Event Brief
Trump says Middle East ceasefires still allow fighting
Filed: Jun 04, 2026 at 2:06 PM ET
Summary: Despite U.S.-arranged ceasefires, Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran kept firing across the region.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said ceasefires in the Middle East involve "shooting in a more moderate manner" rather than a total halt in fighting.
WHEN: Jun 04, 2026 at 1:36 PM ET
WHERE: Middle East
WHY: Ceasefires arranged by the U.S. were not stopping violence, with people still being fired upon and munitions still falling.
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