FLASH — 06:31 CET, March 2, 2026

• Larijani (Iran SNSC): “We will NOT negotiate with the US” — direct denial of Trump’s claims that Iran wants to talk. Interim council holds hard line. Asharq Al-Awsat
• Cyprus: non-essential personnel evacuated from RAF Akrotiri — first evacuation of a NATO-area base since conflict began. Guardian
• Thousands flee Beirut and southern Lebanon — day 3, mass exodus as IDF continues strikes on Hezbollah. Guardian

Key divergence: 🇺🇸 Trump: “Iranian leaders want to talk” ↔️ 🇮🇷 Larijani: “We will not negotiate”