On June 21 local time, Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir told a media interview the whole of Lebanon should be "Israel's playground" and a target for strikes. On ongoing US–Iran talks he said Iranians should be "bombed, bombed, bombed again", called the US naive, and said the US should not compromise with Iran or sign any agreement. He added he does not fear any condemnation.

UK government bond futures rose about 20 points after a former cabinet minister publicly backed Andy Burnham to become the next UK prime minister.

Kuwait National Petroleum Company issued a tender to sell naphtha — used in gasoline and plastics production — requiring buyers to pick up cargo at a deep-Gulf port, transport by sea and charter vessels themselves. Traders said it is the first such buyer-collect offer in years. The move coincides with rising Strait of Hormuz traffic and oil producers’ steps to restore supplies after a temporary US‑Iran peace agreement.