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Diplomatic efforts and military escalations continue in the Israel-Lebanon conflict

On June 2, 2026, Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors held their fourth round of direct negotiations at the U.S. State Department. Despite claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that a ceasefire agreement was secured between Israel and Hezbollah, hostilities continued overnight with reported clashes in southern Lebanon. A heated telephone conversation between President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly occurred, where Trump criticized the Israeli leader regarding planned strikes on Beirut. While Trump claimed that Netanyahu agreed to halt attacks on the Lebanese capital, the Israeli Prime Minister later warned that operations would continue if Hezbollah did not cease its activities. Meanwhile, Iran is still reviewing a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire, seeking specific guarantees regarding the lifting of sanctions and the release of frozen assets. Iran has expressed deep skepticism toward the U.S. based on past agreements. Although Trump suggested a broader framework agreement with Iran might be finalized next week, there has been no public confirmation from Tehran.

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Trump threatens renewed military action
Sigmalive English · 20 May 2026, 09:22
China urges Hormuz Strait reopening and ceasefire
Sigmalive English · 15 May 2026, 08:49
US and Iran exchange fire, Trump says ceasefire holds
Sigmalive English · 8 May 2026, 11:52
Iran says confrontation with US has “not yet begun”
Sigmalive English · 5 May 2026, 15:37
Only six ships passed through Hormuz in last 24 hours
Sigmalive English · 30 April 2026, 09:22
Stalemate between the United States and Iran continues
Sigmalive English · 29 April 2026, 09:07
Trump announces 3-week extension of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
Sigmalive English · 24 April 2026, 09:56
Iran ceasefire extended indefinitely, says Trump
Sigmalive English · 22 April 2026, 11:18
Iran threatens new battlefield responses if war restarts
Sigmalive English · 21 April 2026, 09:54