US Iran War Live Updates: Israeli strike on south Lebanon after truce announcement

U.S. ​President ​Trump told NBC ​News in phone interview that he ‌spoke ⁠with Israel ⁠on ​Friday and asked them to ​agree to a ceasefire with ​Iranian-back ⁠militant group Hezbollah.

"You ‌just ​gotta ​calm down ⁠sometimes and use your ​head," Trump was quoted ​as saying on X by an NBC ‌reporter, who added that Trump ​declined ​to ⁠specify whether he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister ​Benjamin Netanyahu directly.

At least 16 people were killed in overnight Israeli airstrikes, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency, while planned U.S.–Iran talks in Switzerland aimed at securing a permanent end to the Iran war were postponed, reports AP.

Switzerland said on Friday that the planned US–Iran negotiations aimed at ending the Middle East conflict have been postponed. The agreement was intended to stop the fighting in Lebanon but on the same day Israel’s military announced fresh strikes on Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, reports AFP.

Israel's military said Friday that four of its soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon, its first losses since a US-Iran deal was signed to end the Middle East war.

Lieutenant Colonel Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon "fell in combat" along with three other soldiers whose names will be released later, the military said in a statement.

The announcement came after the military said it had carried out strikes across south Lebanon against Hezbollah following what it called "repeated violations of the ceasefire" by the Iran-backed militant group.

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France on Friday urged Israel to "respect" a deal signed between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war, the French foreign minister said after overnight Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon.

"This agreement provides for a cessation of hostilities, the Israeli government must respect it, and the United States in particular must exert all the necessary pressure on the Israeli government to ensure that this is the case," Jean-Noel Barrot said on FranceInfo radio.

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The Pentagon needs about $80 billion to cover costs arising from the Iran war as well as other unrelated military expenses, Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg told lawmakers in phone calls this week, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the discussions.

The funding request comes as members of Congress have pressed the Trump administration to provide a comprehensive estimate of the war's financial toll. The conflict began on February 28 and has raised concerns among lawmakers over its impact on US military readiness.

Among the key worries is that the conflict significantly depleted valuable munitions stockpiles that could be required to respond to security threats in other parts of the world.

Iran's top negotiator and parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, on Thursday warned that Tehran would deliver a "forceful response" if the other side breached the newly reached agreement or sought to impose demands beyond its terms.

Speaking on Iran's position following the accord, Ghalibaf said, "Any breach of the agreement or excessive demands will be met with a strong response."

He reiterated the warning, saying Iran had "no doubt" about delivering a forceful response should the other side fail to honour its commitments under the deal.

Ghalibaf also said Iran's leadership was focused on ensuring that the agreement is fully implemented, adding that "the task assigned to us by the Supreme Leader is to pursue the fulfillment of the terms and clauses of the agreement."

Iran's supreme leader says he had a different view regarding the MoU with the U.S., but due to his commitment to the Iranian president and other members of the Supreme National Security Council, he issued permission.

"The proposed visit has been postponed as the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has already been electronically signed, has entered into force, and is now under implementation," spokesman Mosharraf Zaidi said, adding Pakistan would support the next phase of several "technical-level" tracks.

Israel ​is holding negotiations with the ​U.S. as it seeks to continue its deployment ​of troops in southern Lebanon, two Israeli officials including a senior Israeli official close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Reuters on Thursday.

The ‌officials, who ⁠spoke on ⁠condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive talks, made the comments ​a day after the U.S. and Iran signed an interim pact that ​calls for parties to ensure "the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Lebanon."

Israel expanded its invasion of southern Lebanon after the Lebanese ​militia Hezbollah opened fire at ⁠Israel on March ‌2 in support of its ally Iran. ​It has ​since staged a devastating air and ground ⁠campaign that it says aims at rooting out ​Hezbollah.

Israel describes the territory it has seized ​in Lebanon, Gaza and Syria as "buffer zones" between it and its enemies, a core facet of Israel's recent security policy. Netanyahu has rejected calls for Israel to withdraw from those territories.

The senior Israeli official told Reuters that ‌Israel was "conducting stubborn negotiations" with Washington over continuing its deployment of troops in southern Lebanon.

Initial ​talks between ​the United States ​and Iran are planned at the Buergenstock mountaintop resort ‌in ⁠Switzerland ⁠on Friday, following ​the signing of a ceasefire agreement ​between Tehran and Washington, the Swiss government ​said on ⁠Thursday.

"As things ‌stand, the ​plan ​is still for ⁠the U.S. and Iran, along ​with mediators Pakistan ​and Qatar and other involved countries, to meet tomorrow at Buergenstock for ‌initial negotiations about implementing the agreement.

"No further ​information ​is ⁠currently available regarding the schedule and details of this ​meeting," the Swiss foreign ministry said in a statement.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, quoted by the state news agency IRNA, said the document "was finalised with the signatures of the presidents".

Iran's chief negotiator and parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said the deal represented a US "failure".

Oil prices fell more than $1 per barrel on Thursday after the U.S. and Iran signed an interim agreement that would end the Iran war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and waive U.S. sanctions on Tehran's oil, boosting ‌the oil supply outlook.

Brent ⁠crude futures ⁠were down $1.64, or 2.06%, at $77.91 a barrel as of 0427 GMT, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate fell $1.80, or 2.34%, to $74.99 a ​barrel.

The benchmarks resumed their decline, reversing gains made on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he could resume his ​bombing campaign if Iran's leaders "don't behave".

"The sell-off extended as energy markets continued to aggressively price in a faster-than-expected return of Iranian barrels following the recent U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding," IG market analyst Tony Sycamore said in ​a note.

The 14-point memorandum begins a 60-day negotiation period during which ⁠Iran will allow ‌toll-free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil and gas shipping ​lane. The deal calls ​for traffic through the strait to be restored to its full capacity within ⁠30 days.

The preliminary accord defers many of the more difficult issues such ​as Iran's nuclear program, and also requires the U.S. and its partners to ​come up with a $300 billion plan to finance Iran's recovery.

The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) declaring an immediate and permanent end to military operations, including in Lebanon, while setting a 60-day deadline to negotiate a final agreement that includes sanctions relief for Tehran, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a proposed $300 billion reconstruction package for Iran.

The text of the agreement, released by Washington and Tehran, commits both sides and their allies to "an immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts" and obliges them not to initiate war or threaten the use of force against each other. The final agreement, once negotiated, is to be endorsed by a binding United Nations Security Council resolution.

Under the MoU, the United States will immediately begin removing its blockade of Iranian ports and end it within 30 days. Washington has also undertaken to terminate all sanctions against Iran, unfreeze restricted Iranian assets and issue immediate waivers allowing exports of Iranian crude oil, petroleum products and associated services, including banking, insurance and transportation.

Iran, for its part, has pledged not to procure or develop nuclear weapons and agreed that the fate of its enriched uranium stockpile will be determined through a mutually agreed mechanism, with the minimum requirement being down-blending under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Pending a final deal, Tehran will maintain the status quo of its nuclear programme, while the United States will impose no new sanctions or deploy additional forces in the region.

The agreement also envisages the immediate resumption of commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran committing to ensure safe, toll-free passage of commercial vessels for 60 days. Additionally, the United States and its regional partners will formulate a reconstruction and economic development plan worth at least $300 billion for Iran.

Iran and Oman will develop a mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz and exchange views with other countries when necessary, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said, as per Reuters, indicating plans for closer coordination over the strategically important waterway.

A senior US official read out the formal text of the MOU with Iran on Wednesday, revealing key terms of the agreement. According to the official, Iran has already begun ceasing efforts to cut off traffic in the Strait of Hormuz ahead of the formal signing, and has committed to destroying its enriched uranium stockpile. The US, in turn, will permit sanctions relief if a final deal is reached and Iran fulfills its commitments. The official confirmed the MOU has been signed, but noted that either side can walk away until a binding agreement is in place.

U.S. President ​Donald Trump ​said on Wednesday that ​Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could use a "softer touch" in Lebanon in comments ‌made ⁠at ⁠the close of a G7 summit ​in France.

US President Donald Trump said Israel has received a copy of the proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran and expressed confidence that a broader agreement would be signed soon, while announcing that technical discussions on Iran's nuclear stockpiles would begin immediately.

Speaking on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, Trump said the United States would "most likely" sign a deal with Iran and added that the agreement would be concluded shortly. He also said technical negotiations on Iran's nuclear stockpiles would start immediately, signalling a move towards implementing key provisions of the proposed agreement.

Trump said Israel had been provided a copy of the MOU as Washington worked to build support for the framework among regional partners. The proposed accord remains a memorandum of understanding and is expected to be followed by more detailed negotiations before a final agreement is reached.

The US president also voiced concern over the situation in Lebanon, saying he felt "very bad for Lebanon" amid continuing regional tensions and efforts to stabilise the Middle East following months of conflict.

The remarks suggest momentum in US-Iran diplomacy after weeks of negotiations, with discussions on Tehran's nuclear programme now set to enter a more technical phase.

US President Donald Trump said Iran was "so ready to make a deal" and suggested negotiations on a memorandum of understanding were progressing, while warning that Washington could restart the process if an agreement is not reached.

Speaking at the G7 summit, Trump described the proposed memorandum as a detailed document that could eventually become a formal contract. He said the United States would not lose if negotiations failed, citing what he called the effectiveness of US military pressure and a naval blockade.

Trump also claimed Iran's military capabilities had been severely weakened and said Tehran was eager to reach an agreement. However, he added that if the memorandum is not accepted, "we'll have to start the process again."

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said negotiations with Israel are independent of any agreement between the United States and Iran, underscoring that talks involving Lebanon should not be linked to broader regional diplomacy, AFP reported.

US President Donald Trump said a memorandum of understanding with Iran was not final and warned he could resume bombing if Tehran failed to "behave" or if he was dissatisfied with the agreement, according to Reuters. Speaking at the G7 summit in France, Trump also said the understanding did not include immediate sanctions relief for Iran, although the issue could be discussed later.

US President Donald Trump said he had discussed efforts to combat Hezbollah with Syria’s leader and added that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) under discussion does not include immediate sanctions relief, though the issue could be addressed at a later stage, Reuters reported.

An ​interim U.S.-Iran ​accord aimed at ending the ​war in the Middle East could be signed on Friday at ‌the ⁠Buergenstock ⁠mountaintop resort in central Switzerland, ​according to a statement issued by ​the Swiss government on Tuesday.

The Swiss foreign ministry said ​in a ⁠statement that ‌it had been ​in ​close contact with the ⁠U.S., Iran, Pakistan and Qatar regarding ​the possible signing of ​what it called a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran.

"At this stage, the signing ‌is scheduled for Friday, June 19, at ​Buergenstock in ​the ⁠canton of Nidwalden. The location was proposed by the Pakistani and ​Qatari mediators, as well as by the U.S. and Iran," the ministry said.

Hezbollah has ​received ​assurances from its ally ​Iran that it will demand a withdrawal of ‌Israeli ⁠troops from Lebanon ⁠in its ​next phase of talks with ​the United States, Hezbollah's media relations office told ​Reuters on ⁠Tuesday.

A withdrawal ‌would ​be ​the result of, ⁠and not a pre-condition for, continuing ​talks between Tehran ​and Washington following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between ‌the two countries on Friday, Hezbollah said.

Oil prices fell more than 2% on Tuesday to a fresh three-month low as markets ​weighed prospects for a resumption of supplies through ​the Strait of Hormuz alongside weaker physical demand and scant details on a preliminary deal ​to end the Iran war.

Brent crude futures were down $2.02, or 2.4%, at $81.15 a barrel, by 1059 GMT. The benchmark fell to $80.89 per barrel, the lowest since March 4.

U.S. West Texas Intermediate was down $2.22, or 2.8%, at $78.53 a barrel, after dropping to $78.27, the lowest since March 10.

Oil prices sank nearly ‌5% on Monday after ⁠U.S. ⁠President Donald Trump announced an interim deal to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, though full details have not been released.

A Qatar Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the country cannot comment on reports of a $300 billion reconstruction allocation but confirmed that no Qatari funds have been disbursed under the framework so far.

The spokesperson also said Qatar will participate in upcoming Geneva talks and expressed hope that a memorandum of understanding could help ensure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, allowing continued LNG exports.

The judiciary's news outlet ​Mizan said ⁠on Tuesday that ‌Iran executed two men accused of leading armed unrest in Shahrud in early 2026. They were convicted on charges including waging war against God, corruption on earth, property destruction, and offenses against national security, reported Reuters.

Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf will attend the signing of a deal ending the war with the United States in Switzerland, with US Vice President JD Vance representing Washington, according to Iran's deputy foreign minister, reported AFP.

• Indonesia welcomed the US-Iran peace agreement, describing it as a positive development for regional stability.

• The Indonesian Foreign Ministry called on all parties to continue exercising restraint and honor their commitments to de-escalation.

• Jakarta reaffirmed its readiness to support efforts aimed at promoting peace, security, and stability across the region.

Iraq on Monday welcomed plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, following an agreement announced by the United States and Iran aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East.

The Iraqi Foreign Ministry said it was pleased with the expected restoration of normal shipping through the strategic waterway, highlighting its vital role in maintaining the global supply of oil and natural gas.

As a major oil-producing nation, Iraq depends heavily on the Strait of Hormuz for exporting most of its crude oil, with oil revenues contributing nearly 90% of the country's income.

The Lebanese army has advised displaced residents to postpone returning to villages in southern Lebanon following the announcement of a US–Iran agreement aimed at ending the wider regional conflict.

In a statement, the army warned residents to follow instructions from deployed military units and avoid returning prematurely, citing potential risks from possible Israeli violations or attacks. The guidance comes amid reports of cautious, limited returns by some residents to areas not currently under Israeli presence, according to AFP.

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in a phone call that Ankara hopes further U.S.–Iran negotiations will build on the recently announced agreement to halt the conflict.

According to a Turkish diplomatic source, Fidan cautioned against any “provocations” that could undermine the deal and reaffirmed Turkey’s support for efforts aimed at achieving lasting regional peace. Araqchi, in turn, reportedly thanked Turkey for its role and support during the negotiation process.

The United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk has welcomed the announcement of a US-Iran peace agreement, calling on all parties in the region to exercise maximum restraint.

In his statement, he described the deal as including an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the start of a broader framework for continued negotiations. He added that these steps could contribute to easing tensions and improving regional stability if fully implemented, reported Reuters.

Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun has expressed hope that a US–Iran agreement aimed at ending the wider regional conflict could also help bring a lasting end to hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.

In a statement, his office welcomed the inclusion of Lebanon’s security and stability in the memorandum, describing it as an important step toward regional de-escalation. Aoun said the Lebanese people hope the understandings will translate into practical measures that end cycles of violence and pave the way for stability, reconstruction, and recovery in the country.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said it is closely following the announcement of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU) and stressed the importance of dialogue, diplomacy, and adherence to international law in addressing regional tensions. The UAE Foreign Ministry emphasized that peaceful engagement remains essential for stability in the region.

It also reiterated that freedom of navigation and the uninterrupted flow of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz must be safeguarded, describing it as a critical international waterway for global energy and trade security, reported Reuters.

Germany’s Association of Marine Shipping Companies has expressed cautious optimism about recent developments linked to the US–Iran understanding but said it remains unclear whether the agreement will guarantee safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

According to a diplomat speaking to AFP, the United States and Iran will hold separate, indirect preparatory meetings in Doha this week as part of efforts toward a formal agreement intended to help end the ongoing Middle East conflict.

The talks are expected to take place before an official signing ceremony in Switzerland, followed by technical negotiations. The diplomat also said Qatari mediators recently concluded 17 hours of discussions in Tehran, which led to an agreement framework being reached.

Israel's defense minister said the government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has adopted a clear policy that the Israeli military will maintain its presence in security zones across Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza. He described the seizure of territory and establishment of security zones as among the military's greatest achievements of the war, stating that local residents and what he called terrorist infrastructure would be removed from affected areas.

The minister also rejected any withdrawal from Lebanon despite international pressure, said Netanyahu had conveyed this position to US President Donald Trump and senior American officials, and warned that Israel would strike Iran if it attacks Israel in response to developments in Lebanon.

Israel's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, on Monday denounced the deal between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war, including in Lebanon, insisting his country was not bound by it.

"Trump's agreement does not bind us... we are not party to this agreement. It does not safeguard our security," Ben Gvir said on his Telegram channel, in what was the first reaction from an Israeli official to the deal, reported AFP.

The government of Egypt welcomed the US-Iran agreement to end the war, describing it as an important step toward restoring security and stability across the region and globally. Egypt's Foreign Ministry said the breakthrough follows months of intensive diplomatic efforts conducted with regional and international partners to help end the conflict and reduce tensions.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said a U.S.-Iran agreement could mark a significant step toward broader peace and security in the Middle East. She stressed that lasting stability is impossible while Lebanon remains engulfed in conflict and emphasized that any deal must address Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs, as well as its regional activities. Von der Leyen added that the agreement should enable the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and create momentum for wider regional negotiations on peace and security.

UN chief Antonio Guterres has welcomed the announcement of a peace deal between the US and Iran that provides for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Secretary General Guterres on Sunday described it as a critical step towards the peaceful settlement of the conflict.

The US and Iran finalised a deal to end their 107-day war and open the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway used to ferry one-fifth of the global oil supplies, on Friday after an in-person signing of the agreement in Switzerland.

US President Donald Trump made the announcement on Truth Social on Sunday evening, easing pressure on the global energy markets, as officials said the peace agreement would be signed on June 19 in Switzerland.

Guterres welcomed the announcement that the “United States and Iran have agreed on a peace deal that provides for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a framework for further negotiations," a statement issued by his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, said Sunday.

"This represents a critical step towards the peaceful settlement of the conflict,” Dujarric said.

"The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete," U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth ​Social platform around 5:30 p.m. ET local time in Washington (2130 GMT) on Sunday. His post came shortly after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose country has served as a mediator, announced a deal had been struck early on Monday local time.

The memorandum of understanding is scheduled to be officially signed on Friday in Switzerland.

The precise terms were not immediately known. Sharif said in a post on X that the pact called for "the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, ‌including in Lebanon."

Lebanon has been a ⁠sticking point ⁠in negotiations, with Israel and Hezbollah ignoring calls from Trump and others to stop their attacks on each other in recent weeks.

In a statement, the secretariat of Iran's Supreme National Security Council said war and military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, would end permanently ​starting on Monday night.