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Iran closes Hormuz over Lebanon ceasefire violations Iran closes Hormuz over Lebanon ceasefire violations Iran’s top joint military command said on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed to vessel traffic again, citing Israel’s attacks on southern Lebanon as a violation of Iran’s agreement with the US. “It is hereby announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed to vessel traffic; it is noted that this first step is a response to the enemy’s breach of promise, and if the aggression continues, further steps will be planned and taken to force the enemy to comply with its obligations,” the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters said in a statement carried by Iran’s Mehr News Agency.

Israel kills at least 29 in Lebanon, one day after ceasefire deal Israel kills at least 29 in Lebanon, one day after ceasefire deal At least 29 people have been killed in a new wave of Israeli attacks on Lebanon across southern Lebanon and the eastern Beqaa Valley, just a day after a ceasefire was announced. Lebanon’s civil defence agency said a series of Israeli attacks on the Nabatieh district in the country’s south on Saturday killed 16 people and wounded 12 others. The agency said its personnel had been working since dawn to respond to the ongoing attacks. An Israeli strike on the village of Barish in Tyre, a coastal city known as Sour in Arabic, killed four members of the same family, which Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) described as a "massacre". The NNA also reported that at least seven people were killed and 13 were injured in an Israeli attack on a village near the southern city of Sidon. Another person was killed in the municipality of Shahour in the Tyre district, and one person was killed in the town of Sohmor, the western Bekaa Valley, in eastern Lebanon. In a statement published on X, the Lebanese army said one of its officers had been killed in an Israeli air strike on the Kfar Rumman-Nabatieh road. Read more: Israel kills at least 29 in Lebanon, one day after ceasefire deal Smoke rises from the site of a string of Israeli air strikes that targeted the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on 20 June 2026 (Abbas Fakih/AFP)

Israel kills at least 29 in Lebanon, one day after ceasefire deal Israel kills at least 29 in Lebanon, one day after ceasefire deal Submitted by Fleur Hargreaves on Sat, 06/20/2026 - 12:18 Israeli forces launch new wave of attacks, while Iran says US deal dependent on security for Lebanon Smoke rises from the site of a string of Israeli air strikes that targeted the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on 20 June 2026 (Abbas Fakih/AFP) Off At least 29 people have been killed in a new wave of Israeli attacks on Lebanon across southern Lebanon and the eastern Beqaa Valley, just a day after a ceasefire was announced. Lebanon’s civil defence agency said a series of Israeli attacks on the Nabatieh district in the country’s south on Saturday killed 16 people and wounded 12 others. The agency said its personnel had been working since dawn to respond to the ongoing attacks. An Israeli strike on the village of Barish in Tyre, a coastal city known as Sour in Arabic, killed four members of the same family, which Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) described as a "massacre". The NNA also reported that at least seven people were killed and 13 were injured in an Israeli attack on a village near the southern city of Sidon. Another person was killed in the municipality of Shahour in the Tyre district, and one person was killed in the town of Sohmor, the western Bekaa Valley, in eastern Lebanon. In a statement published on X, the Lebanese army said one of its officers had been killed in an Israeli air strike on the Kfar Rumman-Nabatieh road. “It has become clear that the continued brutal Israeli attacks aim to obstruct any solution that would allow for the restoration of stability in Lebanon,” the army said in a statement. The Israeli army said it was striking Hezbollah in response to overnight projectile attacks on Israeli troops stationed in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah said its fighters confronted Israeli forces overnight as they attempted to infiltrate strategic hills overlooking Nabatieh. "Again, under the cover of the ceasefire, the enemy last night carried out an infiltration attempt towards the Ali Taher hills," Hezbollah said in a statement, adding that fighters ambushed the Israeli troops and "confronted them with appropriate weapons". Meanwhile, a member of the Lebanese parliament affiliated with Hezbollah, Hassan Fadlallah, said on Saturday that the group had the “full right” to respond to Israeli attacks and that any ceasefire would be “meaningless” while Israel continued to occupy Lebanese territory. He said Israel must fully respect the ceasefire agreement by refraining from attacking Lebanese territory or occupying new positions. “The resistance has the full right to confront this enemy when it attacks us, as it is the aggressor and the occupier,” he added. Ceasefire sabotage The attacks on Lebanon come as the US and Iran sought to implement a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending hostilities. The deal has prompted anger and disappointment from Israeli officials, who took to social media to vent their frustrations. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called it “bad for Israel” and added that Israel would have to continue its campaign against Iran alone. Meanwhile, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir wrote : "Trump's agreement does not bind us." What does the US-Iran deal mean for Lebanon? Read More » US President Donald Trump also criticised Israeli conduct, saying that “too many people have been killed in Lebanon” and suggesting its tactics were disproportionate and indiscriminate. Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a preliminary agreement earlier this week to halt hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon. However, follow-up talks scheduled for Friday in Switzerland were indefinitely postponed after Israel launched a wave of attacks that killed 18 people in Lebanon. The Israeli government and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday afternoon, mediated by Qatar and the US. Just hours before the deal was signed, Ben Gvir wrote in a post on X that “all of Lebanon must burn” after the deaths of four Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon. In response, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that his comments were characteristic of the Israeli government’s official position, which he called “a threat to all of humanity”. “This is not a rant by a random genocidal lunatic. It’s a public post by the national security minister of the Israeli regime,” Araghchi wrote on X. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh doubled down on Tehran's position in an interview with Al Jazeera Arabic on Friday, saying Iran's willingness to continue negotiations with Washington depends on the “seriousness” needed to ensure Israel abides by the terms of the MoU. Khatibzadeh warned that Israel's “continued war-making” would carry consequences that are “serious and immediate”. “There will be no peace or stability in Lebanon and the region without ending the occupation and Israel’s commitment to international law,” he added. Israel's war on Lebanon News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0

Israel carries out retaliatory strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it struck southern Lebanon in response to overnight shelling by Hezbollah at Israeli troops, despite an earlier announced ceasefire.

MSF says conditions in Lebanon’s Nabatieh resemble a ‘death trap’ Israel has stepped up attacks on parts of southern Lebanon, including Nabatieh, since midnight on Friday.

Hezbollah says it confronted Israeli 'infiltration attempt' in south Hezbollah says it confronted Israeli 'infiltration attempt' in south Hezbollah said its fighters confronted overnight Israeli forces as they tried to infiltrate towards strategic hills that overlook the southern city of Nabatieh. "Again, under the cover of the ceasefire, the enemy last night carried out an infiltration attempt towards the Ali Taher hills," Hezbollah said in a statement, adding that fighters ambushed the Israeli troops and "confronted them with appropriate weapons". Hezbollah "declares that while it is committed to the ceasefire, it will not be lenient in confronting any enemy attempt... to expand its occupation," the statement added.

Israeli strike near Sidon in southern Lebanon kills seven Israeli strike near Sidon in southern Lebanon kills seven An Israeli strike on a village near the southern city of Sidon killed at least seven people on Saturday, as Israel continued its attacks on Lebanon despite agreeing to a ceasefire a day earlier. The strike on Qannarit killed "seven people and wounded 13 others, in a preliminary toll", the state-run National News Agency (NNA) said.

Israeli strikes kill 16 people in Lebanon’s Nabatieh Israeli strikes kill 16 people in Lebanon’s Nabatieh Lebanon’s civil defence agency said that a series of Israeli attacks on the Nabatieh district in the country’s south on Saturday killed 16 people and wounded 12 others, one day after a ceasefire was announced. A statement from the agency said that personnel have been working in the district since dawn to respond to the ongoing attacks.

Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon The Israeli army said it had struck Hezbollah targets in response to overnight projectile attacks on Israeli troops stationed in Lebanese territory. “Overnight, the Hezbollah terrorist organisation launched more than 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon. Following the attacks, the IDF has been striking Hezbollah terrorist targets in southern Lebanon,” an Israeli military official said. The strikes came after a Hezbollah lawmaker described any ceasefire as "meaningless" while the Israeli army remains in southern Lebanon. Smoke rises from the site of a string of Israeli air strikes that targeted the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on 20 June 2026 (Abbas Fakih/AFP)

Family of four killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon Family of four killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon An Israeli attack on the village of Barish in southern Lebanon killed four members of the same family, according to Lebanon's National News Agency. The attack came just one day after Israel agreed to a ceasefire.

Israeli strike kills soldier in southern Lebanon Israeli strike kills soldier in southern Lebanon The Lebanese army said on Saturday that Israel had launched an attack targeting an army soldier in the country's south, in violation of the ceasefire reached a day earlier. “The continuation of brutal Israeli attacks aims to obstruct any solution that would allow for restoring stability in Lebanon,” the army statement read. تتواصل الاعتداءات الإسرائيلية الوحشية على لبنان بعدما طال التصعيد الأخير مناطق واسعة في الجنوب وصولًا إلى البقاع، موقعًا المزيد من الشهداء والجرحى، ومسببًا دمارًا كبيرًا في الممتلكات. في هذا السياق، استهدفت غارة إسرائيلية معادية عسكريًّا في الجيش على طريق كفررمان - النبطية ما أدى… pic.twitter.com/07U6EWtfEc — الجيش اللبناني (@LebarmyOfficial) June 20, 2026

Fighting reported in Tehran, Tehran, Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 35.75, 51.5148 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -7.3015873015873. Source article: https://eaworldview.com/2026/06/us-israel-wars-day-114-a-tentative-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire/

Hezbollah says it repelled Israeli advance in southern Lebanon Hezbollah says it repelled Israeli advance in southern Lebanon Hezbollah said its fighters repelled an Israeli armoured and infantry force attempting to advance near the Ali al-Tahir Heights in southern Lebanon, claiming the troops were drawn into a "killing zone" during clashes on Friday. According to media reports, fighters engaged the force after it entered the area, destroying three Merkava tanks with guided missiles and continuing the attack with rocket and artillery fire. The reports said Hezbollah also detonated explosive devices against advancing Israeli armour, setting one tank on fire. The group claimed Israeli forces had been attempting to advance on the area for six consecutive days. Hezbollah further said it targeted a second Israeli force that was trying to evacuate casualties under smoke cover, striking it with rockets and mortar shells and reporting direct hits. Israeli army Humvee patrols along the northern border with Lebanon in the Upper Galilee, 18 June 2026 (Jalaa Marey/AFP)

Doctors Without Borders warns civilians trapped under shelling in Nabatieh Doctors Without Borders warns civilians trapped under shelling in Nabatieh Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has condemned the latest shelling of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, describing the attacks as "relentless" and "devastating". In a social media statement, the medical charity said its teams on the ground were reporting conditions that "resemble a death trap" as civilians remained exposed to ongoing bombardment. MSF said people had been "caught under heavy shelling" and called for immediate measures to protect civilians and emergency workers. "Civilians and first responders must be protected, and unhindered access for rescue teams is urgently needed," the organisation said, urging all parties to ensure humanitarian access and the safety of those responding to the attacks.

Fighting reported in Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 32, 53 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 6; average tone: -7.0110701107011. Source article: https://www.marklevinshow.com/2026/06/19/june-19th-2026/

Fighting reported in Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 32, 53 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -7.0110701107011. Source article: https://www.marklevinshow.com/2026/06/19/june-19th-2026/

Fighting reported in Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 32, 53 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 10; average tone: -7.0110701107011. Source article: https://www.marklevinshow.com/2026/06/19/june-19th-2026/

UKMTO lowers Strait of Hormuz threat level to moderate UKMTO lowers Strait of Hormuz threat level to moderate The UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO) has lowered its threat assessment for the Strait of Hormuz to "moderate", down from the "substantial" level it warned of two days earlier. In its latest advisory, the agency said the southern route through the strategic waterway, which runs close to Oman, remains open for transit both day and night. However, UKMTO cautioned that mariners should remain vigilant. "Mariners should be advised of the existence of mines and expect naval presence as clearance operations continue," the advisory said. The agency also "strongly" recommended that vessels use the Naval Cooperation and Guidance for Shipping system, a Nato-developed mechanism designed to coordinate between military operations and commercial shipping.

Fighting reported in Tehran, Tehran, Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 35.75, 51.5148 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 1; average tone: -2.85714285714286. Source article: http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202606/20/WS6a35e3bca310986e2b460ee0.html

Fighting reported in Tehran, Tehran, Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 35.75, 51.5148 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -3.71024734982332. Source article: https://ktbb.com/post/?p=1516858

A drone targeted a vehicle carrying soldiers at Sabreen market in Al-Malaha locality, resulting in the deaths of nine people and injuries to others Continued attacks on civilians in Al-Malaha and Ambro localities

Fighting reported in Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 32, 53 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 4; average tone: -7.5609756097561. Source article: https://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20260619/4464577.html

Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon reaches 3,980 — Health Ministry According to the ministry, Israel continues bombing settlements in southern Lebanon and the Beqaa Valley in the east of the country

Fighting reported in Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 32, 53 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 10; average tone: 0.65217391304348. Source article: https://xtra99.com/abc-national-news/1c58193478118ccbf25bed001e5f381b

Fighting reported in Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 32, 53 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -0.643500643500644. Source article: https://www.corsicanadailysun.com/national/ap-news-summary-at-12-06-p-m-edt/article_bb8940aa-c6e1-5ed9-8122-bdcfaac697f2.html

Israeli air strikes hit Lebanon minutes after new ceasefire Minutes after a new ceasefire had come into force between Israel and Hezbollah, explosions were seen in southern Lebanon

Israel continues attacks on Lebanon despite agreeing to ceasefire At least 47 people killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since midnight as US-Iran talks stall.

Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire after escalation threatens US-Iran deal Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire after escalation threatens US-Iran deal Submitted by Adam Chamseddine on Fri, 06/19/2026 - 13:36 Israeli strikes kill at least 47 people, as Hezbollah ambush troops near strategic Ali al-Taher point Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, on 19 June 2026 (Reuters) Off Israel and Lebanon 's Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday, after a sharp escalation in fighting threatened to unravel a fragile regional truce, a day after the United States and Iran signed an agreement to end the war. A source familiar with Hezbollah confirmed to Middle East Eye that the ceasefire, which went into effect at 4pm local time, was reached after intensive calls and deliberations led by the US and Iran. The source said the agreement came after Tehran threatened not to attend talks with the US in Geneva following the Israeli attacks in Lebanon. "The ceasefire is contingent on Israel adhering to it," he said. A senior Israeli official told Reuters that Israel and Hezbollah were in a ceasefire as long as Hezbollah does not attack Israel, adding that Israeli forces would stay in areas they have occupied in south Lebanon. Fighting in Lebanon intensified on Thursday night, when Hezbollah attacked Israeli forces attempting to advance near Ali al-Taher, a highly strategic position close to the southern city of Nabatieh. The Israeli military said four soldiers, including a battalion commander, were killed and several others wounded. Hezbollah said its fighters had carried out ambushes and drone attacks against Israeli troops advancing through the area. Israel responded with a wide wave of air strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon , saying it struck more than 80 targets. Lebanon's health ministry said at least 47 people were killed and 39 wounded in strikes on 11 towns since midnight. The ministry said the ongoing bombardment was obstructing rescue operations and warned that the number of casualties was expected to rise. Seven people were killed in Harouf, a village in southern Lebanon, while others were believed to be trapped beneath the rubble, health ministry sources told MEE. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported heavy displacement from the southern districts of Tyre and Bint Jbeil, with residents fleeing north as Israeli attacks intensified. Many of those fleeing had only recently returned to their villages following the US-Iran interim agreement reached on Monday. The Israeli strikes were among the deadliest since Washington and Tehran announced the deal intended to halt fighting across the region, including in Lebanon. Battle for Ali al-Taher A second source familiar with Hezbollah told MEE that the scale and geographical spread of Israel's latest attacks indicated that the attacks were not simply retaliation for the deaths of the Israeli soldiers as it claimed. "Israel wants to sabotage the agreement reached between the US and Iran," the source said. The memorandum of understanding agreed between the US and Iran has provoked outrage in Israel, where it is widely seen as handing an effective victory to Tehran. "What is happening has nothing to do with the ambush its forces encountered after attempting to approach the strategically important Ali al-Taher position, near the city of Nabatieh. Ceasefires and construction: Satellite images reveal how Israel is cementing its presence in Lebanon and Syria Read More » "If this were merely a response to the ambush, then why did Israel also strike Baalbek and the Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon?" According to the source, Israeli troop movements, advances and bombardment suggested that the military was attempting to seize Ali al-Taher. The position overlooks large parts of the Nabatieh district and the Iqlim al-Tuffah region, giving whoever controls it a commanding view of a significant stretch of southern Lebanon. "Israel considers it strategically significant because of its location within the area it is attempting to control, which it has described as the 'Yellow Line'," the source said. "Control of this position would allow Israel to overlook the entirety of the Nabatieh district and the Iqlim area, as part of an attempt to consolidate its presence in the same territory it occupied before Lebanon's liberation in 2000." The escalation came a day after Israel published a map showing an expanded area of military deployment in southern Lebanon, extending towards the outskirts of Nabatieh, north of the Litani River. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz emphasised the territorial nature of the operation in an interview on Israeli television, saying that the most important military objective was to hold territory. Katz said the Israeli military was destroying villages in areas it occupied and would not permit residents to return. "The 200,000 residents who lived in the security zone are not returning. None of them are returning," he said. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered attacks against dozens of Hezbollah targets following the deaths of the four soldiers. He added that Israeli forces would remain inside the southern Lebanon security zone "for as long as necessary". National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, meanwhile, struck an inflammatory tone, declaring that "all of Lebanon must burn". US-Israel disagreement Asked whether Hezbollah believed Israel was escalating with US approval, the second source said the group increasingly regarded the disagreement between Netanyahu's government and the US administration as genuine. That assessment contrasts with a longstanding belief among Hezbollah supporters that public disagreements between Israel and the US often mask broad alignment on strategic objectives. President Donald Trump said Washington expected a complete ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. France also called on the US to intervene to prevent the fighting from escalating further. 'Israel is weaker': Israeli political class reacts angrily to the US-Iran peace deal Read More » The renewed violence on Friday disrupted diplomacy between Washington and Tehran as talks in Geneva were scrapped. A third source familiar with Hezbollah said Tehran had assured the group it would not conclude a final agreement with Washington without provisions addressing Lebanon. According to the source, Iran would not sign a deal unless there was "a complete and comprehensive cessation of hostilities against Lebanon across all Lebanese territory", alongside a commitment to a full Israeli withdrawal. Asked whether indirect communication between Hezbollah and the US was continuing, the source said he would "neither confirm nor deny" that such contacts were taking place. He added that when American officials wanted to communicate with Hezbollah, "they know exactly which channels to use". Hezbollah rejects negotiations Hezbollah accused Israel of repeatedly breaching both the Lebanon ceasefire, as well as the new US-Iran deal, as it continues to kill civilians, destroy villages and press ahead with its ground invasion. The third source said Hezbollah is still opposed to further rounds of direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel in Washington, and did not consider itself bound by that process. He added that the group had received several indications and messages suggesting that the US itself was no longer interested in, or committed to, the proposed negotiations. The latest fighting has exposed the central divide underlying efforts to bring the conflict to an end. Israel says it intends to retain territory and prevent displaced Lebanese residents from returning to the border region. Hezbollah says no final regional agreement can be accepted without an end to Israeli attacks and a complete withdrawal from Lebanon. As thousands of residents again flee southern towns, the confrontation around Ali al-Taher has become both a battle over strategic territory and an immediate test for the US-Iran agreement negotiations. War on Iran Beirut News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0

Iran requiring ships to submit requests to cross Strait of Hormuz 48 hours in advance Iran requiring ships to submit requests to cross Strait of Hormuz 48 hours in advance The Iranian maritime authority is requiring ships to submit requests to pass through the Strait of Hormuz 48 hours in advance of crossing, Al Nahar News reported. Al Nahar cited the Persian Gulf Maritime Organization, which stated that the advanced requests are needed to prevent delays in the Strait.

Israeli strikes kill over 47 in Lebanon since midnight Israeli strikes kill over 47 in Lebanon since midnight Lebanon's death toll due to Israeli airstrikes has risen to 47 killed since midnight, Al Mayadeen news reported. Al Jazeera also reported that Israel has conducted at least twelve strikes on southern Lebanon since the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in the afternoon.