Day 96 of Middle East War: Trump Says Iran Talks Going 'Very Well'; Latest Developments at a Glance
On the 96th day of the US-Israeli campaign against Iran, US President Trump said negotiations with Iran are going 'very well' and could yield results by the weekend. The US House of Representatives passed a resolution calling for withdrawal from the Iran war, but it is largely symbolic. Iran's Foreign Minister warned that an attack on Beirut would lead to a 'full-blown re-eruption' of the war. Kuwait International Airport was hit by an Iranian drone attack, killing 1 and injuring 63. Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire, contingent on Hezbollah's full cessation of hostilities. International oil prices rose amid continued fighting.
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(Dubai/Washington Combined Foreign Reports, June 3) The joint US-Israeli campaign against Iran has entered its 96th day. US President Donald Trump stated that negotiations with Iran are going 'very well' and could yield results by the weekend.
Below is a compilation of the latest developments in the Middle East war from AFP and other foreign news agencies.
**US and Israeli Movements**
President Trump said today he wants to separate the negotiations on the Lebanon conflict from the war negotiations between the US and Iran. 'I want to separate them... because they are really two different things,' he said.
Meanwhile, the US House of Representatives passed a resolution today directing the withdrawal of US forces from the Iran war, a political blow to President Trump, who initiated the conflict in February.
The resolution, introduced by a senior Democratic lawmaker on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, passed with 215 votes in favor and 208 against. It is largely symbolic; even if passed by the Senate, Trump could veto it.
Democrats on the House Foreign Affairs Committee posted on social media platform X, saying, 'This is a strong and clear message from the American people to President Trump: it's time to end his highly unpopular and illegal selective war against Iran.'
This is the first time since the Iran war began three months ago that the Republican-controlled House has passed a proposal seeking to force Trump to scale back military operations against Tehran.
A similar resolution passed a key procedural stage in the Senate in late May. The Senate, also narrowly controlled by Republicans, could vote on it as early as this week.
Despite ongoing clashes between US and Iranian forces and little substantive progress in peace talks, the Trump administration continues to insist that the war with Iran is over.
**Iran's Movements**
As Israel continues its military operations against the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned today that any attack on the Lebanese capital, Beirut, would lead to a 'full-blown re-eruption' of the Middle East war.
Araghchi also stated, 'If Israel attacks Beirut, our armed forces are prepared to strike Israel.'
He said communication channels between Iran and the US remain open, but there has been 'no substantive progress' in negotiations to end the Middle East war.
**Oil Prices and Market Dynamics**
Renewed attacks between the US and Iran dashed market expectations for a near-term peace deal. Major European stock markets closed lower today, and US stocks retreated from record highs amid profit-taking. International oil prices rose for the third consecutive day.
West Texas Intermediate crude for July delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 2.4% to settle at $96.02 per barrel.
Brent crude for August delivery on the London ICE Futures Exchange rose 1.9% to settle at $97.81 per barrel.
**Other Countries and Organizations**
According to a joint statement released after a US-led meeting in Washington, Israel and Lebanon agreed today to implement a ceasefire, but stated that it requires a 'full cessation' of hostilities by Iran-backed Hezbollah.
The two countries, which have no formal diplomatic relations, also agreed to establish 'pilot zones' where the Lebanese Armed Forces 'will assume exclusive control over the territory, excluding all non-state actors.'
The statement added that both sides agreed to 'reconvene for further talks on political and security matters the week of June 22, with the aim of reaching a comprehensive agreement.'
According to the statement, the ceasefire is conditional on the full cessation of hostilities by the Iran-aligned Hezbollah militia and the withdrawal of all its personnel from the South Litani Sector. The two sides had agreed to a ceasefire last month, but hostilities continued.
Kuwait International Airport's passenger terminal was hit by an Iranian drone attack today, killing one Indian citizen and injuring 63 others.
The Kuwaiti military condemned the airstrike as a 'criminal Iranian act of aggression.' Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) accused the US military of targeting an oil tanker and a communication tower on Iran's Qeshm Island, prompting Iran's retaliation.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Iran of 'playing with fire.' In an interview with US media CNBC, Netanyahu warned, 'Iran certainly knows that the (US) President (Trump) has said he will fully resume military operations if necessary.'
Kuwait temporarily suspended air traffic and diverted arriving flights, but later resumed Kuwait Airways flights. Kuwait International Airport has been targeted multiple times during the war and only fully resumed operations on June 1.
Kuwait stated that it detected the launch of 30 ballistic missiles and drones during 'Iran's heinous act of aggression.'
Iran claimed that Kuwaiti territory and airspace were used to attack Iran, but Kuwait denied this.
Bahrain also reported a night-time drone attack by Iran. The United Arab Emirates called on neighboring countries to adopt a 'unified Gulf position' against Iran.
Below is a compilation of the latest developments in the Middle East war from AFP and other foreign news agencies.
**US and Israeli Movements**
President Trump said today he wants to separate the negotiations on the Lebanon conflict from the war negotiations between the US and Iran. 'I want to separate them... because they are really two different things,' he said.
Meanwhile, the US House of Representatives passed a resolution today directing the withdrawal of US forces from the Iran war, a political blow to President Trump, who initiated the conflict in February.
The resolution, introduced by a senior Democratic lawmaker on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, passed with 215 votes in favor and 208 against. It is largely symbolic; even if passed by the Senate, Trump could veto it.
Democrats on the House Foreign Affairs Committee posted on social media platform X, saying, 'This is a strong and clear message from the American people to President Trump: it's time to end his highly unpopular and illegal selective war against Iran.'
This is the first time since the Iran war began three months ago that the Republican-controlled House has passed a proposal seeking to force Trump to scale back military operations against Tehran.
A similar resolution passed a key procedural stage in the Senate in late May. The Senate, also narrowly controlled by Republicans, could vote on it as early as this week.
Despite ongoing clashes between US and Iranian forces and little substantive progress in peace talks, the Trump administration continues to insist that the war with Iran is over.
**Iran's Movements**
As Israel continues its military operations against the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned today that any attack on the Lebanese capital, Beirut, would lead to a 'full-blown re-eruption' of the Middle East war.
Araghchi also stated, 'If Israel attacks Beirut, our armed forces are prepared to strike Israel.'
He said communication channels between Iran and the US remain open, but there has been 'no substantive progress' in negotiations to end the Middle East war.
**Oil Prices and Market Dynamics**
Renewed attacks between the US and Iran dashed market expectations for a near-term peace deal. Major European stock markets closed lower today, and US stocks retreated from record highs amid profit-taking. International oil prices rose for the third consecutive day.
West Texas Intermediate crude for July delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 2.4% to settle at $96.02 per barrel.
Brent crude for August delivery on the London ICE Futures Exchange rose 1.9% to settle at $97.81 per barrel.
**Other Countries and Organizations**
According to a joint statement released after a US-led meeting in Washington, Israel and Lebanon agreed today to implement a ceasefire, but stated that it requires a 'full cessation' of hostilities by Iran-backed Hezbollah.
The two countries, which have no formal diplomatic relations, also agreed to establish 'pilot zones' where the Lebanese Armed Forces 'will assume exclusive control over the territory, excluding all non-state actors.'
The statement added that both sides agreed to 'reconvene for further talks on political and security matters the week of June 22, with the aim of reaching a comprehensive agreement.'
According to the statement, the ceasefire is conditional on the full cessation of hostilities by the Iran-aligned Hezbollah militia and the withdrawal of all its personnel from the South Litani Sector. The two sides had agreed to a ceasefire last month, but hostilities continued.
Kuwait International Airport's passenger terminal was hit by an Iranian drone attack today, killing one Indian citizen and injuring 63 others.
The Kuwaiti military condemned the airstrike as a 'criminal Iranian act of aggression.' Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) accused the US military of targeting an oil tanker and a communication tower on Iran's Qeshm Island, prompting Iran's retaliation.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Iran of 'playing with fire.' In an interview with US media CNBC, Netanyahu warned, 'Iran certainly knows that the (US) President (Trump) has said he will fully resume military operations if necessary.'
Kuwait temporarily suspended air traffic and diverted arriving flights, but later resumed Kuwait Airways flights. Kuwait International Airport has been targeted multiple times during the war and only fully resumed operations on June 1.
Kuwait stated that it detected the launch of 30 ballistic missiles and drones during 'Iran's heinous act of aggression.'
Iran claimed that Kuwaiti territory and airspace were used to attack Iran, but Kuwait denied this.
Bahrain also reported a night-time drone attack by Iran. The United Arab Emirates called on neighboring countries to adopt a 'unified Gulf position' against Iran.
FAQ
What was the content of the resolution passed by the US House?
The US House of Representatives passed a resolution directing the withdrawal of US forces from the Iran war, but it is largely symbolic and can be vetoed by the president.
What were the casualties of the Kuwait airport attack?
Kuwait International Airport was hit by an Iranian drone attack, killing one Indian citizen and injuring 63 others.
What are the conditions of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement?
The ceasefire is conditional on Hezbollah's full cessation of hostilities and withdrawal from the South Litani Sector.