The Latest Breaking News from Lebanon

US officials say Iran deal calls for diluting uranium at minimum, waiving sanctions, opening strait

A memorandum of understanding to be signed Friday by the United States and Iran calls for Tehran to at minimum dilute its enriched uranium and would waive but not permanently end sanctions on the country

AAP · Jun 17

Trump claims ‘I got everything I wanted’ from Iran war in rambling G7 speech as major doubts grow over peace deal

In a long-winded press conference at the summit, the US president also claimed he had prevented a ‘nuclear holocaust’

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Diluting uranium, oil sales: What's in the draft US-Iran deal?

Senior US officials on Wednesday disclosed the contents of a draft memorandum of understanding with Iran, ending days of secrecy ahead of a planned signing ceremony on Friday. The document outlines an immediate ceasefire, steps toward lifting US sanctions, the restoration of commercial shipping and negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme.

France 24 · Jun 17

Israel continues strikes on Lebanon ahead of anticipated US-Iran framework deal

While violence has declined in Lebanon since a US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East war was announced on Monday, Israeli strikes on the south have killed at least five people since the deal, according to Lebanese state media.

Euronews · Jun 17

After war losses, Hezbollah seen gaining from Iran-US deal

Iran's deal with the U.S. is expected to boost Hezbollah's finances and political standing in Lebanon. Tehran has promised more funding to its ally once assets are unfrozen. This infusion could help Hezbollah recover from war losses and challenge Israel. The agreement aims to halt hostilities, including in Lebanon. Hezbollah's…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

Construction equipment multinationals may be aiding Israeli war crimes, experts say

Exclusive: Images show Israeli military using six companies’ bulldozers and excavators to demolish south Lebanon villages

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17

Trump Threatens To Go Back To 'Dropping Bombs' On Iran If He Doesn't Like Final Iran Deal

President Donald Trump threatened to resume the war in Iran if he doesn't like the agreement with the country.

International Business Times · Jun 17

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have different war aims – can the Iran peace deal survive?

The clock is ticking on the Iran peace deal. A memorandum of understanding between Iran and the US is due to be signed in Geneva on June 19, allowing for a 60-day ceasefire extension and the opening of the strategically vital waterway, the Strait of Hormuz. But key questions remain…

The Conversation · Jun 17

G7 leaders back Trump's plan to end Iran war that faces skepticism at home

Leaders at the Group of Seven summit have backed U.S. President Donald Trump's tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and extend a ceasefire

The Independent UK · Jun 17

G7 Leaders Welcome U.S.-Iran Deal: 'Historic Opportunity'

G7 leaders welcomed the deal between the U.S. and Iran, calling it a "historic opportunity to prevent Iran from acquiring any nuclear weapon."

International Business Times · Jun 17