US-Iran talks appear stalled as Trump claims otherwise

Iranian media had reported US-Iran negotiations were halted amid continued fighting in Lebanon. US President Trump later said reports of stalled talks were "fake news." More on DW.

• Trump says Iran talks 'going on continuously'
• US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says there are signs Iran's supreme leader is playing a role in talks
• Reports of continuing strikes involving both Israel and Hezbollah despite Trump saying attacks would stop
• US president said Israel and Hezbollah agreed indirectly that 'all shooting will stop'
• Senior Iranian officer says Iran won't surrender, therefore 'war is inevitable'

This blog is closed. Below is a roundup of the developments in Iran and the Middle East on Tuesday, June 2.

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