Lebanon and Hormuz Today | Security Council Moves to Curb Escalation as Trump Nears Iran Deal

Lebanon and Hormuz Today remain at the center of regional developments as military escalation continues in southern Lebanon, the United Nations Security Council convenes an emergency session, and U.S.-Iran negotiations proceed amid ongoing disagreements over Iran’s nuclear program and the future of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Profile News is following developments as they unfold, from airstrikes and military movements along the Lebanon-Israel front to international positions and diplomatic efforts linked to talks between Washington and Tehran.

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🔴 19:14 | Rubio

• We are not begging to reach an agreement with Iran; rather, Tehran may be the one begging for it.

• Negotiations related to nuclear matters are extremely complex and technical in nature, so reaching a settlement on them takes time.

• We have not yet entered into a dialogue with Iran regarding frozen assets; we will discuss that after they respond to our demand concerning the nuclear file.

• Iran’s uranium enrichment capability has been largely destroyed, and it can always be rebuilt over time.

🔴 17:39 | US Secretary of State

• Iran still possesses a large number of drones.

• Iran was working on building a missile arsenal to use to protect its nuclear program.

• Iran’s conventional shield has significantly eroded.

• Iran’s regime is fragmented, and we need days to get a response from them, and we hope the Strait of Hormuz will be opened.

• There is no Iranian navy; their fleet lies at the bottom of the sea.

• We are currently in negotiations with Iran, but negotiations with Iran are not like negotiations with Switzerland.

• Iran may have agreed to negotiate aspects of its nuclear program that it had refused to discuss.

• We hope to reach an agreement with Iran that leads to the reopening of the straits.

• If Iran insists on closing the straits, we will close them in its face, and that is what we have done through an effective blockade.

• There is currently no Iranian navy, just a group of fast boats carrying machine guns.

🔴 16:37 | Southern Lebanon

Two consecutive airstrikes targeted Burj al-Shamali in the Tyre district.

🔴 16:24 | Southern Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes targeted the towns of Al-Baysariyah, Harouf, and Zafta.

🔴 16:15 | Fars News Agency citing an informed source

No messages are currently being exchanged between the United States and Iran.

🔴 16:13 | Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation

The fourth round of talks between Israel and Lebanon has begun at the headquarters of the US State Department.

🔴 15:59 | Southern Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Tebnine.

🔴 15:55 | Round 4 of the Lebanese-Israeli negotiations

The delegations participating in the round have arrived at the headquarters of the US State Department.

🔴 15:07 | Southern Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes targeted the city of Nabatieh and the towns of Meifdoun, Al-Haniyya, and Al-Qalila.

🔴 14:52 | Southern Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes targeted the towns of Al-Mansouri and Al-Haniyya.

🔴 14:08 | President Joseph Aoun

• The war has claimed the lives of more than 3,000 people, and there are over a million displaced persons, and there is no other option but negotiation.

• Strength is not in waging war, but in the courage and wisdom to end it through negotiation for the good of the country.

• We are keen on civil peace, internal stability, and preventing sedition.

🔴 14:03 | Katz

• The Israeli army is considering carrying out additional operations in Lebanon.

• The long-term goal is to disarm Hezbollah, and the immediate goal is to dismantle weapons from the Litani River under Israeli control.

🔴 12:55 | Southern Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Sarifa.

🔴 13:32 | Katz

• Washington has approved our principle that continued attacks on the north will be met with an attack on the [Beirut] suburb, and has informed the Lebanese government of this.

• It will become clear in the coming days whether the shelling of the north will stop or continue, and we will then begin attacking the suburb.

• The Israeli army’s operations in southern Lebanon will continue under all circumstances.

🔴 13:06 | Southern Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike targeted the area between the towns of Dibaal and Bafliyeh.

🔴 12:55 | Southern Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes targeted the towns of Meifdoun and Choukine.

🔴 12:43 | Lebanese Parliament Presidency

• Berri received a phone call from Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf.
• We commend Iran’s insistence that Lebanon be a first clause in any agreement that ends the war.

🔴 11:35 | Southern Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Kfartebnit.

🔴 11:20 | Southern Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike targeted the city of Nabatieh.

🔴 11:15 | Southern Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Yahmar al-Shaqif.

🔴 10:59 | Lebanese Civil Defense

Damage to our center in Kfarsir, Nabatieh, following an Israeli airstrike targeting it.

🔴 10:47 | Southern Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes targeted the towns of Choukine and Al-Haniyya.

🔴 10:43 | Southern Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes targeted the city of Nabatieh and the town of Habouch.

🔴 01:54 | Security Council — Israel and Drone Defenses

The Israeli representative said Israel is investing heavily in countering drone threats and strengthening its defensive capabilities in this area.

🔴 01:52 | Security Council — Drone Threat Challenge

The Israeli representative said the threat posed by drones is a real challenge that must be acknowledged and addressed.

🔴 01:48 | Security Council — Exchange of Accusations

The Israeli representative said Hezbollah is holding Lebanon hostage and continues to target northern Israel, arguing that this compelled Israel to take military action.

🔴 01:47 | Security Council — Criticism of Iran

The Israeli representative said the Iranian government is obstructing negotiations, delaying diplomatic progress, and using time to benefit its regional allies.

▪️ He added that Hezbollah opened fire on Israel in service of Iran and receives its instructions from Tehran.

🔴 01:46 | Security Council — Israeli Position

The Israeli representative said Israel does not seek escalation, does not seek Lebanese territory, and does not seek conflict with the Lebanese people.

🔴 01:45 | Security Council — Right to Self-Defense

The Israeli representative said Israel was once again compelled to justify its right to self-defense during the Security Council session.

🔴 01:44 | Security Council — Lebanese Condition for Stability

The Lebanese representative said Israel’s commitment to a comprehensive ceasefire is a fundamental condition for enabling the Lebanese state to extend its authority across all of its territory.

🔴 01:43 | Security Council — Support for De-Escalation Efforts

The Lebanese representative reaffirmed Lebanon’s commitment to providing the conditions necessary for the success of de-escalation efforts.

🔴 01:41 | Security Council — Lebanon Accuses Israel of Undermining Stability

Lebanon’s representative to the United Nations said statements by Israeli officials calling for an expansion of military operations and the occupation of additional Lebanese territory reflect Israel’s current intentions toward Lebanon.

🔴 01:40 | Security Council — Warning Against Impunity

The Lebanese representative said impunity encourages repeated violations and crimes, adding that the Israeli escalation has resulted in thousands of casualties.

🔴 01:39 | Security Council — Accusations of Expanding Escalation

The Lebanese representative said Israel continues to exploit the tense regional environment to expand its military operations despite Lebanese government efforts to contain the crisis.

🔴 01:38 | Security Council — Commitment to Resolution 1701

The Lebanese representative reaffirmed Lebanon’s commitment to international legitimacy resolutions, including U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701, and efforts to support regional security and stability.

🔴 01:37 | Security Council — The State as Sole Guarantor

The Lebanese representative said the Lebanese state is the sole guarantor of its citizens’ security and is continuing efforts to strengthen stability.

🔴 01:35 | Security Council — Allegations of Continued Violations

The Lebanese representative said Lebanon has fully complied with the cessation of hostilities, while Israel has continued widespread daily violations.

▪️ He added that the destruction of homes and infrastructure in southern Lebanon has caused widespread suffering among civilians.

🔴 01:34 | Washington and Tel Aviv — Tensions in Communications

Axios quoted a U.S. official as saying that the phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was among the most difficult exchanges between the two leaders since Netanyahu returned to office.

🔴 01:32 | Washington and Tehran — Lebanon Included in Draft Understanding

Axios reported, citing sources, that the memorandum currently under negotiation between the United States and Iran includes provisions calling for an end to the fighting in Lebanon.

🔴 01:32 | Gaza — Casualties in Al-Zawaida

Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital reported one fatality and several injuries following an Israeli drone strike on the town of Al-Zawaida in central Gaza.

🔴 01:22 | Washington — Trump Says He Prevented Strike on Beirut

President Donald Trump said he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and asked him not to carry out a large-scale strike on Beirut.

▪️ He added that Netanyahu responded to the request and withdrew his forces.

🔴 01:11 | Security Council — U.S. Call for De-Escalation

The U.S. representative said Hezbollah should stop attacks on Israel and contribute to reducing tensions and ending hostilities.

🔴 01:09 | Security Council — Trump Initiative

The U.S. representative said President Donald Trump has outlined a clear path toward ending the conflict and is paying special attention to Lebanon.

🔴 01:06 | Security Council — U.S. Position

The U.S. representative said Hezbollah continues to use Lebanon as a platform for attacks against Israel.

▪️ He added that Hezbollah exploits civilian infrastructure, including homes, schools, and hospitals, according to the U.S. position presented during the session.

🔴 00:52 | Washington — Trump Comments on Beirut

President Donald Trump said he asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to carry out a large-scale strike on Beirut.

▪️ He added that Netanyahu withdrew his forces following the conversation.

🔴 00:51 | Beirut — Berri Insists on Ceasefire

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri told The New York Times that what is needed is a ceasefire, whether as part of a separate agreement or within a framework linked to U.S.-Iran negotiations.

▪️ He added that Israel wants to continue negotiations while simultaneously continuing its military strikes, imposing a heavy cost on Lebanon.

🔴 00:48 | Beirut — Berri Says Trump Is Key to Ceasefire

The New York Times quoted Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri as saying that President Donald Trump is the only party capable of securing a genuine ceasefire.

▪️ Berri said Hezbollah is open to a real ceasefire if Israel commits to it.

🔴 00:46 | Washington — Trump Reveals His Contacts

President Donald Trump told ABC News that he spoke with Hezbollah and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and urged both sides to cease fire.

🔴 00:44 | Southern Lebanon — Merkava Tanks Targeted

Hezbollah announced that it targeted two Merkava tanks with explosive drones in the Al-Balloua area of Hadatha in southern Lebanon.

🔴 00:39 | Washington and Tehran — Agreement Not Finalized

Trump told ABC News that he has not yet approved the proposed agreement with Iran and that several additional points remain under negotiation.

🔴 00:33 | Washington — Agreement Better Than War

President Donald Trump said reaching a peace agreement with Iran could be better than achieving a military victory.

🔴 00:31 | Southern Lebanon — Hadatha Clashes

Hezbollah said it confronted an Israeli advance toward the town of Hadatha using rockets and artillery shells.

🔴 00:23 | Security Council — Call for Israeli Withdrawal

The French representative said France hopes ongoing negotiations will lead to an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory and ensure respect for Lebanon’s territorial integrity.

🔴 00:22 | Security Council — Vision for a Final Settlement

The French representative said the desired solution must include the restoration of full Lebanese state sovereignty and the disarmament of Hezbollah.

🔴 00:20 | Security Council — Support for Negotiations

France reaffirmed its support for the direct talks currently underway between Lebanon and Israel under U.S. sponsorship.

🔴 00:17 | Security Council — Criticism of Israeli Incursion

The French representative said the growing Israeli incursion into Lebanese territory constitutes a major strategic mistake.

🔴 00:14 | United Nations — Emergency Session

France said its request for the emergency Security Council session came in response to the ongoing military escalation in Lebanon.

🔴 00:10 | United Nations — Warning Against Escalation

The Assistant Secretary-General for Peace Operations said any further escalation is unacceptable and that diplomatic efforts must be given a chance to succeed.

🔴 00:08 | United Nations — Violation of Resolution 1701

The United Nations said the presence of Israeli forces north of the Blue Line constitutes a violation of Lebanese sovereignty and U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701.

🔴 00:05 | United Nations — Growing Concern

The United Nations said the situation in Lebanon is a matter of grave concern amid expanding military operations and increasing humanitarian needs.

🔴 00:03 | Tehran — Linking the Agreement to Lebanon

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said any agreement with the United States must include an end to attacks across all fronts, particularly in Lebanon.

🔴 00:02 | Tehran and Beirut — Ghalibaf-Berri Call

The Iranian Parliament Speaker said during a phone call with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri that Tehran is committed to supporting efforts to secure a ceasefire in Lebanon and southern Lebanon.