Israel continues to raid southern Lebanon in open defiance of Iran-US deal

Shortly after the announcement of a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, which included the end of the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, Israeli occupation forces pressed ahead with their assaults south of the Arab country, violating the deal.

According to Lebanese media outlets, Israeli warplanes carried out two airstrikes in the early hours of Monday, targeting the town of Majdal Zoun. A drone strike hit areas in the town of Kfar Tebnit as well.

There were, however, no immediate reports about possible casualties and the extent of damage caused.

This aerial aggression was coupled with intense and ongoing artillery bombardment on the city of Nabatieh and the towns of Kfar Remman, Nabatieh al-Fawqa, and Kfar Tebnit.

Additional reports also noted further strikes by the occupation forces in the towns of Khiam and Markaba in southern Lebanon, along with a drone attack on the town of Haris in the Bint Jbeil district of the Nabatieh Governorate.

Hezbollah continues to confront the Israeli occupation and respond to its ongoing aggression against Lebanon and its people.

Iran Foreign Ministry warns US of ‘dangerous consequences’ of Israeli ‘terrorist’ strike on Beirut

Tehran warned that the consequences of Israeli provocations for regional peace and security will fall squarely on the United States and the Zionist regime.

In a relevant development, Lebanon's Civil Defense of the Islamic Health Authority appealed to the residents not to return to their villages until the ceasefire announcement and its implementation by the competent authorities are confirmed.

It urged the residents to adhere to a set of necessary guidelines, foremost among them not going to the villages at night and waiting for morning, while ensuring in advance the safety of the area and the safety of the roads leading to the affected towns and neighborhoods.

Tehran and Washington on Sunday finalized the text of an MoU aimed at ending the war, according to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC).

It is expected to bring an immediate and permanent halt to the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, and end the US naval blockade against Iran. The agreement is scheduled to be officially signed in Switzerland on June 19.

Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi said that negotiations on a final agreement covering Iran’s nuclear program, the lifting of all sanctions, and the termination of UN resolutions will begin only after the other side implements its commitments, including the release of Iranian assets.

Gharibabadi said Iran’s commitments are minimal compared with its achievements and stressed that the country’s armed forces remain fully prepared against any threat.

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