US-Iran Agreement Live: Final Deal Approaches as Hormuz Talks Advance

The anticipated US-Iran Agreement is dominating the regional agenda in the early hours of Saturday, June 13, 2026, amid growing indications that Washington and Tehran are nearing a memorandum of understanding following intensive mediation efforts led by Qatar and Pakistan. The developments come as security tensions persist in southern Lebanon and military activity continues around the Strait of Hormuz.

Profile News is following the latest developments related to the U.S.-Iran negotiations, sanctions and the nuclear program, the future of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as military developments in Lebanon and Gaza and ongoing regional and international diplomatic efforts.

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🔴 Live Updates | US-Iran Agreement and Developments Across the Middle East

🕒 All updates are in Beirut time

🔴 23:43 | Southern Lebanon

• Israeli airstrikes targeted the towns of Kfar Jouz, Meifdoun, Zawtar, and Dibbine.

• Artillery shelling targeted Kfartebnit and Choukine.

🔴 23:19 | Yedioth Ahronoth citing Israeli officials

• Withdrawal from southern Lebanon is not on the table at this time.

• We will consider a gradual withdrawal from southern Lebanon under conditions, following an agreement with Beirut.

🔴 23:17 | Lebanon

• Two Israeli airstrikes on the town of Balat in the Marjeyoun district of southern Lebanon.

• Israeli artillery shelling on the outskirts of the towns of Sahmar and Yahmar in the Western Bekaa, eastern Lebanon, as well as the outskirts of the towns of Al-Samaiyah, Deir Qanoun, and Yater.

• An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Kfartebnit.

Hezbollah

• We targeted two Israeli gatherings with rockets on the outskirts of the towns of Kfartebnit and Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon.

• We clashed with an Israeli force after detecting it advancing into the town of Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon, destroying several vehicles.

🔴 20:52 | Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation citing security sources

• The army is preparing to halt ground operations in Lebanon as part of the agreement currently being formulated between Washington and Tehran.

• The army will not withdraw from the security zone in southern Lebanon under the agreement with Iran, and this will be discussed during the talks.

🔴 20:48 | Southern Lebanon

• Two Israeli airstrikes targeted the towns of Al-Haniyya and Kfar Jouz.

🔴 20:16 | Trump

• The agreement with Iran is scheduled to be signed tomorrow, Sunday.

• Immediately after the agreement is signed, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened to everyone.

• At an appropriate time, after things calm down, we will go in to obtain the nuclear dust.

• We hope this process goes quickly, easily, and smoothly. If that does not happen, we have the optimal alternative.

• My agreement with Iran is a wall preventing it from possessing any nuclear weapon.

• Iran no longer wants a nuclear weapon and will not possess one, whether through purchase, development, or any other means.

• Obama’s agreement was an easy, smooth path towards possessing a nuclear weapon, while my agreement is the complete opposite.

• Our relationship with Iran is completely different and far better than the relationships of previous administrations.

• No money will be exchanged, unlike the hundreds of billions that Obama paid to Iran.

• We will go in to extract the Iranian nuclear dust buried deep underground at the appropriate time and when calm prevails.

• We will dilute and destroy the nuclear dust, whether in Iran or in the United States.

• We look forward to working with Iran and the entire Middle East over the long term.

• We hope the process goes smoothly and quickly; if not, we have the ultimate alternative, which we hope we never have to use again.

🔴 19:24 | Southern Lebanon — Hezbollah Says It Forced Israeli Hermes 450 Drone to Retreat

Hezbollah said it targeted an Israeli Hermes 450 drone with a surface-to-air missile over the Iqlim al-Tuffah area of southern Lebanon, forcing it to withdraw.

• The target was an Israeli Hermes 450 drone.

• A surface-to-air missile was used.

• The incident occurred over Iqlim al-Tuffah.

• Hezbollah said the drone retreated from the area.

🔴 19:18 | Southern Lebanon — Hezbollah Says It Targeted Israeli Vehicles Near Mays al-Jabal

Hezbollah said it fired rockets at a concentration of Israeli military vehicles in the Jadidat Mays al-Jabal area of southern Lebanon.

• Rocket fire targeted Israeli vehicles.

• The attack took place near Mays al-Jabal.

• Operations continue along the southern front.

🔴 19:13 | Southern Lebanon — Hezbollah Reports Strike on Israeli Command Position

Hezbollah said it carried out a drone strike against an Israeli command position near Yahmar al-Shaqif.

• The attack was conducted with a suicide drone.

• The target was described as a command position.

• The strike occurred near Yahmar al-Shaqif.

🔴 18:45 | Southern Lebanon — Israeli Drone Strikes on Two Towns

Al Jazeera’s correspondent reported that Israeli drones carried out strikes targeting the towns of Al-Majadel and Kauthariyat al-Siyad in southern Lebanon.

• The strikes targeted Al-Majadel.

• Other strikes hit Kauthariyat al-Siyad.

• No immediate information on casualties.

🔴 18:29 | Southern Lebanon — Hezbollah Says It Targeted Israeli Humvee

Hezbollah announced it targeted an Israeli Humvee vehicle on Tal al-Hammas in the Al-Khiyam area with a suicide drone.

• The attack targeted an Israeli Humvee.

• The operation was carried out with a suicide drone.

• The targeted location was on Tal al-Hammas in the Al-Khiyam area.

🔴 18:22 | Islamabad — Pakistan Announces Organization of Electronic Peace Agreement Signing Ceremony

The Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesperson told Al Jazeera that Islamabad will organize an electronic signing ceremony via video technology tomorrow for a US-Iranian peace agreement.

• The ceremony will be held via video technology.

• Islamabad is organizing the signing ceremony.

• The event is scheduled for tomorrow, according to the Pakistani Foreign Ministry.

🔴 18:08 | Tehran — Iran Says Chances of Finalizing Memorandum in Coming Days Are High

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the likelihood of completing the memorandum of understanding with the United States in the coming days is high, while noting that no signing date has yet been set.

• Tehran says progress has been made in the talks.
• The memorandum could be finalized within days.
• No exact signing date has been determined.
• Negotiations remain ongoing.

🔴 18:05 | Tehran — Iran Says Signing Date Yet to Be Determined

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said it is still necessary to wait before determining the exact timing of the memorandum’s signing.

• The signing date remains undecided.
• Consultations are continuing.
• Final arrangements are still being discussed.

🔴 18:03 | Paris — U.S. Official Says Trump to Hold Meetings With Arab Leaders

A senior U.S. official said President Donald Trump’s schedule in France includes bilateral meetings with the leaders of Egypt, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

• Several bilateral meetings are planned.
• The leaders of Egypt, Qatar and the UAE are expected to participate.
• The talks come amid intensified regional diplomacy.

🔴 18:02 | Tehran — No Travel Plans for Iranian Negotiating Team

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the country’s negotiating team has no plans to travel to Geneva or any other destination over the next two days.

• No official travel plans have been announced.
• Geneva is not currently on the schedule.
• Negotiations continue through existing channels.

🔴 17:59 | Southern Lebanon — Israeli Airstrikes Continue Across Multiple Areas

Israeli airstrikes continued across southern Lebanon, targeting Braasheet, Al-Sawaneh, Deir Qanoun al-Nahr and Kawthariyet al-Riz.

• A second Israeli strike hit Braasheet in Bint Jbeil district.
• Two strikes targeted Kawthariyet al-Riz in Sidon district.
• Airstrikes were reported in Al-Sawaneh and Deir Qanoun al-Nahr.

🔴 17:57 | Tehran — Iranian President Says War Failed to Achieve Its Goals

The Iranian president said the war failed to achieve its objectives despite attacks on infrastructure and the killing of military and nuclear figures.

• Iran says the conflict did not meet its stated goals.
• Reference made to the killing of military and nuclear personnel.
• The president highlighted economic pressures faced by the population.

🔴 17:42 | Lebanon — Health Ministry Updates Casualty Toll

Lebanon’s Health Ministry said 3,756 people have been killed and 11,632 injured since March 2 during the ongoing conflict.

• 3,756 fatalities reported.
• 11,632 injuries recorded.
• Figures cover the period since March 2.

🔴 17:32 | Washington — U.S. Official Says Iran Deal Includes Reopening Hormuz

A senior U.S. official said the anticipated agreement with Iran includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, ending the U.S. naval blockade and launching coordinated mine-clearing operations.

• Reopening Hormuz is described as a key condition.
• The U.S. naval blockade would end alongside implementation.
• Mine-clearing operations would involve U.S. participation.
• Britain and France are discussing support roles.

🔴 16:09 | Tehran — Iran Says Islamabad Memorandum Focuses on Ending War, Not Nuclear File

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the Islamabad memorandum of understanding with the United States is focused at this stage on ending the conflict across all fronts and is not a final agreement nor a framework addressing the nuclear issue directly.

• The memorandum is not a final agreement with Washington.
• The current focus is on ending the conflict.
• The nuclear file was not the primary subject of the current talks.
• The understanding addresses key points of disagreement between the two sides.
• Iran said the process should proceed cautiously due to the complexity of outstanding issues.
• Signing is not expected tomorrow but could take place in the coming days.

🔴 15:48 | Tyre District — Israeli Artillery Shelling Targets Majdal Zoun

Al Jazeera’s correspondent reported that Israeli artillery shelled the town of Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon’s Tyre district.

• The shelling targeted Majdal Zoun.
• Military escalation continues in southern Lebanon.
• No immediate reports of casualties.

🔴 15:44 | Nabatieh — Two Israeli Airstrikes Reported Near Nabatieh-Kfarraman Junction

Al Jazeera’s correspondent reported two Israeli airstrikes targeting the area around the Nabatieh-Kfarraman road junction in southern Lebanon.

• Two airstrikes targeted the junction area.
• Aerial operations continue across Nabatieh Governorate.
• No immediate casualty information was available.

🔴 14:19 | Islamabad — Pakistan Says U.S.-Iran Agreement Reaches Final Stage

Pakistan’s prime minister said the United States and Iran have finalized the text of a peace agreement, with electronic signing expected within the next 24 hours.

• Islamabad expects the agreement to be completed within 24 hours.
• Washington and Tehran have agreed on a framework to end the conflict.
• Preparations are underway for an electronic signing ceremony.
• Technical talks are scheduled for next week following the signing.
• Pakistan described the agreement as a step toward lasting peace.

🔴 13:46 | Southern Lebanon — Israeli Military Expands Evacuation Orders

The Israeli military issued urgent evacuation warnings for residents of four additional towns in southern Lebanon and instructed them to move north of the Zahrani River.

• The warning covers Ghassaniyeh, Zrariyeh, Mazraat Kawthariyat al-Riz, and Seir al-Gharbiyeh.
• The military said it intends to act forcefully against Hezbollah.
• The warning was linked to what Israel described as ceasefire violations.

🔴 13:31 | Washington — U.S. Expects Agreement to Prevent Iranian Nuclear Weapons

Bloomberg quoted a senior U.S. official as saying Washington expects the emerging agreement with Iran to ensure that Tehran does not acquire nuclear weapons, with sanctions relief tied to compliance.

• The agreement focuses on preventing nuclear weapon development.
• Sanctions relief would depend on implementation.
• Officials said Iran could be reintegrated into the global economy if conditions are met.

🔴 12:48 | Nabatieh — Two Israeli Drone Strikes Reported on the City

Al Jazeera’s correspondent reported that two Israeli drone strikes targeted the city of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon.

• Two strikes hit Nabatieh.
• Aerial operations continue across the area.
• No immediate casualty information was available.

🔴 12:01 | Nabatieh — Security Source Says Lebanese Army Vacated Kfartebnit Position

A Lebanese security source told Al Jazeera that the Lebanese Army had evacuated its position in the town of Kfartebnit in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh district.

• A Lebanese Army position was reportedly evacuated.
• The move comes amid continued military escalation.
• No official military statement has been issued.

🔴 11:43 | Nabatieh — Social Media Videos Purport to Show Lebanese Army Leaving Kfartebnit Barracks

Videos circulating on social media platforms reportedly show Lebanese Army units leaving the Al-Maabar barracks in the town of Kfartebnit in the Nabatieh district amid ongoing military developments in the area.

• The footage has been widely shared online.
• The videos reportedly show a withdrawal from the military facility.
• No official confirmation has been issued by the Lebanese Army.
• The reports come amid escalating fighting around Kfartebnit and Ali al-Taher Hill.

🔴 10:21 | Jezzine District — Israeli Drone Strike Targets Aaramta

Al Jazeera’s correspondent reported that an Israeli drone carried out a strike targeting the town of Aaramta in southern Lebanon’s Jezzine district amid continued military escalation.

• The strike targeted the town of Aaramta.
• The attack was carried out by an Israeli drone.
• It follows a series of strikes across the Jezzine area.
• No immediate reports of casualties or damage.

🔴 10:14 | Gaza — Palestinian Killed in Drone Strike on Al-Bureij Camp

A source at Al-Awda Hospital said a Palestinian was killed in an Israeli drone strike targeting Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza.

🔴 10:10 | Jezzine District — Israeli Airstrike Targets Sajd

Al Jazeera’s correspondent reported an Israeli airstrike on the town of Sajd in the Jezzine district of southern Lebanon.

• The strike targeted Sajd.
• The attack comes amid continued strikes across the Jezzine area.
• No immediate casualty information was available.

🔴 10:07 | Jezzine District — Second Israeli Strike Reported on Mahmoudiyeh

Al Jazeera’s correspondent reported a second Israeli airstrike targeting the town of Mahmoudiyeh in southern Lebanon’s Jezzine district.

• A second strike hit Mahmoudiyeh.
• Israeli air operations continue in the Jezzine area.
• No immediate reports of casualties or damage.

🔴 09:53 | Southern Lebanon — Israeli Military Issues Evacuation Warning for Nabatieh and 19 Towns

The Israeli military issued an urgent evacuation warning for the city of Nabatieh and 19 towns across the Nabatieh and Jezzine districts amid ongoing military operations.

• The warning covers Nabatieh and 19 additional communities.
• The affected areas are located in the Nabatieh and Jezzine districts.
• The move comes as airstrikes and shelling intensify.

🔴 09:45 | Jezzine District — Casualties Reported After Vehicle Strike Near Kfarhouneh Junction

Preliminary reports indicate that several people were injured after an Israeli drone strike targeted a vehicle near the Kfarhouneh junction checkpoint in the Jezzine district of southern Lebanon.

• The strike targeted a vehicle near Kfarhouneh junction.
• Casualties have been reported according to initial information.
• The incident occurred in the Jezzine district.
• No final casualty toll has been released.

🔴 09:35 | Southern Lebanon — Israeli Drone Strike Targets Rihan

Field reports indicate that an Israeli drone carried out a strike targeting the town of Rihan in southern Lebanon a short time ago, amid ongoing military escalation in the area.

• The strike was reportedly carried out by an Israeli drone.
• The target was the town of Rihan.
• No immediate reports of casualties or damage.
• The incident comes amid continued airstrikes and shelling across southern Lebanon.

🔴 08:20 | Southern Lebanon — Widespread Escalation With Airstrikes and Artillery Fire Across Nabatieh and Tyre Districts

Southern Lebanon witnessed a significant escalation on Friday morning, with airstrikes and artillery shelling reported across several areas in the Nabatieh and South governorates, while warning sirens sounded in Metula in northern Israel.

• Artillery shelling targeted the town of Kfarraman.
• The Deir ez-Zahrani–Habboush road was reportedly cut off due to the shelling.
• Heavy artillery fire struck several neighborhoods in Nabatieh.
• An airstrike targeted the town of Maarakeh.
• Artillery shelling targeted Srifa in the Tyre district.
• Three airstrikes hit Deir ez-Zahrani before dawn.
• An airstrike targeted the Al-Rahibat neighborhood in Nabatieh.
• Artillery fire also struck Nabatieh al-Fawqa and the University District.
• Warning sirens sounded in Metula over fears of drone infiltration.

🔴 02:55 | Times of Israel citing a senior US official

• President Trump has issued instructions to ease sanctions on Iran if it adheres to the agreement.

• We are pleased with Iran’s commitment not to build a nuclear weapon, but we must verify that.

🔴 01:47 | Southern Lebanon — Ongoing clashes on the Kfartebnit and Ali al-Taher hill axes

The Kfartebnit area in southern Lebanon is witnessing ongoing clashes as Israeli attempts to advance towards Ali al-Taher hill continue from two axes: the first from the direction of the crossing at Kfartebnit, and the second from the Zafatah area via the Khardala road.

• Two advance attempts towards Ali al-Taher hill from the Kfartebnit crossing and Zafatah.

• The resistance targets advancing vehicles with rockets, artillery shells, and guided missiles.

• Israeli artillery shelling targets the towns of Kfar Rouman, Al-Dawha, the Kfar Jouz area, and Ali al-Taher hill.

• An Israeli helicopter opened fire towards Ali al-Taher hill.

• According to available information, Israeli forces have not yet reached Ali al-Taher hill.

• Clashes are still ongoing in the area.

🔴 01:30 | Southern Lebanon — Initial reports of Israeli vehicles targeted near Ali al-Taher hill

Initial information indicates that a group of Israeli vehicles was targeted in the incursion area towards Ali al-Taher hill in southern Lebanon, concurrent with ongoing field clashes and Israeli attempts to advance in the area.

• Initial reports of Israeli vehicles targeted.

• The incident occurred on the advance axis towards Ali al-Taher hill.

• Ongoing clashes in the area.

• Israeli advance attempts are still ongoing.

🔴 01:17 | Washington — Axios: Trump prevented large-scale Israeli strikes on Iran

Axios reported, citing informed sources, that US President Donald Trump prevented Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the last moment from carrying out major strikes targeting infrastructure and energy facilities in Iran.

• Trump intervened to prevent the strikes.

• Targets included infrastructure facilities and the energy sector.

• Some officials in Washington fear an Israeli role in obstructing the potential agreement.

🔴 01:14 | Washington — White House confident Israel will accept ceasefire

Axios quoted a US official as saying the White House believes Israel will ultimately agree to the ceasefire arrangements linked to the ongoing understanding with Iran.

• Washington expects Israeli approval later.

• The understanding includes security and regional arrangements.

• Consultations between the two sides are ongoing.

🔴 01:12 | Washington — Netanyahu told Trump he trusts him to handle the Iranian nuclear file

According to Axios, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Donald Trump that he trusts him to ensure addressing shared concerns related to Iran’s nuclear program.

• The conversation addressed the Iranian nuclear file.

• Netanyahu stressed shared security concerns.

• The communication came as an agreement nears.

🔴 01:06 | Washington — Trump to Netanyahu: Time to end the war

Axios reported, citing a US official, that US President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call that the agreement with Iran is “great” and that it is time to end the war.

• Trump said he expects an agreement within days.

• Trump’s post about the agreement surprised Netanyahu, according to the report.

• Axios said Netanyahu sought information from his allies in Washington after being excluded from the negotiation track.

• The White House believes any continued Iranian arming of Hezbollah or rocket fire on Israel would constitute a breach of the agreement.

🔴 01:02 | Southern Lebanon — Israeli advance attempts on the Arnoun and Zafatah axes

Israeli advance attempts continue on the Arnoun-Zafatah axis and the crossing, with Israeli vehicles having reached inside the town of Kfartebnit as they try to advance towards Ali al-Taher hill, concurrent with continuous heavy artillery shelling targeting the area.

• Israeli vehicles entered the outskirts of the town of Kfartebnit.

• Advance attempts towards Ali al-Taher hill.

• Intense and continuous artillery shelling on the area.

• Hezbollah continues to target gatherings of soldiers and vehicles on the advance axes.