Israel Strikes 20 Sites in Southern Lebanon, Killing 1 as US-Iran Deal Nears
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Updated · BBC.com · Jun 13
Israel Strikes 20 Sites in Southern Lebanon, Killing 1 as US-Iran Deal Nears
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jun 13
Summary
At least one person was killed in Marrakeh in Lebanon's Tyre district after Israel struck southern Lebanon and ordered evacuations from about 20 locations, Lebanese state media said.
Israel had warned it would hit Hezbollah if attacks on northern Israel continued, making the strikes an immediate escalation even as a broader diplomatic opening appeared close.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a US-Iran peace deal could be finalized within 24 hours, while Iran's foreign minister said it would also end fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
US officials said the draft memorandum would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and phase in economic relief only after verified Iranian compliance, but Iran still has not given final internal approval.