The United States and Iran engaged in military exchanges on June 3, 2026, despite ongoing negotiations. U.S. forces launched missiles and drones after attacking an oil tanker bound for Iran, which U.S. Central Command stated was disabled after the crew ignored warnings. In response, Iranian forces reportedly targeted U.S. military installations in Bahrain. President Donald Trump stated that negotiations between the U.S. and Iran were still active, contradicting reports of stalled talks. He emphasized the continuity of discussions, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested that a deal could be imminent. However, Iranian officials indicated that they had halted indirect talks with the U.S. regarding military operations in Lebanon. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that any ceasefire agreement would apply to all fronts, including Lebanon, and violations would be considered breaches across the board.
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U.S. and Iran Engage in Military Exchanges Amid Ongoing Negotiations
On June 3, 2026, the U.S. and Iran exchanged military strikes while President Trump asserted that negotiations were ongoing. U.S. forces attacked an oil tanker bound for Iran, prompting retaliatory strikes from Iran. Despite claims of active discussions, Iranian officials reported a halt in indirect talks with the U.S.
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