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Israel Launches Airstrikes in Lebanon After 4 Soldiers Are Killed
ByAbdi Latif Dahir June 19, 2026

The violence involving Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants added to pressure on the U.S.-Iran deal, which calls for fighting to stop on all fronts, including in Lebanon.

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‘We wanted a reason for people to come back’: Lebanese city marks Ashura after destruction of war
ByWilliam Christou in Nabatieh June 19, 2026

People in Nabatieh mourn the city’s recent dead in religious ceremony held amid empty streets and shattered buildingsAs the procession wound its way through mounds of rubble, the crowd chanted and beat their chests, their lamentations echoed by the dul…

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Middle East crisis live: Israel strikes targets in Lebanon as US-Iran talks in Switzerland called off
ByTaz Ali (now) and Adam Fulton (earlier) June 19, 2026June 19, 2026

IDF claims continuing strikes come after Iran-backed group repeatedly violated ceasefire; JD Vance cancels trip as US-Iran talks set for Friday cancelledUS-Iran talks in Switzerland abruptly called offJD Vance tells Iran deal critics in Israel: Trump i…

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US-Iran talks abruptly called off after Israel and Hezbollah trade deadly attacks
ByJonathan Yerushalmy and agencies June 19, 2026June 19, 2026

JD Vance’s staff were at an airbase ready to fly to summit in Obbürgen before trip was suddenly cancelledMiddle East crisis – live updatesTalks due to take place on Friday between the US ⁠and Iran in Switzerland to implement a peace deal were cancelle…

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Vance Lashes Out at Israeli Critics of U.S.-Iran Agreement to End the War
ByJonathan Swan, Erica L. Green, Max Bearak and Michael Levenson June 18, 2026

The vice president said that the United States was the only powerful ally Israel had left and noted that two-thirds of the weapons that protected Israel were paid for by U.S. tax dollars.

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Israel Stunned by Trump’s Iran Deal
ByDavid M. Halbfinger June 18, 2026June 19, 2026

The agreement accomplishes none of Israel’s stated war aims and arguably leaves the country in worse shape on each of them.

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Israeli Pundits Stunned by Trump’s Iran Deal
ByDavid M. Halbfinger June 18, 2026

Analysts and pundits said the agreement accomplishes none of Israel’s war aims and leaves the country in worse shape on each of them.

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Middle East crisis: Trump says US expects ‘complete ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon, Hezbollah and Israel’ – as it happened
ByAdam Fulton June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

US president says he encourages Middle East countries to ‘maintain commitment to allowing our negotiations to beautifully unfold’Reaction: Donald Trump’s Iran deal met with anger, relief and incredulityAnalysis: Trump’s Iran deal is result of unrealist…

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Oil prices fall after peace deal signed – as it happened
ByTaz Ali June 17, 2026June 18, 2026

This blog is now closed – see our full report on the latest in the Middle East crisisTrump also addressed media reports of a leaked US-Iran deal (see post at 11:57), denying claims it includes a $300bn reconstruction fund for Tehran.“We’re not putting …

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Trump says Syria would do a better job than Israel of ‘taking care of Hezbollah’ – video
ByMiddle East and north Africa | The Guardian June 16, 2026

In unusually frank remarks, the US president has appeared to acknowledge that Israel has been killing many civilians in its attacks on Lebanon, which it claims are targeting only Hezbollah. He told reporters: ‘Israel’s fighting Hezbollah too long and t…

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