Fresh tensions in West Asia emerged after reports of renewed Israeli strikes in Lebanon despite references to a Lebanon ceasefire framework in the recently announced U.S.-Iran peace understanding. According to reports,

(Corrects to show agreement waives U.S. sanctions on Iran, not international sanctions, in paragraph 10) By Steve Holland and Jihed Abidellaoui EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France/NABATIEH, Lebanon, June 17 (Reuters) - The U.

Israel's military said it carried out overnight strikes targeting Hezbollah, after a drone attack killed Israeli soldiers.

According to a statement from the Lebanese Presidency, Aoun stressed the “necessity of halting Israeli aggressions on Lebanese territories through the achievement of a comprehensive ceasefire”.

Iran's IRGC reportedly denied responsibility for the Kuwait airport attack, the latest blow to an already weakened ceasefire agreement.

Trump appears keen to reach a deal to end the war, which is unpopular with Americans, as he deploys both pressure and diplomacy, analysts say.