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On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a large-scale military operation against Iran. Meanwhile, a response has come from Iran, attacking Israel and American military bases in the region. Thus, although the war has entered its third month since its beginning – so far there are few signs of a major breakthrough that could stop the escalation. And to find out what's happening there, the Telegraph will keep you informed, MINUTE BY MINUTE. To find out WHAT HAPPENED UNTIL MAY 28, click HERE. 06/06/2026 12:56-Lebanese President Aoun: Israel can destroy our country, but they will not achieve their objectives Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has stated that Israel can occupy and destroy all of Lebanese territory, but according to him, it will never achieve its strategic objective. "They can occupy the whole country, they can raze the whole country, but they will never be able to achieve their objective," Aoun said... more. 06/06/2026 12:01-Iran accuses UN nuclear watchdog Iran's deputy foreign minister has accused the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of using its reports as "tools of political pressure" amid the ongoing war with the US. Kazem Gharibabadi said the UN nuclear watchdog must change its approach to monitoring Iran's nuclear facilities if it wants to contribute to a diplomatic solution. Iran's nuclear program remains a flashpoint in peace talks, as the US demands the country hand over its highly enriched uranium. 06/06/2026 11:01-Iranian footballers receive visas for the US, staff remain outside The United States has approved visas for Iran's national soccer team players to participate in the World Cup, a White House official has said. However, the visas were granted only 10 days before their first match in Los Angeles, and administrative officials have not received them, Iranian media report. According to these reports, this has created logistical difficulties for the Iranian delegation, as the team can travel, but the support staff remains without entry permits to the US at this stage. 06/06/2026 10:04-Israeli attack kills "several" Lebanese soldiers An Israeli attack has killed "several soldiers", including an officer, according to the Lebanese armed forces. According to the army, the airstrike hit a military vehicle on the Khardali–Nabatieh road in southern Lebanon. 06/06/2026 08:58-US strikes Iranian radars after drone downing over Strait of Hormuz The United States has carried out attacks on Iranian radars and military facilities after American forces shot down several Iranian drones that, according to American officials, posed a threat to commercial shipping and military forces in the Strait of Hormuz region. According to US military sources, the drones were intercepted over the strategic waters of the Persian Gulf, while the US responded with attacks on targets considered linked to these air operations... more. 06/06/2026 07:54-Iran launches missiles at US bases, no casualties reported Iran has fired ballistic missiles at US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain after the United States attacked two Iranian coastal radar stations. There have been no reports of casualties so far. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), six of the seven missiles launched were intercepted, while the seventh did not reach its target... more. 05/06/2026 22:32-Khamenei's advisor: If the US continues the attacks, we will spread the war A possible peace deal between the United States and Iran depends on the Trump administration agreeing to release $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets, a senior Iranian official told CNN, warning that the US would "enter a dark corridor" if fighting resumes. "The negotiations are at a deadlock and US President Donald Trump must break this deadlock," Mohsen Rezaei, military adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, told CNN. For more, click HERE . 05/06/2026 22:31-World Cup, Iran players granted visas to enter the US Iran's soccer players who will participate in the World Cup have been granted visas to enter the United States, a White House official has announced, just 10 days before their first match in Los Angeles amid a conflict between the two countries. Iran's ambassador to Mexico, Abolfazl Pasandideh, said late Thursday that the team had not yet received their US visas, but they were issued overnight. For more, click HERE . 05/06/2026 14:56-Iranian Navy fires warning shots at US destroyers Iran's navy has fired warning shots at US destroyers, according to Iranian state media, which cited communications from the Iranian military. According to them, a naval drone was launched "towards aggressive and disturbing American ships" that were sailing near the coast of Oman. According to reports, the "hostile" ships then retreated towards the Indian Ocean. 05/06/2026 13:58-Iranian Foreign Minister speaks for the first time about the death of Ayatollah Khamenei Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has spoken publicly for the first time about the death of Iran's former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, revealing that he refused to go to a shelter during the US-Israeli attacks. According to Araghchi, Khamenei had the opportunity to flee to a safe place, but did not do so because he did not want to act differently from ordinary Iranian citizens... more. 05/06/2026 12:55-The US military has the "highest strategic position" over the Middle East The United States military has emphasized the increasingly important role of its space force in military operations in the Middle East, stating that this unit has the "highest strategic position" in the region. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the fighting during the conflict in Iran and the wider Middle East has been largely dominated by drones, ballistic missiles and naval warships... more. 05/06/2026 12:04-Trump: It would be an honor to meet the supreme leader of Iran US President Donald Trump has stated that he would be open to meeting with Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, if an agreement is reached between the two countries, stressing, however, that he is not "his favorite person." During an interview, he was asked if he would accept a meeting with the Iranian leader... more. 05/06/2026 11:00-Israel says it has killed Hezbollah's engineering commander The Israeli military has claimed to have killed a Hezbollah engineering commander. "Last week, the IDF struck and eliminated terrorist Abed Harb," an army post on X said. 05/06/2026 09:58-Oil loading resumes at Oman terminal According to Bloomberg News, citing traders familiar with the matter, operations have resumed after an explosion halted some loadings earlier today. At 6:57 a.m., it was reported that oil loading had been suspended at the terminal after an explosion near its single-point mooring (SBM) berths, according to two people familiar with the matter, quoted by Reuters news agency. The explosion occurred between SBM 1 and 2 positions, as a result of a suspected drone attack, the sources said. 05/06/2026 08:54-Israeli airstrike near a hospital in Lebanon injures 12 civilians Israel has injured 12 civilians in southern Lebanon after an airstrike near Jabal Amel Hospital, which destroyed the Bank Audi building, according to Lebanon's National News Agency. The agency said several people suffered "moderate" and "light" injuries. The injured were transported to nearby Jabal Amel Hospital. 05/06/2026 07:52-Khamenei: US and Israel are waging "hybrid war" Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has accused the US and Israel of waging a "hybrid war" against Iran after, according to him, they suffered a "humiliating defeat" on the battlefield. In statements broadcast by state media Press TV, Khamenei said Iran's enemies are trying to exert pressure through other means and called on Iranians to maintain unity and vigilance to neutralize any plots against the country. 04/06/2026 23:52-Trump: Biden and Obama have pushed Iran towards nuclear weapons US President Donald Trump has made a new statement regarding US policy towards Iran, accusing his two predecessors in the White House. Trump said that "Joe Biden and Barack Obama inspired Iran to have a nuclear weapon," returning to his long-standing criticism of the agreements and the diplomatic approach of Democratic administrations towards Tehran. 04/06/2026 23:01-Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich: The idea of a Palestinian state must be extinguished Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has made strong statements regarding settlement policy in the West Bank, calling on Israeli citizens to move there to live. "I say to the people of Israel: come live in the West Bank. There are many reasons to live in the West Bank," he declared... more. 04/06/2026 21:58-An Israeli army officer is killed in southern Lebanon Detaching itself from developments in Washington, the Israeli military announced that an Israeli soldier was killed during combat operations in southern Lebanon. Eitan Shmuel Lemberg, 21, a lieutenant in the 75th Battalion, passed away in hospital earlier today. The officer, originally from Mishmar HaShiv'a, near Tel Aviv, was posthumously promoted to the rank of captain. His family has been notified of his death. He is the third Israeli soldier whose death in southern Lebanon has been confirmed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) this week. 04/06/2026 21:05-Growing skepticism about the US-Iran deal Traders at Polymarket are becoming increasingly skeptical. They see no prospects for a comprehensive peace agreement between the US and Iran in the near future. 04/06/2026 19:58-EU to provide additional 100 million euros for the Lebanese army The European Union will send 100 million euros in additional financial support to the Lebanese army as it operates under a fragile ceasefire, the bloc's foreign policy chief has said. Kaja Kallas said the new ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon offers "an opportunity" to stop full-scale fighting, but acknowledged that the continued fires show it is "fragile". “The best way to reduce the threat posed by Hezbollah is to strengthen the Lebanese state, empower its institutions, and restore the monopoly on the use of force,” she wrote in X. 04/06/2026 18:59-Six ships "disabled" during blockade in the Strait of Hormuz The US military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is continuing, with 127 commercial ships diverted since its inception. Central Command (CENTCOM) added that six "non-compliant vessels" have been "disabled" and that 36 ships carrying humanitarian aid have been allowed to pass. The US has imposed a blockade of the strait since April 13, following the failure of the initial round of peace talks with Iran in Islamabad. 04/06/2026 17:56-Israel must withdraw for ceasefire, IRGC warns To achieve a ceasefire with Hezbollah, Israel must withdraw at least to the positions it held in Lebanon before the war with Iran began. This is according to the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force, Esmail Qaani. This statement comes as Israel is carrying out its deepest incursion into Lebanon since 2000, when it withdrew to the internationally recognized so-called "Blue Line" after a 22-year occupation. 04/06/2026 16:55-More than 3,500 killed in Israeli attacks, says Lebanese Health Ministry According to the latest figures from Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health, at least 3,526 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across Lebanon since March 2. Also, another 10,733 people have been injured since that date. The ministry does not distinguish between combatants and civilians. More than a million people have been displaced during the war between Israel and Hezbollah. 04/06/2026 14:27- Ayatollah says Iran dealt 'decisive blow to malicious enemy' Iran's Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei made a surprise announcement of Iranian victory in the war with the US against Israel, stating that "the malicious enemy has been defeated in the confrontation with Iran's armed forces." In a statement released by the Fars news agency on Thursday, Khamenei said: "I tell the beloved Iranian nation that the malicious enemy, having been defeated in its confrontation with your brave sons in the armed forces, is now experiencing a deep and meaningful humiliation, both on the military battlefield and in the public arena, and is now focused on deception," more here . 04/06/2026 14:25- Hezbollah rejects US ceasefire with Israel Hezbollah has rejected the US-backed ceasefire with Israel. In a statement, the group says it had "officially informed Lebanese President Joseph Aoun of the rejection of the agreement, insisting that any acceptable agreement must begin with a complete Israeli withdrawal from all Lebanese territory," more here . 04/06/2026 14:24- Trump describes Middle East ceasefires as 'shootings in a more moderate way' In an odd moment during the night, Donald Trump was asked how he would define a ceasefire while speaking to reporters. "In that part of the world, a ceasefire is when you shoot in a more moderate way," he said, more here . 04/06/2026 12:25-Rising fuel costs weigh on Pentagon budget The Pentagon is facing mounting financial pressure from a growing number of unexpected costs, with rising fuel costs among the most significant, a report from ABC News showed. Defense Department data shows that the average fuel price paid by the military rose from $154.14 per barrel in October to $195.72 in April, marking a nearly 27 percent increase in six months. For more, click HERE . 04/06/2026 08:20-A ceasefire is reached between Israel and Lebanon - here's what they agreed on Israel and Lebanon have agreed to “implement a ceasefire,” but it depends on “a complete cessation” of Hezbollah fire and the withdrawal of all Hezbollah operatives from southern Lebanon, according to a joint statement issued after the latest round of U.S.-brokered talks on Wednesday. The agreement comes after the Israeli government threatened to escalate its actions in Lebanon - a move that threatens to derail US-Iran talks. For more, click HERE . 03/06/2026 23:53-US denies claims of attacks on military assets The US military has denied reports that one of its destroyers was hit by Iranian attacks, describing them as untrue. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed to have carried out missile and drone attacks on a US destroyer in the Gulf of Oman, as well as on an air base and a civilian ship. However, CENTCOM stated that no American assets were hit and that Iranian missiles failed to hit their targets, adding that American forces in the region are operating normally. 03/06/2026 23:01-Trump: I would like to meet the Iranian Ayatollah US President Donald Trump has stated that he believes the US is maintaining a functional relationship with the Iranian leadership and that a possible meeting with the Ayatollah could occur in the future. "The Ayatollah is involved; they have a lot of respect for him. It seems like we're getting along quite well with the Ayatollah. I would like to meet him. I will most likely meet him at some point," he said, without giving details about the timing or circumstances of such a meeting. 03/06/2026 22:01-Israel continues attacks on Lebanon Israel has continued its attacks against Hezbollah today, while the ceasefire continues to fail to curb the fighting. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), in a post on Telegram, announced that they had struck a "Hezbollah weapons depot" in southern Lebanon overnight. Using "six tons of explosives," the IDF said it destroyed the facility, claiming that the weapons stored there were going to be used to attack Israeli citizens. In a separate operation, also in southern Lebanon, the IDF announced that it had struck another weapons depot. 03/06/2026 21:03-Netanyahu admits "tactical disagreements" with Trump on Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has admitted that there are "tactical disagreements" with US President Donald Trump, although he said the two leaders share the same position on key issues related to Iran. Speaking to the American media, Netanyahu also referred to reports of a recent phone call with Trump, who told the New York Post that he had called him "crazy." However, Netanyahu stressed that the cooperation between them remains close... more. 03/06/2026 20:06-US naval blockade of Iran diverts 125 ships, 6 more "deactivated" The US naval blockade of Iran has diverted 125 ships, CENTCOM announced in an update this afternoon. He added that, to date, his forces have "deactivated" six more ships in an effort to "ensure compliance." The US naval blockade of Iran is an attempt to confine the country and damage its oil industry – and therefore the economy – while keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed. Tehran has repeatedly stated that it considers the blockade a violation of the ceasefire. 03/06/2026 18:55-Trump: If it weren't for me, Israel wouldn't exist US President Donald Trump rejected claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had manipulated him into starting a war against Iran, stressing that the decision was exclusively his. Speaking on the show "Pod Force One," he said he had not been under the influence of the Israeli leader... more. 03/06/2026 17:59-Kuwait expels Iranian diplomats Kuwait has expelled two Iranian diplomats after more than 60 people were injured in suspected Iranian attacks on the country. As we reported in our 12:15 PM post, authorities in the country said an Iranian drone and missile attack hit several facilities, including the international airport. Bahrain's military also said it had been targeted, as tensions in the region rise. 03/06/2026 16:55-Hezbollah fires rockets at Israeli soldiers Hezbollah has confirmed that it fired rockets at Israeli soldiers operating in northern Israel. Earlier, the Israeli military said two rockets were fired from Lebanon by the Iran-backed group. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), they targeted the border community of Misgav Am and were intercepted by air defense systems. The IDF added that no injuries were reported from the attack. 03/06/2026 15:21- At least 63 injured in Iranian attack on Kuwait According to Kuwaiti authorities and state media, an Iranian drone and missile attack has targeted sites such as the international airport. Kuwait's Foreign Ministry said "diplomatic missions" were also damaged, without providing further information, more here . 03/06/2026 15:19- Iran "has already agreed that it will not have nuclear weapons," Trump says Donald Trump has spoken out about Iran in a podcast as hopes for a peace deal dwindle. The US president told the podcast that Iran "has already agreed that it will not have nuclear weapons," more here . 03/06/2026 13:54- Iran condemns US attacks and accuses Kuwait and Bahrain of direct responsibility Iran condemned the latest US military strikes on its territory and accused neighboring countries of allowing the US to use their territory to carry out attacks. "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also condemns the colonial-style use by the United States of the territory and facilities of regional countries to advance aggressive schemes against Iran, and emphasizes the direct and clear responsibility of the rulers of Kuwait and Bahrain regarding last night's aggressive actions," Iran's Foreign Ministry said in a statement, more here . 03/06/2026 13:52- Attackers at UAE nuclear plant "knew exactly what they were doing," says IAEA chief The attackers at the United Arab Emirates nuclear plant "knew exactly what they were doing," Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said Tuesday. Speaking at a media conference in Abu Dhabi, Grossi said his observation after a visit to the site of the Barakah nuclear plant, which was attacked by a drone last month, was that it was "a very carefully targeted operation," much like here . 03/06/2026 10:29- Iranian drone attack causes severe damage at Kuwait airport, as US and Iran trade strikes Kuwait said on Wednesday it had suspended commercial flights after an Iranian drone attack severely damaged the country's airport and caused injuries, as Iran and the United States exchanged missile strikes in the latest escalation of hostilities between the two sides. Kuwaiti Defense Ministry spokesman Brigadier General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi said that "a number of hostile drones" had targeted the passenger building of Kuwait International Airport, severely damaging the building and injuring "a number of individuals," more here . 03/06/2026 10:27- Iranian and Saudi Arabian Foreign Ministers Talk Diplomacy to End Regional Conflict Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan al Saud, spoke by phone to discuss the latest diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in the Middle East, according to the state news agency IRNA. The pair exchanged views on regional developments and ongoing efforts to achieve stability while reducing tensions, Iran's foreign ministry said, more here . 03/06/2026 08:25-US military says it has "defeated" Iranian missile and drone attacks in the Persian Gulf The US military said on Tuesday it had "successfully defeated" a series of Iranian missile and drone attacks in the Persian Gulf and carried out self-defensive strikes on Iran's Qeshm island. US Central Command also denied claims by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that they had struck the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain and a separate air base in the region. "Iran launched several ballistic missiles towards regional neighbors; however, all failed to hit their intended targets," CENTCOM said in a statement, foreign media reported, according to Telegraph. "Two Iranian missiles launched at Kuwait were 'broken' en route, and three missiles launched at Bahrain were immediately intercepted by US and Bahraini air defense forces." Kuwait's military said its air defenses were intercepting "hostile" missile and drone attacks. To read the full news, click HERE . 02/06/2026 23:49-Americans are pushing Oman to sever all diplomatic ties with Iran The US administration is pressuring Oman to abandon its traditional policy of neutrality and sever diplomatic relations with Iran, warning of the possibility of imposing sanctions, American and Arab sources told The Wall Street Journal. According to the report, Washington increasingly sees Muscat's stance toward Tehran as incompatible with American interests. American officials suspect that Oman is taking a stance too close to Iran at a time of high tensions in the region... more. 02/06/2026 22:50-US Treasury sanctions Iranian cryptocurrency company The US has imposed new sanctions on four Iranian nationals and four financial services based in the country. The four entities – Nobitex, Bitpin, Ramzinex and Wallex – all use cryptocurrencies to digitally exchange assets, the US Treasury website says. Foreign financial institutions and individuals that engage in certain transactions with these companies also could face sanctions, the department said. Sanctions have become a key point of contention in ongoing peace talks between the US and Iran. 02/06/2026 21:58-Trump rejects "false" reports of US-Iran talks breaking down Donald Trump has denied claims that the US and Iran are no longer holding peace talks, saying the two countries have been in communication "constantly", including today. Reports that the talks had stopped a few days ago are "false and inaccurate," the US president wrote on Truth Social. 02/06/2026 20:40-Rubio: Iran may discuss nuclear program for the first time in the coming days Marco Rubio has given an update on peace talks between the US and Iran, which appear to have slowed in recent days after exchanges of attacks between the two countries. He said that talks with Iran, compared to other countries, are "very different," as they take place through intermediaries... more. 02/06/2026 19:57-Israeli opposition: Netanyahu is allowing the US to shape our military policy The Israeli opposition has sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of giving the United States excessive influence over Israel's military decision-making. The criticism comes at a time when intense debates are taking place about the strategic relationship between the two allies and Israel's dependence on American military aid... more. 02/06/2026 18:56-Hakan Fidan: US and Iran sincere, doubts about Israel's intentions Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the US and Iran are sincere in talks for a ceasefire and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. He added that he is not sure about Israel's intentions, questioning its interest in stability in the region. 02/06/2026 18:01-Former Israeli intelligence chief: Erdogan convinced Trump to stop US-Israeli plan against Iran Former Israeli military intelligence chief Tamir Hayman has stated that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has managed to convince US President Donald Trump to cancel a planned Kurdish-led operation, which he said would serve as the first step of a broader US-Israeli strategy against Iran. According to Hayman, the plan involved using Kurdish armed groups to launch a ground operation on Iranian territory, which would then be part of a chain of broader operations coordinated between Washington and Tel Aviv... more. 02/06/2026 17:05-US-Iran talks suspended, no exchange of messages An informed source says that Iran and the US are currently not exchanging messages, and that talks aimed at reaching an initial understanding have been suspended for several days. This contradicts Trump's recent statement that negotiations are moving quickly. The source added that Iran's latest message to Washington was about Lebanon. 02/06/2026 15:23- Germany urges Israel to show restraint in Lebanon as tensions rise The German Chancellor has urged Israel to show restraint in its campaign in southern Lebanon. Friedrich Merz said his country viewed the latest escalation in the south with great concern and called on the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia to lay down its arms, more here . 02/06/2026 15:17- Iran seeks immediate access to $12 billion in frozen funds once deal with US is signed Iran is demanding the immediate release of $12 billion in frozen funds once an interim agreement with the United States is signed, the Fars news agency reported, citing a member of the media team accompanying Iran's delegation to Qatar last week. "Negotiations have progressed in such a way that if Iran feels any disruption in access to the frozen assets, we will be able to withdraw from the agreement. In other words, the structure of access to this $12 billion should serve as a guarantee for the implementation of the agreement," journalist Saeed Ajorlu was quoted as saying, describing discussions between Iranian chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Qatari officials, more here . 02/06/2026 15:15- Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire despite Trump announcing a major deal Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire on Tuesday, just hours after US President Donald Trump said the two sides had agreed to a ceasefire. Trump wrote on Truth Social that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had withdrawn troops after a request not to carry out a planned raid on Beirut, more here . 02/06/2026 12:42- If the US resumes the war, everything will be different - IRGC warns The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that Tehran is prepared for "all possible scenarios," according to Iran's state news agency Fars. This is just the latest in a series of threats and claims made by both sides as talks for an elusive peace deal continue, more here . 02/06/2026 12:39- Kazakhstan open to hosting Iran's uranium reserves if nuclear deal reached Kazakhstan has said it is willing to preserve Iran's nearly weapons-grade uranium reserves, in a possible solution to one of the main obstacles in ongoing US-Iran peace deal negotiations. The proposal comes as the US and Iran have continued to exchange fire, with Tehran saying it has halted mediated communication with Washington, further straining the already fragile talks, more here . 02/06/2026 10:01- Why did Trump's phone call with Netanyahu about Lebanon get 'heated'? Donald Trump's phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday became quite heated, as the US president pressured the Israeli leader to scale back plans for military operations in Lebanon, according to two people familiar with the conversation. Trump at several points used foul language to express his disapproval of the planned offensive, which threatened to derail his efforts to broker a preliminary agreement with Iran, more here . 02/06/2026 09:22-Iran is considering the US proposal, but has not yet responded, state media report Iran has yet to respond to a proposed final agreement with the US, aimed at ending the conflict. Thus, as reported by world media, according to the Telegraph, a source close to the Iranian negotiating team told the state news agency Mehr. The source added that discussions are taking place in Tehran on the final text of the agreement. They added that Iran was considering the proposal carefully, reiterating views about the country's distrust of the American side. "Based on previous experiences, Iran is looking for tangible and real benefits," the source was quoted as saying. This comes as tensions in the Middle East continue, including between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu over the situation in Lebanon. As previously reported, the US president is losing patience with the Israeli prime minister, with a view to compromising peace talks with Iran. /Telegraph/ 01/06/2026 22:32- Trump says peace talks "are continuing," contradicting Iranian state media claims President Donald Trump said Monday that talks are continuing with Iran, despite Iranian state media claiming earlier in the day that Tehran had suspended talks over Israel's attacks on Lebanon. "Negotiations are continuing, at a rapid pace, with the Islamic Republic of Iran," Trump said on Social Truth, more here . 01/06/2026 22:31- Trump says no Israeli troops will go to Beirut after phone call with Netanyahu President Donald Trump said Monday he concluded a "very productive call" with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose expanding operation in Lebanon is threatening to derail ongoing peace talks with Iran. "There will be no troops going to Beirut, and any troops that are on their way have already turned back," Trump wrote on Truth Social, more here . 01/06/2026 22:29- Trump says he "doesn't care at all" if talks with Iran are over, as Iran blames US for Israeli attacks Donald Trump has said in an interview with CNBC that he "doesn't care at all" whether negotiations with Iran are over. The US president also said he is not worried about oil prices if Iran completely blocks the Strait of Hormuz, as he has threatened, more here . 01/06/2026 22:28- Trump says he hasn't heard from Iran about suspending peace talks Donald Trump has told NBC that he has not heard from Iran about reports that they are suspending peace talks. "It's an appropriate thing to say, because they are better negotiators than fighters," he said in a brief phone call with NBC News. "That doesn't mean we're going to go and start dropping bombs everywhere there," Trump added, more here . 01/06/2026 19:14- Iran threatens to attack northern Israel and issues evacuation warning Iran has threatened to attack northern Israel if Beirut is hit by Israeli attacks. Iran's central military command has warned residents in the area to leave, to avoid harm in case Israel carries out its planned attacks on the southern suburbs of Beirut, more here . 01/06/2026 19:04- Israeli Prime Minister Orders Strikes on Beirut Suburbs as Conflict with Hezbollah Escalates Israel's prime minister has ordered strikes on the southern outskirts of Lebanon's capital, Beirut, as its conflict with the Iran-backed Hezbollah armed group escalates. Benjamin Netanyahu said "terrorist targets" in Hezbollah's stronghold of Dahieh would be hit in response to its rocket and drone attacks on Israeli civilians and other violations of a ceasefire announced in April that has failed to end the fighting, more here . 01/06/2026 19:02- Iran is threatening another important strait, here's why it matters Iran and its allies are considering "activating other fronts," including the Bab al-Mandab Strait, in response to Israel's attacks on Lebanon, Iranian media reported on Monday. The closure of the strategic waterway could significantly disrupt global trade and further shake up oil markets. Oil prices rose sharply following the news, more here . 01/06/2026 05:26- At least 3,433 killed in Israeli attacks in Lebanon since March 2, says Health Ministry At least 3,433 people have been killed and 10,395 injured in Israeli attacks in Lebanon since March 2, the Lebanese Ministry of Health said in an update today. Of this total, at least 21 were killed in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health, more here . 01/06/2026 05:25- A ship is hit by an "unknown" projectile in the North Gulf, says maritime monitor A cargo ship traveling through the northern Persian Gulf has been hit by an unknown projectile, according to a British military-run maritime security organization. The incident occurred about 40 miles southeast of the port of Umm Qasr in Iraq, said the UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO), which monitors incidents worldwide, more here . 01/06/2026 15:45-Iran suspends peace negotiations with US after escalation in Lebanon Iran's negotiating team is halting the exchange of messages with the US through intermediaries due to Israel's attacks on Lebanon, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. The news agency reported that Iran's negotiating team will stop "talks and exchanging messages through intermediaries." For more, click HERE . 01/06/2026 15:29-Do the attacks threaten the US-Iran ceasefire? It appears that the US has again launched an attack on Iranian territory despite an ongoing ceasefire between the two sides. But this is not an isolated incident, as Iran and the US also exchanged airstrikes last week. For more, click HERE . 01/06/2026 14:15-US unveils plan to reduce tensions between Israel and Hezbollah Benjamin Netanyahu's order for attacks on Beirut reflects the deterioration of the US-led diplomatic path in recent days, a Lebanese source familiar with the matter told Reuters. The escalating offensive appears to have prompted the US to intervene, with Marco Rubio speaking today to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, proposing a plan for "gradual de-escalation". For more, click HERE . 01/06/2026 12:34-US says it has hit Iranian radar sites - Kuwait reports missile and drone attacks The US said it had struck Iranian military sites over the weekend, while Tehran said it had responded by targeting a US base, marking the third known escalation in a week around the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command (Centcom) said it had launched "self-defensive strikes" in response to "aggressive Iranian actions", which it said included the downing of a US drone over international waters. On the other hand, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had targeted an air base used by US forces for an attack on southern Iran. Meanwhile, Kuwait said its air defense system had confronted "hostile" missiles and drones - with its foreign ministry later condemning the "heinous and repeated Iranian attacks". To read the full news, click HERE . 01/06/2026 10:41-"Relax, everything will be fine", Trump declares about negotiations with Iran US President Donald Trump has made another post on Truth Social, in which he blames his critics for difficult negotiations. "Iran really wants to make a deal, and it will be a good deal for the US and those who are with us," Trump wrote. For more, click HERE . 01/06/2026 09:03-Iranian attacks damaged 20 US military bases since the start of the war, satellite images show Iran has damaged 20 US military bases since the start of the war, satellite images and videos analysed by BBC Verify show, suggesting the attacks are more widespread than publicly acknowledged. Iran has targeted key facilities in eight countries in the Middle East since late February, causing millions of dollars in damage to state-of-the-art air defense systems, aircraft refueling and radars, the BBC reported, citing the Telegraph. For more, click HERE . 01/06/2026 08:23-US and Iran resume airstrikes near the Strait of Hormuz Airstrikes between the US and Iran resumed over the weekend, after each side claimed to have struck military targets near the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command (Centcom) said it carried out "self-defensive strikes on Iranian radar and drone command and control sites in Goruk, Iran, and Qeshm Island this weekend." For more, click HERE . 31/05/2026 10:00- President Pezeshkian resigns, says Revolutionary Guard controls country Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sent a letter to the office of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei submitting his resignation, London-based anti-regime media outlet Iran International reported on Sunday. An anonymous official told Iran International that the letter highlighted the fact that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had effectively taken over large parts of the government, and that the president and other senior officials had been excluded from vital decision-making, more here . 31/05/2026 06:39- Iran's reopened underground missile sites show limits of US bombing plan Iran is poised to fire many more long-range missiles at Israel and other Middle Eastern countries after rapidly bringing out its buried arsenals - an effort that highlights the limitations of the US bombing strategy, experts said. For weeks, attacks by the United States and Israel restricted Iran's access to its underground missile sites by destroying roads and burying tunnel entrances, more here . 31/05/2026 09:58- Trump says Iran deal is "on the brink" despite new demands Trump says a deal with Iran is on the horizon, something he has been saying for weeks. Now, according to US media reports, he is demanding tougher conditions for his envoys to bring them back to the negotiating table, more here . 31/05/2026 06:34- Trump reversed the text of the Iran deal with changes President Donald Trump reversed his proposed change to the Iran deal after a meeting with advisers on Friday, officials said, extending negotiations for another week. The exact changes Trump sought were not immediately clear, but officials said the president has insisted on tougher language about Iran's nuclear commitments and his promise to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, more here . 31/05/2026 12:54-US seizes another ship that attempted to break Iran blockade The US military stopped a merchant ship that was trying to break the blockade on Iran by firing a missile into its engine room, the US Central Command has announced. The Gambian-flagged Lian Star ship ignored more than 20 warnings from US forces as it attempted to enter an Iranian port, the military said. For more, click here . 30/05/2026 20:37-US-Iran deal near or far? One issue is blocking negotiations As has been reported all week, some kind of deal between the US and Iran has been looking closer recently. Then, last night, US President Donald Trump said he was meeting with security officials to "make a final decision" on the offer on the table. For more, click here . 30/05/2026 04:23-Where do the negotiations between the US and Iran stand - including the nuclear deterrent Talks between the United States and Iran on a possible deal have recently moved closer, but a final understanding has not yet been reached, according to statements from the parties and diplomatic sources. US President Donald Trump has stated that he is consulting with security officials to make a "final decision" on the current offer on the table, signaling that negotiations have entered a crucial phase... more. 30/05/2026 03:46-Hegseth: Iran is approaching our position in negotiations US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has stated that he is "quite confident" that US President Donald Trump will reach a deal with Iran. Speaking in Singapore during the Shangri-La Dialogue, a defense summit, he reiterated a stance he had expressed earlier when asked what the US expects from Iran to advance toward peace.. more. 30/05/2026 03:15-The Emirates was the third participant in the aggression against Iran, carried out dozens of attacks New information and recently published analyses suggest that the United Arab Emirates has not only been a logistical supporter of American-Israeli operations against Iran, but has also directly participated in military attacks, becoming a kind of "third party" in the conflict. According to military sources and analyses cited by the media, Emirati fighter jets are suspected of having carried out dozens of missions against Iranian targets in recent months... more. 30/05/2026 02:57-The heir to the former throne of Iran has arrived in Odessa Reza Pahlavi – the head of the Pahlavi dynasty and son of the last Shah of Iran – is visiting Ukraine to attend the Black Sea Security Forum . The visit was announced by Ukrainian MP Oleksii Honcharenko. 30/05/2026 01:57-Threat from the Strait of Hormuz remains 'CRITICAL' Strait of Hormuz remains at 'CRITICAL' threat level – as authorities warn of 'devastating fire' The risk level in the Strait of Hormuz remains "CRITICAL", according to a maritime safety authority. The UKMTO (United Kingdom Merchant Marine Operations Centre), in an advisory, warned “A military blockade of Iranian ports remains in place, restricting all traffic in and out of these ports. Vessels assisting vessels breaching the blockade by conducting ship-to-ship transfers with them are also in breach of the blockade. Enforcement measures include disabling and destructive fire on vessels that do not show immediate compliance with the forces enforcing the blockade.” 30/05/2026 00:53-Israel will carry out new attacks in Lebanon Israel has announced new attacks in Lebanon this morning. Israel Defense Forces spokesman Avichay Adraee has called on residents in five towns and villages to evacuate. 29/05/2026 23:59-Trump withdrew a few hours ago for the "final decision", the White House remains silent Last night, Donald Trump announced that he was holding a meeting with national security officials to make a "final decision" regarding war in Iran. Here's what he said in a post on social media: "I'm meeting now, in the Situation Room, to make a final decision." However, several hours later, there is still no signal as to whether or not he has made a decision. 29/05/2026 23:13-Iranian missile attack on air base in Kuwait An Iranian ballistic missile attack on an air base in Kuwait on May 30 injured several Americans and severely damaged two MQ-9 Reaper drones, despite Kuwaiti air defenses intercepting the missile. Debris falling from the intercepted Fateh-110 missile hit Ali Al Salem air base, causing minor injuries to about five US personnel and contractors. One Reaper drone was destroyed and another was severely damaged. 29/05/2026 22:09-Bessent on Iran: US has seized about $1 billion in cryptocurrencies US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated that the United States has seized about $1 billion in cryptocurrencies belonging to Iran, saying the funds were "simply taken from digital wallets". “We have seized about a billion dollars of Iranian crypto — we just took the wallets,” Bessent said. He added that some of the owners of these accounts may not yet be aware of this action, suggesting that they may still be using their devices without knowing that their funds have been blocked or taken. 29/05/2026 21:09-Southern Lebanon is burning from fighting - Israeli army in a new offensive Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during a surprise visit to the Lebanese border, confirmed that Israeli troops had advanced and crossed north of the Litani River, south of the city of Nabatieh. The move marks a significant escalation and expansion of the Israeli ground offensive. Over the past week, Israeli forces have been exerting heavy pressure in eastern Lebanon, supported by hundreds of airstrikes, artillery bombardments, and drones, with the aim of taking control of strategic positions south of Nabatieh... more. 29/05/2026 17:52-Trump: I am making the final decision on Iran now Donald Trump has reiterated his demands for Iran and said he is making a final decision in the Situation Room. Here the president meets with national security officials to discuss covert operations and sensitive government matters. For more, click HERE . 29/05/2026 16:53-"Talks don't bring concessions, missiles do," Iran's chief negotiator declares The speaker of Iran's parliament and head of the country's negotiating team has just issued a brief statement. Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf listed three main points regarding the ongoing talks with the US. For more, click HERE . 29/05/2026 15:57-Former Pentagon official: Israel is obstructing the US-Iran peace process A former Pentagon official has stated that Israeli attacks in Lebanon are constituting the main obstacle in efforts to reach a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, despite both sides' declared interest in dialogue. Alia Awadallah, a former Pentagon defense official, said in an interview with Sky News that there is a "major obstacle" in the US-Iran negotiations, but it is not directly related to either country... more. 29/05/2026 15:23-Draft peace deal with Iran includes $300 billion investment fund One of the newest and most unexpected elements of the draft peace deal with Iran is a proposed investment fund for Iran – worth an estimated $300 billion. Iran initially presented this as compensation for war damages (which it estimates at between $300 billion and $1 trillion). On the American side, this is being rebranded as an “international investment fund” that the US would help facilitate – a softer formulation that avoids the use of the word “reparations.” The idea, according to reports, originated from Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who have proposed promoting real estate projects in Tehran and creating a broader investment instrument as part of the deal's concessions. 29/05/2026 15:06-Words don't bring us concessions, missiles do - Iran's chief negotiator The speaker of the Iranian parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and the head of the country's negotiating team, made a brief statement on social media, highlighting several key points. He said that Iran gains concessions "not through dialogue, but through missiles," while in negotiations "these positions are only explained." According to him, Iran does not trust "words", but only "behavior", adding that "no action will be taken before the other side acts first". He also stated that "the winner of any agreement is the one who is best prepared for war the next day." 29/05/2026 14:09-UNICEF: 77 children killed or injured in Lebanon in one week In the last week, 77 children have been killed or injured in Lebanon, the UN agency said. UNICEF spokesman Robert Pires described this toll as "shocking". Since the ceasefire began in April, 55 children have been killed and 212 injured, UNICEF added. 29/05/2026 12:53-Iran does not plan to transfer enriched uranium abroad Iran does not plan to transfer its enriched uranium reserves abroad, senior Iranian official Ebrahim Azizi said, the state-run Mizan news agency reported. Azizi, who heads the National Security Committee in the Iranian Parliament, said on Friday that Tehran "has no intention of transferring its enriched uranium to a third country." 29/05/2026 11:58-Smoke rises in Lebanon Some of the latest photos from the Middle East. Israel announced that it will carry out more attacks in Lebanon. Smoke was seen rising from parts of southern Lebanon, observed from the city of Nabatieh this morning. Fighting between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia is supposed to be limited by an extension of the ceasefire, but it continues nonetheless, with the people of Lebanon caught in the middle of the conflict. 29/05/2026 11:08-Oil prices fall in international markets There have been some moments of hope for a US-Iran deal in recent weeks, but if oil markets are any indication, the latest announcement is the most promising. After US Vice President JD Vance said that a longer-term peace deal was "close" but "not ready yet", oil prices fell to a six-week low. A barrel of Brent crude, the benchmark, now costs $92.37, near its lowest level since the outbreak of the war. Before the US and Israeli attacks on Iran in late February, a barrel of Brent cost $72. 29/05/2026 09:57-Iranian President Pezeshkian: I repeat, Iran does not want to build nuclear weapons Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reiterated that Iran does not want to build nuclear weapons, while directly blaming Israel for regional instability and continued conflicts. In comments broadcast by the state-run ISNA news agency, Pezeshkian also touched on the intensive negotiations underway with the United States (US), saying that Tehran enters diplomatic processes "with its head held high"... more. 29/05/2026 09:01-Iran thanks Pakistan for mediation efforts Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has thanked Pakistan for its mediation efforts, following a conversation with the country's government. His statements come after Pakistan's foreign minister traveled to Washington today. Ishaq Dar is expected to hold talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, while the Pakistani prime minister has spoken with Pezeshkian – in an apparent effort to continue pushing for a diplomatic resolution to the war. 29/05/2026 08:31-Pakistan's Minister arrives in Washington Pakistan's foreign minister has arrived in Washington in the last few hours to meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio . Islamabad has largely led mediation efforts between the US and Iran during the war. Ishaq Dar had a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump over the weekend and said that this conversation constitutes an "important step towards regional peace." "The achievements of these negotiations give reason for optimism that a positive and sustainable outcome is within reach," he added, emphasizing that the results of these negotiations give reason for optimism that a positive and sustainable solution is achievable. 29/05/2026 08:02-JD Vance: Iran is negotiating in good faith US Vice President JD Vance stated that the United States believes that Iran is conducting negotiations in "good faith", while emphasizing that progress has been achieved in the talks between the parties. "We believe they are negotiating, at least so far, in good faith and we are making progress," Vance said. He added that he hopes that progress in the negotiations will continue in the coming days, hinting that the US president may support an eventual agreement. "The president will be in a position where he can approve the agreement, but of course that still remains to be decided," he stated. 29/05/2026 07:50-Iran captures US drone, state media reports Iran has captured a US drone near Bushehr, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reports, citing a military source. Earlier, Iranian media reported that Iranian forces launched a missile after hearing explosions coming from the coastal area – see post below. According to Tasnim, the governor of Jam district in Bushehr province also confirmed that an "enemy plane" had been destroyed and that the country was remaining in a "normal state." 29/05/2026 07:30-Senior American official threatens Oman over the Strait of Hormuz The US Treasury Secretary has toughened the US stance towards Oman, following reports that it may join Iran in establishing a charging system in the Strait of Hormuz. “The United States government will not tolerate any attempt to impose a charging system in the Strait of Hormuz,” Scott Bessent wrote on the X platform. “Oman, in particular, should know that the US Treasury Department will aggressively target any actor involved… in easing tariffs on the Strait, and any willing partner will be punished,” he declared.
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