Israel continues bombing Lebanon despite a US-Iran peace deal and criticism from Trump

On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Israeli airstrikes killed at least four people in southern Lebanon, threatening to derail a tentative peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran.

The deal, recently announced by President Trump, aims to end regional hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a cessation of military operations. While the U.S. and Iran have moved toward a framework for peace, Israel claims its strikes are necessary to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure that continues to threaten its border. President Trump has publicly urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to be more responsible, warning that continued aggression could sabotage the final settlement.

Iran’s military command has threatened a harsh response if the strikes do not cease before the final signing scheduled for this Sunday.