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Trump Says Talks Advance, Iran Halts Talks, Oil Jumps

6/2/2026

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Trump Claims Progress

U.S. President Donald Trump said on June 1 that talks with Iran were progressing rapidly, despite Iranian media reporting a suspension.
Iran halted negotiations with the United States on June 1 after Israel expanded its ground offensive in Lebanon, according to Tasnim.
U.S. strikes on Iranian sites and Iran missile fire at a Kuwait base yielded interceptions.
Brent crude rose $5-$6 to $94-$97 a barrel, and analysts warned collapse could raise prices.

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Israel Captures Castle

Over 1.2 million Lebanese have been displaced as Israeli airstrikes and ground operations intensify across the south.
Israeli forces captured the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle, the deepest ground incursion into Lebanese territory in over a quarter-century.
President Donald Trump announced Israel will not send troops to Beirut and Hezbollah halts attacks.
Iran halted United States talks, saying Israel’s Lebanon actions breach cease-fire and threatens ethnic cleansing.

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Trump Claims Progress

U.S. President Donald Trump said on June 1 that talks with Iran were progressing rapidly, despite Iranian media reporting a suspension.
Iran halted negotiations with the United States on June 1 after Israel expanded its ground offensive in Lebanon, according to Tasnim.
U.S. strikes on Iranian sites and Iran missile fire at a Kuwait base yielded interceptions.
Brent crude rose $5-$6 to $94-$97 a barrel, and analysts warned collapse could raise prices.

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