Iran threatens retaliation over US blockade as Israel warns of Beirut strikes
Regional tensions rise as Iran vows to resist the U.S. blockade and asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz, while Netanyahu signals military action against Hezbollah in Beirut.
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Trump says he persuaded Netanyahu to call off Beirut strike, Israeli troops 'turned around'
President Donald Trump said Monday that he persuaded Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to call off striking Beirut, saying the Israeli leader "turned his troops around" after their conversation.
“I had a conversation with Bibi Netanyahu today, asking him not to conduct a major raid on Beirut, Lebanon,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
“He turned his troops around. Thank you, Bibi!” he added.
“I also had a conversation with representatives of the leaders of Hezbollah, and they agreed to stop shooting at Israel and its soldiers,” Trump added before stating that “Israel agreed to stop shooting at them. Let’s see how long that lasts. Hopefully, it will be for eternity!” he said.
Trump’s remarks came after Netanyahu said Israel would hit “terror targets” in Beirut if Hezbollah did not stop attacking Israel.
He also shared a post on X stating that the Israeli military would continue operations in southern Lebanon.
Trump unleashes tirade at Netanyahu over Lebanon operations: report
President Donald Trump reportedly "steamrolled" Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a heated call Monday over Israel's military operations in Lebanon.
According to Axios, citing officials, Trump expressed frustration over Israel's actions against Hezbollah, saying the increased pressure could complicate negotiations with Iran.
Summarizing Trump's remarks to Netanyahu, a U.S. official reportedly said the president said: "You're f---ing crazy. You'd be in prison if it weren't for me. I'm saving your a--. Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of this."
A second source said Trump was "pissed" and at one point yelled at Netanyahu: "What the f--- are you doing?" Another source told the outlet Trump had "steamrolled" Netanyahu during the call.
The call between the two leaders came after Iran threatened to end negotiations with the U.S. over Israel's actions in Lebanon.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House for comment.
Oil prices rise amid Iran tensions as stocks close at record highs: report
U.S. stocks closed at record highs Monday despite a rise in oil prices as renewed tension threatened a ceasefire between Iran and the United States.
Oil prices jumped after the latest violence raised concerns about stability in the region, according to The Associated Press.
The S&P 500 gained 0.3% to finish at a record high, while the Nasdaq Composite also closed at an all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 46 points, or 0.1%.
Brent crude rose 4.2% to settle at $94.98 a barrel, recovering part of last week's decline. The global benchmark remains well above its pre-conflict level of about $70 a barrel.
Lebanon ceasefire tested as IDF intercepts projectiles hours after Trump assurances
The Israeli military said it intercepted two projectiles that crossed from Lebanon into northern Israel early Tuesday local time.
In a statement, the military said sirens sounded in several areas before the projectiles were intercepted. It added that a suspected aerial target later fell inside Israeli territory near the Lebanese border.
No injuries were reported.
The military also said missile and rocket alerts were activated during the interception attempts.
The incident happened within hours of President Donald Trump saying Monday that both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hezbollah would stop attacks under the Lebanon ceasefire.
Iran's foreign minister also said a lasting truce in Lebanon is essential to any U.S. agreement and warned that a breach on any front would be treated as a violation of the entire deal.
Tehran's hardliners fracture amid claims Pezeshkian undermined Mojtaba Khamenei: report
Tehran's conservatives are challenging their own hard-line fringe after a radical lawmaker accused President Masoud Pezeshkian of accepting April's ceasefire with the United States without Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's approval.
According to Iran International, the conservatives publicly rebuked MP Kamran Ghazanfari after he claimed Pezeshkian had undermined Khamenei's authority.
In a video that went viral, Ghazanfari questioned why Pezeshkian accepted the ceasefire without Khamenei's permission.
He also alleged that the president had accepted an unauthorized ceasefire during an earlier 12-day conflict, arguing that stopping military operations "saved America and Israel from the crushing blows of Iran's missiles and drones."
IAEA says Trump's plan to move Iran's enriched uranium is 'difficult but not impossible'
President Donald Trump’s proposal to move Iran’s enriched uranium out of the country is “difficult but not impossible” to achieve, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Monday.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi told Al Jazeera that a transfer like that was “not easy, because this is in gas form, highly contaminant, and it’s not an easy operation”
He also confirmed that other options are being considered, including “downblending” the uranium into a less potent form.
“All of these things are the things we have been discussing,” Grossi added.
Iran is estimated to have around 440 kilograms of uranium enriched to approximately 60%. Trump wants to move the stockpile abroad.
Grossi told the outlet he is in contact with both Tehran and Washington over the matter and said the IAEA’s role is to “make it possible, to make it viable.”
Iran deal possible ‘over the next week’ after resolving 'little glitch’ says Trump
President Donald Trump said Monday that he thinks he will have an agreement with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz within the next week.
"There was a little glitch today, but I turned that one around very quickly, as you probably noticed earlier," Trump said during an interview with ABC News.
The glitch, Trump said, was that Tehran was angry over Israel's attacks on Lebanon.
"So, I spoke with Hezbollah, and I said no shooting, and I talked to Bibi, and said, no shooting, and they both stopped shooting each other," Trump said.
On the topic on when an agreement would be reached, Trump said, "I think you're talking about over the next week," ABC News reported.
Ghalibaf says Iran will stop dialogue and 'stand firmly against' Israel over Lebanon
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf told Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri Monday that if Israel continues to strike Lebanon, Iran will stop negotiations.
“In my conversation with my brother, Mr. Nabih Berri, the Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, I emphasized that if the crimes of the Zionist regime in Lebanon continue, we will not only halt the dialogue process but also stand firmly against them,” Ghalibaf said in a post shared on X.
“Long live the resistance! Long live the defense of the motherland! Long live the brotherhood of the Iranian and Lebanese peoples!” he added.
Ghalibaf's remarks came amid escalating regional tensions surrounding Lebanon, Hezbollah and Israel, and the war between Iran and the U.S.
Iran claims vessel attacked near Iraq was linked to US, Israel
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed Monday that its forces had targeted the MSC Sariska V with a cruise missile in retaliation for a U.S. military strike on the Iran-bound, Gambia-flagged bulk carrier Lian Star in the Sea of Oman, Iran International reported.
The IRGC described the ship as owned by an “American-Israeli enemy,” the outlet said.
Earlier Monday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) received a report of an incident involving a cargo vessel approximately 40 nautical miles southeast of Umm Qasr, Iraq.
The incident was the third reported attack on a commercial vessel off Iraq since the U.S.-Iran conflict started Feb. 28.
Iran warns Israeli campaigns in Lebanon, Gaza may destabilize Bab el-Mandeb, Hormuz: report
Iran's Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force commander, Esmaeil Qaani, said Monday that Israeli military operations in Lebanon and Gaza could lead Iran and its allies to take steps that could affect maritime traffic in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media reported.
Reuters also reported the remarks.
"The evil of the Zionists (Israel) in Lebanon and Gaza, in the shadow of the shameless support of America, will mark the determination of the resistance axis to expand support from both fronts, take steps to activate other fronts, and equate the traffic situation of the Bab El Mandeb Strait with the Strait of Hormuz," Qaani said.
Netanyahu threatens strikes in Beirut if Hezbollah fails to halt attacks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel will strike targets in Beirut if Hezbollah continues its attacks and that he delivered the warning to President Donald Trump during a call.
“Tonight, I spoke with President Trump and told him that if Hezbollah does not cease attacking our cities and citizens, Israel will attack terror targets in Beirut,” Netanyahu said in a post shared on X.
“Our stance remains unchanged,” he added.
“Meanwhile, the IDF will continue to operate as planned in southern Lebanon,” Netanyahu said.
Two blasts strike cargo ship transiting Persian Gulf, Iraqi officials point to drone attack: report
A cargo vessel in the Persian Gulf was hit by two explosions southeast of Iraq's Umm Qasr on Monday, according to reports.
Iraqi security officials said a preliminary assessment suggested the second blast was caused by a drone attack, Reuters reported.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) first received a report of the incident 40 nautical miles southeast of Umm Qasr, Iraq.
The cargo vessel was transiting the Persian Gulf when it experienced a large explosion following a potential impact from an unknown projectile on the starboard side, the UKMTO said.
Later, the UKMTO was informed of a second impact on the cargo vessel, resulting in a fire that has since been extinguished.
“No injuries to the crew were reported. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO. Authorities are investigating,” the organization said.
Fox News' Liz Friden contributed to this report.
Thousands of US service members supporting Iran blockade, 121 vessels redirected: CENTCOM
US forces have redirected 121 commercial vessels and disabled five since the start of the Iranian port blockade, CENTCOM confirmed Monday, underscoring the scale of the operation.
“Thousands of U.S. service members at sea, in the skies, and on land are supporting the ongoing U.S. blockade against Iran,” CENTCOM said in a post on X.
“As of June 1, CENTCOM forces have redirected 121 commercial vessels and disabled five to ensure compliance,” the command added.
Iran asks Pakistan to facilitate regional de-escalation, support ceasefire efforts
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said Monday that Iran’s foreign minister asked Islamabad to help facilitate de-escalation across the region and support efforts to keep the ceasefire in place between the United States and Iran.
In a post on X, the ministry said Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi made the request during a conversation with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
According to the ministry, Araghchi expressed "serious concern over recent developments in the region, including ceasefire violations in Lebanon by Israel and orders by the Israeli government regarding a potential attack in parts of Beirut."
"FM Araghchi 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," the ministry said.
The ministry added that Dar conveyed Pakistan's "serious concern" and stressed the importance of sustaining the ceasefire to prevent a breakdown of existing understandings.
"Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact," the ministry said.
Iran claims control over Strait of Hormuz, warns patience with US blockade is running out
Mohsen Rezaei, a military adviser to Mojtaba Khamenei, warned Monday that Iran's armed forces have little patience with the ongoing U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.
In a post shared on X, Rezaei also emphasized Tehran's control over the Strait of Hormuz.
"The Strait of Hormuz is under Iran's management," Rezaei wrote. "We will not allow the continuation of the maritime blockade, and the escalation of tensions in Lebanon will not be tolerated either."
He added that the patience of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran "has its limits," signaling a hardening stance as regional tensions stay elevated
Trump insists Iran talks 'are continuing, at a rapid pace'
President Donald Trump says peace talks are continuing with Iran at a "rapid pace" on Monday after a weekend of stalled negotiations.
Trump wrote on his Truth Social account that progress is being made after Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a truce in separate phone calls with the president.
"Talks are continuing, at a rapid pace, with the Islamic Republic of Iran. Thank you for your attention to this matter," Trump wrote.
Earlier Monday, Trump begrudgingly praised Iran's negotiators, saying telling NBC News in an interview that their representatives are "better negotiators than they are fighters."
Trump tries to calm Israel-Hezbollah fighting with Iran deal on the line
President Donald Trump says Israel and Hezbollah will observe a new ceasefire after he spoke with both parties on Monday.
Trump wrote on Truth Social that he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and received assurances that Israeli forces will not enter Lebanon's capital of 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," Trump 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," he added.
The statement comes after Iranian media says Tehran officials refused to participate in peace talks with the U.S. while Israel continued its attacks on Hezbollah.
Iraqi terror suspect accused of plotting attacks, targeting Ivanka Trump
An Iraqi terror suspect, Mohammad Al-Saadi, is due to appear at a New York federfal court on Friday after being accused of plotting attacks across the U.S. and Europe, including an alleged plan to assassinate Ivanka Trump.
The scheme against the first daughter is believed to have originated with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a revenge plot for the 2021 killing of Gen. Qasem Soleimani.
Trump says Iran 'going silent' in peace talks is not a problem: 'I can wait'
President Donald Trump says he has not heard from Iran that they are withdrawing from peace negotiations with the U.S.
Trump made the statement in an interview with NBC News on Monday, going on to say that ending talks may not be a problem.
"I think we've been talking too much if you want to know the truth. I think going silent would be very good, and that could be that could be for a long time," Trump said, according to NBC.
"It doesn't mean we're going to go and start dropping bombs all over there," he added. "We'll just go silent. We'll keep the blockade. Blockade is a piece of steel."
Trump went on to say he believes the U.S. can wait out the Iranian regime, saying they are "losing a fortune" due to economic sanctions and the blockade.
Gen Jack Keane warns Iranian regime is 'miscalculating' Trump
Ret. Gen. Jack Keane criticized Iran’s claim that a ceasefire is holding, calling the claim "laughable" during an appearance on Fox News on Monday.
Keane says the regime in Tehran has fired more than 2,400 missiles and drones into northern Israel while trying to stall peace negotiations.
Keane warned that Iran is attempting to drag out peace talks to reach the U.S. midterm elections, assuming President Donald Trump won't return to a war footing.