Ceasefire Strains From Qeshm to Lebanon — June 03, 2026

US-Iran ceasefire talks are under new strain after CENTCOM reported Iranian missiles and drones toward Gulf neighbors and US strikes on Qeshm Island, while Washington ruled out sanctions relief just to reopen Hormuz and Lebanon’s partial truce held unevenly. In this episode: Top stories: 1. JUST IN: US and Iran Exchange Fire Amid Tense Ceasefire — Mediaite https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/just-in-u-s-and-iran-exchange-fire-as-situation-deteriorates-further/ 2. US rules out Iran sanctions relief just to reopen Strait of Hormuz — Baird Maritime https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/us-rules-out-iran-sanctions-relief-just-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz 3. CENTCOM Disables Non-Compliant Vessel in Arabian Gulf — U.S. Central Command https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PUBLIC-RELEASES/Article/4506969/centcom-disables-non-compliant-vessel-in-arabian-gulf/ 4. Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold — BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c936zvne0l6o 5. What’s happening on day 96 of Iran war as US, Iran engage in new attacks | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera — Al Jazeera https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/3/whats-happening-on-day-96-of-iran-war-as-us-iran-engage-in-new-attacks Got 60 seconds? Tell us what you think and help shape the show: https://www.lanternpodcasts.com/topfive/feedback?show=iran-war-daily Follow and rate Iran War Daily on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]