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Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanon, particularly in Nabatieh, Sour districts

Several Israeli attacks have been reported in southern Lebanon, particularly in the Nabatieh and Sour districts, according to our correspondent in the South.

A drone strike targeted the al-Maslakh neighborhood in Nabatieh, and another targeted the town of al-Bayyad, near Deir Aames (Sour).

An airstrike targeted an area between Arnoun and Kfar Tibnit (Nabatieh). Strikes also targeted the villages of Burj Qalaway and Deir Ntar (both in Bint Jbeil), and Majdal Zoun (Sour).

An explosion targeted the area around Birkat al-Dardara in Khiam (Marjayoun), where there are homes and recreational facilities.

Artillery fire targeted the city of Buyut al-Siyyad (Sour), the outskirts of Blat (Marjayoun), and the outskirts of Kfar Tibnit and Shoukin (Nabatieh).

Negotiations between Tehran and Washington entering final phase, Iranian media says

The United States and Iran are expected to enter final negotiations focused on nuclear and economic issues, the Iranian news agency Mehr reported Friday, according to Reuters.

According to the report, a draft memorandum of understanding between the two sides would include ending the U.S. blockade, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, lifting oil sanctions, releasing frozen Iranian funds and a commitment from the United States to withdraw its forces from areas surrounding Iran.

The discussions will not include Iran's ballistic missile program, Mehr said, adding that the draft agreement still needs to be approved by the relevant authorities.

Iranian-American agreement 'will have direct repercussions for Lebanon, whether the Lebanese authorities accept it or not,' Hezbollah MP says

Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah said that a potential Iranian-American agreement "will have direct repercussions for Lebanon, whether the Lebanese authorities accept it or not," arguing that some officials were being "exploited" by Washington to serve American interests, which are distinct from those of Lebanon.

He asserted that Iran was not seeking to replace the Lebanese state, responding to remarks made two days earlier by President Joseph Aoun, who told Tehran that there was a significant difference between aid and interference.

Photo: Funeral of Hezbollah fighter killed by Israel

(Credit: Anwar Amro/AFP)

Relatives weep near the coffin of Hezbollah fighter Hassan Ali Kallas, originally from the southern Lebanese village of Nabatieh Fawqa, during his funeral in a temporary cemetery in Saida, southern Lebanon, on June 11, 2026.

Sharaa denies Syria's intention to intervene in the Lebanese war

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa said that "the rumors circulating about Syria's entry into Lebanon are merely speculation," clarifying that "Syria's aim is to end the war in Lebanon, not to expand it or become involved in it," according to reports in several Lebanese media outlets. The remarks come after U.S. President Donald Trump recently indicated that Syria was willing to intervene against the pro-Iranian Hezbollah in Lebanon.

In a statement to a delegation from the Damascus countryside, he explained that "the issue of demarcating the border between Syria and Lebanon is not a priority at present, given more pressing issues, including the situation of the approximately 1.4 million Syrian refugees in Lebanon and the need to find a suitable mechanism to ensure their return."

Netanyahu told Trump he did not want Israel to be a victim of a Tehran-Washington deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S. President Donald Trump that he "fully understood" Washington's desire to reach an agreement with Tehran to end the war, but that he "thought there would be no deal" and that Israelis would not be "the victims of that deal," according to the online newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth.

The Israeli daily reported "exclusive quotes" from the prime minister during an Israeli government meeting Monday evening, in which he provided details of the tense phone call he had with Donald Trump that reportedly halted the large-scale Israeli strikes announced against Beirut's southern suburbs.

Iran-US agreement: Signing likely in Geneva in coming days, according to Axios

Four U.S. Air Force C-17 aircraft took off for Europe on Thursday carrying supplies for a possible trip by Vice President Vance to a signing ceremony for a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States in Geneva in the coming days, according to Axios.

According to two diplomats from the two mediating countries and two U.S. officials, an agreement in principle was reached Wednesday evening after several hours of negotiations between Qatari mediator Ali al-Thawadi and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Axios reports. The agreement, jointly negotiated by Qatar and Pakistan, is expected to be called the Islamabad Agreement.

Trump's announcement that an agreement had been finalized surprised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In recent days, Netanyahu has contacted close allies of the Trump administration in an attempt to obtain information, according to a well-informed American source.

Israeli drone strike in Jibsheet, south Lebanon, this morning

An Israeli drone carried out a strike in Jibsheet, in the Nabatieh district, according to our correspondent in southern Lebanon, Muntasser Abdallah.

Israeli attacks, part of the ongoing war against Hezbollah that began on March 2 and continues despite truces negotiated with Lebanese authorities, decreased in intensity overnight from Thursday to Friday, our correspondent reports.

Israeli aircraft bombed Kfar Roummane (Nabatieh) around 10:30 p.m. Thursday, then Majdal Zoun (Sour) around midnight, and finally Tayr Harfa around 3 a.m.

Israeli artillery shelled Safad al-Battikh and Hanaway after midnight, while clashes were heard near Hujair (Marjayoun) and Majdal Zoun.

After 2 a.m., a powerful explosion caused by an Israeli airstrike targeted homes in the town of Khiam, with echoes heard in neighboring villages.

According to our correspondent's count, Israeli fighter jets carried out 34 airstrikes Thursday, targeting 23 locations in southern Lebanon and causing significant damage to buildings, homes, shopping centers and infrastructure. Israeli drones struck 16 targets in 12 locations, while 16 locations were subjected to intense artillery bombardment.

Meanwhile, Hezbollah carried out 24 attacks targeting Israeli military installations in the occupied Lebanese territories.

Photo: US military releases images of strikes it claims to have carried out against Iranian facilities

(Credit: CENTCOM/AFP)

A screenshot from a video released by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on June 11, 2026, shows what the military describes as strikes targeting "Iran's military surveillance capabilities, communications systems, and air defense sites."

Good morning. We are now launching our LIVE coverage of the region.

We will be following the news from Lebanon, where the South and the Bekaa continue to come under heavy Israeli attacks, while the Israeli army occupies dozens of villages in Lebanese territory along the border.

We will also be tracking developments in Iran, where a new exchange of fire took place after a U.S. helicopter was shot down near the Strait of Hormuz.

Find our live coverage of yesterday's news updates here.