Israeli Strikes on Lebanon Continue Amid US-Iran Peace Deal Talks
Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon continued on June 17, 2026, despite the announcement of a US-Iran peace deal. At least five people were killed in the strikes, which occurred as tensions between Iran and the US escalated. Iran warned of a 'harsh response' to Lebanese attacks, while the US confirmed Israel would not have to withdraw to the international border with Lebanon.
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Al-Jazeera reports that Iran warns of a 'harsh response' to Lebanese attacks, while France24 notes that Israeli strikes are likely to continue 'until we get any clarity' on the US-Iran agreement.
Iran warns of a 'harsh response' as Lebanon attacks test the US deal and strain Trump-Netanyahu ties.
Israeli strikes on Lebanon likely to continue 'until we get any clarity' on US-Iran agreement.
Euronews and France24 report that Israeli strikes have killed at least five people since the deal was announced, while Al-Jazeera does not specify a number of casualties.
Israeli strikes on the south have killed at least five people since the deal, according to Lebanese state media.
Israeli forces carried out airstrikes on several areas in south Lebanon on June 17 despite an agreement on a peace deal in the Middle East war that includes Lebanon.
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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.
There has been a reduction in violence since the US-Iran agreement was announced, but attacks have not stopped.
Israeli forces carried out airstrikes on several areas in south Lebanon on June 17 despite an agreement on a peace deal in the Middle East war that includes Lebanon. But the contents of the deal have yet to be revealed, although the US has confirmed Israel will not have to withdraw to the international border with Lebanon. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky tells us more from Jerusalem.
Iran warns of a 'harsh response' as Lebanon attacks test the US deal and strain Trump-Netanyahu ties.