Israel steps up attacks in Lebanon amid fallout with US over Iran deal

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Israel intensified military strikes in southern Lebanon amid escalating conflict related to the Iran-US deal discussions. Hezbollah reported intense fighting in the area, raising concerns about destabilizing the nascent agreement.

Israel’s military said on June 19 its forces struck targets throughout southern Lebanon overnight as Hezbollah reported intense fighting in the area, threatening the nascent agreement between Iran and the United States to end their war. Israel and Hezbollah are not parties to the agreement, but Iran insists Israel must withdraw from south Lebanon. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky tells us more from Jerusalem.