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Middle East crisis: Rubio says opening the strait of Hormuz is first condition in talks with Iran – as it happened
ByTaz Ali June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

The US secretary of state added that Iran must also commit to specific negotiations on the disposition of highly-engaged uranium.Israel’s weapons exports has reached an all-time high for a fifth year running, according to the country’s defence ministry…

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Security Council Members Call for Israel to Withdraw From Southern Lebanon
ByFarnaz Fassihi June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

The U.N. panel met after Israel had threatened to attack southern Beirut. President Trump said later that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed not to attack each other.

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Trump Says Israel and Hezbollah Will Hold Off on New Military Action
ByAaron Boxerman, Christina Goldbaum, Johnatan Reiss and Richard Pérez-Peña June 1, 2026June 2, 2026

A statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel did not mention a new cease-fire, but the Lebanese government said one was taking shape.

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‘Sit back and relax’: Trump insists Iran deal close despite strikes – The Latest
By June 1, 2026

As Israel threatens to bomb Beirut and the US and Iran trade missile strikes, Donald Trump insists it will ‘all work out well in the end’ and urges his critics to ‘sit back and relax’. So are we any closer to a deal? Lucy Hough speaks to diplomatic edi…

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Ben Jennings on Israel’s strikes on Lebanon – cartoon
ByBen Jennings June 1, 2026

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‘Sit back and relax’: Trump insists Iran deal close despite strikes – The Latest
By June 1, 2026

As Israel threatens to bomb Beirut and the US and Iran trade missile strikes, Donald Trump insists it will ‘all work out well in the end’ and urges his critics to ‘sit back and relax’. So are we any closer to a deal? Lucy Hough speaks to diplomatic edi…

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‘A shock to all Lebanese’: Israel sends a message as it takes ancient fort
ByWilliam Christou in Beirut June 1, 2026

Conquering of Beaufort Castle for first time in 26 years bring back memories of occupation of southMiddle East crisis – live updatesWhen Hussain Alawieh used to take tourists to Beaufort Castle, they would marvel at the view. The ancient hilltop fort, …

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Netanyahu Orders Israeli Military to Attack Beirut Suburbs
ByChristina Goldbaum and Aaron Boxerman June 1, 2026

Thousands fled the southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel announced the widening of the military campaign against Hezbollah.

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How Lebanon’s Best Chance to Disarm Hezbollah Failed
ByAbdi Latif Dahir and Aaron Boxerman June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

Lebanon’s government has long wanted the powerful militia to give up its weapons. Before the Iran war began, there were signs of progress toward that goal.

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Iran suspends peace talks after ‘violation of ceasefire’ in Lebanon
ByReuters June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

Tehran says it holds Israel and US responsible, while Trump says ‘going silent’ on negotiations ‘would be very good’Middle East live – latest updatesIran has indicated it will suspend peace talks with the US in protest against Israel’s offensive in Leb…

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