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Newest first · UTC+11:00Middle East crisis live: Conflict continues in Lebanon despite Trump hailing Israeli-Hezbollah de-escalation
Israeli military says it intercepted missiles from Lebanon this morning while Netanyahu says his forces will continue operating in the south of the country
· Taz Ali
Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz expected within week | The National
US President Donald Trump said he expected a deal with Iran to be completed within the coming week to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, after Israel and Hezbollah agreed to stop attacking each other in Lebanon.
· David Vujanovic
Iran war day 95: Trump pushes Lebanon truce after Tehran vows to end talks
United States President Donald Trump said on Monday that Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to halt hostilities in a major de-escalation effort after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered attacks on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Monday.
· Al Jazeera
European stocks poised to rebound ahead of key inflation update
LONDON — Futures data pointed to a positive open for European equities on Tuesday, as investors await key data on the economic impact of the U.S.-Iran war.
· Chloe Taylor
Ship operators urge clear rules to return Hormuz to normal before resuming business
ATHENS — Shipping executives meeting in Athens on Monday warned that a potential peace deal between the United States and Iran is only the first step toward normalcy. For vessels to resume regular business through the volatile Strait of Hormuz, global leaders must provide a clear framework and unambiguous rules of…
· Reuters
Outgoing Mossad chief Barnea urges Israel to topple wouned Iranian regime
The Mossad announced on Tuesday morning that its outgoing chief, David Barnea, in a retirement ceremony late Monday night, called for Israel and the agency to remain committed to toppling the Islamic regime, which still runs Iran, following the recent 2026 war.
· YONAH JEREMY BOB
What Trump's intervention in Lebanon reveals about Iran war
Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 3:19pm
· Matthew Doran
Rubio to testify before Congress for the first time on Iran war
Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
· Farnoush Amiri
Asian shares mostly fall as fighting threatens the US-Iran ceasefire
People walk in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
· Yuri Kageyama
Asia can’t wait for the US to lift its naval blockade on Iran
Readers discuss how to make the blockade costly for Washington, the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, and the success of a grass-roots film
· Letters
Asia can’t wait for the US to lift its naval blockade on Iran
Readers discuss how to make the blockade costly for Washington, the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, and the success of a grass-roots film
· Letters
US lawmaker says prolonged conflict harms troops and families
US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer renewed his criticism of US President Donald Trump over the conflict with Iran, arguing that delays in reaching a resolution are harming American troops and families.
· Middleeasteye
Iran Has Dug Out More Missile Tunnels Than Previously Thought: Satellite Analysis
During the current but tenuous ceasefire, Iran has successfully managed to excavate multiple key sites tied to its missile program that were previously bombarded by the American-Israeli warplanes during the initial five weeks of Operation Epic Fury.
· Tyler Durden
Iran war latest: Trump says Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to halt attacks | The National
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· The National
A Three-Part Story: These Were The Best And Worst Performing Assets In February
The Middle East continued to dominate market attention in May, as constant, daily, recurring hopes and media leaks and trial balloons for some kind of US-Iran deal meant that Brent crude oil fell -19.3%, marking its biggest monthly decline since March 2020 as the pandemic lockdowns began. Those hopes for an end to t…
· Tyler Durden
Middle East redefining ceasefire as low-intensity war, regional officials warn | The National
When Iran launched missile strikes after a US-brokered ceasefire came into effect in April, American officials argued the incident did not constitute a major breach and maintained that the truce remained intact.
· Mohamad Ali Harisi
Why oil-hungry Asia ignores risks linked to Russia’s ‘dark fleet’
Asia prioritises fuel needs over security risks from Russian oil to survive the energy crisis, despite sanctions and diplomatic dilemmas
· Ushar Daniele
Why oil-hungry Asia ignores risks linked to Russia’s ‘dark fleet’
Asia prioritises fuel needs over security risks from Russian oil to survive the energy crisis, despite sanctions and diplomatic dilemmas
· Ushar Daniele
IAEA chief says moving Iran’s enriched uranium is ‘difficult but not impossible’
International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi said that moving Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium out of the country is “difficult but not impossible”, AL Jazeera reported.
· Middleeasteye
Lebanon says Hezbollah accepted US proposal to stop attacks
BEIRUT (AFP) -- Lebanon said Monday Hezbollah had accepted a US proposal to stop attacking Israel in exchange for Israel halting attacks on south Beirut, after US President Donald Trump reported having a "very good call" with the Iran-backed group.
· Yonhap
Netanyahu led Trump into war with Iran. Now he won’t let him end it
For Benjamin Netanyahu, a US-Iran peace deal that leaves the Islamic Republic in place and free to rebuild presents an existential threat.
· Akhtar Makoii, Paul Nuki
CNBC Daily Open: Iran deal hopes dim, while AI dazzles investors
Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
· Lim Hui Jie
Trump news at a glance: Trump mediates between Israel and Hezbollah in effort to salvage Iran peace talks
Tehran says Israel’s operation in Lebanon is violation of existing ceasefire with US, throwing wrench in planned peace talks – key US politics stories from Monday 1 June
· Guardian staff
Trump says Iran deal could be reached ‘over the next week’
US President Donald Trump said he believes the United States could reach an agreement with Iran to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz “over the next week”.
· Middleeasteye
'We are in a war,' alleged Iran-backed militant exclaims in US court
An alleged member of an Iran-backed militia pleaded not guilty on Monday to US criminal charges that he was involved in multiple attacks against American interests in Europe, proclaiming in a courtroom outburst, "I am not a criminal."
· REUTERS
Australia sanctions Israeli extremists in response to violence in Palestine
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· Sbsaustralia
Iran warns it could suspend talks if Israeli attacks continue in Lebanon
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf told Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri that any agreement to end the conflict between Iran and the United States “will include the cessation of attacks on all fronts, especially Lebanon”.
· Middleeasteye
Asia-Pacific stocks set to open subdued amid uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace talks
Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed Tuesday, as investors weighed renewed uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace negotiations, while Wall Street benchmark indexes climbed to fresh highs overnight on tech optimism.
· Lee Ying Shan
IRGC claims missile strike on container ship in Gulf
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it targeted the Panama-flagged container ship MSC Sariska V, which it described as “US-owned”, with a cruise missile.
· Middleeasteye
Iraqi national tells US court he's not guilty in 18 attacks in Europe
Toronto police officers investigate outside the U.S. consulate in Toronto on March 10, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
· Larry Neumeister
China urges Brazil to jointly repel ‘external challenges’ as ties deepen in Beijing
Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira meets Wang Yi and Han Zheng as Brazil seeks key stable fertiliser supply amid US-Iran conflict
· Igor Patrick
China urges Brazil to jointly repel ‘external challenges’ as ties deepen in Beijing
Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira meets Wang Yi and Han Zheng as Brazil seeks key stable fertiliser supply amid US-Iran conflict
· Igor Patrick
Modi meets Myanmar's military-backed president as India says engagement will continue
NEW DELHI — India said it will continue engaging with Myanmar after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks Monday with the leader of the country’s military-backed government, despite Western sanctions imposed after the military seized power in 2021.
· Associated Press
Trump says he 'had a very good call with Hezbollah' to end 'shooting' in Lebanon
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he had "a very good call with Hezbollah" to implement some measure of a ceasefire with Israel in Lebanon, after Israeli forces again issued forced expulsion orders from the Beirut suburbs.
· Middleeasteye
LA’s top cops reveal plan of action for blockbuster Iran games in the city
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· Jeremy Louwerse
How major US stock indexes fared Monday 6/1/2026
Oil prices rose following the latest fighting to threaten the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, but Wall Street isn’t very worried, and U.S. stocks rose to more records.
· The Associated Press
Modi meets Myanmar's military-backed president as India says engagement will continue
NEW DELHI — India said it will continue engaging with Myanmar after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks Monday with the leader of the country’s military-backed government, despite Western sanctions imposed after the military seized power in 2021.
· Associated Press
Iran halts peace talks with US
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Cargo ship struck by ‘unknown projectile’ along Iran, Kuwait border in the Persian Gulf
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· Ronny Reyes
Russian shadow fleet enabled by EU-linked insurers, investigators say
BRUSSELS — Ships illegally transporting sanctioned Russian oil are still operating with insurance ultimately backed by European financial markets, according to analysts and a lawmaker tracking the tankers.
· Zoya Sheftalovich
Israel to halt planned assault on Beirut after phone call, Trump says
Washington: Donald Trump said Israel was halting planned attacks on the Lebanese capital Beirut, which were threatening to derail the ceasefire between the US and Iran, after he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
· Michael Koziol
ASX set to slip, Wall Street mixed as oil prices rise; Anthropic files for IPO
Oil prices are rising following the latest fighting to threaten the US-Iran ceasefire, but Wall Street isn’t very worried, and US stocks are hanging near their records.
· Stan Choe
Hezbollah Ally Says the Iran-Backed Group Wants a New Truce With Israel
A prominent Lebanese politician close to Hezbollah called on President Trump on Monday to impose a new cease-fire in Lebanon, as Israel threatened fresh strikes on the outskirts of Beirut, the Lebanese capital.
· Christina Goldbaum
Iran warns northern Israelis to leave if Beirut suburbs are attacked
Iran’s central military command has warned residents of northern Israel to leave their homes if Israel follows through on its threat to strike Beirut’s southern suburbs.
· Middleeasteye
Iran deal on nukes, missiles, Hormuz, and terror cash: A guide for the perplexed - analysis
There are three nonmilitary and nonprofessional issues that have infected and skewed all of the coverage about the likely impending or eventual Iran nuclear deal, which will govern much of the Middle East’s conflicts postwar.
· YONAH JEREMY BOB
Oil prices jump after US and Iran exchange strikes; Exxon exec warns inventories could reach ‘unheard of’ lows
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· Ariel Zilber
(LEAD) Trump says Iran talks continuing 'at rapid pace,' Israel, Hezbollah won't attack each other
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· Song Sang-ho
Trump had no plan B for Iran. It shows | Kenneth Roth
The US president’s war of choice has accomplished nothing and cost the world greatly
· Kenneth Roth
Trump says Iran has not informed US of any suspension in talks
US President Donald Trump says Iran has not notified Washington that it is suspending negotiations, but indicated he was prepared to wait if communications had stopped.
· Middleeasteye