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Araqchi Says Lebanon Ceasefire Starts Friday as U.S.-Iran Deal Moves Toward Signing

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100% centerFirst reported by Ynet · Jun 15, 2026
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What happened

Iran’s foreign minister said the Lebanon ceasefire will begin only on Friday, when a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding is expected to be signed in Switzerland. The statement came amid reports of another strike in southern Lebanon and fresh comments from Donald Trump on Lebanon and Iran.

  • 01Araghchi said the Lebanon ceasefire takes effect only on Friday.
  • 02The U.S.-Iran memorandum is expected to be signed in Switzerland this weekend.
  • 03Araghchi warned any Israeli strike in Lebanon after that would violate the deal.
  • 04Lebanese media reported an airstrike on a car in southern Lebanon.
  • 05Trump said Israel should let Syria handle Hezbollah and warned Iran against nuclear weapons.

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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

N12Center · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Araqchi Says Lebanon Ceasefire Starts Friday as U.S.-Iran Deal Moves Toward Signing
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Araghchi Says Lebanon Ceasefire Starts Friday, as Trump Hails Iran Deal
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Report: Iran Urges Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker to Enforce Ceasefire Immediately

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