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Iran says Trump 'betraying diplomacy' with blockade, excessive demands

An adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader ‌Mojtaba Khamenei ‌on Saturday said that US President Donald Trump was "betraying ‌diplomacy for the third ‌time" by continuing a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and making what he described as excessive demands in negotiations to end the conflict. Read about the…

France 24

Trump insists on red lines as Iran deal remains elusive

US President Donald Trump stated he will only agree to a peace deal with Iran if all his conditions are met, including Iran never possessing nuclear weapons and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iran insists no final agreement has been reached, with reports disputing key elements of Trump's characterization…

The Economic Times

Trump says he’s making final decision on Iran deal as Tehran slams ‘mixture of truth and lies’

US President Donald Trump on Friday said he would be making a final decision on a potential deal to end the US-Israeli war against Iran ahead of a high-security meeting in the White House Situation Room. But after more than two hours of deliberations, no decision has yet been forthcoming.

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Israel troops cross Lebanon river in expanded offensive

Israeli Prime ‌Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces have crossed the Litani River, 30km into Lebanon, and ‌advanced.

AAP

War in Lebanon: Cultural heritage at risk

Churches, mosques, and archaeological sites: In its widespread demolition campaign in southern Lebanon, the Israeli military is accused of also destroying cultural and religious heritage. The devastation has been documented by the NGO Green Southerners, which denounces the actions as a direct attack on the historic bond between local residents…

France 24

Vance optimistic as US-Iran deal awaits Trump green light

WASHINGTON - US Vice President JD Vance said Washington and Tehran are close to agreeing a deal to extend their ceasefire in the Middle East war, but the potential breakthrough still hangs on President Donald Trump’s approval.

Bangkok Post

How far have the U.S. and Iran got towards ending the Iran war?

America and Iran have agreed to extend a ceasefire. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will resume. Some American sanctions on Iran will be lifted. This is a major step towards ending a war. Talks will continue on Iran's nuclear program and other issues. The deal is not yet finalized.

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Lebanon: Tyre residents clear rubble after Israeli strikes

Residents of Lebanon's historic city of Tyre surveyed widespread destruction on 28 May after Israeli strikes hit the area. The attacks came as fighting with Hezbollah intensified despite a ceasefire announced in April.

Euronews

Why Donald Trump’s latest plan for peace is a non-starter

Sooner or later in every armed conflict, someone will trot out the well-worn aphorism that “Truth is the first casualty of war.” And certainly, in the Iran war truth beat a hasty retreat as soon as the US and Israel launched their attacks on Iran and Lebanon on February 28.

The Conversation

US-Iran truce deal awaits Trump as strikes test ceasefire

US and Iranian negotiators edged toward a deal to extend their fragile ceasefire for 60 days, but the potential breakthrough was still hanging on President Donald Trump'on Thursday. Late on Thursday, US Vice President JD Vance told reporters that Trump was not yet ready to approve it, even though negotiations…

The Economic Times

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Israel strikes ancient castle in southern Lebanon as Netanyahu intensifies bombardment

Beaufort Castle was built in the 12th century, and Israeli attacks have repeatedly targeted the surrounding area

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Israel strikes southern Beirut amid increasing escalation in southern Lebanon

The intensification comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced an expansion in the Israeli military's attacks in Lebanon, despite an ongoing ceasefire.

The Economic Times

US, Iran accuse each other of violating truce after attacks

The US and Iran accused each other of breaching a fragile ceasefire after fresh clashes around the Strait of Hormuz, marking the worst flare-up since the truce began in April. Iran said it fired at unauthorised ships and targeted a US-linked airbase after strikes near Bandar Abbas, while US forces…

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Israel strikes Beirut's southern suburbs after Hezbollah attacks

More than a dozen explosions rocked Beirut, witnesses said, in the most intensive strikes ‌on the southern ⁠suburbs ⁠since a war between Israel and Hezbollah in 2024.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ US ally Oman if it does not ‘behave’ over strait of Hormuz

President makes comments after reports Iran and Oman have discussed jointly charging a toll for ships. Plus, how ‘balcony solar’ could help fight rising energy costs

The Economic Times

How Israel has emptied southern Lebanon far beyond the front lines

A fragile ceasefire in Lebanon has faltered. Israel's military campaign is expanding, forcing thousands of civilians from their homes. Evacuation orders cover a significant portion of southern Lebanon. Many residents fear they may never return. The conflict, part of a wider regional struggle, continues to displace families and destroy communities.

Bangkok Post

US and Iranian strikes the most serious since truce began

TEHRAN - The United States and Iran traded strikes on Thursday in their most serious clash since an April ceasefire began, rattling ongoing efforts to negotiate an end to the war and open the vital Strait of Hormuz.

The Independent UK

Israeli strikes kill at least 8 in Lebanon's fourth largest city ahead of Washington talks

The Israeli military has intensified its attacks on Lebanon, targeting the city of Tyre

The Guardian - UK

JD Vance says US ‘not there yet’ on an Iran deal – as it happened

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