Armed conflicts and attacks
Middle Eastern crisis
2025–2026 Iran–United States negotiations
The Qatari foreign ministry confirms that United States envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have arrived in Doha for technical indirect talks with Iran and talks with mediators regarding negotiations with Iran. However, they also state that no high-level talks have occurred. (BBC News) (QNA) (The Times of Israel)
South Korean president Lee Jae Myung says that all but two Korean vessels have successfully transited through the Strait of Hormuz after previously being stranded in the waterway amidst the war. (The Korea Times) (Korea Herald)
Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that 10 out of 11 ships have successfully departed the Strait of Hormuz after previously being stranded since the war started on February 28. Additionally, the ministry says that the only ship remaining in the waterway is the Hatthaya Naree, which is expected to depart the region once cargo is loaded on the ship. (Middle East Eye)
The Israeli military and Shin Bet in a joint statement says that Israel has killed Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander Talal Jaber Mohammad Abd al-Aal, who was involved in taking hostages during the October 7 attacks including Rom Braslavski. (Times of Israel) (JNS)
The Israel Hayom newspaper reports that the Board of Peace will begin managing humanitarian shelter centers in areas of the Gaza Strip not under Hamas control. (AA)
Russo-Ukrainian war
Attacks in Russia during the Russo-Ukrainian war
Ukrainian forces launch a major drone attack on Moscow Oblast, Russia, striking the Dubna Space Communications Center to the north of Moscow. Russian authorities say a Ukrainian drone struck a residential building in Yegoryevsk, killing an infant, while another drone strike reportedly kills a 61-year-old woman in Tver Oblast. (CNN)
Somali Civil War
Turkish involvement in the Somali civil war
Somalia's defence ministry says a Turkish F-16 conducted an airstrike in the Godey area of Lower Shabelle region, South West State, killing 35 Al-Shabaab militants and injuring more than 20 others. (Hiiraan Online) (Somali Guardian)
Sudanese civil war
Sudan's army says that it has destroyed two tanks and 224 combat vehicles used by Rapid Support Forces and seized 36 others in two weeks of military operations including in Blue Nile State and the Darfur and Kordofan regions. (AA)
Business and economy
Scandinavian Airlines signs an order to purchase more than 40 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, the largest investment in the company's history. (AA)
Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war
CNBC reports that the Brent Crude oil price declined by 21% during June 2026, its largest monthly decline since March 2020, amidst the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States. (CNBC)
Mexico–United States relations, Mexican drug war
The U.S. treasury department announces sanctions on two men and nine companies accused of being involved in transportation, financial services, and real estate for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. (AFP via France 24) (AP)