The Latest Breaking News from Lebanon

Iran-US war latest: Tehran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz as countries try to reopen oil route

The recent strike poses a threat to efforts to reopen the Strait

The Independent UK · Jun 25

Israeli strike on south Lebanon kills two, Hezbollah accuses it of truce 'violation'

An Israeli strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon killed two people on Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported, with militant group Hezbollah calling it another "violation" of a truce between the two sides. Hezbollah accused Israel of a new ceasefire "violation" on Wednesday after an Israeli drone killed two people…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

Iran and Lebanon’s Shiite Muslims mark poignant holy day of Ashfoura as war rages

The holy day of Ashoura symbolizes sacrifice and martyrdom – which holds special significance for many this year after months of conflict

The Independent UK · Jun 25

Israel and Lebanon discuss plan to transfer some southern territory to Lebanese army

Israeli and Lebanese negotiators in Washington are discussing a US-backed pilot project under which Israeli troops would hand back control over some territory in southern Lebanon to the Lebanese Armed Forces, according to officials from the two countries.

France 24 · Jun 24

Israel, Lebanon discuss US-backed proposal for transfer of some southern territory to Lebanese army

Israel and Lebanon are discussing a US-backed plan for Israeli forces to withdraw from occupied Lebanese territory. Under the proposal, Lebanese troops, vetted by the US to exclude Hezbollah links, would take over. Israel would retain a buffer zone. These talks, ongoing in Washington, aim to secure Lebanon's territorial integrity…

The Economic Times · Jun 24

IAEA chief says inspections of Iran's nuclear sites 'going to happen'

IAEA's Grossi pushed back against Tehran's claim that no agreement has been reached to allow inspectors to inspect bombed enrichment sites, citing the signed US-Iran framework deal.

Euronews · Jun 24

Lebanese on the edge of Israel's occupation live with fear and rising tensions

Lebanese living on the edge of Israel's self-styled security zone in southern Lebanon are struggling in the shadow of military occupation

The Independent UK · Jun 24

Trump: Iran has agreed to 'N' checks till infinity; no talks with IAEA, says Tehran

Conflicting reports emerged Tuesday regarding Iran's nuclear program and asset unfreezing. President Trump claimed Iran agreed to extensive inspections and that frozen assets would buy US humanitarian goods. However, Iran denied any nuclear talks or IAEA inspector agreements, asserting sole control over its assets. Meanwhile, progress was reported in mediated…

The Economic Times · Jun 23

Rubio says US will not accept Iranian tolls on Hormuz

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio firmly stated that Washington will not permit any tolls on the Strait of Hormuz, an international waterway. This comes as Iran and Oman announced they would study administration and costs for the route, asserting sovereignty. Meanwhile, the UN is set to evacuate over 11,000…

The Economic Times · Jun 23

UN agency says plan underway to evacuate 11,000 stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz

A U.N. agency says a plan is underway to evacuate 11,000 stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK · Jun 23