Iran War Live Updates: Israel Appears to Back Off Threat to Strike Beirut

The New York Times | June 2, 2026, 3:47 a.m. | Original
President Trump is pressing Israel to not strike the Lebanese capital. An escalation in Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah could threaten peace talks with Iran.
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