Washington Announces Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire Agreement as Iran Talks Reach Critical Stage

Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire Agreement has moved to the center of regional developments after the United States announced a new understanding between the two sides under U.S. mediation, amid ongoing regional tensions and negotiations related to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.

Profile News is following developments live, from details of the agreement announced in Washington to field developments in southern Lebanon and regional and international diplomatic efforts.

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🔴 23:458  | Lebanon Under Widespread Israeli Strikes | June 4, 2026 

Lebanon witnessed one of the broadest waves of Israeli military activity in recent weeks, with airstrikes, drone attacks, artillery shelling, and reported phosphorus munitions impacting dozens of locations across southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley.

According to field reports, Israeli fighter jets carried out strikes targeting Toul, Kfardounine, Houmine El Faouqa, Zawtar El Gharbiyeh, Ali Al-Taher, Arnoun, the Maarakeh–Tyre junction, Mifdoun, Majdal Zoun, Deir Ez-Zahrani, Choukine, Kafra, Srifa, Mansouri, Braachit, Ain Qana, areas between Zawtar El Charqiyeh and Mifdoun, Arab El Jall, Haris, Ghazieh, Maarakeh, Nabatieh El Faouqa, Hanouiyeh, the Al-Masaken district of Tyre, Harouf, Touline, Majdal Selm, Tebnine, the Iqlim Al-Tuffah highlands, Ramadiyeh, Chaaitiyeh, Al-Hamra near Zawtar El Charqiyeh, Beit Yahoun, Kfartebnit, Siddiqine, Jibchit, Adchit El Chqif, and additional locations in southern Lebanon.

In the Bekaa Valley, airstrikes were reported on Qallia, Sohmor, Labbaya, and Yahmar.

Israeli drones were also reported striking Tyre, Zefta, Nabatieh, Borj Qalaouiyeh, Qana, Deir Antar, Marj Safa–Choukine, Maarakeh, the Habboush–Kfarrouman highway, Shehour, Sohmor, Qsaybeh, Doueir, Zrariyeh, Abbassiyeh, Kafra, Aba, Sultaniyeh, and the Nmairiyeh junction.

Artillery shelling was reported in Qatrani, Braachit, Kfartebnit, Debbine, Blat, Nabatieh, Kfarrouman, Jarmak, Deir Aames, Ali Al-Taher, Majdal Zoun, Mansouri, Breqaa, Srifa, Safad Al-Battikh, Haris, Tebnine, Choukine, and Reihan.

Separate reports indicated the use of phosphorus munitions in the areas of Froun and Touline.

The strikes come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts surrounding a newly announced Lebanon-Israel ceasefire framework, raising fresh questions about the prospects of stabilizing the situation along the border.

🔴 23:48 | South Lebanon — Artillery Fire Near Beaufort Castle

Hezbollah said it shelled an Israeli troop concentration near the historic Beaufort Castle area in southern Lebanon in three rounds of artillery fire.

🔴 23:46 | South Lebanon — Two Drones Intercepted

Hezbollah said it engaged two Israeli drones over the Nabatieh and Kfar Melki areas using what it described as appropriate weapons, forcing them to leave the area.

🔴 23:42 | Tehran — Leadership Guidance

Iranian state television quoted Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as saying that communication with Mojtaba Khamenei remains ongoing and that guidance is received and followed accordingly.

🔴 23:41 | Hormuz — Regional Consultations

Iranian state television quoted Araghchi as saying that Tehran will exchange views with neighboring countries regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz, while maintaining that final decisions rest with Iran and Oman.

🔴 23:40 | Hormuz — Joint Management

Iranian state television quoted Araghchi as saying that Iran and Oman will organize the management of the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law.

🔴 23:36 | South Lebanon — Airstrikes on Tyre

A Profile News correspondent reported Israeli airstrikes on the southern Lebanese city of Tyre.

🔴 23:36 | Washington — Iranian Nuclear Material

U.S. President Donald Trump said removing Iranian nuclear material would have required a military presence inside a conflict zone for one to two weeks, and therefore the option was not pursued.

🔴 23:31 | Washington — Core of the Agreement

Trump said the core objective of the agreement is to ensure that Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon, adding that significant progress has been made on that front.

🔴 23:29 | Washington — Strait of Hormuz

Trump said one of the key elements of the proposed agreement is the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

🔴 23:29 | Washington — Iran Talks

Trump said the United States would prevail either through an agreement with Iran or through other means.

🔴 23:25 | Washington — Possible Meeting With Iran’s Supreme Leader

Trump said he is not currently seeking a meeting with Iran’s Supreme Leader, but indicated such a meeting could become possible if an agreement is reached.

🔴 23:24 | Washington — Special Forces Option

Trump said the possibility of deploying special forces to secure Iranian nuclear materials had been discussed but was ultimately not pursued.

🔴 23:22 | Washington — Monitoring Nuclear Sites

Trump said the United States is monitoring Iranian nuclear facilities from space and would respond appropriately to any developments involving those sites.

🔴 23:21 | Washington — Progress on Lebanon

Trump said he had spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and with Hezbollah, adding that progress had been achieved in the decades-long conflict.

🔴 23:20 | Washington — Contacts With Hezbollah

Trump said Hezbollah had contacted the United States and expressed willingness to discuss a cessation of hostilities.

🔴 23:20 | Washington — Lebanon and Iran Files Linked

Trump said the Lebanese file differs from other regional issues but remains connected to the broader Iran file.

🔴 23:17 | Washington — Positive Developments Expected

Trump said he believes positive developments could emerge regarding Lebanon and that progress has been made.

🔴 23:16 | Washington — Warning to Iran

Trump said any Iranian attack resulting in the death of U.S. personnel could provide grounds for the resumption of military operations.

🔴 23:15 | Washington — Iran Nuclear Program

Trump reiterated that Iran will not obtain a nuclear weapon.

🔴 23:14 | Washington — Comment on Lebanon

Trump said it is good to see Lebanon experiencing a degree of peace and stability.

🔴 23:12 | United Nations — UNIFIL Assessment

UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the United Nations reviews the situation of its peacekeeping force in Lebanon on a daily basis in light of existing risks.

🔴 23:11 | United Nations — Humanitarian Support

Dujarric said the UN presence in Lebanon is focused on supporting humanitarian efforts and assisting those affected by the conflict.

🔴 23:10 | United Nations — Support for the Lebanese State

Dujarric reaffirmed the United Nations’ support for the Lebanese government’s efforts to extend its authority across all Lebanese territory.

🔴 23:10 | United Nations — Welcome for U.S. Mediation

Dujarric welcomed U.S. efforts aimed at bringing Lebanon and Israel together for negotiations.

🔴 23:10 | South Lebanon — Position on UNIFIL

Hezbollah reaffirmed its support for the role of UNIFIL in southern Lebanon within the framework of its internationally mandated mission.

🔴 23:09 | South Lebanon — Denial of UNIFIL Targeting

Hezbollah said allegations that it targeted a UNIFIL position in the town of Debbineh and caused the death of a peacekeeper are false.

🔴 23:05 | Washington — Security Assessment

The U.S. State Department said the security environment in the Middle East remains complex and subject to rapid change due to ongoing tensions.

🔴 23:03 | Lebanon — Updated Casualty Toll

Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported eight people killed and 15 injured in Israeli strikes targeting the Al-Masaken area, Arab al-Jal in southern Lebanon, and Sahmar in the Bekaa Valley.

🔴 23:02 | South Lebanon — New Airstrikes

A Profile News correspondent reported Israeli airstrikes on the towns of Ghandouriyeh, Touline, and Qalaouiyeh in southern Lebanon.

🔴 22:34 | Israeli Military — Officer Killed

The Israeli military said a captain was killed after a Merkava tank was struck by an anti-tank missile north of the Litani River.

🔴22:29 | Lebanon — Air and Artillery Escalation

Israeli military activity expanded across southern Lebanon and the Western Bekaa on Thursday evening despite ongoing ceasefire efforts.

▪️ An Israeli drone strike targeted the town of Zrariyeh.
▪️ Artillery and phosphorus shelling was reported toward Touline and Ghandouriyeh.
▪️ An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Kafra.
▪️ Another strike hit the area between Sohmor and Machghara in Western Bekaa.

No official casualty figures have been released so far.

🔴 21:59 | Western Bekaa — New Airstrike

Reports indicate an airstrike targeted the area between the towns of Sohmor and Machghara in Lebanon’s Western Bekaa region.

▪️ The strike hit the outskirts of the two towns.
▪️ No immediate reports of casualties or damage have been confirmed.
▪️ Emergency services and local authorities are monitoring the situation.

The strike comes amid continued military activity across Lebanon despite ongoing ceasefire efforts.

🔴 21:11 | Strait of Hormuz — Shipping Traffic Continues

A U.S. official told Al Jazeera that nearly 1,000 vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz since the ceasefire with Iran took effect on April 8.

▪️ The official added that a maritime corridor remains open through the strait, noting that the decision to transit ultimately rests with shipping companies and vessel operators.

🔴 21:10 | Washington — Iran Port Blockade Remains in Place

A U.S. official told Al Jazeera that the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect, while emphasizing that the United States will continue protecting its forces and maintaining the blockade on Iranian ports.

🔴 21:05 | Tel Aviv — Position on Lebanon Agreement

According to Israel’s public broadcaster, an Israeli official said Washington understands Israel’s commitment to protecting residents of northern Israel if the agreement with Lebanon is not implemented.

🔴 21:04 | Tyre — Rescue Operations Continue

Lebanon’s Civil Defense said it carried out rescue operations following the airstrike that hit residential buildings in the city of Tyre, successfully evacuating four injured civilians.

🔴 21:03 | Southern Lebanon — Airstrike on Qsaybeh

A Profile News correspondent reported an Israeli drone strike on the town of Qsaybeh in the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon.

🔴 20:33 | Tyre — Preliminary Casualty Toll

South Lebanon Civil Defense reported that three people were killed and eight others injured in an Israeli airstrike targeting the Al-Masaken area of Tyre.

🔴 20:30 | Israel — Reservations Over Ceasefire

Israel’s Channel 12 reported that ministers in the Security and Political Cabinet have expressed reservations regarding the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon.

🔴 19:40 | Israeli Foreign Ministry

• Hezbollah must be disarmed in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 1701, and its infrastructure in southern Lebanon must be dismantled.

🔴 19:37 | Southern Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes targeted Al-Masakin, Ain Qana, Kauthariyat al-Riz, and Safad al-Batikh.

🔴 19:01 | Southern Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa.

🔴 18:03 | Southern Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike targeted the outskirts of the town of Choukine.

🔴 17:44 |  Israeli Home Front Command

Sirens sounding in Metula and Misgav Am in the eastern sector of the border with Lebanon following rocket fire.

🔴 17:35 | Southern Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Al-Mansouri.

🔴 17:28 | Iranian Revolutionary Guard

• No calm will be achieved in the region unless the Israelis withdraw from Lebanese territory.

• The interventions of the American system under the pretext of establishing peace have only resulted in further instability in Lebanon.

• Our basic condition for accepting a ceasefire in the recent war was a ceasefire on all fronts.

• Israel must immediately halt its attacks on Lebanon and withdraw quickly to behind the international borders.

• Israel must recognize Lebanon’s sovereignty and the unity of its territory.

🔴 17:15 | Hezbollah official

Hezbollah has informed the Lebanese authorities of its rejection of a ceasefire with Israel.

🔴 16:53 | Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam

• Negotiation was not the only available option, but it was the best option.

• The choice of negotiations does not mean ruling out the possibility of resorting to any other options in parallel.

• The negotiation path is the fastest and least costly for Lebanon, the Lebanese people, the south, and the people of the south.

• The clearance of the area south of the Litani from armed men and weapons was not imposed on us; rather, it is what Lebanon committed to when it approved Resolution 1701.

• The deployment of the Lebanese army in pilot areas as a first phase does not negate our right to a full withdrawal.

• All parties are required to prioritize Lebanon’s interest. Whoever refuses will bear alone the burden of whatever consequences may arise.

• The negotiations were not easy, and our delegation faced Israeli intransigence. What we are demanding in these negotiations is not new.

🔴 16:49 | Southern Lebanon

Three Israeli airstrikes targeted the town of Kfartebnit.

🔴 15:13 | Hezbollah

Naim Qassem rejects the Washington Declaration and direct negotiations, and criticizes the Lebanese authorities.

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🔴 15:10 | Southern Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike targeted Al-Ramadiyah in the Tyre district.

🔴 14:53 | Southern Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Al-Sha’itiyya.

🔴 14:50 | Southern Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Al-Mansouri.

🔴 14:26 | Southern Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes targeted the towns of Zawtar al-Gharbiyya, Meifdoun, and Abba.

🔴 13:53 | Southern Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Tebnine.

🔴 13:36 | Southern Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes targeted the towns of Deir al-Zahrani, Maaraka, and Adchit and Harouf.

🔴 13:23 | Southern Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Kfarra.

🔴 13:19 | Southern Lebanon

Two Israeli airstrikes on the town of Al-Duwayr and the Kfar Jouz area in the Nabatieh district.

🔴 12:45 | Eastern Lebanon

An Israeli drone airstrike on the outskirts of the Qaraoun Dam in the Western Bekaa.

🔴 12:43 | Lebanese President Joseph Aoun

• The implementation of the ceasefire may begin within 24 hours of approval.

• We are awaiting responses from all parties concerned with the ceasefire.

• The negotiations were difficult and resumed after the intervention of Marco Rubio, following a request to suspend them from the head of the Lebanese delegation.

• The agreement may be the last opportunity; otherwise, each party must bear its responsibilities.

• The agreement will be sustainable, and we count on President Trump’s role.

🔴 12:22 | South Lebanon

Israeli airstrike on the outskirts of Meifdoun town in the Nabatieh district

🔴 12:20 | Eastern Lebanon

Five Israeli airstrikes on the town of Sohmor in Western Bekaa

🔴 12:12 | Southern Lebanon

🔴 12:04 | Southern Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Sahmar.

🔴 11:10 | Southern Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Choukine.

🔴 10:51 | Southern Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Baraachit.

🔴 09:11 | Israeli Minister of Defense

• The announcement of the surprise [agreement] yesterday between Israel and the Lebanese government is an expression of the reality we have created in Lebanon.
• A demilitarized zone will be established south of the Litani River.

🔴 08:51 | Southern Lebanon

An Israeli drone airstrike on the outskirts of the town of Al-Numairiyah.

🔴 06:08 | Western Galilee — False Alarm

The Israeli military said sirens activated in northern Israel were triggered by a false alarm.

▪️ Officials stated the alert was not linked to an actual aerial threat.
▪️ No drone infiltration was detected.
▪️ Security checks were completed after reviewing the incident.

The clarification came shortly after initial reports of a suspected drone intrusion in the area.

🔴 06:04 | Western Galilee — Drone Alert

A new security incident was reported along Israel’s northern frontier despite ongoing ceasefire efforts.

▪️ Israeli authorities activated sirens in Arab al-Aramshe following suspected drone infiltration.
▪️ The alert triggered security procedures across the area.
▪️ No immediate information was released regarding interception or the source of the suspected drone.

The incident highlights continued tensions despite diplomatic moves toward de-escalation.

🔴 04:28 | Gaza — Deadly Strikes

The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on residential apartments in Gaza City has risen as fighting continues across the enclave.

▪️ Medical sources at Al-Shifa Hospital reported the death toll increased to nine.
▪️ Several others were reported injured in the strikes.
▪️ The incident comes amid ongoing military operations in Gaza.

🔴 03:40 | Washington — Ceasefire Momentum

U.S. and Israeli officials issued new statements backing the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire understanding and outlining expectations for southern Lebanon.

▪️ The U.S. ambassador in Tel Aviv said both sides agreed Hezbollah attacks must stop and its presence withdraw from southern areas.
▪️ Officials stressed that Iran should have no role in determining the future relationship between Lebanon and Israel.
▪️ Israel’s ambassador in Washington reaffirmed commitment to implementing the ceasefire and expressed hope it will hold.

Israeli officials also emphasized expectations that southern Lebanon remain free of Hezbollah and Iranian influence.

🔴 03:13 | Washington — Iran Signals

New signals emerged from the Trump administration regarding Iran following recent regional tensions.

▪️ U.S. officials told The Wall Street Journal that President Trump does not intend to resume war with Iran unless American troops are killed.
▪️ Officials said Trump still prefers a diplomatic solution to Iran’s nuclear program.
▪️ Trump told The New York Times that developments with Iran are progressing better than expected.

The comments suggest a preference for diplomacy while maintaining clear military red lines.

🔴 02:22 | Washington — Continued U.S. Mediation

The U.S. State Department announced that the United States has agreed to continue facilitating communication between Lebanon and Israel during the transitional period.

🔴 02:21 | Washington — New Negotiation Date

The U.S. State Department confirmed that Lebanon and Israel agreed to resume negotiations on June 22 with the aim of reaching a comprehensive agreement.

🔴 02:20 | Washington — Support for the Lebanese Army

The U.S. State Department said Lebanon committed to strengthening the capabilities of the Lebanese Army with U.S. support in order to establish effective control over the entire Lebanese territory.

🔴 02:18 | Washington — Reaffirmation of Lebanese Sovereignty

The U.S. State Department said Lebanon reaffirmed its commitment to the principles of territorial integrity and full state sovereignty.

▪️ Lebanon also stressed the need for mutual respect for international borders and the immediate and complete cessation of hostilities.

🔴 02:16 | Washington — Israeli Position

The U.S. State Department said Israel reiterated that its security and territorial integrity can only be guaranteed through the disarmament of Hezbollah and the dismantling of its infrastructure.

🔴 02:15 | Washington — Continued Support for the Lebanese Army

The U.S. State Department reaffirmed its commitment to supporting and strengthening the Lebanese Army to enable it to exercise effective sovereignty throughout Lebanon.

🔴 02:13 | Washington — Conditions of the Agreement

Axios reported, citing sources, that the ceasefire is conditioned on Hezbollah halting hostilities and withdrawing its members from areas south of the Litani River.

🔴 02:12 | Washington — Rejection of Parallel Tracks

The U.S. State Department reaffirmed its rejection of any separate or parallel track to the direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel.

🔴 02:11 | Washington — Position on Iran

The U.S. State Department said all parties condemned Iran’s attacks on countries in the region and activities it described as undermining stability in the Middle East.

🔴 02:10 | Washington — Security Framework

The U.S. State Department said the security framework between Lebanon and Israel includes dismantling non-state armed groups and preventing their return.

🔴 02:09 | Washington — Continued Negotiations

The U.S. State Department said Lebanon and Israel committed to continuing direct negotiations to resolve outstanding issues and reach a comprehensive agreement.

🔴 02:09 | Washington — No Hostile Intentions

The U.S. State Department said Lebanon and Israel reaffirmed the absence of any mutual hostile intentions in their relations.

🔴 02:08 | Washington — Future Relations

The U.S. State Department said the future of relations between Lebanon and Israel should be determined exclusively by the two sovereign governments.

🔴 02:07 | Washington — Toward a Comprehensive Agreement

The U.S. State Department said efforts to establish Lebanese Army control will pave the way toward a comprehensive agreement on peace and security.

🔴 02:05 | Washington — Pilot Zones

The U.S. State Department said the agreement provides for excluding non-state armed actors from the pilot zones in Lebanon.

🔴 02:03 | Washington — Lebanese Army Control

The U.S. State Department announced that Lebanon and Israel agreed to establish pilot zones under the exclusive control of the Lebanese Army.

🔴 01:58 | Washington — Agreement Announced

The United States announced a ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel under U.S. mediation.

🔴 01:58 | Washington — Comprehensive Understanding

Axios reported, citing sources, that Lebanon and Israel reached an understanding on a comprehensive ceasefire plan conditioned on the implementation of specific measures.

🔴 01:56 | Washington — Fourth Round Concludes

ABC News reported that the fourth round of talks between Lebanon and Israel concluded in Washington.

🔴 01:52 | Washington — White House Response

ABC News quoted a White House official as saying that the war powers resolution passed by the House of Representatives is unconstitutional, adding that President Donald Trump will continue to use his constitutional authority to protect national security.

🔴 01:32 | Southern Lebanon — Field Operations

Hezbollah announced that it targeted an Israeli command position near Beaufort Castle with two suicide drones.

🔴 00:49 | Washington — Resolution on the Iran War

The U.S. House of Representatives passed, for the first time, a resolution limiting President Donald Trump’s authority regarding war with Iran.

🔴 00:25 | Southern Lebanon — Airstrike on Tyre

A Profile News correspondent reported an Israeli drone strike on the city of Tyre in southern Lebanon.