🚨 Hormuz and Lebanon News Today | 60-Day Deal Nears as South Lebanon Strikes Continue
Hormuz and Lebanon news today enter a new phase as reports grow about a possible 60-day de-escalation agreement between Washington and Tehran, while Israeli airstrikes and military tensions continue across southern Lebanon.
Profile News continues its live coverage with rolling updates on US-Iran negotiations, regional diplomatic movements, developments in the Strait of Hormuz, and the escalating situation in Lebanon.
📌 Yesterday’s Coverage: Arabic | English
- Growing reports about a possible 60-day US-Iran de-escalation agreement
- Continued Israeli strikes and border tensions in southern Lebanon
- Intensified diplomatic efforts led by Washington, Qatar, and Pakistan
- Anticipation surrounding a possible Hormuz maritime agreement
- Fears of wider regional escalation despite signs of diplomacy
- Live updates following Beirut time
🔴 Live Updates | Hormuz and Lebanon News Today
🕒 All updates are based on Beirut time
🔴 21:10 | Jerusalem / Tel Aviv — Military Escalation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is “at war with Hezbollah,” signaling an expansion of military operations in the coming phase.
▪️ Netanyahu claimed Israeli forces killed “600 Hezbollah members” in recent weeks
▪️ He vowed to intensify strikes and continue operations
▪️ Israel is forming a dedicated unit to counter “suicide drone” threats
▪️ The remarks come amid rising tensions along the Lebanon front and broader regional escalation fears
Lebanon Front Escalation Today
🔴 21:10 | Israel / Lebanon — Escalation Threat
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he ordered increased military pressure in Lebanon, adding that Israel would deliver “powerful strikes” against Hezbollah in a major escalation signal.
🔴 21:10| Israel / Lebanon — Major Strike Decision
Israel’s Channel 12 quoted a senior Israeli official as saying that “the containment phase is over,” adding that Israel has decided to launch a “major strike” against Hezbollah, signaling a possible widening of the confrontation.
▪️ The remarks follow a day marked by intense strikes and drone activity along the northern front
▪️ Earlier Israeli reports spoke of plans for a large-scale firepower offensive inside Lebanon
🔴 20:44 | Lebanon — Major Escalation
The Lebanese front is witnessing a rapid escalation as Israeli strikes expand across southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley alongside intensified drone attacks and political-military signaling.
▪️ Israeli strikes targeted Tyre, Abbassiyeh, Toul, Harouf and Mashghara in western Bekaa
▪️ The Israeli military announced it had begun attacking Hezbollah targets in Tyre and southern Lebanon
▪️ Israeli reports said a “major firepower offensive” plan is awaiting political approval
▪️ Sirens sounded in Shlomi and Ras Naqoura after drone infiltrations and a drone crash near the border
▪️ Hezbollah said it shelled the Blat position and targeted Israeli troop gatherings in Misgav Am with drones
▪️ Israeli channels reported discussions on significantly expanding military operations inside Lebanon
Lebanon Front Escalation Today
🔴 20:36 | Doha & Tehran — Diplomatic Push
Regional diplomatic efforts intensified over tensions involving Iran, amid signs of possible progress in mediation and international contacts.
▪️ Qatar and Oman discussed de-escalation and regional security efforts
▪️ CNN cited U.S. officials expressing optimism over resolving disputes linked to sanctions and wording
▪️ A U.S. official described the presence of an Iranian delegation in Doha as a positive mediation signal
▪️ Tehran reaffirmed support for Lebanon and said it would not retreat politically or diplomatically
Regional Diplomacy and Iran Talks
🔴 19:57 | Syria & Congo — Emergency Alerts
Emergency warnings emerged from multiple regions worldwide amid growing humanitarian concerns linked to natural and health threats.
▪️ Syrian authorities warned of possible Euphrates River flooding and urged evacuations near the river in Deir Ezzor and Raqqa
▪️ The WHO confirmed Ebola deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo alongside hundreds of suspected cases
▪️ The organization described the situation as “extremely serious” and urged neighboring countries to act quickly
Global Humanitarian Developments Today
🔴 17:26 | Tyre — Expanding Strikes
Field reports indicate an airstrike targeted the Al-Bass industrial area in the city of Tyre, southern Lebanon, as strikes continue expanding across the coastal sector.
▪️ The strike follows attacks on Maachouk, Borj El Chemali and nearby residential areas
▪️ Explosions were heard across several neighborhoods inside Tyre
▪️ The escalation points to a widening air campaign in southern Lebanon
South Lebanon Escalation Today
🔴 17:20 | Lebanon Border — Drone Escalation
The Lebanon-Israel border is witnessing a sharp escalation as drone activity and sirens intensify across the northern front alongside continued Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon.
▪️ The Israeli military reported detecting suspicious aerial targets before losing contact with them
▪️ Israeli reports said explosive drones launched from Lebanon fell near the border, including one in Shomera
▪️ Sirens reportedly sounded more than 20 times along the northern border following drone infiltrations
▪️ Two Israeli interceptor missiles exploded over eastern sectors of southern Lebanon
▪️ A fresh strike also targeted the Maachouk area east of Tyre amid expanding air operations
Northern Front Escalation Today
🔴 17:08 | Kyiv — Escalation Warning
Moscow escalated its warnings toward Ukraine, saying Russian forces would target command centers and military infrastructure in Kyiv while urging immediate evacuations.
▪️ Russia advised diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv immediately
▪️ Moscow said strikes would target military production and decision-making facilities
▪️ The warnings signal the possibility of a broader escalation in coming hours
Russia–Ukraine Escalation Today
🔴 16:39 | South Lebanon — Major Air Escalation
The southern Lebanon front is witnessing a rapid escalation as Israeli strikes hit multiple southern towns while drone activity and sirens intensify across northern Israel.
▪️ Strikes targeted Sultanieh, Ghandoorieh, Rashidieh camp and Borj El Chemali near Tyre
▪️ Two consecutive strikes were reported on Borj El Chemali within less than an hour
▪️ Sirens sounded in Zarit in western Galilee after a drone was detected from Lebanon
▪️ Israeli media reported drone interceptions near Misgav Am and claimed around 30 drones were launched since morning
▪️ An Israeli interceptor missile reportedly exploded over the Galilee Panhandle amid ongoing border tensions
Lebanon Front Escalation Today
🔴 16:34 | Nabatieh — Fire Belt
Field reports indicate a wave of consecutive strikes hit the city of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, marking one of the heaviest escalations on the southern front today.
🔴 16:22 | Tyre District — Airstrike
Field reports indicate an airstrike targeted the previously warned building in the Housh–Borj El Chemali area near Tyre in southern Lebanon.
🔴 16:15 | South Lebanon — Evacuation Alert
The Israeli military issued an urgent warning for residents in the Maachouk area of southern Lebanon to evacuate specific buildings, signaling possible additional strikes in the coming hours.
▪️ The warning covered targeted buildings and nearby surroundings
▪️ Pre-strike evacuation alerts are intensifying tensions along the southern front
▪️ Developments come amid continued military activity across southern areas
Lebanon Escalation Today
🔴 16:10 | Hormuz Region — Air Defense Activity
Iranian media reported air defense activity near Qeshm Island, while Fars News said Iranian defenses had downed a hostile drone over territorial waters in recent hours.
▪️ The reasons behind the air defense activation near Qeshm remain unclear
▪️ The reports come amid heightened regional and maritime tensions
▪️ Qeshm Island lies near the strategic Strait of Hormuz energy corridor
Hormuz and Regional Tensions Today
🔴 16:00 | SOUTH LEBANON — Heavy Airstrikes
Israeli air operations continued in southern Lebanon with a new wave of strikes targeting areas around the town of Tebnine in Bint Jbeil district.
▪️ A series of Israeli airstrikes hit areas surrounding Tebnine
▪️ The attacks follow expanded evacuation warnings across Nabatieh and Jezzine earlier today
▪️ The raids coincide with ongoing border clashes and reciprocal drone attacks
▪️ Concerns continue to grow over a deeper expansion of military operations inside southern Lebanon
South Lebanon Escalation Today
🔴 15:14 | Southern Lebanon
Israeli artillery shelling on the town of Zibqin in the Tyre district.
🔴 14:53 | Reuters
Qalibaf and Araghchi arrive in the Qatari capital to discuss the possibility of reaching an agreement between Tehran and Washington.
🔴 14:43 | Yedioth Ahronoth citing officials in the Israeli army
Question marks regarding the next phase in Lebanon.
We will insist on making the area from the border to the Yellow Line demilitarized.
We will not allow Hezbollah to rebuild its military infrastructure.
🔴 13:52 | Southern Lebanon
Two Israeli airstrikes on the towns of Al-Duwayr and Kfar Rouman.
🔴 13:45 | Pakistani Prime Minister
Significant progress has been made in the US-Iran negotiations, and things are moving in the right direction.
🔴 13:29 | Southern Lebanon
An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Al-Qalila.
Artillery shelling targeted the towns of Kfartebnit and Nabatieh al-Fawqa.
🔴 13:20 | Trump
The deal with Iran either needs to be great and meaningful, or there will be no deal.
🔴 13:06 | Southern Lebanon
A third Israeli airstrike on the town of Yahmar al-Shaqif in the Nabatieh district.
🔴 13:02 | Israel’s Channel 12
Three Hezbollah drones have exploded inside Israel since the morning, one of them on a building in Metula.
🔴 12:52 | Israeli National Security Minister
There must be no tolerance for drones, and Netanyahu must slam his fist on Trump’s table and inform him that we are returning to war.
🔴 12:43 | Israeli Home Front Command
Sirens continue to sound in several areas of the Upper Galilee, warning of a drone coming from Lebanon.
🔴 12:30 | Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri
We call for protecting Lebanon from sedition and for quashing projects of division, fragmentation, and displacement.
🔴 11:56 | Southern Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes on the towns of Zbidine, Yahmar al-Shaqif, and Zawtar al-Sharqiyya in the Nabatieh district.
🔴 11:44 | Southern Lebanon
A second Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Kfarra.
🔴 11:38 | Southern Lebanon
A second Israeli airstrike on the town of Al-Qalila.
Israeli shelling on the town of Al-Haniyya and its outskirts in the Tyre district.
🔴 11:26 | Southern Lebanon
Two Israeli airstrikes on the towns of Yater and Haris in the Bint Jbeil district
🔴 11:22 | Southern Lebanon
Two Israeli airstrikes on the towns of Al-Haniya and Al-Mansouri in the Tyre district
🔴 11:15 | Southern Lebanon
Two Israeli airstrikes on the towns of Yahmar Al-Shaqif and Zawtar Al-Sharqiya
🔴 11:04 | Southern Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes targeted the towns of Al-Mansouri, Al-Qalila, Zibqin, and Siddiqin in southern Lebanon
🔴 10:16 | Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson
We are working to reach the best solutions for the interests of the country.
We choose the timing to respond to Washington, as has happened previously.
At this stage, we are not discussing the nuclear file; our focus is on ending the war.
There are no guarantees of Washington’s commitment to its pledges, we do not care about threats, and we are focused on securing our interests.
The changes in recent weeks are due to the mediation of Pakistan and other countries.
Including a clause to end the war in Lebanon within the agreement.
🔴 08:57 | South Lebanon — Widespread Evacuation Warnings
The Israeli military issued a new series of evacuation warnings covering multiple towns across Nabatieh and Jezzine amid escalating confrontation in southern Lebanon.
▪️ The warnings included Nabatieh al-Tahta, Loueizeh, Sajd, Ain Qana, Harouf, Kfarreman, Zebdine, Doueir, Aadchit al-Chqif, and Meidoun
▪️ The Israeli military called on residents to evacuate immediately as military operations and airstrikes continue
▪️ The developments come after an Israeli soldier was killed and another seriously wounded in southern Lebanon
▪️ Israel’s Channel 12 reported that the soldier was killed in a suicide drone attack targeting an Israeli force in the town of Debel
▪️ Sirens sounded again across Western Galilee after a drone launched from Lebanon was detected
Part of today’s escalation in southern Lebanon
🔴 08:45 | Iran and Gaza — Field Developments
Simultaneous security developments unfolded in Iran and the Gaza Strip following an execution in Iran and new casualties in غزة.
▪️ Tasnim News Agency reported the execution of Abbas Akbari Feyzabadi, accused of leading armed activities in Isfahan
▪️ In Gaza, emergency and ambulance teams reported one person injured in an Israeli strike on a house in Al-Maghazi camp
▪️ Nasser Medical Complex announced the death of a Palestinian wounded in an earlier strike on the Mawasi area of Khan Younis
▪️ The developments come amid continuing Israeli military operations and escalating regional tensions
Part of today’s regional developments
🔴 06:52 | Washington and Tehran — Diplomatic Window
Washington confirmed that diplomatic efforts with Iran are continuing while keeping “alternative options” on the table if negotiations fail.
▪️ The US Secretary of State said reaching an agreement with Iran remains possible on Monday
▪️ Washington stressed giving diplomacy “every possible chance” before moving to other options
▪️ The US administration discussed the possibility of entering time-limited negotiations regarding the nuclear file
▪️ The remarks come amid cautious progress in talks related to enrichment, sanctions, and Hormuz security
Part of today’s US-Iran negotiations
🔴 05:30 | Washington and Beirut — Pressure on Hezbollah
The United States intensified its political messaging toward Hezbollah and the Lebanese government as clashes continue in southern Lebanon.
▪️ The US State Department accused Hezbollah of continuing to transfer fighters and weapons into southern Lebanon
▪️ Washington said the group is attempting to drag Lebanon back into “chaos and destruction”
▪️ The US administration reaffirmed its full support for the Lebanese government’s efforts to restore state authority
▪️ The State Department condemned what it described as calls aimed at overthrowing Lebanon’s elected government
▪️ Lebanon’s president stressed on Liberation Day the need for Israel to withdraw and halt attacks through negotiations “without surrender or concessions”
Part of today’s Lebanese and regional tensions
🔴 01:54 | CNN citing a US official
Finalizing the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran may take a few additional days.
The time it will take to finalize the memorandum of understanding is tied to Iran’s speed in formulating some of the texts.
🔴 01:54 | CNN citing a US official
Finalizing the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran may take a few additional days.
🔴 01:11 | New York Times citing a US official
The United States and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement stipulating the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
🔴 00:45 | Southern Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes targeted the towns of Zawtar al-Sharqiyya, Deir Siryan, and Al-Mansouri.
🔴 00:30 | Southern Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes on the town of Arabsalim and the Kfar Jouz area.
🔴 00:08 | Washington — Iran Nuclear File
The US State Department said the failure to reach consensus within the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty framework was “disappointing,” accusing Iran of failing to comply with safeguards obligations under the treaty.
🔴 00:06 | Washington — New Warning on Iran
The US State Department said it would address what it described as the failure of some parties to the Non-Proliferation Treaty to confront Iran’s nuclear proliferation threat.
🔴 00:03 | Washington — Disagreements Within NPT Talks
The US State Department expressed regret over the failure of states participating in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty conference to agree on a final joint document.
🔴 00:00 | Beirut — New Live Coverage Begins
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