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On June 3, the U.S. House passed a resolution invoking the War Powers Act to demand President Trump end the war with Iran. The 215-208 vote saw four Republicans break ranks, marking growing dissent. However, the resolution is largely symbolic due to anticipated Senate opposition and Trump's veto power.
Iran’s foreign minister confirmed continued message exchanges with the U.S., reiterating Tehran’s goal of a dignified peace. The remarks come amid persistent tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and U.S. sanctions.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said talks with the U.S. have stalled, but channels remain open. Kuwait confirmed one death and over 60 injuries from Iranian strikes. Israel launched a drone attack on Lebanon after agreeing to extend a ceasefire.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sidestepped a question in Congress about whether Israel has nuclear weapons, calling the silence on the issue a 'distinctive feature' of US foreign policy. Democratic Representative Joaquin Castro pressed for an answer, arguing that the lack of clarity threatens US decision-making in the joint war against Iran. Israel, a non-signatory to the NPT, is widely assumed to have nuclear arms, but Washington has long avoided officially acknowledging it.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected reports of a rift with US President Donald Trump after Trump confirmed he sharply criticized the Israeli leader over attacks in Lebanon. Netanyahu stressed mutual respect and common goals despite tactical disagreements.
An FBI agent shot and killed a suspect who had taken hostages in Bakersfield, California, ending a 12-hour standoff. All hostages were found safe. The incident began with a bomb threat, and two hostages were released earlier.
French special envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian is set to visit Beirut in a bid to restore Paris's waning diplomatic role. Analysts say France fears being sidelined by the United States and is maneuvering to preserve strategic leverage in Lebanon.
Iran has formally rejected recent accusations by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, characterizing them as confessions of Washington's own destabilizing actions. The Iranian Foreign Ministry denounced the claims as baseless and part of a media campaign, while urging the international community to ignore what it called misinformation.
Iran has vowed to resist what it calls excessive demands from the United States in ceasefire talks, signaling a hardline stance as negotiations continue amid rising tensions.
