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US-Iran talks appear stalled as Trump claims otherwise

DW English · Jun 2, 2026, 6:25 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Iranian media had reported US-Iran negotiations were halted amid continued fighting in Lebanon.
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  • "Fake News Reports that the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the USA, stopped speaking a few days ago are false and erroneous," Trump said.

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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 Hostilities in Lebanon look to be continuing after US President Donald Trump said Israel and Hezbollah agreed indirectly that 'all shooting will stop'Image: AP Photo/picture alliance Advertisement Skip next section What you need to know 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.

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