Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump to meet with Cabinet today as he looks to seal deal to end war

Iran accused the U.S. of breaching a ceasefire on May 26, 2026, following overnight strikes, and warned it was prepared to retaliate. Iranian state media reported explosions in Bandar Abbas, near the Strait of Hormuz, and the Revolutionary Guards claimed to have shot down a U.S. drone and fired at an F-35 fighter jet entering Iranian airspace. In Lebanon, Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed 31 people, including four children and three women, according to the Lebanese health ministry. Israel stated it was escalating attacks despite a truce in its war with Hezbollah, raising concerns over the stability of the fragile agreement. U.S. President Donald Trump met with his Cabinet on May 26 to finalize a deal aimed at ending the conflict between Iran and Israel. The negotiations come as tensions remain high, with Iran and Israel engaged in indirect hostilities through regional proxies. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham criticized Pakistan’s role as a mediator in U.S.-Iran talks, calling it problematic. Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khwaja Asif clarified that Islamabad had no intention of joining the Abraham Accords, which focus on diplomatic, economic, and security ties between Israel and Arab nations. The escalating violence and diplomatic efforts highlight the precarious balance in the region, with multiple actors involved in a complex web of alliances and conflicts. The U.S. and Iran’s exchanges, alongside Israel’s continued strikes, underscore the high stakes in resolving the crisis.