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The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it shot down seven Iranian ballistic missiles and four drones targeting Kuwait, Bahrain, and the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC retaliated against US bases and struck oil tankers amid stalled talks. Separately, Israel continued airstrikes in southern Lebanon, killing Lebanese soldiers.
Israel launched new airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Friday, killing at least five people and issuing fresh evacuation orders, just hours after a US-brokered ceasefire was announced. Hezbollah quickly rejected the deal, calling it surrender, and both sides continued exchanges of fire. Analysts warn that any ceasefire excluding Hezbollah is likely to fail.
Iran condemned the killing of innocent children, especially in Gaza and Lebanon, on UN World Children's Day. The foreign ministry called for international intervention to stop war crimes and protect children. More than 14,500 Palestinian children have died since October 2023.
A new US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been announced, but its prospects are in doubt as Hezbollah rejects the deal and Israel vows to continue military operations. The agreement differs from a failed April cessation of hostilities by omitting a self-defense clause for Israel, but it also fails to address Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a conditional ceasefire brokered by the US, requiring Hezbollah to completely cease its attacks. The deal, reached in Washington, DC, also establishes pilot zones where Lebanese forces will have exclusive control. However, cross-border attacks continue, with Hezbollah claiming strikes on Israeli soldiers and Israeli airstrikes killing at least 10 in southern Lebanon.
Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon on June 3 killed nine people, including medical workers and a soldier, testing a U.S.-brokered ceasefire as direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon continue in Washington. The strikes hit near Beirut and other areas, raising fears of an escalation despite ongoing talks.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected reports of a rift with US President Donald Trump after Trump confirmed he sharply criticized the Israeli leader over attacks in Lebanon. Netanyahu stressed mutual respect and common goals despite tactical disagreements.
French special envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian is set to visit Beirut in a bid to restore Paris's waning diplomatic role. Analysts say France fears being sidelined by the United States and is maneuvering to preserve strategic leverage in Lebanon.
Iran criticized Western nations for remaining silent on ceasefire violations in Lebanon, particularly after remarks from former U.S. President Donald Trump. Tehran described the inaction as unacceptable amid international peace efforts.
