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Iran live updates: Israel, Lebanon reach agreement on implementation of ceasefire

The agreement comes after negotiations in Washington.

Last Updated: June 3, 2026, 11:19 PM GMT

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites.

Following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, initial U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan in April failed to reach a peace deal.

Trump later announced the open-ended extension of the ceasefire and the continuation of a U.S. blockade until negotiations are concluded "one way or the other."

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Jun 03, 2026, 11:50 PM GMT

Israel, Lebanon reach agreement on implementation of ceasefire

Israel and Lebanon have reached an agreement on the implementation of a ceasefire, according to a joint statement from the two countries and the U.S.

This comes after two days of negotiations in Washington.

The ceasefire is contingent on a "complete cessation" of Hezbollah fire and the evacuation of all its operatives from the South Litani Sector, according to the statement.

"The two sides agreed with the guidance of the United States to swiftly advance the creation of pilot zones in which the Lebanese Armed Forces will take exclusive control of the territory to the exclusion of all non-state actors," the statement said. "These steps will enable progress towards a comprehensive peace and security agreement."

Israel and Lebanon agreed to reconvene  the week of June 22 "with a view toward reaching a comprehensive agreement," the statement said.

-ABC News' Shannon Kingston

Jun 03, 2026, 10:41 PM GMT

White House responds to House passing war powers resolution

In response to the House passage of the war powers resolution, a White House official reiterated their view that the resolution is unconstitutional and said even if it passed the Senate -- which the official said is unlikely -- it would have "no force or effect."

"President Trump will continue to protect our national security using his constitutional authority as Commander-in-Chief while being transparent with Congress," the official added.

-ABC News' Michelle Stoddart

Jun 03, 2026, 9:55 PM GMT

Trump says ceasefire still intact

President Donald Trump indicated on Wednesday that the U.S.-Iranian ceasefire remains intact despite another exchange of fire between the two countries' militaries overnight.

The exchange saw an Iranian strike on Kuwait's international airport that killed at least one person and wounded at least 60 others, Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Oval Office of the White House, June 3, 2026.
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Trump acknowledged the exchange of fire in remarks with reporters on Wednesday and said ceasefires are defined differently there.

"I'd say that part of the world, ceasefire is when you're shooting in a more moderate manner," he said. "A ceasefire there is much different than a ceasefire in other parts of the world."

He also seemed optimistic that Iran was "pretty close" to signing a deal, claiming it could happen over the weekend.

"I hear the negotiation itself is going very well, actually. Very well," he said. "I mean if it happens -- I mean it might not happen, you know, who knows? -- but if it happens, it could happen, like, over the weekend."

-ABC News' Justin Fishel, Sarah Kolinovsky, Nicolas Kerr and Michelle Stoddart

Jun 03, 2026, 9:27 PM GMT

House adopts Iran war powers resolution

The House adopted a resolution to rein in President Donald Trump's Iran war powers for the first time since the start of the conflict, by a vote of 215-208 on Wednesday.

GOP Reps. Thomas Massie, Brian Fitzpatrick, Tom Barrett and Warren Davidson voted in favor with all Democrats.

Though this is a rebuke of the president's handling of the war with Iran, the resolution is symbolic in nature while expressing the sentiment of the House.

The resolution, which sends a strong message to the administration, heads to the Senate for consideration. It is not required to go to the president's desk since it is a concurrent resolution.

-ABC News' Lauren Peller

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