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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 18.06.2026.
It displays 152 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.06.2026 ⇢ The Day the US-Iran Deal Took Effect
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The day's editorial focus centered on the US-Iran memorandum of understanding entering into force, signed remotely at dawn by Trump and Pezeshkian. Multiple outlets published the full text, noting Lebanon's mention in the first clause. Hezbollah-aligned media framed it as an Iranian victory, while sovereigntist outlets questioned Lebanon's sidelined role. By morning, Israeli defiance emerged: Netanyahu declared a buffer zone would remain, and the military released a map of operations 10 km deep. Clashes continued near Kfar Tibnit, with Hezbollah claiming to repel incursions. President Aoun met the negotiating team ahead of Washington talks, insisting on full Israeli withdrawal. In the afternoon, the US imposed sanctions on Suleiman Franjieh and Mahmoud Qmati for Hezbollah links. The day's arc moved from diplomatic breakthrough to contested implementation, with Lebanon's sovereignty hanging on contradictory interpretations.
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Al Manar French
La chaîne israélienne Channel 14 a rapporté que le secrétaire général du Hezbollah, le cheikh Naïm Qassem, a prononcé un discours empreint de « grande confiance en soi », qu’il a attribuée aux « victoires remportées par l’Iran ». La chaîne a ajouté que le cheikh Qassem a adressé un message à Israël, affirmant qu’« il n’y a pas de …
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Le président du Parlement iranien et chef de la délégation de négociation, Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, a affirmé mercredi que ce sont les Américains qui ont cherché à instaurer un cessez-le-feu, soulignant que la force de l’Iran a contraint les pays européens à négocier avec Téhéran la levée des sanctions. Dans une interview accordée à la …
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Al Manar French
Le porte-parole du ministère iranien des Affaires étrangères et membre de la délégation de négociation, Esmaeil Baghaei, a confirmé qu’au moment où il s’exprimait à la télévision iranienne, le texte du protocole d’accord conclu entre l’Iran et les États-Unis a déjà été signé par les présidents des deux pays, soulignant que les deux parties avaient …
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05:52⇢The Dawn Accord
⌨Editors focus on the official signing of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, with multiple outlets reporting the deal was signed at dawn and Trump to receive Aoun before month's end. Hezbollah-aligned media highlight Iran's victory, while sovereigntist outlets question Lebanon's role. The full text is published by Naharnet.
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08:08⇢The Memorandum Takes Effect
⌨Editors focus on the US-Iran memorandum entering into force, with Lebanon24 and Kataeb reporting the deal signed and Trump to meet Aoun. Hezbollah-aligned Al-Manar highlights Iran's victory, while sovereigntist outlets like L'Orient-Le Jour question Lebanon's role. The full text is published by Naharnet.
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Al Manar English
Mounting Hezbollah attacks are rattling Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, leaving one soldier killed and seven others—including officers—wounded, in an escalation that follows an earlier drone strike injuring five more occupation troops. Israeli occupation army announced on Thursday that an Israeli reservist soldier was killed, and seven others were wounded, including senior officers, by a …
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10:47⇢The Memorandum Takes Effect
⌨Editors focus on the US-Iran memorandum entering into force, with Lebanon24 and Kataeb reporting the deal signed and Trump to meet Aoun. Hezbollah-aligned Al-Manar highlights Iran's victory, while sovereigntist outlets like L'Orient-Le Jour question Lebanon's role. The full text is published by Naharnet.
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Al Manar English
Russia and Iran are coordinating efforts at the United Nations aimed at the eventual lifting of international sanctions imposed on Tehran, according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov. Speaking to Izvestia, Alimov said the two countries are working jointly on initiatives within the UN framework and are actively discussing “unilateral coercive measures.” Alimov said …
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The memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States has been formally signed by the presidents of both countries through a digital ceremony, with the text finalized and the agreement officially in effect, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman announced on Wednesday. “The memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States was agreed to be …
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12:41⇢The Accord's Lebanese Shadow
⌨Editors focus on the US-Iran memorandum's implications for Lebanon, with Lebanon24 and L'Orient-Le Jour analyzing potential impacts of US military aid cuts to Israel and the post-agreement challenges. Kataeb and El Nashra highlight Lebanon-Israel negotiations and sovereignty concerns. Al-Manar and Janoubia report on the digital signing and G7 stance against Iran.
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Al Manar English
Switzerland has announced that a preliminary meeting between representatives from the United States, Iran, Pakistan, Qatar, and other interested countries will take place on Friday, marking the first face-to-face negotiations since the landmark war-ending memorandum of understanding was finalized. The Swiss government confirmed the Friday gathering as diplomatic momentum builds following the formal signing of …
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Al Manar English
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei warned on Thursday that Israeli continued occupation of southern Lebanon would mean the “annulment” of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) it signed with the United States, in an interview with Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar. He said that “the second phase of our negotiations will begin to reach a final agreement, …
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Al Manar English
A number of residents of Haddatha managed to reach the town square and its eastern neighborhoods, escorted by the Lebanese army and ambulance crews, to recover the bodies of the martyrs. Meanwhile, bulldozers continued their work to clear roads and remove rubble. It is worth recalling that the Israeli occupation forces attempted several times to …
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Al Manar English
Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif signed on Thursday the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (Islamabad MoU)، as mediator. The Islamabad MOU has been signed by President of USA Donald J. Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
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Al Manar English
Hezbollah Military Media posted a video that shows the Islamic Resistance’s operation targeting an “Israeli” enemy army engineering vehicle on the outskirts of Majdal Zoun town in southern Lebanon with an Ababil loitering glider [FPV]. This video shows footage from the Islamic Resistance's operation targeting an “Israeli” enemy army engineering vehicle on the outskirts of …
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14:36⇢Israeli Commander's Plan to Destroy Dahieh
⌨Editors focus on Israeli military threats and operations in southern Lebanon. Lebanon24 reports an Israeli commander's plan to 'destroy' the southern suburb, while Lebanon Files publishes an Israeli map of deployment 10 km deep. MTV Lebanon covers gunfire at the army and medics in Hadata. Hezbollah-aligned Al-Manar releases drone attack footage. The US-Iran deal remains in background.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described the emerging understanding with the United States as a “historic document” reflecting the strength and standing of Iran, asserting that lasting peace can only be achieved through “mutual respect.” In a post on X, Pezeshkian said the agreement sends “a message from a powerful Iran,” emphasizing that the Islamic Republic …
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16:48⇢Ceasefire Breaches and Diplomatic Maneuvers
⌨Editors focus on Israeli violations of the ceasefire in south Lebanon, with multiple outlets reporting artillery shelling and a map of Israeli military operations. Simultaneously, the US-Iran deal continues to drive political contacts, as President Aoun meets with the army commander and the negotiating team ahead of Washington talks.
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The Islamic Resistance Operations Room issued on Thursday a statement to detail the confrontation with and frustration of the enemy’s attempts to reach Ali Al-Taher Heights. The statement indicated that the Resistance has been targeting the enemy forces with rockets, drones, and loitering gliders [FPV], inflicting heavy losses upon the Zionist officers, soldiers, and vehicles …
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18:21⇢The Buffer Zone Standoff
⌨Editors focus on the ongoing Israeli military operations in south Lebanon despite the US-Iran deal, with Hezbollah claiming to repel incursions near Kfar Tibnit and Ali al-Taher. President Aoun insists on Israeli withdrawal ahead of Washington talks, while Netanyahu says Israel will keep a buffer zone as needed. The deal's implementation remains secondary to battlefield dynamics.
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Al Manar English
Head of Loyalty to Resistance parliamentary bloc, Hajj Mohammad Raad called on the Lebanese authorities to carefully read the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding and draw out the facts and prospects that will weigh heavily on the reality of the region and the world, including Lebanon. MP Raad also warned the Lebanese officials against underestimating Iran’s …
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21:08⇢Sanctions on Franjieh and Qmati
⌨Editors focus on new US sanctions targeting Lebanese figures linked to Hezbollah, including Suleiman Franjieh and Mahmoud Qmati, reported by multiple outlets across the spectrum. The move comes amid the US-Iran deal and ongoing Israeli operations in south Lebanon.
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Al Manar French
Le porte-parole du ministère iranien des Affaires étrangères et membre de la délégation de négociation, Esmaeil Baghaei, a confirmé qu’au moment où il s’exprimait à la télévision iranienne, le texte du protocole d’accord conclu entre l’Iran et les États-Unis a déjà été signé par les présidents des deux pays, soulignant que les deux parties avaient …
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Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei says Iranian officials have made extensive efforts out of compassion and goodwill to reach a memorandum of understanding with the US, while the American president has used various leverage points out of desperation. “The passionate and loyal Iranian nation, as you have been informed, a memorandum …
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