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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 01.09.2026.

It displays 120 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

01.09.2026 ⇢ The day of the US strikes on Iran
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The day was dominated by the US-Iran military escalation, with American strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian threats to close the strait. In the morning, reports focused on the drop in Hormuz traffic and Iran's air defense claims. By afternoon, US strikes hit Jiroft airport and Chabahar, with Trump warning of 'much harder' action. Iran retaliated with ballistic missiles on a US base in Jordan. Concurrently, domestic tensions persisted: President Aoun pushed for peace with Israel and state-building, while Speaker Berri rejected the framework and prioritized confronting Israeli aggression. Hezbollah's decline and Israeli operations in the south also featured.

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Une source sécuritaire et politique iranienne de haut rang, s’exprimant lundi auprès de la chaine satellitaire libanaise Al-Mayadeen, a transmis un avertissement des forces armées iraniennes aux États-Unis et à leurs alliés : « Toute nouvelle erreur ou acte d’agression entraînera une riposte iranienne plus sévère et d’envergure.» La source a ajouté : « Téhéran a répondu avec force …
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Par Ahmad Al-Abd Moins de 24 heures après que le président israélien Isaac Herzog et le premier ministre de l’occupation Benyjamin Netanyahu ont condamné, samedi soir, les attaques de colons contre les villages de Qusra et Jalud au sud de Naplouse, des colons ont attaqué la localité d’Al-Mughayyir, au nord-est de Ramallah, sous la protection …
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Le président américain, Donald Trump, a réactivé l’option d’une intervention militaire limitée contre l’Iran, après avoir constaté que le nouveau paquet de sanctions ne permettrait pas d’accomplir ce que la guerre totale avait échoué à réaliser. Cependant, ce retour n’a pas masqué son désarroi face à l’impasse de ses options contre Téhéran. Un désarroi qui …
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07:53⇢Aoun's Peace Overture, Berri's Red Line

⌨The Lebanese press is dominated by the ongoing debate over negotiations with Israel, with President Aoun advocating for ending hostilities and Speaker Berri rejecting the framework deal and warning against negotiating under fire. Concurrently, reports highlight the US-Iran military escalation and its regional implications, alongside domestic concerns over salaries and the army support conference.
09:28
Le secrétaire américain à l’Armée de terre, Dan Driscoll, a remis sa démission, après des mois de tensions avec le secrétaire à la Défense, Pete Hegseth, a confirmé lundi la Maison-Blanche à l’Agence France-Presse (AFP). L’information avait été révélée, dans un premier temps, par le Wall Street Journal, puis reprise par plusieurs médias américains. Interrogée …
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Le gouverneur de la Banque centrale iranienne, Abdolnasser Hemmati, a affirmé ce mardi l’inexactitude des prétentions faisant état d’un effondrement économique en Iran. Il a souligné que le système économique du pays poursuit ses activités avec force, en dépit des nouvelles sanctions imposées chaque semaine par les adversaires. Hemmati a expliqué que le recouvrement des …
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10:03
La capacité installée d’énergie solaire en Chine a dépassé pour la première fois celle des centrales à charbon, a annoncé mardi l’administration compétente. La Chine, premier émetteur mondial de gaz à effet de serre responsables du changement climatique, s’est engagée à atteindre le pic de ses émissions d’ici à 2030 et la neutralité carbone d’ici …
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The secretary of the US Army has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump after months of friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the army’s future direction and the removal of several senior officers, said The Wall Street Journal, citing an official announcement. Dan Driscoll is expected to depart the Pentagon within the next …
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Ship-tracking data has revealed a dramatic drop in maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies, as geopolitical tensions surge across the Middle East. Over the weekend, the number of cargo vessels transiting the strategic waterway dwindled to an average of just five per day a steep decline from …
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L’Union européenne a sacrifié sa souveraineté, ses lois, ses valeurs et ses principes éthiques sous la pression américaine et est devenu complice de la guerre économique illégale menée par Washington contre l’Iran, a dénoncé le porte-parole du ministère des Affaires étrangères, Esmaïl Baghaï. Lundi, dans une publication sur X, Esmaïl Baghaï a invoqué le propre …
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11:01⇢Strait of Hormuz Traffic Plunges

⌨The Lebanese press is dominated by the escalating US-Iran conflict, with reports of a dramatic drop in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's air defense commander boasting of downing over 200 aircraft. Concurrently, President Aoun's push for peace with Israel continues to face opposition from Speaker Berri, who rejects the framework deal. Domestic stories include the election of Makhzoumi in Beirut's Union of Families and changes to the social security system.
11:16
Iran’s army air defence force is completing new indigenous systems with no known foreign equivalent, which will enter the production phase after technical and legal stages, the force commander said. Brigadier General Alireza Elhami, commander of the army’s air defence force, said the new designs are gradually being turned into operational products, and that no …
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11:47
Sara Netanyahu, l’épouse du Premier ministre israélien, a laissé entendre qu’un chef de l’opposition avait eu connaissance du projet d’attaque du 7 octobre 2023, à quelques semaines des élections législatives qui s’annoncent particulièrement serrées. Lors d’une interview diffusée lundi soir sur la chaîne 14 proche du gouvernement, Mme Netanyahu s’en est prise à Yaïr Golan, …
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Iran has delivered a stark ultimatum to the United States, declaring that the only path out of the current crisis lies in Washington’s full compliance with the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) a deal signed by both nations’ presidents or else the conflict will persist. Speaking on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organization …
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Un message de Yaïr Netanyahu, fils du Premier ministre israélien Benjamin Netanyahu, a adhéré aux revendications de l’Argentine concernant les îles Malouines pour contrer les positions critiques du gouvernement britannique travailliste concernant la guerre contre Gaza. Sur X, il a annoncé son soutien à la revendication de souveraineté de l’Argentine sur l’archipel, administré par le …
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A meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a Eurasian bloc, began Tuesday in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov welcomed the heads of state and government at the Yntymak Ordo complex, where the meeting is being held, before the leaders posed for the traditional photo. …
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12:56⇢Hezbollah's Decline and Gaza's Bloody Dawn

⌨The Lebanese press is dominated by the escalating conflict with Israel, with reports of intense strikes on Gaza and Hezbollah's military decline. President Aoun's call for state-building and sovereignty is echoed across outlets, while the SCO summit in Bishkek receives coverage from Hezbollah-aligned media.
13:38
Israeli occupation military strikes have intensified across Gaza Strip, with Gaza City bearing the brunt of a sustained aerial campaign that has left multiple Palestinians dead and wounded over the past 24 hours, according to local sources. Warplanes and armed drones pounded targets west of the city in a renewed wave of bombardment, while Palestinian …
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Hezbollah MP Hasan Ezzeddine lashed out at “blatant US meddling” in Lebanon’s internal affairs, criticizing Washington’s ambassador for defending the Israeli enemy and calling for Hezbollah to surrender its weapons while Israeli forces continue to violate Lebanese sovereignty. In remarks addressing a local ceremony celebrating Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) birth anniversary, MP Ezzeddine said the US …
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President Donald Trump and his senior aides are considering limited strikes against Iranian military capabilities in and around the Strait of Hormuz to prevent Tehran from rebuilding the radar and missile systems used to target ships, Axios reported Monday. The plan, developed over the past week by US Central Command and backed by Defense Secretary …
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The Iraqi government has firmly rejected a proposal by the United States to keep a contingent of coalition forces in the country beyond the September 30 deadline. Government spokesman Haider Al-Aboudi announced the decision during a press conference in Baghdad, confirming that Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi turned down the American request to extend the military …
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15:25⇢The South's New Watch

⌨The Lebanese press is focused on the aftermath of Hezbollah's dismantled positions in the south, with Kataeb detailing new monitoring rules and Lebanon24 reporting on Israeli revelations about Hezbollah cells. Al-Manar covers Israeli explosions and vehicle movements in the south, while Janoubia highlights the 'Shiite Republic' in Lebanon. Concurrently, Aoun's call for state unity on the Grand Liban anniversary is echoed by L'Orient-Le Jour and LBC, amid ongoing US-Iran tensions and regional diplomatic efforts.
18:10
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that if the Unted States intesifies its maritime blockade against the Iranian nation, Tehran will respond militarily. Ghalibaf made the remarks in a video message released on Tuesday. The Iranian Armed Forces invest every available opportunity to rebuild their strength and will not waste a single hour or …
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Le site « Axios » a révélé que le président américain Donald Trump et ses principaux conseillers envisagent de mener des frappes limitées dans le détroit d’Ormuz, afin d’empêcher l’Iran de reconstruire ses capacités en matière de radars et de missiles, ce qui pourrait lui permettre de cibler des navires, selon trois responsables américains. D’après …
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19:46⇢Strait of Hormuz on the Brink

⌨The Lebanese press is focused on the escalating US-Iran confrontation near the Strait of Hormuz, with reports of potential American strikes and Iranian threats of military response. Concurrently, domestic political tensions persist over negotiations with Israel, as Speaker Berri prioritizes confronting Israeli aggression over dialogue.
23:21
The Israeli enemy escalated late Tuesday its attacks on South Lebanon, launching several air raids on Ali Al-Taher and Al-Dabsheh heights in addition to the two towns of Zawtar Al-Sharqiyeh and Al-Mansouri. Al-Manar’s correspondent reported that the Zionist enemy carried out explosions in Houla and Rchaf. The enemy army also conducted a sweeping operation using …
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23:59⇢Strait of Hormuz on the Brink

⌨The Lebanese press is dominated by the escalating US-Iran conflict, with reports of American strikes on Iran and Iranian threats to close the Strait of Hormuz. Concurrently, domestic political tensions persist over negotiations with Israel, as President Aoun pushes for a new chapter while Speaker Berri rejects the framework.