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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 30.07.2026.

It displays 147 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

30.07.2026The Day IRGC Struck US Bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain

Editors led with a sharp escalation in the US-Iran conflict. Morning reports detailed US strikes on Iran's Qeshm island, with Iran vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz shut. By afternoon, the IRGC claimed retaliatory strikes destroyed F-35 jets at a US-run base in Jordan, and later struck bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Al-Manar and almanar_en framed these as responses to US aggression, while Naharnet and LBC covered the US military's 'heavy wave' of strikes.

In Lebanon, President Aoun's visit to Ankara dominated domestic coverage. He secured Turkish support for the army and reconstruction, reaffirming Lebanon's sovereignty. Speaker Berri urged international efforts for Israeli withdrawal, receiving a call from Macron. The judicial summons of former central bank governor Riad Salameh also drew attention, alongside reports of Israeli violations in the south and a Hezbollah arms cache discovered in Beirut.

03:07

03:07Iran Strikes Back, Trump Threatens

Editors focus on US-Iran escalation after Iran targets US bases in Jordan and seizes oil tankers, while US strikes hit deep inside Iran. Trump threatens to hit Iran 'hard' but leaves door open for talks. In south Lebanon, Israel uses ammonium nitrate for demolitions, prompting a judicial investigation.
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Les États-Unis ont mené, tôt ce jeudi matin, plusieurs agressions contre diverses zones du sud de l’Iran. L’agence de presse officielle iranienne IRNA a fait état d’au moins deux blessés suite à l’agression américaine sur l’île de Qeshm. Le vice-gouverneur de Hormozgan a déclaré qu’une attaque ennemie avait visé une maison d’habitation sur l’île de …
06:10
08:12

08:12Qeshm Under Fire

Editors focus on US strikes on Iran's Qeshm island (almanar_fr) and Trump's threat to hit Iran 'hard' (Naharnet), while Iraq's Islamic Resistance vows inevitable response (almanar_en). In Lebanon, Aoun visits Turkey for talks with Erdogan (Lebanon24), and Berri sees no encouraging signs from Washington deal (Lebanon24). Kataeb advises Hezbollah to spare Lebanon harsher blows.
08:19
In the early hours of Thursday morning, the United States launched a series of aggressive airstrikes targeting various areas across southern Iran, leaving two people wounded on Qeshm Island and at least three others trapped beneath the rubble of a residential building, where search-and-rescue operations remain ongoing. Rescuers are searching for people trapped under the …
08:19
08:26
In the early hours of Thursday morning, the United States launched a series of aggressive airstrikes targeting various areas across southern Iran, leaving two people wounded on Qeshm Island and at least three others trapped beneath the rubble of a residential building, where search-and-rescue operations remain ongoing. Rescuers are searching for people trapped under the …
08:26
09:05
Le ministère iranien du Renseignement a annoncé le démantèlement de quatre cellules opérationnelles appartenant à des groupes terroristes takfiris liés aux services de renseignement américains et israéliens. Cette vaste opération de sécurité, menée dans la province du Sistan-et-Baloutchistan, dans le sud-est du pays, a permis l’arrestation de 15 terroristes et la découverte de plusieurs caches d’armes, …
09:05
10:02
Un juge libanais a émis une ordonnance judiciaire qui pourrait entraîner l’arrestation de l’homme d’affaires et banquier Anton Sahnaoui à son retour au Liban, pour avoir communiqué avec des responsables israéliens en violation des lois libanaises qui interdisent toute forme de contact avec Israël. Selon les médias officiels libanais, le juge Ahmed Rami Al-Hajj, de …
10:02
10:12
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has declared that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will remain indefinitely closed as long as the United States persists with what it terms “interference” and “bellicose rhetoric” in the region, intensifying a dangerous maritime and military standoff. In a forceful statement issued on Thursday, the IRGC detailed a tense …
10:12
10:15

10:15Trump's Economic Olive Branch

Editors focus on Trump's economic overture to Lebanon (Lebanon24) and Hezbollah's alleged sabotage of defense against Israel (Kataeb). Meanwhile, the IRGC threatens to keep Strait of Hormuz shut (almanar_en, Al-Manar), and the Lebanese army chief warns against destabilization (MTV Lebanon). A judicial case against Anton Sahnaoui for Israeli contacts (almanar_fr) and gold price drop (Addiyar) are also covered.
10:22
Les États-Unis ont mené, tôt ce jeudi matin, plusieurs agressions contre diverses zones du sud de l’Iran. L’Université des Sciences Médicales de la province de Hormozgan, dans le sud de l’Iran a fait état de 3 martyrs et deux blessés suite à l’agression américaine sur l’île de Qeshm. Le vice-gouverneur de Hormozgan a déclaré qu’une …
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10:50
Lebanese Army Commander General Rudolphe Haykal said ongoing Israeli attacks and violations are obstructing the army’s efforts to deploy in southern Lebanon, even as troops prepare to move into areas vacated by Israeli occupation forces. Speaking on the 81st anniversary of the Lebanese Army, General Haykal affirmed that the military “stands ready to deploy in …
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10:58
Lebanese Army Commander General Rudolphe Haykal said ongoing Israeli attacks and violations are obstructing the army’s efforts to deploy in southern Lebanon, even as troops prepare to move into areas vacated by Israeli occupation forces. Speaking on the 81st anniversary of the Lebanese Army, General Haykal affirmed that the military “stands ready to deploy in …
10:58
11:36

11:36Qeshm Under Fire, Hormuz Shut

Editors focus on US-Iran escalation after US strikes on Iran's Qeshm island (almanar_fr, Naharnet), with Iran vowing to keep Strait of Hormuz shut (almanar_fr). In Lebanon, Israeli violations hinder army deployment in the south (almanar_en, Lebanon Files, Al-Manar), while a judicial warrant is issued for Riad Salameh (LBC).
12:10
A UNIFIL announcement regarding the discovery of four tons of ammonium nitrate explosives in the southern Lebanese town of Houla has triggered growing questions over the origin of the materials, the circumstances of their presence, and the Israeli role in this issue, according to a report by Al-Akhbar Lebanese daily. The international force disclosed the …
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12:37
Pakistan on Thursday said it is doing its “utmost” to bring the US and Iran back to the negotiating table under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed last month. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi told reporters that negotiations between the parties are ongoing to normalize the situation, particularly the situation in the Strait of …
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13:17
The Israeli occupation military pressed ahead with a relentless wave of airstrikes and artillery shelling across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, marking the 294th consecutive day of violations against the ceasefire agreement. Residential buildings and makeshift tents sheltering displaced families bore the brunt of the bombardment, leaving dozens of Palestinians dead or wounded and vast …
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13:19

13:19Salameh's Judicial Summons

Editors focus on the judicial escalation against former central bank governor Riad Salameh, with a summons to appear before the public prosecution (Kataeb, LBC). Meanwhile, President Berri reaffirms the army's role as the army of all Lebanese (Al-Manar), and a report highlights Israeli obstruction of army efforts in the south (Naharnet).
13:34
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said the Lebanese Army remains the central pillar of national unity and stability, stressing its role in defending sovereignty and completing the liberation of Lebanese territory from Israeli occupation. In a statement marking Army Day on August 1, Speaker Berri said: “For eighty-one years, the Lebanese Army has remained the …
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14:15
The United States is facing a critical shortfall in its premier ballistic missile interceptors, with Patriot and THAAD stockpiles dwindling to dangerously low levels following sustained combat operations against Iran, according to a sobering new assessment from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). The report warns that the depletion poses a significant near- …
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14:24
Israeli occupation forces targeted the southern countryside of Quneitra on Thursday with artillery shelling, Syria’s state media reported. The occupation forces fired three artillery shells at the area surrounding Tal al-Ahmar Al-Sharqi in the southern countryside of Quneitra, causing no casualties, according to SANA news agency. #SANAnews#Syria#Quneitra#TalAlAhmarAlSharqi#IsraeliOccupation#1974DisengagementAgreement https://t.co/GGGi3BYovU pic.twitter.com/HQoeX95jxK— SANA English (@SANAEnOfficial) July 30, 2026 …
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The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said it launched a ballistic missile strike on US-run Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan’s Azraq, destroying three American F-35 fighter jets and heavily damaging three others in retaliation for a US airstrike that killed three members of a family on Iran’s Qeshm Island. The IRGC’s public relations office …
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15:07

15:07IRGC Claims F-35s Destroyed in Jordan

Editors focus on US-Iran escalation after IRGC claims retaliatory strikes destroyed F-35 jets at a US-run base in Jordan (almanar_en), while Al-Manar reports Israeli soldiers fleeing their base in the Negev. In Lebanon, Berri urges international efforts to compel Israel to stop its war (LBC) and discusses with Macron support for the army and Resolution 1701 (Addiyar). Kataeb highlights a State Council ruling affirming Lebanon's Christian identity.
15:38
Dozens of Israeli soldiers left the Sde Teiman base following an argument with the senior command staff, Israeli media reported on Thursday. The soldiers are members of the Sabar Battalion of the Givati Brigade, according to Walla news website. According to sources in the Givati Brigade, the command staff decided to remove and destroy symbols …
15:38
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18:05Houthi Solidarity and US Strikes on Iran

Editors focus on US-Iran tensions after Houthi solidarity with Iraq and US strikes on Iran's Qeshm island (almanar_en, almanar_fr). In Lebanon, Berri urges international efforts for Israeli withdrawal (Naharnet, LBC) and receives Macron call (Naharnet). Kataeb reports pressure on Amal to decouple from Hezbollah. MTV Lebanon covers presidential snub.
19:31
The Israeli enemy continued on Thursday its violations and attacks in several Lebanese areas. In this regard, an Israeli gunboat violated the Lebanese sovereignty and territorial waters off Al-Mansouri town, South Lebanon. Israeli gliders dropped stun grenades on Yater and Byout Al-Sayyed towns. Meanwhile, the Israeli occupation forces carried out a bombing in Kfartebnit town. …
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21:35
The IRGC said Thursday it destroyed two drone hangars and a fuel storage facility at the US Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait in its latest retaliatory strikes. According to the statement, the operation was carried out as part of what the IRGC described as the “punishment of the aggressor.” It added that the …
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21:38

21:38Aoun's Ankara Pledge

Editors focus on President Aoun's visit to Ankara, where he reaffirms Lebanon's sovereignty and non-interference, while Erdogan pledges support for the Lebanese army and reconstruction of the south (Kataeb, Addiyar, Lebanon Files). Meanwhile, IRGC strikes US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain escalate regional tensions (almanar_en, Al-Manar).