The Israel Defense Forces says it has intercepted rockets launched by Hezbollah towards their troops in southern Lebanon.
It remains unclear how Lebanon features in the ceasefire deal that has been electronically signed by the US and Iran.
Meanwhile, three oil tankers carrying essential Iranian goods have passed through the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 7:22am
Oil tankers pass through Strait of Hormuz, state media says
Iranian state media says three oil tankers and two ships carrying essential goods have passed through the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US and Iran electronically signed a ceasefire agreement yesterday that would end the war and lift the chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
According to US President Donald Trump, the strait is already “partially opened”.
“As you know, they’re doing a little hunting for a couple of mines that they’ve already found,” he said.
“But it’s essentially ships are starting to go out now. On Friday, it’ll be completely opened.”
Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 7:11am
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it intercepted rockets launched by Hezbollah towards their troops in southern Lebanon a short while ago.
The IDF also said Hezbollah “launched an anti-tank missile and multiple mortar shells” at troops in southern Lebanon in “several incidents”.
Iran has insisted that attacks on Lebanon must stop as part of the finalised peace deal.
However, Israel’s defence minister had declared his country’s forces would not withdraw from territory seized and occupied during Israel’s invasion of Lebanon in March.
