This live blog follows the latest developments across the Middle East crisis, including regional diplomacy, maritime security, ceasefire negotiations, and economic fallout.
Catch up: Yesterday’s top developments
- US military fires on Gambia-flagged ship violating Iran blockade
- Qatar says temporary charges by Tehran at Hormuz ‘negotiable'
- Hegseth credits Pakistan PM, field marshal for ‘true friendship’ with US
- Iran ready for ‘dignified framework’ to end war: President Pezeshkian
- Iran will respond more forcefully to enemy than before: Military
‘Utter chaos’ in northern Israel as Hezbollah launches rocket attacks
Published: May 30, 2026 | 23:33 GMT | by Web Desk
Israel's Channel 13 reported that Prime Minister Netanyahu scheduled an urgent security assessment with Defense Minister Israel Katz, military Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, and commanders in the north, reported Al Jazeera.
“The Israeli army was surprised by the scale of the rocket fire and Hezbollah’s decision to change its fire policy in response to the expansion of the Israeli army’s ground operations in southern Lebanon,” it said.
“Dozens of rockets were fired from Lebanon toward the north on Saturday, and for the first time since the ceasefire began [April 17] these rockets reached the cities of Safad and Nahariya” in northern Israel, Al Jazeera said.
There is “utter chaos and an uncontrollable situation”, it said, adding, “the government is not concerned about this”.
Iran will respond more forcefully to enemy than before: Military
Published: May 30, 2026 | 22:45 GMT | by Web Desk
Iran's Deputy Army Commander for Coordination, Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, warned that any attacks on Tehran would provoke an unprecedented response, according to Iran's semi-official Press TV.
"The enemy should know that any aggression against the country's territory will be met with a response even more forceful than before," he stated.
Iran warns vessels to follow its Strait of Hormuz rules or face consequences
Published: May 30, 2026 | 20:33 GMT | by Web Desk
Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has warned all vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz to comply with regulations.
“All vessels are required to transit through designated routes and obtain permits from the IRGC Navy,” the military said in a statement reported by the semi-official ISNA news outlet.
“Any action by military vessels to interfere with the management of the Strait of Hormuz or disrupt transit will be targeted,” the statement said.
Read our May 28 live blog for earlier developments here
