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Iran Halts U.S. Talks Over Israel's Escalation In Lebanon, Local Media Says

Iranian media said on Monday that authorities halted talks with the U.S. over Israel's escalation in Lebanon and would activate its proxies to block the Strait of Hormuz and activate other fronts.

International Business Times

Tehran suspended negotiations via mediators with US, Iranian media says

Iran has suspended all indirect talks with the US and announced it would pursue "complete closure of Strait of Hormuz," accusing Israel of "continuing crimes" in Lebanon and stating that any ceasefire breach on one front breaks the truce in general.

Euronews

Iran suspends indirect US contacts, threatens wider pressure on key shipping routes

Iran has halted communication with the US through mediators. This action follows attacks on Lebanon. Iran and its allies plan to block the Strait of Hormuz. They also intend to activate other fronts, including the Bab El Mandeb Strait. This is a response to punish Israel and its supporters. No…

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Israel orders strikes on Beirut ahead of UN meeting

BEIRUT (LEBANON) - Israel said Monday it would once again target Beirut's southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold mostly spared heavy attacks since April, as it stages its deepest incursion into Lebanon in two decades.

Bangkok Post

Fresh Israeli strikes on Lebanon as both sides claim ceasefire violations

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The Independent UK

Is Israel derailing US-Iran peace talks? Lebanon strikes cast shadow over negotiations

Israel’s decision to resume strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs has added a new layer of complexity to the fragile diplomacy between Washington and Tehran, with Iranian officials questioning whether military escalation by Israel is undermining efforts to reach a broader agreement with the United States.

The Times of India

Netanyahu orders Israeli strike on southern Beirut as Lebanon conflict deepens

Israel and Hezbollah have accused each other of violating a ceasefire brokered by the US in April

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Israeli flag raised over Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon

An Israeli flag was seen flying over the medieval Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon after Israel said its troops had captured the strategic hilltop fortress.

Euronews

'Every choice has a price, and the bill comes due': Iran's Ghalibaf warns US over ceasefire violations

Iran's top negotiator points to US naval blockade and Israeli actions in Lebanon as ceasefire violations. Tehran distrusts words, judging by actions. A US blockade targets Iranian ships, costing millions daily. Iran's core demands include lifting this blockade. Meanwhile, a tentative deal for ceasefire extension and nuclear talks is emerging.…

The Economic Times

Israel orders strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs as Hezbollah rockets hit northern Israel

Israel’s government has ordered strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, a day after its ground forces reached their deepest point in Lebanon in 26 years and as Hezbollah fired rockets at northern Israel including the outskirts of coastal city of Haifa

The Independent UK

US pushes new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire plan; Trump sends Iran proposal back for revisions: What's in it?

The US has proposed a plan to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Lebanon, urging Hezbollah to halt attacks in exchange for Israel refraining from escalation in Beirut. Meanwhile, President Trump has reportedly sent back a proposed agreement with Iran for further revisions, seeking tougher provisions and guarantees against nuclear weapons.

The Times of India

The Historic Medieval Beaufort Castle Falls As Israel Widens Its Military Campaign In Southern Lebanon

Israel's capture of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon marks a significant escalation in its military campaign against Hezbollah, intensifying border conflicts and raising international concerns.

International Business Times UK

Oil prices rally on Iran's US talks freeze and Strait of Hormuz threat

Oil prices sharply rose on Monday afternoon as Iran suspended all indirect talks with the US and vowed to fully close the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews

US hits Iranian military sites, Tehran responds with air base attack

DUBAI, UAE - The US said it struck Iranian military sites at the weekend and Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Monday it had targeted a US base in response, the latest in a series of exchanges amid negotiations to end the three-month-old war.

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The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump ‘calls Netanyahu crazy’ in furious call as Hezbollah agrees to halt attacks

Iranian media said Tehran would not participate in talks while Israel continued to bomb Lebanon

The Economic Times

US says it struck Iranian military sites, Tehran responds with air base attack

The United States and Iran have exchanged military strikes over the weekend. Iran's Revolutionary Guards targeted a US base in response to US strikes on Iranian military sites. These actions are the latest in ongoing exchanges amid negotiations to end a three-month war. The conflict has impacted global energy prices…

The Economic Times

US proposes new plan to ease Israel-Lebanon tensions amid fighting

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has proposed a plan for gradual de-escalation between Israel and Lebanon. The proposal suggests Hezbollah halt attacks on Israel. In return, Israel would refrain from escalating actions in Beirut. This aims to create space for a cessation of hostilities. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is…

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Israeli forces capture Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle, a Crusade-era site once held by the Knights Templar

A 12th-century castle built during the Crusades in Lebanon has been seized by Israeli forces in what’s been described as the deepest incursion into Lebanon for more than 25 years.

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France 24

Live: Trump says Netanyahu agreed not to send Israeli troops to Beirut

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The Economic Times

Oil Price Today (June 1): Crude oil gains over 2% as Israel attacks Iran-backed Hezbollah. What are experts saying?

Oil prices surged over 2% as Israel advanced troops into Lebanon. This escalation follows peace talks and weakens hopes for a U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension. Crude futures saw significant gains. The conflict, a spillover from the Iran war, has impacted global oil flows. Analysts suggest a prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure…

The Guardian - UK

Trump says Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to ‘stop all shooting’

Declaration comes after Iran had pulled out of peace talks in protest at Israeli offensive in Lebanon

The Economic Times

Oil prices rise more than 2% as Israel steps up incursion into Lebanon

Oil prices surged over 2% as intensified fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon overshadowed hopes for a ceasefire extension with Iran. Stepped-up conflict, despite a prior truce, dimmed expectations for a deal, while concerns over mines in the Strait of Hormuz further tightened supply outlooks.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: A Hecs debt tweak that could save billions; Israel seizes Lebanon castle; the rise of AI fashion models

‘Broken’ Hecs debt system needs fixing, MP claims; pitfalls posed by AI generated models

The Economic Times

France's Macron says 'nothing justifies' south Lebanon escalation

France's President Emmanuel Macron condemns the escalating conflict in south Lebanon. He stresses the urgent need for a US-Iran agreement to ensure regional stability. Macron also calls for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. France will support Lebanon's territorial integrity and calls for all weapons to fall silent.

The Economic Times

What to know as Israeli forces' historic push inside Lebanon complicates an Iran deal

Israeli forces are engaged in their deepest incursion into Lebanon in over two decades. This is happening despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and initial direct talks between Israel and Lebanon. Israel is targeting Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militant group. Lebanon accuses Israel of widespread destruction. Over 3,300 people have been killed in…

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