Live Coverage of the Iran–U.S.–Israel Conflict / June 28
WANA – Our team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
This report is being updated …
Velayati: Hezbollah Is the Pillar and True Guardian of Lebanon’s Independence
WANA (Jun 28) – Ali Akbar Velayati, senior international affairs adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, reacted to what he described as attacks and pressure against Hezbollah, saying the group remains the main guarantor of Lebanon’s existence and independence.
In a post on X, Velayati wrote: “After years of diplomatic experience, I can say that freedom without political independence is a golden cage, and Hezbollah is the pillar and the true guardian of Lebanon’s existence and independence.”
Iranian, Lebanese Parliament Speakers Discuss Lebanon in Phone Call
WANA (Jun 28) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri held a telephone conversation on Sunday to discuss bilateral relations, with a particular focus on the situation in Lebanon.
Tehran Completes First Parking Shelter for Emergency Use
WANA (Jun 28) – Tehran has completed construction of its first parking shelter, with operations expected to begin soon, as the city expands its civil defense infrastructure following the recent 12-day war.
Tehran City Council Chairman Mehdi Chamran said neither Tehran nor other Iranian cities currently have fully dedicated bomb shelters. However, the District 10 Mayor announced that the city’s first parking shelter has been completed in one of Tehran’s most densely populated areas.
Tehran Completes First Parking Shelter for Emergency Use
WANA (Jun 28) – Tehran has completed construction of its first parking shelter, with operations expected to begin soon, as the city expands its civil defense infrastructure following the recent 12-day war. Tehran City Council Chairman Mehdi Chamran said neither Tehran nor other Iranian cities currently have fully dedicated bomb shelters. However, the District […]
Mokhber: U.S. Leaders’ Historical Memory Is as Short as Their Commitments
WANA (Jun 28) – Mohammad Mokhber, adviser and assistant to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said repeated U.S. violations of the first clause of the recent ceasefire memorandum of understanding, along with Iran’s response, have reinforced Tehran’s determination to stand firm.
In a post on his personal account, Mokhber wrote:
“The historical memory of America’s rulers is as short as the lifespan of their commitments. Violating the recent memorandum of understanding and returning to a policy of aggression will only strengthen our resolve to resist.”
Mokhber: U.S. Leaders’ Historical Memory Is as Short as Their Commitments
WANA (Jun 28) – Mohammad Mokhber, adviser and assistant to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said repeated U.S. violations of the first clause of the recent ceasefire memorandum of understanding, along with Iran’s response, have reinforced Tehran’s determination to stand firm. In a post on his personal account, Mokhber wrote: “The historical memory […]
No Entity or Country Other Than Iran Is Responsible for Managing the Strait of Hormuz
WANA (Jun 28) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said no country or international body other than the Islamic Republic of Iran bears responsibility for managing the Strait of Hormuz, urging all parties to refrain from interfering in the implementation of arrangements outlined in the Iran-U.S. memorandum of understanding.
Speaking at a joint press conference with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in Baghdad, Araghchi said his visit comes under exceptional circumstances, following what he described as the U.S. and Israeli “aggression” against Iran and the Iranian people’s 40-day resistance during the war.
No Entity or Country Other Than Iran Is Responsible for Managing the Strait of Hormuz
WANA (Jun 28) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said no country or international body other than the Islamic Republic of Iran bears responsibility for managing the Strait of Hormuz, urging all parties to refrain from interfering in the implementation of arrangements outlined in the Iran-U.S. memorandum of understanding. Speaking at a joint […]
Iran Judiciary Chief: U.S. Assets Will Be Seized if Accessible
WANA (Jun 28) – Iran’s Judiciary Chief, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejei, said Iranian courts have issued rulings against a number of U.S. officials accused of committing crimes against the Iranian people, and vowed to enforce those judgments if their assets become accessible.
Mohseni Ejei stated that although Iran has so far been unable to access the assets of those officials, the judiciary will implement the court rulings once such access becomes possible.
Iran Judiciary Chief: U.S. Assets Will Be Seized if Accessible
WANA (Jun 28) – Iran’s Judiciary Chief, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejei, said Iranian courts have issued rulings against a number of U.S. officials accused of committing crimes against the Iranian people, and vowed to enforce those judgments if their assets become accessible. Mohseni Ejei stated that although Iran has so far been unable to access […]
Brief Assessment of the Recent Military Confrontation
An Iranian woman walks past an anti-Israeli mural in Tehran, Iran, June 28, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
- Iran and the United States have entered into a direct confrontation over the issue of the Strait of Hormuz.
- The United States has made concessions regarding the containment and suspension of oil sanctions, but believes it has failed to achieve its objectives in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The United States seeks to restore the Strait of Hormuz to its pre-war status, but in practice has been unable to do so in cooperation with the Arab states of the Persian Gulf.
- The United States has failed to weaken Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz through military strikes and may seek to expand the conflict.
- There is complete national consensus in Iran on the necessity of enforcing Iranian arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz, and the Iranian establishment will not back down on this issue.
IRGC Navy: Americans Will ‘Experience Hell’ in the Coming Days
WANA (Jun 28) – The IRGC Navy said U.S. strikes on Sirik would not “solve the mystery” of Iran’s dominance over the Strait of Hormuz, adding that its strikes against “violators” would remind other vessels of the designated safe passage route.
It also warned that U.S. military bases in the region are “a separate matter” and that “the Americans will experience hell in the coming days.”
Iran Says U.S. Strikes Violate Islamabad Memorandum and U.N. Charter
WANA (Jun 28) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has condemned the U.S. airstrikes carried out early Sunday against facilities along the country’s southern coast, describing them as a clear violation of both the U.N. Charter and the Islamabad Memorandum on ending the conflict.
In a statement, the ministry said the attacks targeted several monitoring and surveillance facilities on Iran’s southern coastline. It described the strikes as a “blatant violation” of Article 2(4) of the U.N. Charter, which prohibits the use of force, as well as a direct breach of the first clause of the Islamabad Memorandum signed on June 18.
Iran Says U.S. Strikes Violate Islamabad Memorandum and U.N. Charter
WANA (Jun 28) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has condemned the U.S. airstrikes carried out early Sunday against facilities along the country’s southern coast, describing them as a clear violation of both the U.N. Charter and the Islamabad Memorandum on ending the conflict. In a statement, the ministry said the attacks targeted several monitoring and […]
IRGC Says It Launched Missile and Drone Operation in Response to U.S. Strikes
WANA (Jun 28) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it carried out a joint missile and drone operation in response to what it described as recent U.S. attacks on Iranian territory.
In a statement, the IRGC said its Aerospace Force and Navy launched ballistic missiles and drones between 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. local time, targeting what it described as eight key U.S. military facilities, including the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait and the U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters in Salman Port, Bahrain. The IRGC claimed the targets were destroyed.
IRGC Says It Launched Missile and Drone Operation in Response to U.S. Strikes
WANA (Jun 28) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it carried out a joint missile and drone operation in response to what it described as recent U.S. attacks on Iranian territory. In a statement, the IRGC said its Aerospace Force and Navy launched ballistic missiles and drones between 2:00 a.m. and […]
Trump Confirms New Strikes on Iranian Military Targets
WANA (Jun 28) – U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that American forces carried out new strikes on Iranian military targets, saying the attacks were launched in response to what he described as Iran’s repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement.
In a post on social media, Trump said U.S. aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage facilities, as well as coastal radar sites. He warned that if Iran continued its actions, the United States could expand its military operations.
Trump Confirms New Strikes on Iranian Military Targets
WANA (Jun 28) – U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that American forces carried out new strikes on Iranian military targets, saying the attacks were launched in response to what he described as Iran’s repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement. In a post on social media, Trump said U.S. aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone […]
Reports of Multiple Explosions Heard in Iran; CENTCOM Announces New Strikes in Iran
WANA (Jun 28) – Local sources reported hearing multiple explosions overnight in several coastal areas of Iran’s southern Hormozgan Province, including Sirik, Qeshm, and Bandar Lengeh.
According to local reports, around 12:30 a.m. local time, at least four explosions were heard along the coastal area of Tahrouiyeh in Sirik County.
Residents on Qeshm Island also reported hearing several explosions, while additional blasts were reported in the Kouhestak area from the direction of the sea.
Reports of Multiple Explosions Heard in Iran; CENTCOM Announces New Strikes in Iran
WANA (Jun 28) – Local sources reported hearing multiple explosions overnight in several coastal areas of Iran’s southern Hormozgan Province, including Sirik, Qeshm, and Bandar Lengeh. According to local reports, around 12:30 a.m. local time, at least four explosions were heard along the coastal area of Tahrouiyeh in Sirik County. Residents on Qeshm […]
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.
