Live: Israel says Hezbollah has attacked troops in southern Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces says it has intercepted rockets launched by Hezbollah towards their troops in southern Lebanon.

It remains unclear how Lebanon features in the ceasefire deal that has been electronically signed by the US and Iran.

Meanwhile, three oil tankers carrying essential Iranian goods have passed through the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 7:50am

Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 7:50am

Iran has taken 'great step toward final victory,' country's chief negotiator says

Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has praised his nation's people for their "historic resistance" in a post on X.

He said the conduct of Iranians, combined with the "valour of the armed forces against those who sought the life of this nation", has allowed Iran to take a "great step toward final victory".

"They wanted to but they couldn't. We stand firm," Qalibaf added.

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Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 7:40am

Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 7:40am

Vance says memorandum of understanding a 'general document'

By Hanan Dervisevic

US Vice-President JD Vance says the memorandum of understanding (MOU) that was signed with Iran is a "very general document" with the specifics of the deal to be worked out during further negotiations.

"The MOU ... is about a page and a half so it is a very general document," Vance said on CNN.

"On a number of issues, we are going to have to figure this stuff out during the technical negotiation phase."

The agreement is not an all-inclusive peace deal, but does provide a framework for ongoing negotiations on issues such as the future of Iran's nuclear program over the next 60 days, while lifting some of the war-time measures that have been imposed, such as the chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.

Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 7:28am

Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 7:28am

Hezbollah confirms it targeted Israeli soldiers

By Hanan Dervisevic

Hezbollah says it has fired rockets and artillery shells at Israeli forces operating in southern Lebanon because they "tried to advance towards the Kfar Tebnit crossing".

The statement came shortly after the Israeli army said rockets, an anti-tank missile and mortar shells were fired towards its soldiers.

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Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 7:22am

Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 7:22am

Iranian oil tankers pass through Strait of Hormuz, state media says

By Hanan Dervisevic

Iranian state media says three oil tankers and two ships carrying essential goods have passed through the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

A screenshot from MarineTraffic appears to show the Iranian bulk carrier Momentum Phonix has left Iranian shores and is heading to the western side of the strait.

The US and Iran electronically signed a ceasefire agreement yesterday that would end the war and lift the chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.

According to US President Donald Trump, the strait is already "partially opened".

"As you know, they're doing a little hunting for a couple of mines that they've already found," he said.

"But it's essentially ships are starting to go out now. On Friday, it'll be completely opened."

Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 7:11am

Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 7:11am

Welcome

By Hanan Dervisevic

Good morning and thank you for being with us as we bring you the latest news from the Middle East.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it intercepted rockets launched by Hezbollah towards their troops in southern Lebanon a short while ago.

The IDF also said Hezbollah "launched an anti-tank missile and multiple mortar shells" at troops in southern Lebanon in "several incidents".

Iran has insisted that attacks on Lebanon must stop as part of the finalised peace deal.

However, Israel's defence minister had declared his country's forces would not withdraw from territory seized and occupied during Israel's invasion of Lebanon in March.