Trump said in a podcast interview he is working on a deal with Iran and that Iran has agreed not to possess nuclear weapons. He said Iran’s supreme leader is negotiating with the U.S. and has authorized talks. Trump said he never intended to meet Iranian leaders but may do so depending on negotiation outcomes. He said the U.S. could lift its blockade on Iran before Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 7).

Lebanese Health Ministry said Israeli strikes on multiple sites in southern Lebanon on the 1st killed at least 10 and injured 131. Strikes around Jabal Amal Hospital in Tyre killed 4 and wounded 127, including 39 medical and administrative staff—four critically—and caused serious damage to hospital infrastructure. A separate strike on Marwaniyeh in the Sidon area killed six and injured four.

The Israeli Defense Forces said the Israeli Air Force intercepted two missiles fired from Lebanon into Israeli territory after alerts sounded in the Misgav Am area.