Iran stops talking to mediators, Iranian reports say, but Trump says talks continue Iran stopped communicating with mediators after Israel threatened to bomb Beirut as it fights the Lebanese militia Hezbollah AAP · Jun 2
The Guardian view on Trump and Lebanon: civilians need lasting peace, not short-term patches Editorial: The US president seeks to curb Israel’s intensified offensive as he looks for an exit from war with Iran, but turmoil in the Middle East will not easily be ended The Guardian - UK · Jun 2
Trump’s Iran gamble gets riskier as a new player enters the room President Trump intervened personally in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, halting Israeli strikes on Beirut to preserve Iran nuclear talks. This action elevates Hezbollah from a proxy to a key player in diplomatic strategy, linking battlefield dynamics in Lebanon directly to negotiations with Iran. The Economic Times · Jun 2
Netanyahu Faces Domestic Criticism After Trump Blocks Beirut Raid: 'Losing Control Over Israeli Sovereignty' Former military chief and opposition politician Gadi Eisenkot said that "there has never been a prime minister in Israel who accepted such a humiliating demand", referring to Netanyahu Latin Times · Jun 2
A ceasefire in name only: How war in the Middle East is only getting worse Ceasefires have been announced, often to great fanfare, in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. But fighting is continuing on all three fronts The Independent UK · Jun 2
Trump ‘shouted and cursed Netanyahu over threat to resume Beirut bombing’ Angry phone call took place after Iran said it would suspend talks with US over Israel’s Lebanon campaign, Axios reports The Guardian - UK · Jun 2
The art of the heel: Donald Trump makes more u-turns on Iran TOI correspondent from Washington: One day US President Donald Trump declares that prolonged negotiations with Iran are "boring." The next day he predicts a breakthrough agreement "within a week." On another, he hints that military action remains very much on the table. The Times of India · Jun 2
Iran Suspends US Talks After Israeli Strikes In Lebanon, But Trump Claims Negotiations Are Ongoing Iran says it has suspended indirect talks with the United States over Israel's military escalation in Lebanon, but President Donald Trump insists negotiations are still ongoing. International Business Times UK · Jun 2
The ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran are stretching the term’s meaning Ceasefires have been announced, often to great fanfare, in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. So why is there still so much fighting? Newslaundry · Jun 2
Israel conducts deadly attacks on southern Lebanon after Trump promises de-escalation Israel kept up strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday, killing eight people, including children, as it pressed its campaign against Hezbollah a day after President Donald Trump asked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to attack Beirut to avert a further escalation. France 24 · Jun 2
Iran stops talking to mediators over Israel fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon, Iranian reports say Iran stopped communicating with mediators after Israel threatened to bomb Beirut as it continues fighting the Lebanese militia Hezbollah AAP · Jun 2
Trump's Ennui Plus: California's races, how not to blow an inheritance, life extension hits the wall, and more... Reason · Jun 2
Iran Reportedly Seeking Interim Agreement With U.S. To Get Economic Relief Without Major Nuclear Concessions Iran is seeking economic relief from the U.S. without making major nuclear concessions, according to a new report. International Business Times · Jun 2
The ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran are stretching the term's meaning Ceasefires have been announced but fighting continues across the Middle East - Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. Israeli forces advance in Gaza and Lebanon. The US and Iran trade fire, impacting global fuel supplies. Despite agreements, hostilities persist, leaving many in dire conditions and raising questions about the meaning of peace. The Economic Times · Jun 2
AAP · Jun 2 Iran studying deal to halt war as stalemate persists As President Donald Trump claims talks to extend the US-Iran ceasefire continue, Tehran says it's taking a "stern" approach to hammering out a deal.
International Business Times · Jun 2 Trump Reportedly Slams Netanyahu Over Lebanon Escalation In Fiery Call President Donald Trump slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the country's escalation in Lebanon and forced him to cancel planned attacks in a Beirut suburb considered to be a Hezbollah stronghold, according to a new report.
International Business Times UK · Jun 2 Trump Calls Netanyahu 'F***ing Crazy' In Explosive Row Over Lebanon Strikes Trump's relationship with Netanyahu strains as a heated call over Israel's Lebanon operations reveals deep disagreements, potentially impacting regional diplomacy and Iran ceasefire talks.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 2 First Thing: Defense department bars reporters from Pentagon press room Spokesperson claims Trump administration has ‘the most transparent war department in history’ despite ban on journalists using Pentagon facility. Also, more than 1,000 Marilyn Monroes descend on Palm Springs
Barchart · Jun 2 Stock Index Futures Muted as Investors Parse Middle East Developments, U.S. JOLTS Report in Focus June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.14%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.01% this morning, taking a breather after a recent rally, while investors assess the prospects for an end to the Middle East conflict.
Euronews · Jun 2 'I don't trust any side to stop anything' - former Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister Top Lebanese MP and former Deputy Prime Minister Ghassan Hasbani tells Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today that the situation on the Israel-Lebanon border remains uncertain despite reported US efforts to reduce tensions.
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Israel kills 8 in southern Lebanon, a day after Trump said Israel and Hezbollah to de-escalate Israeli drone strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed eight people, including a father and his two children
AAP · Jun 2 Global shares mostly gain as Trump claims Israel and Hezbollah agree to tone down fighting Global shares are mostly higher after U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to dial back their fighting
Euronews · Jun 2 Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire despite Trump announcing breakthrough agreement Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire after Donald Trump announced a halt, casting doubt on ceasefire efforts.
The Independent UK · Jun 2 What Trump reportedly said during his sweary phone call with Netanyahu IN FULL
Bangkok Post · Jun 2 Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire after Trump announcement BEIRUT (LEBANON) - Israel conducted strikes on south Lebanon and Hezbollah fired into northern Israel on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump announced an agreement to halt attacks that neither side has publicly accepted.