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19.07.2026

The Day Aoun Met Rubio While Iran Struck Jordan

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 19.07.2026.

It displays 119 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

19.07.2026The Day Aoun Met Rubio While Iran Struck Jordan

Editors split their focus between President Aoun's diplomatic mission in Washington and the escalating US-Iran military confrontation. Aoun arrived and met Secretary Rubio, who praised Lebanon's efforts to disarm Hezbollah and reaffirmed support for the framework agreement. The meeting was framed as a test of sovereignty and a push for Israeli withdrawal from pilot zones. Simultaneously, Iranian retaliation dominated headlines: strikes on US bases in Jordan and Kuwait, downing of a US drone, and IRGC interception of vessels in Hormuz. Al-Manar reported ongoing US attacks on Iran and satellite images of damage at US sites. By evening, US sources signaled intent to escalate strikes on Iran, while Israeli media discussed drone bans and potential involvement. Domestically, Patriarch Al-Rai reiterated the framework agreement's importance, and the electricity crisis worsened.

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Le commandement central américain (CENTCOM) a annoncé samedi que deux soldats américains ont été tués et qu’un troisième est porté disparu lors d’une opération militaire menée en Jordanie le 17 juillet. Le Centcom a également indiqué que quatre soldats blessés ont été transférés dans des hôpitaux en Jordanie pour y être soignés, sans fournir davantage …
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07:18

07:18Aoun's Washington Summit Looms

Editors focus on President Aoun's Washington visit, with a summit with Trump expected Tuesday and a meeting with Rubio today. Meanwhile, CENTCOM reports two US soldiers killed and one missing in Jordan, and Israeli aggression continues in south Lebanon, uprooting trees and destroying a Red Cross center in Bint Jbeil.
07:18

07:18Aoun's Washington Summit Looms

Editors focus on President Aoun's Washington visit, with a summit with Trump expected Tuesday and a meeting with Rubio today. Meanwhile, CENTCOM reports two US soldiers killed and one missing in Jordan, and Israeli aggression continues in south Lebanon, uprooting trees and destroying a Red Cross center in Bint Jbeil.
10:16
L’agression américaine contre l’Iran se poursuit, alors que le Commandement central des États-Unis (CENTCOM) a annoncé le début du « lancement de nouveaux raids aériens sur le pays ». Parallèlement, l’agence Mehr a fait état d’une agression américaine contre le port de Sirik, dans la province de Hormozgan, dans le sud du pays, soulignant que …
10:16
11:16
Two US service members were killed in an Iranian strike on a military base in Jordan, US Central Command said Saturday. A third service member was also missing in action from the attack, CENTCOM said. Four other US service members were medically evacuated to a hospital in Jordan and have since been discharged. Other service …
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11:37
The Iranian Army has targeted two key US bases in Kuwait in response to deadly American aerial assaults on civilian infrastructure. The army’s Public Relations Department said on Sunday that the large-scale attack involved launching explosive drones at the US army’s ammunition depot in Al-Udiri Camp, as well as Patriot and air surveillance radars belonging …
11:37
11:38

11:38Aoun in Washington, Iran Strikes Kuwait

Editors focus on President Aoun's arrival in Washington for talks with Trump and Rubio, while Iran escalates retaliation against US bases in Kuwait and Hormozgan. The dual narrative of diplomacy and military confrontation dominates.
11:38

11:38Aoun in Washington, Iran Strikes Kuwait

Editors focus on President Aoun's arrival in Washington for talks with Trump and Rubio, while Iran escalates retaliation against US bases in Kuwait and Hormozgan. The dual narrative of diplomacy and military confrontation dominates.
12:11
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it intercepted and destroyed a US MQ9 drone in Ahvaz, a city in the eastern Khuzestan region that borders Iraq, Iran’s state-run broadcaster IRIB reported on Sunday. An MQ-9 is a large, remotely piloted unmanned aerial vehicle designed primarily for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and air strikes, according to a description by …
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12:29
L’agression américaine contre l’Iran se poursuit, alors que le Commandement central des États-Unis (CENTCOM) a annoncé le début du « lancement de nouveaux raids aériens sur le pays ». Parallèlement, l’agence Mehr a fait état d’une agression américaine contre le port de Sirik, dans la province de Hormozgan, dans le sud du pays, soulignant que …
12:29
12:37
At least two Palestinians were martyred and many others injured on Sunday in Israeli artillery shelling and airstrikes in the Gaza Strip amid Tel Aviv’s ongoing violations of a ceasefire in place since October 2025. The shelling, early on Sunday, targeted a gathering of civilians on Kashko Street in the Zeitoun neighborhood, southeast of Gaza …
12:37
12:55
The Naval Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued statement which mentioned, “A few hours ago, four violating vessels, encouraged by provocative acts and with the support of the American terrorists, turned off their navigation systems and ignored the warnings of the Naval Force’s Strait of Hormuz Monitoring Base. They attempted to disrupt maritime …
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13:22Aoun's Washington Dance, Iran's Hormuz Strike

Editors focus on President Aoun's Washington visit, with meetings scheduled with Rubio and Trump, while Iran escalates retaliation against US bases in Hormozgan and Kuwait. Al-Manar reports IRGC intercepting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The dual narrative of diplomacy and military confrontation continues.
13:22

13:22Aoun's Washington Dance, Iran's Hormuz Strike

Editors focus on President Aoun's Washington visit, with meetings scheduled with Rubio and Trump, while Iran escalates retaliation against US bases in Hormozgan and Kuwait. Al-Manar reports IRGC intercepting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The dual narrative of diplomacy and military confrontation continues.
13:35
Lebanon President Joseph Aoun arrived in the US capital for an official visit at the invitation of President Donald Trump, but the welcome awaiting him at Andrews Air Force Base appeared far more restrained than the “significance” attached to the trip. Aoun and First Lady Neemat Aoun were received by the Director of Protocol at …
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Israeli occupation forces advanced into the village of Eastern Al-Samdaniyah in the northern countryside of Quneitra on Sunday, while also shelling areas near the town of Al-Hamidiyah, Syria’s state news agency SANA reported. According to SANA’s correspondent, an Israeli force comprising five military vehicles entered the village, set up a temporary checkpoint, and carried out …
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15:27
L’agression américaine contre l’Iran se poursuit, alors que le Commandement central des États-Unis (CENTCOM) a annoncé le début du « lancement de nouveaux raids aériens sur le pays ». Parallèlement, l’agence Mehr a fait état d’une agression américaine contre le port de Sirik, dans la province de Hormozgan, dans le sud du pays, soulignant que …
15:27
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The Jordanian government on Sunday confirmed that no evacuation orders had been issued for Aqaba Airport or the nearby port, dismissing US reports suggesting otherwise. Government spokesperson and Minister of State for Government Communication Mohammad Momani said both facilities are operating normally, adding that any potential risks are handled by the relevant authorities in line …
15:37
15:57

15:57Iran Strikes Back at US Bases in Jordan

Editors focus on the US-Iran military escalation, with new US strikes on Hormozgan and Iranian retaliation against US bases in Jordan. Al-Manar and MTV Lebanon report damage at a US base in Jordan and a strike on a nuclear plant under construction. L'Orient-Le Jour notes the war weakens Trump ahead of midterms. Meanwhile, Patriarch Al-Rai reaffirms the framework agreement, and Aoun's Washington visit continues.
15:57

15:57Iran Strikes Back at US Bases in Jordan

Editors focus on the US-Iran military escalation, with new US strikes on Hormozgan and Iranian retaliation against US bases in Jordan. Al-Manar and MTV Lebanon report damage at a US base in Jordan and a strike on a nuclear plant under construction. L'Orient-Le Jour notes the war weakens Trump ahead of midterms. Meanwhile, Patriarch Al-Rai reaffirms the framework agreement, and Aoun's Washington visit continues.
16:47
The Israeli army announced it had detected an Iranian missile attack toward Aqaba, Jordan. It stated: “A short time ago, launches were detected from Iran toward the city of Aqaba in Jordan, near the borders of Israel. Shrapnel or projectile debris may have fallen within Israeli territory as a result of this launch.” The Zionist …
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18:39
Member of “Loyalty to Resistance” Parliamentary Bloc, Dr. Ehab Hamadeh, affirmed that the goals set during the Israeli wars on Lebanon were based on eradicating the Resistance and its community. Addressing a memorial ceremony held to honor the martyrs in Sohmor town, MP Hamadeh said, “The goals set during the Israeli wars and attacks were …
18:39
18:41

18:41Aoun Meets Rubio Amid Iran Retaliation

Editors focus on President Aoun's meeting with Rubio in Washington, with Kataeb highlighting Rubio's praise for Lebanon's efforts to disarm Hezbollah. Meanwhile, US-Iran escalation continues: Al-Manar reports ongoing US attacks on Iran and Iranian retaliation, while Lebanon24 and Addiyar cover nuclear and base threats.
18:41

18:41Aoun Meets Rubio Amid Iran Retaliation

Editors focus on President Aoun's meeting with Rubio in Washington, with Kataeb highlighting Rubio's praise for Lebanon's efforts to disarm Hezbollah. Meanwhile, US-Iran escalation continues: Al-Manar reports ongoing US attacks on Iran and Iranian retaliation, while Lebanon24 and Addiyar cover nuclear and base threats.
20:02
Commander of IRGC’s Al-Quds Force, Brigadier General Esmail Qaani, stressed that the commanders and fighters of the resistance fronts, expressing their appreciation and gratitude for the generosity and magnanimity of the Supreme Leader towards the resistance front, reaffirm their “unwavering commitment to the pledge we made to the martyred Imam of the nation, may God …
20:02
20:52

20:52Aoun and Rubio's Washington Embrace

Editors focus on President Aoun's meeting with Rubio in Washington, with multiple sources highlighting Rubio's commitment to supporting Lebanon's government and the framework agreement. Meanwhile, Al-Manar reports satellite images showing damage at US sites, and Janoubia covers a US warning and Iranian missiles near Aqaba and Eilat.
20:52

20:52Aoun and Rubio's Washington Embrace

Editors focus on President Aoun's meeting with Rubio in Washington, with multiple sources highlighting Rubio's commitment to supporting Lebanon's government and the framework agreement. Meanwhile, Al-Manar reports satellite images showing damage at US sites, and Janoubia covers a US warning and Iranian missiles near Aqaba and Eilat.
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