Trump says US and Iran talks 'going on continuously' amid Lebanon conflict
L'essentiel
- US President Donald Trump has rejected reports of stalled talks with Iran, stating "fake news" and that conversations are ongoing.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism about nuclear talks, while Iran media reported a halt due to fighting in Lebanon.
Résumé généré par IA
Pourquoi c'est important
Reports of stalled US-Iran negotiations emerged amid continued fighting in Lebanon. US President Trump, however, denied these reports, stating talks were ongoing. The conflict involves Israel and Hezbollah, with Iran playing a significant role in supporting Hezbollah.
Jenipher Camino Gonzalez | Kieran Burke with AFP, AP, Reuters, dpa
Published 06/02/2026Published June 2, 2026
Iranian media had reported US-Iran negotiations were halted amid continued fighting in Lebanon. US President Trump later said reports of stalled talks were "fake news." More on DW.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Ehlp
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What you need to know
Trump says Iran talks 'going on continuously'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says there are signs Iran's supreme leader is playing a role in talks
Reports of continuing strikes involving both Israel and Hezbollah despite Trump saying attacks would stop
US president said Israel and Hezbollah agreed indirectly that 'all shooting will stop'
Senior Iranian officer says Iran won't surrender, therefore 'war is inevitable'
Below is a roundup of the developments in Iran and the Middle East on Tuesday, June 2.
À surveiller
Perspective IA — des possibilités, pas des certitudes
Continued diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran, despite current setbacks.
Probable · En quelques semaines
Further escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
Probable · En quelques jours
Potential for increased oil prices due to regional instability.
Probable · Court terme
Questions ouvertes
- Will the US-Iran talks resume successfully?
- What are the specific terms of the potential deal being discussed?
- Will the ceasefire in Lebanon hold?
- What is the extent of US support for potential Israeli strikes in Lebanon?
