Jun 2, 2026 – 6.34amLondon | Donald Trump has denied Iran’s claim it has pulled out of peace talks to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sending global oil prices spiking and leaving their ceasefire in limbo.Trump also claimed he had halted fresh attacks in Lebanon after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier ordered his military to step up its campaign against terror group Hezbollah’s Beirut stronghold.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
‘Fake news’: Trump insists peace talks ongoing as oil rises
The US president rejects Iran’s claims talks are off and boasts he has negotiated a ceasefire between Israel and militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon.












