US President Donald Trump angrily confronted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an expletive-laden phone call on Monday over Israel's escalation in Lebanon, two US officials and a third source briefed on the conversation told Axios.
Despite the truce, Israel has been pressing ahead with a military offensive in Lebanon, with its forces marking their deepest incursion into the country in 26 years over the weekend. On Monday, Netanyahu ordered attacks on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut, signalling further escalation. Trump's phone call to Netanyahu came soon after that.
Trump and Netanyahu have had tense exchanges before, but they have continued to coordinate closely on Iran and other issues. One official said Monday's call was among the most heated conversations between the two leaders since Trump returned to office.
Trump's anger appeared to stem from concerns that Netanyahu's escalation in Lebanon could derail US negotiations with Iran. After the call, Trump wrote on Truth Social that talks with Tehran were “continuing, at a rapid pace”. The nominal ceasefire between Iran and the US has been repeatedly tested with such back-and-forth attacks, even as officials from both countries try to negotiate an end to the war. It's not clear how close they are to a deal and there is always the risk that an attack could derail those talks.
Here are the latest updates on the US-Israel-Iran war.
Iran War Live Updates: Hezbollah Rejects 'Partial Ceasefire' Proposal With Israel
Hezobollah has rejected a proposal for a "partial ceasefire" where Israel would halt its offensive on Southern Lebanon in exchange for it stopping attacks on Northern Israel.
"We will not accept a partial ceasefire," Hezbollah leader Mahmud Qomati said in a written statement to AFP. He added that "the Zionist enemy should know that any aggression against the suburbs could lead to a deeper and stronger response"
Iran War Live Updates: Rubio Says US Not To Provide Sanctions Relief For Iran Reopening Hormuz
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the US will not provide sanctions relief to Iran for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to Bloomberg.
Iran War Live Updates: Rubio Says US Wants To End Russia Oil Sanction Waivers Soon
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the country wants to end Russia oil sanction waivers soon, as per Bloomberg.
Iran War Live Updates: Iran's IRIB Wants Dictionary Editors To Add This New Word
Iran's state broadcaster has taken its criticism of the United States and Israel to the realm of linguistics, suggesting that dictionary editors rethink the meaning of the word "ceasefire", and add an entirely new word to their volumes.
Iran War Live Updates: Crude Oil Futures Slip Amid Uncertainty
Crude oil prices fell marginally to Rs 8,697 per barrel in futures trade on Tuesday, tracking losses in global benchmarks even as investors remained cautious over the fluid geopolitical situation involving the US and Iran.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the most-traded June contract slipped by Rs 39, or 0.45 per cent, to Rs 8,697 per barrel in a business turnover of 9,045 lots.
The July contract also weakened, falling Rs 70, or 0.82%, to Rs 8,466 per barrel in 2,512 lots.
Iran War Live Updates: Israel Bombs Nabatieh
Israeli forces have carried out multiple airstrikes on Nabatieh, one of southern Lebanon’s largest cities and a major Hezbollah hub. The city has been encircled by Israeli troops in recent days as they push north.
Additional Israeli attacks were reported across the Nabatieh district: drone strikes hit the towns of Kafr Sir and Aabba, another strike targeted the road to Houmine al-Fawqa, and an airstrike hit the outskirts of Yahmour al-Shaqif.
(Source: Al Jazeera)
Iran War Live Updates: Iran Has Paid A Heavy Price, Says Netanyahu
In a post on X, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrote, "Yesterday, we parted ways with the outgoing Mossad chief, Dedi Barnea. The price that Iran has already paid is very heavy. The foundations of this reign of terror in Iran have been cracked. It will never return to being what it was, and I say to you - it is destined to fall."
"On my behalf, on behalf of the entire people, I have come to say to Dedi - thank you. Thank you for 30 years of devoted service in the Mossad and a special thank you for the recent years, which yielded striking successes and achievements for the benefit of Israel's security," Netanyahu added.
Iran War Live Updates: Lebanese University Mourns Student
Lebanese University issued a condolence statement for student Theodossia James Karam, killed in an Israeli drone attack on her family’s car near Sidon. She was returning home from exams when the strike occurred, killing her, her father, and brother, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency.
The university said exams at Rafic Hariri University Campus and in the Sidon region are postponed until next week due to security concerns. It assured students unable to attend because of the security situation will face no academic disadvantage and measures will be taken to protect their rights.
(Source: Al Jazeera)
Iran War Live Updates: Israel Intercepts Projectiles
The Israeli military said its air defenses intercepted two projectiles launched from Lebanon into Israel, raising concerns. Hezbollah has not claimed responsibility for any cross-border attacks since Trump’s announcement, but it has claimed attacks on Israeli troops occupying southern Lebanon.
(Source: Al Jazeera)
Iran War Live Updates: Video: Iran's IRGC Strikes Giant Cargo Ship In Retaliation
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy struck a large cargo ship in waters near Iraq on Tuesday in what it described as a retaliatory operation following a United States military attack on an Iranian commercial vessel, according to Iranian state broadcaster Press TV.
Iran War Live Updates: Iran Could Sign Surrender Papers, Says Trump
Iran could wave white flags and sign surrender papers, and headlines would still call it a victory: US President Donald Trump on Truth Social,
Iran War Live Updates: Israeli Strike Damages Tyre Hospital
Rescuers work at the site of an Israeli airstrike that hit a building and damaged a hospital in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon.
Damaged Areas In Lebanon
Photo Credit: (Photo: PTI)
Iran War Live Updates: Two Injured In Lebanon
Two injured in Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Iran War Live Updates: Araghchi Urges Pakistan To Continue Diplomatic Efforts
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday urged Pakistan to continue using its good offices to help facilitate de-escalation in the current situation and support efforts to maintain the ceasefire.
It stated that Araghchi expressed serious concern over recent developments in the region, including ceasefire violations in Lebanon by Israel and the orders by the Israeli government regarding a potential attack on Beirut's southern suburbs.
He also “appreciated Pakistan's constructive role in regional diplomacy and requested Pakistan to continue using its good offices to help facilitate de-escalation in the current situation and support efforts to maintain the ceasefire”.
(Source: PTI)
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Yells At Netanyahu
US President Donald Trump launched a furious tirade against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a tense phone call on Tuesday, accusing him of reckless escalation in Lebanon.
Iran War Live Updates: Brent Crude Steadies Below $95
Oil prices steadied on Tuesday after posting their biggest daily gain in about a month, as conflicting signals around US-Iran negotiations kept traders focused on the risk of prolonged disruption to Middle Eastern energy supplies. Brent crude settled just below $95 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate traded near $92 a barrel after surging more than 5% in the previous session.
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says Iran Deal On Ceasefire, Hormuz Expected Over Next Week
US President Donald Trump expressed confidence on Tuesday that a deal with Iran to extend a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be reached "over the next week," even as he publicly brushed off the prospect of negotiations collapsing entirely.
US President Donald Trump also wrote on Truth Social that he had spoken to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and representatives from Hezbollah. Trump said that no troops would go to Beirut.
"I had a very productive call with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel, and there will be no Troops going to Beirut, and any Troops that are on their way, have already been turned back," he wrote.
"Likewise, through highly placed Representatives, I had a very good call with Hezbollah, and they agreed that all shooting will stop — That Israel will not attack them, and they will not attack Israel,” Trump said.
Iran War Live Updates: Netanyahu Responds To Trump
Netanyahu later said he had told Trump that Israel would strike targets in Beirut if Hezbollah did not stop attacking Israel, while continuing operations in southern Lebanon.
"Our position remains the same," Netanyahu said. A second US official disputed Netanyahu's account, saying Trump had "steamrolled" him during the call. According to that official, Netanyahu responded by saying: “OK, OK, just make sure everything is taken care of.” Netanyahu’s office did not respond to Axios’ request for comment.
שוחחתי הערב עם הנשיא טראמפ ואמרתי לו שאם חיזבאללה לא יחדל לתקוף את ערינו ואזרחינו - ישראל תתקוף מטרות טרור בביירות.
— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) June 1, 2026
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Iran War Live Updates: Trump Angry At Netanyahu?
Summarising Trump's remarks, one US official said the president accused Netanyahu of being reckless, said he was “saving” him, and warned that Israel’s conduct had made both Netanyahu and Israel widely unpopular. A second source briefed on the call said Trump was “pissed” and shouted at Netanyahu, questioning what he was doing.
(Source: Axios)
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Phones Netanyahu
US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that he had spoken to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and representatives from Hezbollah. Trump said that no troops would go to Beirut.
“I had a very productive call with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel, and there will be no Troops going to Beirut, and any Troops that are on their way, have already been turned back,” he wrote.
“Likewise, through highly placed Representatives, I had a very good call with Hezbollah, and they agreed that all shooting will stop — That Israel will not attack them, and they will not attack Israel,” Trump said.