The United States warned on Saturday that it remains ‘more than capable’ of resuming its war with Iran, following President Donald Trump’s declaration that any peace agreement must adhere to his red lines, including preventing Tehran from ever developing nuclear weapons.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that he has instructed the military to expand its operations in Lebanon, signaling a significant escalation in Israel’s campaign against the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement. This directive comes as Israeli forces captured the strategic Beaufort Castle near Nabatiyeh, marking their deepest incursion into Lebanon in 26 years.
US Central Command reported that on May 29, a US aircraft disabled a Gambia-flagged cargo vessel, the M/V Lian Star, by firing a Hellfire missile into its engine room after the ship failed to respond to over 20 warnings while attempting to sail to an Iranian port.
In response, Mohsen Rezaei, an advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, accused Washington of ‘betraying diplomacy’ and alleged that President Trump is ‘making excessive demands’ while continuing a naval blockade.
France has requested an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council over Israel’s expanded military operations in southern Lebanon. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated that while France recognizes Israel’s right to self-defense, the continued offensive and deeper Israeli presence inside Lebanese territory cannot be justified.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that troops will remain stationed at the captured Beaufort Castle, stating the Israeli flag is once again flying over peaks overlooking Galilee communities as part of a security zone in Lebanon.
The Israeli military announced that its ground operations are expanding to additional areas in southern Lebanon, with forces having crossed the Litani River to strengthen their military position against Hezbollah.
Iran’s parliamentary speaker and top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated on Sunday that Tehran will not accept any agreement ending its conflict with the US unless there is certainty that the Iranian people’s rights are secured. He emphasized that tangible results must be achieved before Iran fulfills its commitments in return.
President Trump, speaking in a television interview, said he had received assurances that Iran would not pursue nuclear weapons, though Iranian officials have previously questioned several of his public claims regarding the negotiations, indicating major disagreements persist.
The Israeli military issued a fresh evacuation warning for Lebanese civilians living south of the Zahrani river, ordering them to move immediately to the north of the river.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it shot down a US MQ-1 drone after it allegedly entered Iranian territorial waters to carry out hostile activities, according to the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency.
President Trump stated that the US is in no hurry for a peace agreement with Iran, telling Fox News that Washington is getting what it wants ‘slowly but surely’ in the ongoing negotiations. He added that if the US fails to achieve its objectives through talks, it will pursue a different course of action.
Reports indicate that President Trump has sought tougher conditions in a preliminary framework agreement, requesting several amendments to the draft proposal which has been sent back to Iran for consideration.
The Federation of Labour and Health Unions in Bekaa condemned Israeli attacks on the Nabatieh region, warning that the situation has reached a dangerous level and alleging that strikes have targeted health workers and ambulance personnel, resulting in deaths and injuries.
Israeli airstrikes intensified across southern Lebanon, targeting multiple towns including Marwaniyeh, Burj Qalawiya, Arnoun, Kfar Tebnit, and Kfar Remman, with reports of extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure.
A senior Iranian commander, Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, warned that any new aggression against Iran will be met with a response far more forceful than previous attacks.
Israeli forces demolished houses in the town of Dibbine in south Lebanon, according to reports.
The Israeli military announced that a 21-year-old soldier was killed in battle in southern Lebanon on Saturday.
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam accused Israel of pursuing a ‘scorched-earth policy’ in the country’s south and urged a halt to the fighting, calling for a swift and real ceasefire as the region faces a dangerous escalation.
Australia announced it will only receive used nuclear-powered submarines from the United States as part of a ‘streamlined’ Aukus deal, described as a cost-effective measure by Defence Minister Richard Marles.
India scrapped customs duties on cotton imports for five months to boost supplies for textile exporters amid strong overseas demand for yarn.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich lauded the capture of Beaufort Castle as a correction of old national sins and distorted perceptions, promising lasting security for northern residents.
President Trump reflected on the US war in Iraq, stating that American forces should never have been there in the first place, calling the decision foolish.
President Trump called the Iran conflict a ‘total win’ while demanding the Strait of Hormuz be reopened, though he added that the US does not need the strait.
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to discuss expanding the country’s role in nuclear security, welcoming a roadmap for deepening cooperation through 2036.
US Southern Command released video showing the destruction of a suspected drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific, with three male narco-terrorists killed in the strike.
Palestinians across the occupied West Bank faced a fresh wave of Israeli military raids and settler attacks, even as Israeli operations continued in Gaza despite the ceasefire.
Israel imposed new security measures along its northern border after Hezbollah launched waves of rocket and drone attacks, including closing schools in border communities, restricting outdoor gatherings, and relocating hospital operations to underground facilities.
President Trump called for the cancellation of upcoming America 250th anniversary concerts after several musical acts withdrew, suggesting they be replaced by a political rally headlined by himself.
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