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Monday, June 1, 2026

Israel took a castle in Lebanon.

Hello, I'm Matthew Doran.

The US, Israel, and Iran have been at war for 93 days. A deal to end the war may be near, but it's still uncertain.

Here's what you need to know

What it means

I'm worried I'm saying the same thing over and over. There won't be a quick solution to this crisis. I'm sorry.

Last week, Trump said a deal was almost done. Then he said he wouldn't rush into it. Then he said reports about the deal were wrong.

Trump was given a proposal, but he didn't agree to it. Now he wants more changes.

Iran is being stubborn. They won't give in. Part of the reason is that their leader hasn't said what Iran is willing to negotiate.

We should be careful when we hear that a deal is coming soon.

What I'm watching

The situation in Lebanon is important. It's changing fast.

Israel told people in southern Lebanon to leave. Now Israel has taken more land.

Hezbollah is fighting back. They're using special drones that Israel can't stop.

Netanyahu is happy about taking the castle. It's an important place.

Netanyahu said, 'I told the army to take more land in Lebanon.'

The army crossed a river, took high ground, and captured a ridge. Now Netanyahu wants them to take more land that Hezbollah controlled.

Some people in Israel are worried about what will happen next. They remember the last time Israel took the castle.

Lebanon is worried that Israel will take more land and occupy it again.

Lebanon's Prime Minister said, 'Israel's plan won't work. It will only make things worse.'

Netanyahu's minister wants Israel to attack Hezbollah's stronghold in Beirut.

But Israel knows that Hezbollah's leaders have left the area. Attacking it might not work.

It's an election year in Israel. Some politicians want to expand the war.

This is a critical moment. The US is trying to make a deal to end the war.

Thanks for listening. See you next week.

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