US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israeli forces will remain deployed in southern Lebanon until the threat posed by the Iran-backed Hezbollah group is eliminated, even as diplomatic efforts continue to implement a fragile interim agreement between the United States and Iran.
The latest developments come amid indirect US-Iran negotiations in Qatar, renewed statements from Tehran on Lebanon, and growing international calls to maintain diplomatic momentum despite lingering regional tensions.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Netanyahu Says Israeli Troops Will Not Leave Southern Lebanon
During a visit to Israeli troops stationed in southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel’s military position, saying its forces would remain in the area as long as Hezbollah continues to pose a security threat. “Our position is clear: we will not leave southern Lebanon until the threat has disappeared. And as long as Hezbollah, armed, is here and threatening us, we will stay here,” Netanyahu said in a statement released by his office, according to Al Arabiya.
His remarks signal that Israel has no immediate plans to withdraw from southern Lebanon despite ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at easing regional tensions.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Iran Reiterates Lebanon Position, Urges US to Fulfil Commitments
Iran responded on Tuesday by reiterating its long-standing position on Lebanon while emphasizing that Washington must honor its commitments to end conflict across the region. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the United States had explicitly committed to ending the war in Lebanon and should follow through on those promises.
“The US has explicitly made a commitment to end the war in Lebanon and must fulfil its commitment,” Baghaei said during a press briefing, according to Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB, as reported by ANI.
Baghaei added that Tehran’s stance on Lebanon remains “clear and unchanged.”
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Iran Says No Direct Talks With US Planned
Despite ongoing diplomatic engagement through mediators, Iran made clear that no direct meetings with American officials are scheduled in the coming days. Baghaei said Tehran has “no plans” to hold meetings with US representatives at any level, while confirming that indirect diplomacy continues regarding implementation of the interim memorandum of understanding (MoU) as reported by ANI.
Qatar has also confirmed that American and Iranian officials are not expected to meet face-to-face, with mediators continuing to relay messages between both sides.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Qatar Talks to Focus on Frozen Iranian Funds
Iran is sending a delegation to Qatar on Wednesday to discuss implementation of the interim agreement with Washington. According to Reuters, one of the primary issues on the agenda will be the release of Iran’s frozen financial assets. Baghaei said efforts to unlock Iranian funds are progressing, although Qatar’s foreign ministry confirmed that approximately $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets held in Qatar has not yet been transferred to Tehran. Reuters reported.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: China Backs Continued US-Iran Diplomacy
China has also weighed in on the negotiations, urging both Washington and Tehran to maintain diplomatic engagement. According to China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Saudi counterpart that Beijing supports preserving the momentum of ongoing US-Iran negotiations as efforts continue toward a broader regional agreement.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: France Cancels Iranian Opposition Rally Over Security Concerns
Separately, French authorities banned a planned rally by the Paris-based National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) after intelligence agencies warned of heightened security risks linked to rival monarchist activists.
According to Reuters, Paris police cancelled the June 20 demonstration shortly before it was scheduled to begin, citing an exceptionally tense domestic and international security environment and the potential for violence.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: 5 Key Takeaways From the Latest US-Iran Talks
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli troops will remain in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah no longer poses a threat.
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Iran insists the United States must fulfill commitments to end conflict in Lebanon while maintaining its existing regional position.
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Tehran says no direct meetings with US officials are planned, although indirect diplomacy through Qatar continues.
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Talks in Doha will focus on implementing the interim US-Iran agreement, including the release of frozen Iranian assets.
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China has encouraged continued diplomatic negotiations, while regional tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remain a major concern.
(The information is based on inputs from agencies)
