Iranian officials warned the Beirut strike would not go unanswered, with a senior lawmaker saying a "strong response is coming" and senior figures accusing Washington of enabling the attack.■ The IDF said it is preparing for possible fire toward Israel following the Beirut strike and remains on high alert.■ Four people were killed in an Israeli strike on the Jabalya refugee camp in northern Gaza, according to medical sources cited by Al Jazeera.■ Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for Israel to annex the West Bank before the upcoming election, describing it as a response to international pressure on Israel.Kremlin: Putin, Trump discuss Iran; Russian president welcomes prospect of dealU.S. President Donald Trump shakes hand with Russian President Vladimir Putin in August. Credit: Kevin Lamarque/ReutersU.S. President Donald Trump shakes hand with Russian President Vladimir Putin in August. Credit: Kevin Lamarque/ReutersRussian President Vladimir Putin spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian news agencies reported, citing the Kremlin.According to Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov, Trump told Putin that an agreement with Iran is close, and Putin expressed satisfaction that the conflict could soon come to an end. Trump reportedly says Iran deal expected within hours; says he confronted Netanyahu over Beirut strikeU.S. President Donald Trump told Fox News that an agreement with Iran is expected to be finalized within the next two to three hours and that an electronic signing is planned for Sunday, with an in-person signing ceremony expected in Europe next week. U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on June 4, 2026. Credit: AFP/BRENDAN SMIALOWSKIU.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on June 4, 2026. Credit: AFP/BRENDAN SMIALOWSKITrump said he spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs and asked him, "What the fuck are you doing?" according to Fox News.Earlier, Axios reported that the Israeli military notified U.S. Central Command shortly before carrying out the strike. Referring to that report, Trump said: "Why did Bibi have to do a fucking attack? I was so pissed off. I let him know. He has no fucking judgment."People look for survivors at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's southern suburbs on June 14, 2026. Credit: AFP/IBRAHIM AMROPeople look for survivors at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's southern suburbs on June 14, 2026. Credit: AFP/IBRAHIM AMROTrump added that he plans to ask Iran not to respond with missile fire toward Israel and said the deal remains on track despite the tensions, Fox News reported.Read the full articleIn the NewsTwo Brothers at Jewish Sleepaway Camp in 1980s Guatemala. 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