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03.07.2026

The Day Iran Mourned Khamenei and Aoun Defended the Framework Accord

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 03.07.2026.

It displays 130 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

03.07.2026The Day Iran Mourned Khamenei and Aoun Defended the Framework Accord

The day was split between two dominant stories: Iran's massive funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei and President Aoun's defense of the framework accord. From early morning, Al-Manar and other outlets led with the funeral, as millions gathered in Tehran and Hezbollah called for a popular gathering in Lebanon. A Lebanese delegation attended, affirming loyalty to the 'line of the Guardian Jurist.'

Simultaneously, Aoun gave a press conference rejecting foreign tutelage, insisting the framework accord does not legitimize occupation, and stating that separating Lebanon's path from the US-Iran track upsets those accustomed to guardianship. Kataeb echoed sovereignty themes, while Amal and Mufti Qabalan reiterated rejection of the accord. By afternoon, coverage shifted to a Yemeni-Saudi incident involving an Iranian plane, briefly diverting attention. The day's editorial arc moved from funeral diplomacy to internal political consolidation around Aoun's stance, with the accord's opponents hardening their positions.

03:07

03:07Gemayel's Sovereignty Call

Editors focus on the framework accord's political battle, with Kataeb's Gemayel calling for restoring state sovereignty and disarming illegal weapons, while Hezbollah-aligned sources highlight Khamenei's funeral. L'Orient-Le Jour links the accord to Syria's roadmap. Cohesion is high around the accord's fate.
07:16
Par Yehya Dabouk Trois ans avant le séisme du 7 octobre, plus précisément en octobre 2020, l’ancien président du Conseil de sécurité nationale israélien, Yaakov Amidror, a rédigé un document de recherche intitulé « Le concept de sécurité nationale de l’État d’Israël ». Il tentait d’y proposer un cadre théorique global pour les principes devant …
07:16
07:40

07:40Syria's New Embrace

Editors focus on Syrian Foreign Minister al-Shaibani's visit, with Kataeb framing it as a launch of 'new Syria' and a counter-campaign against Baabda, while Lebanon24 reports al-Shaibani's openness and a message from al-Sharaa denying military intentions. Janoubia questions whether the joint committee ends tutelage or is a diplomatic maneuver. MTV Lebanon draws parallels to Iraqi corruption and arrests.
08:12
09:30
Iran has launched the first phase of vast funeral ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, with foreign dignitaries and religious figures converging on Tehran’s Grand Mosalla to pay tribute in a display of national unity and international solidarity. The body of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s predecessor martyred in a US-Israeli strike during …
09:30
10:36

10:36Iran Bids Farewell to Supreme Leader

Editors focus on Iran's funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Khamenei, with Al-Manar and almanar_en leading coverage of the epic farewell and global dignitaries, while Naharnet provides practical details. Meanwhile, L'Orient-Le Jour reports Sunni MPs struggling to define their position on the Lebanon-Israel framework accord, and Lebanon24 frames US choice between peace with Lebanon or war with Iran. Cohesion is moderate around the funeral.
10:57
Millions of people are expected to attend funeral ceremonies in Iraq for martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, a spokesman for the Iraqi media committee organizing the event has said. The funeral will be held in the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala, with no ceremonies planned in Baghdad due to …
10:57
10:57
11:07
Un soldat israélien a été grièvement blessé, tandis que deux autres l’ont été légèrement, lors d’un affrontement armé survenu hier soir, jeudi, dans la ville de Bint Jbeil, c’est ce qu’a annoncé, ce vendredi, l’armée de l’ennemi israélien. La radio de l’armée d’occupation israélienne a rapporté que l’incident s’est produit lorsqu’une force de la brigade …
11:07
11:22
11:22
12:16
An individual Hezbollah fighter operating inside an area in southern Lebanon occupied by Israeli enemy forces opened fire on a patrol in Bint Jbeil, wounding one soldier seriously and injuring two others before disappearing, according to Israeli Army Radio. The report said troops from the 679th Brigade (Yiftach) had entered a building in the southern …
12:16
12:34

12:34Iran Bids Farewell to Supreme Leader

Editors focus on Iran's farewell to Supreme Leader Khamenei, with Al-Manar and almanan_fr covering the funeral ceremony in Tehran. Meanwhile, Kataeb criticizes Hezbollah's emotional reaction to the framework accord, and Lebanon24 questions the US-Iran understanding. Cohesion is moderate around the funeral.
12:46
An official Hezbollah delegation paid an emotional tribute to martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Friday. The footage shows the delegation lined in silence, heads bowed, before emotion overtook some officials who tried to contain their grief during the moment of respect as they stood before the flag-draped …
12:46
13:24
13:28
In the spring, U.S. officials suspected that ‘Israel’ intended to kill Iran’s top negotiators and sent a warning to Tehran to take precautions, The Washington Post reported. The paper cited current and former officials familiar with the matter as saying that senior U.S. officials feared that ‘Israel’ intended to assassinate Iran’s top negotiators as the …
13:28
13:55
Hezbollah called for a popular gathering in tribute of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei. “On the occasion of the passing of the Imam of the Oppressed, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, we invite the public to participate in Lebanese and international gatherings held concurrently with the solemn …
13:55
13:57

13:57Iran Bids Farewell to Supreme Leader

Editors focus on Iran's funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei, with Hezbollah calling for a popular gathering and a Lebanese delegation in Tehran affirming loyalty to the line of the Guardian Jurist. Meanwhile, Kataeb criticizes Hezbollah's emotional reaction to the framework accord, and L'Orient-Le Jour reports on US political divisions over Lebanon.
14:09
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned that Tehran will not hesitate to take “appropriate and proportional measures” should the United States and the Israeli regime fail to honor their international commitments, delivering the firm ultimatum during a high-level meeting with a Belarusian envoy amid sprawling funeral ceremonies in the capital. Qalibaf made the …
14:09
15:39
A senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said Saturday that Iran’s enemies would “take to their graves” the hope of seeing the Iranian nation surrender, as mourners gathered for the funeral procession of the country’s martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei following the recent US-Israeli war. Speaking during …
15:39
16:13

16:13Aoun's Sovereignty Stand

Editors focus on President Aoun's statements rejecting foreign tutelage and defending the framework accord, with Kataeb echoing sovereignty themes. Meanwhile, L'Orient-Le Jour reports on Loubna Mrie's disillusionment with Syria's future, and Lebanon24 questions whether the European coalition will face Hezbollah's veto on southern settlement. Cohesion is moderate around Aoun's remarks.
17:01
The ‘Israel’-Lebanon framework agreement signed in Washington on June 26, 2026, threatens to betray war crimes victims in Lebanon, Amnesty International and five human rights and press freedom organizations said today. Parts of the text appear to be aimed at preventing victims of serious international crimes from seeking justice before international forums. Others seem to …
17:01
18:32
The Yemeni Armed Forces issued on Friday a statement to highlight a Saudi attempt to prevent an Iranian civilian aircraft from landing at Sana’a International Airport. The statement indicated that the Saudi attempt failed through the interception of the warplanes by the Yemeni Armed Forces that thwarted this attempt by targeting the warplanes with a …
18:32
20:03

20:03Aoun's Sovereignty Stand

Editors focus on President Aoun's sovereignty stance, with Janoubia and Naharnet reporting his rejection of foreign tutelage and defense of diplomacy over war. Kataeb echoes this by criticizing those who lecture on state-building while serving the Assad regime. Meanwhile, Al-Manar and Addiyar cover a Yemeni-Saudi incident involving an Iranian plane, shifting attention to regional tensions.