US-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran Rules Out US Deal Without Tangible Results

Iran's chief negotiator and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has ruled out a deal with the United States, unless tangible results are seen. "There is ‌no trust in ⁠the enemy's words and ‌promises. Our only ‌criterion is to ‌achieve ‌tangible results before we fulfill our commitments in ⁠return," ⁠he said.

Trump told Fox News that the Iranians are "good negotiators," however claimed that the United States now holds "all the cards" because Tehran has been "militarily defeated."

"But we're close to a very good deal. If we can make it, good. Otherwise we just start up with the Department of War as we call it," he said.

Amid reports of making to changes to the proposed agreement, Trump said that US and Iran are close to a "a very good deal" but if Washington does not get what it seeks then deal will “end it in a different way."

Trump told Fox News, "We're close to a very good deal. If you're going to be in a hurry, you're not going to make a good deal, and slowly but surely, we're getting what we want — and if we don't get what we want, we're going to end it a different way."

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has claimed that its forces have captured Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon after extending operations in Litani River.

(Source: Al Jazeera)

Trump plans to "make a deal that is good for America, satisfies his redlines and makes sure Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon," a White House official told Axios.

Iranian state media has claimed that it has secured an unofficial draft of an MoU with the United States. The reported text says that Iran would have broad authority over the Strait of Hormuz, including control over shipping routes, navigation regulations, and transit fees.

NDTV Profit could not independently verify the claim.

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🇮🇷 Iranian State TV claims it has obtained an unofficial draft of an MOU with the United States.

According to the reported text, Iran would have broad authority over the Strait of Hormuz, including control over shipping routes, navigation regulations, and transit… pic.twitter.com/QGxyKSmHGz

— IRGC NEWS (@IRGC_IRAN_News) May 31, 2026

As reports emerge on Trump changing few pointers in the Iran deal text, Axios reported that the US President also seeks to amend some of the wording around the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Israeli Defense Forces in a post on X said, "The IDF launched an operation, beginning a few days ago, in the Beaufort Ridge and Wadi al-Saluki area in southern Lebanon in order to dismantle terrorist infrastructure, eliminate terrorists and remove direct threats to Israeli civilians. The operation is focused on establishing operational control of the Beaufort Ridge and the Wadi al-Saluki area, as well as degrading Hezbollah & dismantling terrorist infrastructure that was established on the ridge under Iranian direction.

It added, "From Beaufort Ridge, Hezbollah terrorists managed military & combat activities and carried out numerous attacks. The IDF has crossed the Litani River and expanded its operations against Hezbollah targets north of the river. The operation is currently expanding to additional areas."

⭕️ The IDF launched an operation, beginning a few days ago, in the Beaufort Ridge and Wadi al-Saluki area in southern Lebanon in order to dismantle terrorist infrastructure, eliminate terrorists and remove direct threats to Israeli civilians.

The operation is focused on…

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) May 31, 2026

IRGC said it intercepted and destroyed a US MQ-1 Predator drone after it allegedly entered Iranian territorial airspace over the country's territorial waters early on Sunday, according to a report by Mehr News.

In a statement cited by Mehr News, the IRGC's public relations office said the drone, which it described as belonging to the "aggressor American military," was detected after it entered Iranian airspace in the early hours of Sunday.

US President Donald Trump toughened terms of framework for potential Iran deal as ceasfire uncertainties continue, New York Times reported.

US forces present in the Gulf of Oman have disabled a Gambia-flagged maritime vessel attempting to sail toward an Iranian port, May 29, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement. The forces observed M/V Lian Star transiting international waters toward an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman and issued more than 20 warnings while informing the vessel it was in violation of the U.S. blockade. The vessel was disabled  by firing a Hellfire missile into the ship’s engine room.

Speaking on nuclear negotiations, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth  said, "Iran is coming in our direction and talks have been productive, but it can either do this through a deal or deal with War Department."