LIVEWhite House dismisses draft deal claims as nuclear tensions escalate again.Last updated: May 28, 2026 | 07:09UAEiran nuclear programmeAmericaLebanonUS-Israel-Iran warus-iranUS signals tougher line as Trump warns strikes could resume if talks fail.The United States escalated pressure on Iran as Secretary of State Marco Rubio ruled out Tehran ever obtaining a nuclear weapon, while President Donald Trump warned talks remained unsatisfactory and fresh sanctions targeted Iran’s Strait of Hormuz authority. The developments came alongside new US military action near the strategic waterway and rising tensions across Lebanon and Gaza. Follow our live coverage for the latest updates.Highlights06:43 AM, 28 May 2026US Treasury sanctions Iran authorities overseeing Strait of HormuzThe United States Treasury announced sanctions Wednesday against Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority, Tehran's new agency that collects fees for traveling through the strategic Strait of Hormuz."The Iranian military's latest attempt to extort global maritime trade is proof that Economic Fury has left the regime desperate for cash," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement.The statement extended the threat of sanctions to anyone paying the fees, because they "may be providing support to and receiving services from" Iran's Revolutionary Guards, and therefore may "be exposed to sanctions risk." Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.05:28 AM, 28 May 2026Israeli military issues evacuation order in Lebanon's southern city of TyreIsrael's military issued an evacuation warning for residents of the city of Tyre in southern Lebanon on Thursday, saying it would operate against Iran-backed group Hezbollah in the area."The IDF is compelled to take forceful action against it," the Israeli military's order said, in reference to Hezbollah.It added that residents of the zone around certain buildings should leave and travel north of the Zahrani River, and that remaining in the area "places you at risk".05:20 AM, 28 May 2026US military conducts new strike in south Iran: official