In brief
Israeli jets struck southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah positions, even as President Trump criticised Israel’s conduct. The U.S.‑Iran agreement, still being finalized, declares Lebanon a key point in lifting sanctions. Trump warned that the war could disrupt the Strait of Hormuz and claimed the deal beats Obama’s version. Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel’s military presence for as long as needed. Iran’s foreign minister warned Israel would breach the interim pact if further attacks occur.
Israel launches fresh strikes on southern Lebanon, hitting targets near Nabatieh al‑Fawqa and the outskirts of Kfar Tebnit, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency. The strikes are aimed at Hezbollah, the Iran‑backed group Israel has repeatedly clashed with over decades.
Soon after the air raid, U.S. President Donald Trump issued public criticism. Speaking at the G7 summit, he called for more responsibility from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and warned that “Israel has been fighting Hezbollah for too long” and that many civilians were being killed.
The United States and Iran have been negotiating a memorandum of understanding to end the regional confrontations. While the exact terms are not yet published, the agreement is understood to involve a cease‑fire in Lebanon, lifting of sanctions, and re‑opening the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, said any Israeli attack on Lebanese territory would violate the interim agreement. He warned Israel it ‘would not be tolerated’ by Tehran, which hopes the accords will safeguard its interests.
Israel’s Netanyahu confirmed that its forces would remain in Lebanon “for as long as necessary”. Meanwhile, Trump promised to hold a news conference to read the US‑Iran document word‑by‑word. He also stressed that the deal would avert nuclear proliferation, ease trade in the Gulf, and improve relations between the United States and Israel beyond Obama’s version.
