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Israel bombs Hezbollah targets in Beirut
13 Jun 2026 – 27 Jun 2026 · 26 chapters · 74 updates
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Chapter 1Israel bombs Hezbollah targets in Beirut
- 14 Jun
IDF strikes Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut's Dahieh suburb after three drones target northern Israel.
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Threatens the US-Iran agreement as tensions escalate following the IDF strike on Hezbollah's command center in Beirut.
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Doubts Iran's commitment to US talks following renewed Israeli strikes on Beirut suburbs, signaling a potential collapse of diplomatic efforts.
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Declares Iran that peace negotiations are now useless following renewed Israeli strikes on Lebanon, signaling a formal threat to abandon diplomatic talks.
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Criticizes Donald Trump the Israeli strikes on Beirut as disproportionate while claiming he remains close to securing a long-term peace deal with Iran.
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Targeted a Hezbollah command center in Beirut following rocket attacks in northern Israel, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
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Suspended the potential U.S.-Iran peace agreement following the Beirut airstrikes, as regional tensions escalate and Iran halts flights in the western part of the country.
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Chapter 2Trump demands halt to Lebanon strikes
- 14 Jun
Demands Netanyahu halt all military strikes in Lebanon, warning that further attacks jeopardize a pending agreement negotiated between Washington and Tehran.
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Predicts a peace agreement with Iran will be signed within hours, claiming the deal was previously delayed by Israeli military actions.
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Threatens the potential US-Iran deal as Iran warns of an imminent response to Israeli strikes on Beirut, prompting Trump to urge both sides to avoid escalation.
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Chapter 3Oil prices drop amid Mideast ceasefire
- 16 Jun
Brent crude falls below $80 as Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping for the duration of the ceasefire.
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Chapter 4Israel-Lebanon ceasefire tensions
- 19 Jun
Netanyahu states Israeli troops will remain in southern Lebanon as long as necessary, following airstrikes that killed 16 people in the south.
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Increased airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 18 people, further threatening the stability of ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
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Chapter 5Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire status
- 19 Jun
Ambassador to the US states Israel will respect the ceasefire if Hezbollah ends hostilities, following a series of strikes in Lebanon.
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Chapter 6Israel strikes Lebanon after ceasefire
- 20 Jun
Israeli strikes kill 47 people in Lebanon hours after a ceasefire took effect, forcing the postponement of US-Iran peace talks.
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Resumes US-Iran diplomatic efforts as a US envoy travels to Switzerland to discuss the stalled peace talks following the recent ceasefire violations.
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Chapter 7Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire violations
- 20 Jun
Israel strikes southern Lebanon and Hezbollah launches drone attacks, leaving 18 dead in Lebanon and four Israeli soldiers killed.
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Increased death toll in Lebanon as Israeli strikes kill five more people, bringing the total casualties following recent ceasefire violations.
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Rose to six the number of people killed in Lebanon by Israeli airstrikes following the ceasefire, as tensions persist despite the agreement.
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Increased to 16 the death toll in Lebanon following Israeli airstrikes, as clashes continue to challenge the ceasefire agreement.
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Chapter 8Iran closes Strait of Hormuz
- 20 Jun
Closes the shipping lane in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon, accusing the US and Israel of violating the 60-day ceasefire agreement.
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Declares the ceasefire in Lebanon collapsed following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as regional tensions escalate further.
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Accuses Israel of provoking the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as the U.S. military increases vigilance in the region.
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Dispatches a diplomatic delegation to Switzerland while maintaining the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
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Denies US claims of reopening the Strait of Hormuz while confirming direct negotiations in Switzerland involving JD Vance.
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Cites Israeli attacks on Lebanon as the reason for closing the Strait of Hormuz, escalating the conflict beyond the previous ceasefire negotiations.
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Resume negotiations in Switzerland this Sunday, though Tehran officials state that a breakthrough remains unlikely.
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Blocked the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a US response as 55 vessels have successfully transited the waterway.
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Chapter 9US-Iran diplomatic talks in Switzerland
- 22 Jun
Conclude Swiss talks as negotiators agree to technical-level discussions on a 60-day roadmap and security in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Chapter 10US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland
- 22 Jun
Establish a 60-day roadmap and a communication cell for Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz as the first round of talks concludes in Switzerland.
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Collapsed negotiations as Iranian delegates exited talks following threats from Donald Trump, reversing earlier reports of progress on Lebanon and Hormuz.
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Resumed negotiations show encouraging progress according to mediators, signaling a potential breakthrough following the previous collapse of talks.
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Concluded the first round of US-Iran talks in Switzerland, with negotiators addressing key issues including oil sanctions, frozen assets, and the Strait of Hormuz.
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Signals progress in US-Iran peace talks, causing global oil prices to decline as markets react to the potential for de-escalation.
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Reported major progress in US-Iran talks as officials confirm significant breakthroughs in the ongoing negotiations in Switzerland.
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Departed the Iranian delegation for Tehran, signaling a pause or conclusion to the current round of negotiations in Switzerland.
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Chapter 11Iran claims post-war control of Hormuz
- 23 Jun
Claims that Tehran will administer the Strait of Hormuz after the war, chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says during peace talks in Switzerland.
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Declares Tehran that the administration of the Strait of Hormuz will permanently change post-war, rejecting a return to pre-war status despite the lifting of sanctions.
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Chapter 12Iran asserts Strait of Hormuz control
- 23 Jun
Ghalibaf states Tehran will manage the Strait of Hormuz through its new transit authority, collecting maritime fees while pledging to respect international rules.
Chapter 13US eases Iran oil sanctions
- 23 Jun
Treasury issues a 60-day license allowing Iranian crude oil sales until August 21, 2026, as Washington and Tehran negotiate nuclear and sanctions terms in Switzerland.
Refuses Iran to allow inspections of damaged nuclear sites, complicating ongoing negotiations despite the temporary US oil sanctions waiver.
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Chapter 14UN evacuates seafarers in Persian Gulf
- 23 Jun
Launches evacuation of 11,000 stranded sailors in the Strait of Hormuz, coordinating safe passage through two temporary routes with Oman and Iran.
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Chapter 15Senate votes to end Iran war powers
- 24 Jun
Senate passes resolution 50-48 to end US military hostilities with Iran, as the White House declares the measure non-binding.
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Chapter 16US and Iran clash over nuclear inspections
- 24 Jun
Tehran rejects Trump's claim of unlimited inspections, refusing access to bombed sites as technical talks conclude in Switzerland.
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Unlocks 12 billion dollars in frozen assets as part of a new agreement between the US and Iran, shifting the focus from nuclear inspections to financial de-escalation.
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Threatens to break negotiations if Iran refuses IAEA inspectors, marking a shift back to strict nuclear oversight requirements.
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Chapter 17US rejects Iran Strait of Hormuz tax plan
- 24 Jun
Rejects transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warning Iran against a proposed navigation tax during a briefing in Abu Dhabi.
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Chapter 18US-Iran peace protocol aftermath
- 24 Jun
Declares the peace protocol a "declaration of defeat of America" as Tehran reacts to the US ratifying the 14-point agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Chapter 19Italy denies US combat flights to Iran
- 24 Jun
Denies NATO chief Rutte's claim that 500 US planes used Italian bases for Epic Fury, as the Defence Ministry states Rome authorized only logistical flights.
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Demands opposition parties that Prime Minister Meloni clarify in Parliament the extent of Italian base usage following the dispute over US combat flights to Iran.
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Confirmed 500 US flights departed from Italy, according to NATO's Rutte, while the Defense Ministry maintains they were strictly technical and logistical in nature.
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Confirmed Italy authorized US combat jets to launch strikes against Iran from its bases, contradicting previous claims that flights were strictly logistical.
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Quantified the scale of US operations from Italy, with NATO Secretary General Rutte confirming 500 combat aircraft launched from Italian bases for strikes against Iran.
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Clarified the NATO stance, confirming that US operations from Italian bases were conducted in accordance with existing bilateral agreements.
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Accused the Italian government of misleading Parliament regarding the use of domestic bases for US operations, sparking a direct confrontation between opposition and Defense.
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Confirmed Defense Minister Crosetto is prepared to testify before Parliament to detail all authorized US flights departing from Italian bases.
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Authorized up to 500 military flights to Iran, according to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, contradicting previous government denials.
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Reiterates denial of US combat flights from Italian bases, as Foreign Minister Tajani formally disputes NATO Secretary General Rutte's claims of authorization.
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Chapter 20Trump requests $87.6B for Iran war costs
- 25 Jun
Requests $87.6 billion for military operations as Senate leaders warn the funding bill lacks the 60 votes needed to pass.
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Chapter 21Cargo ship hit in Strait of Hormuz
- 25 Jun
Sustains bridge damage after an unknown projectile strikes a merchant vessel, prompting an investigation by Omani authorities.
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Chapter 22Iran, Oman hold Strait of Hormuz talks
- 25 Jun
Pledge coordination on Strait of Hormuz traffic during a call between the foreign ministers of Iran and Oman, setting temporary maritime measures for a 60-day period.
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Suspended UN evacuation operations in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions, halting the previously agreed-upon maritime coordination measures.
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Attacked cargo ship forces UN to pause Strait of Hormuz evacuation operations, halting maritime coordination measures amid escalating regional tensions.
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Closed the Strait of Hormuz temporarily to 11,000 seafarers following the cargo ship attack, escalating the regional maritime crisis.
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Pauses UN ship evacuations through the Strait of Hormuz following the recent cargo ship attack, further disrupting maritime transit in the region.
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Dictates new maritime rules in the Strait of Hormuz, effectively blocking ship passage and escalating regional transit tensions.
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- 26 Jun
Mandates that all vessels use only Iranian-designated routes in the Strait of Hormuz, effectively asserting unilateral control over international maritime transit.
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Chapter 23Trump accuses Iran of ceasefire breach
- 26 Jun
IMO pauses vessel evacuations in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump accuses Iran of violating the ceasefire with a drone strike on a Singapore-flagged ship.
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Launched US airstrikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz in direct retaliation for the drone strike on a cargo vessel.
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Chapter 24Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement
- 26 Jun
Withdrawal begins in southern Lebanon after Israel, Lebanon, and the US sign a ceasefire framework in Washington, allowing Lebanese troops to deploy to pilot zones.
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Netanyahu labels the ceasefire a blow to Iran, while Hezbollah warns of potential internal civil strife as the agreement takes effect.
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Chapter 25Hezbollah rejects Lebanon ceasefire deal
- 26 Jun
Rejects the proposed ceasefire as leader Naim Qassem demands the unconditional withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon.
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Chapter 26US airstrikes hit targets in Iran
- 26 Jun
CENTCOM strikes Iranian missile and radar sites following a drone attack on the cargo ship M/V Ever Lovely in the Strait of Hormuz.
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- 27 Jun
Escalates conflict as Iran's Revolutionary Guard reports retaliatory strikes against US forces following the initial American bombardment of missile and radar sites.
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Articles in this story
- Trump says peace deal with Iran to be signed Sunday as Israeli strikes continue in Lebanon
- US–Iran peace deal announced, Israeli airstrike delays electronic signing
- U.S. and Iran reach tentative deal to end war and reopen Strait of Hormuz, but Israeli operations in Lebanon cloud the path
- Iran calls peace talks 'useless' after Israel strikes Beirut suburbs, threatening US deal
- Israel rebuffs US-Iran ceasefire framework, rejects Lebanon withdrawal as Iran demands UN endorsement
- US and Iran sign preliminary deal to end four-month Middle East war and reopen Strait of Hormuz
- Israel and Hezbollah agree on ceasefire after deadliest day since US-Iran deal
- US and Iran begin peace talks in Switzerland as Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes in Lebanon
- Israel defies new Lebanon truce with deadly strikes, as US warns Netanyahu may sabotage Iran peace plan
- Israel and Hezbollah agree fragile ceasefire, but US-Iran peace talks postponed after deadly airstrikes
- Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire falters as strikes continue, threatening the US-Iran peace deal
- Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, citing Israel’s breach of Lebanon truce; US insists shipping continues
- Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over Israel's Lebanon strikes, US says traffic unaffected
- US-Iran negotiations open in Switzerland with ceasefire demands and a closed Strait of Hormuz
- US-Iran talks to run overnight in Switzerland as Vance hails 'historic' meeting and 'great progress'
- US-Iran peace talks deliver IAEA inspection pledge, 60-day roadmap and Strait of Hormuz coordination mechanism
- U.S. waives Iran sanctions, peace roadmap agreed in Swiss talks; Starmer steps down, Greenspan dies
- US Senate defies Trump, votes to end military action against Iran
- Over 1,000 ships blocked as Strait of Hormuz traffic edges back to a third of normal after US-Iran MOU, Iran and Oman discuss future fees
- Trump claims Iran agreed to unlimited nuclear inspections; Tehran denies any access to bombed sites
- Iran’s chief negotiator calls US peace memorandum a ‘declaration of defeat for America’ as Rubio tours Gulf allies
- Italy rejects NATO claim it hosted 500 US warplanes for Iran strikes, sparking political row and Iranian accusations
- Trump administration asks Congress for $87.6 billion, mostly for Iran war costs, as Senate pushes back
- Israel and Lebanon sign framework peace deal but Hezbollah immediately rejects it and new airstrike hits south
- Israel, Lebanon and US sign framework deal in Washington, Israeli troops to pull back from pilot zones in south
- Lebanon and Israel sign US-brokered framework for partial IDF withdrawal; Hezbollah rejects deal and demands unconditional pullout
- US strikes Iran after cargo ship drone attack, Iran retaliates against Bahrain
- Israel and Lebanon sign US-brokered framework deal for phased withdrawal from south Lebanon
- Hezbollah rejects US-brokered Israel-Lebanon accord as 'humiliating' after fresh drone strike
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