LIVEConditional truce tests US diplomacy as Hezbollah’s next move remains uncertainLast updated: June 04, 2026 | 07:37Gulf News Reportiran nuclear programmehezbollahIsraelIran Israel conflictLebanonDonalad TrumpUS-Israel-Iran warSmoke rises from an Israeli airstrike that hit Burj al-Shamali village near the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, Tuesday, June 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mohammed Zaatari)Tensions across the Middle East remain high as Lebanon and Israel agree to implement a ceasefire following talks in Washington, even as Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least eight people, including two paramedics. Meanwhile, the US-Iran ceasefire faces fresh tests after an Iranian drone strike on Kuwait International Airport left one dead and dozens wounded, with Washington and Tehran reportedly moving closer to a multi-phase interim agreement and President Trump voicing optimism that a deal could come "this weekend." Follow our live coverage for the latest updates.HighlightsSHOW MORE07:37 AM, 4 June 2026Emir of Qatar, US President discuss regional de-escalationHis Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, received a phone call on Wednesday from US President Donald Trump.During the call, the two sides discussed the latest updates in the Middle East in light of ongoing political and security developments, as well as regional and international efforts aimed at de-escalation and promoting stability, according to Qatar News Agency.07:32 AM, 4 June 2026Iran says war will only end when it ends in LebanonIran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has declared that the US-Israel conflict with Tehran will conclude only "when it also ends in Lebanon."Speaking in an interview with Arab media that was circulated by Iran's foreign ministry, Araghchi said Tehran's stance is consistent across both fronts: "We hold the same position regarding a ceasefire, and the same position regarding ending the war."Tehran has insisted on multiple occasions that any ceasefire deal must cover Lebanon as well — a condition that has risked derailing Washington's negotiations with Iran.Araghchi added that a genuine end to the war would also require Israeli forces to pull out of Lebanon, where Israel has been striking Iran-backed Hezbollah since early March, as reported by CNN.07:26 AM, 4 June 2026Israeli military says air raid alarm sounded in northern Israel07:18 AM, 4 June 2026US House votes to curb Trump on Iran war as talks stallThe US House of Representatives has backed a resolution seeking to halt American military action in Iran -- a symbolic move that deals a political blow to President Donald Trump as efforts to find a deal with Tehran stagnate.Weeks of complicated talks marked by sharp rhetoric and flare-ups of violence have not managed to reach a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which is essential to oil supplies.Washington and Tehran have sent divergent message in recent days, with Iran saying Wednesday "no tangible progress" was made, while Trump again voiced optimism by telling reporters at the White House "it could happen... over the weekend."05:48 AM, 4 June 2026Lebanon, Israel agree to implement ceasefire following Washington talks