Lebanon in The Israeli Security zone in Southern Lebanon

Middle East

Lebanon strikes test fragile U.S.-Iran deal as talks slow

Israeli attacks continued in southern Lebanon despite a U.S.-Iran understanding calling for an end to attacks, with Lebanon reporting 18 deaths and Israel saying four soldiers were killed by Hezbollah

U.S.-Iran framework

Iran Says Israel Must Leave Lebanon Under U.S. Deal

Tehran says Israeli troops and strikes would violate the emerging agreement, while Israeli leaders say they are not bound by it and will keep forces in the south

Middle East tensions

Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon After Holding Off on Beirut

Netanyahu pulled back from a threatened attack on Beirut after pressure from Trump, but signaled Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah would continue