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Netanyahu will speak with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. Lebanon has yet to comment but, on Thursday, Iran’s speaker of parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf told his Lebanese counterpart, Nabih Berri, in a [phone conversation](/news/2026/4/16/ceasefire-in-lebanon-as-important-as-in-iran-says-ghalibaf
warning, causing heavy traffic on the main roads heading north. The Israeli military posted its order on social media minutes after reports emerged of air strikes on several buildings in Tyre's eastern al-Massaken
warned that if Israel kept up attacks in Lebanon, it would retaliate with "much harsher and more forceful actions than before."  claimed on Friday that Iran had agreed never
Beirut](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/01/european-leaders-condemn-israel-incursion-into-lebanon) and that he had spoken to Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and representatives of Hezbollah and both agreed that “all shooting will stop”. But on Tuesday, Lebanon’s state
Beirut’s main objective.  ## In the Gulf - Trump said a potential currency swap with the United Arab Emirates is “under consideration
attacks on Iran, Trump also told reporters "I think it's going to happen," referring to a deal. Also on Friday, hours after Iran said that the Strait of Hormuz was open to commercial ships
attacks, Israel ran rife with rumours about an inevitable Hezbollah invasion of the Israeli Galilee. The official fearmongers in Israeli TV studios talked a blue streak about the “plan” to “destroy” Israel from seven fronts
warnings over a 24-hour period. The Lexie is the sixth ship that the US military has disabled since its blockade of Iran began on 13 April. The US military said
Netanyahu] government are crashing against the ground of reality. The confrontation in Lebanon can only end in one way: the permanent removal of the threat to the northern settlements,” Lapid said in a post
Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to the White House for peace talks. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said he welcomed the ceasefire and [urged all sides to respect it fully](https://x.com/antonioguterres/status/2044895970421264831?s=20), adding
Beirut’s southern suburbs, despite warnings by officials not to attempt to return to their homes until it became clear whether the ceasefire would hold. The Lebanese army said early on Friday that Israel committed
Beirut](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/01/european-leaders-condemn-israel-incursion-into-lebanon) and had spoken to Netanyahu and representatives of Hezbollah who agreed that “all shooting will stop”. Trump confirmed reports that he had described Netanyahu as “crazy”, saying he was “a little
warning in defiance of Washington's request days ago to stand down. Monday marked the 100th day of the Iran war, launched Feb. 28 when Israel and the United States killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah
warned that an attack on Beirut would renew [full-scale war](https://apnews.com/hub/iran) across the Mideast, even as Pakistan tries to restart talks between Tehran and Washington. Iran wants a deal to include ending
warned that any further escalation could tip the global economy into recession. Here is what we know: ## In Iran - **Red Cross sends aid:** The International Committee of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said
Netanyahu not to target Beirut, understanding that such an escalation could end a regional ceasefire in place since April. The Israeli invasion has deepened tensions between Iran, which backs Hezbollah, and the Lebanese government, which
warning has been issued in the Al-Kharj governorate to alert of potential danger**. The area is home to the Prince Sultan air base that hosts US forces. *Here’s a fuller account