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Israel Deepens Lebanon Incursion as Hezbollah Downs Drone

6/2/2026

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Israel Advances

Israel ordered its troops to advance deeper into southern Lebanon, marking the deepest incursion in over 25 years.
Hezbollah said it shot down an Israeli Hermes 450 drone and fired rockets and artillery at forces in southern Lebanon.
Iran negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said no agreement is approved until Iranian rights are secured.
President Donald Trump posted Iran seeks a deal beneficial to the States and its allies.

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Trump Reviews Tehran

President Donald Trump met with his security team in the Situation Room to consider Tehran’s peace proposal.
An Fategh-110 missile struck Kuwait’s Ali Al Salem air base, injuring U.S. personnel and destroying two $30 million MQ-9 Reaper drones.
U.S. Central Command declined comment as forces kept patrols, including an F-35B landing on USS Tripoli.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said United States remains prepared to re-engage if necessary.

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Trump Urges Deal

President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social urging people to relax and saying a deal with Iran will benefit U.S.
U.S. Central Command said U.S. forces struck Iranian radar and command sites on Goruk and Qeshm Island, causing no injuries.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned any repeat aggression would receive a different response.
The United States is pressing for a 60-day ceasefire and reopening of Strait of Hormuz.

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Israel Advances

Israel ordered its troops to advance deeper into southern Lebanon, marking the deepest incursion in over 25 years.
Hezbollah said it shot down an Israeli Hermes 450 drone and fired rockets and artillery at forces in southern Lebanon.
Iran negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said no agreement is approved until Iranian rights are secured.
President Donald Trump posted Iran seeks a deal beneficial to the States and its allies.

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