Southern Lebanon residents doubt US-Iran agreement will bring lasting calm

Al Jazeera Thursday 18 June 2026, 17:09 UTC 1 min read

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Southern Lebanon residents doubt US-Iran deal will bring lasting calm Southern Lebanon residents doubt US-Iran agreement will bring lasting calm Residents of southern Lebanon expressed scepticism that hostilities would end after the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to end the war. Israeli officials said they are in talks with the US over continuing Israel’s deployment in southern Lebanon. Published On 18 Jun 2026

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