Iran Denies Sunday Signing as Hezbollah Opens ‘New Phase’ in South Lebanon (Jun 13, 1538 UTC, 1838 Israel) (Evening Edition)

• Diplomatic Track — Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that a US-Iran peace deal would be signed within 24 hours, and President Trump reposted the claim. However, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman quickly pushed back, saying “the exact date for signing the memorandum of understanding will not be tomorrow” Times of Israel Ynetnews N12 Chat. The spokesman added that the focus is solely on ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon Bint Jbeil News. Iran International reported that Tehran is split, with hardline backlash clouding the path to signing amid disputes over nuclear terms and frozen funds Iran International.
• Nuclear Site Mining — Iran has mined entrances and collapsed tunnels at its Isfahan nuclear facility to deter a US raid on enriched uranium stockpiles, according to CNN and Haaretz. A former nuclear official said the move raises the risk that Tehran could claim it cannot retrieve some material Times of Israel Haaretz Ynetnews.
• Strait of Hormuz — CENTCOM confirmed it downed multiple Iranian drones targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway remains at 2% of pre-war tanker traffic, with backwardation persisting at $2.63 Haaretz TLDR Iran SITREP.
• Anniversary Rhetoric — Marking the first anniversary of the 12-day US-Israeli war, Iranian officials delivered defiant speeches. Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf said Iranians would stand until “final victory,” and Judiciary chief Ejei praised “astonishing national unity” as a deterrent IRNA.
• Funeral Arrangements — Iran announced funeral and burial dates for late Supreme Leader Khamenei, with ceremonies in Tehran and Qom before burial in Mashhad on July 4 Al Jazeera IRNA.
• Diplomatic Meetings — Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi met with Russian and Chinese ambassadors in Tehran to discuss the Pakistan-mediated negotiations IRNA.

• Hezbollah ‘New Phase’ — Hezbollah’s Military Media announced a “new phase” of confrontation, framing operations as resistance for the liberation of all south Lebanon. Statements described attacks on Israeli positions in Maroun al-Ras, Majdal Zoun, and Blat using rockets, loitering drones, and an Ababil glider Al-Manar TV Bint Jbeil News.
• IDF Operations — The IDF struck over 70 Hezbollah infrastructure sites in the past 24 hours, including rocket launchers and buildings used to advance attacks. Several operatives were killed in areas where troops are operating IDF Official Times of Israel N12 Chat.
• Tunnel Elimination — Reservists of the 551st Paratroopers Brigade spotted two cells of seven Hezbollah operatives emerging from a tunnel used to store weapons and carry out attacks. The operatives were killed in airstrikes, artillery, and explosive drones IDF Official Manniefabian.
• Drone Incidents — A suspected Hezbollah drone struck near Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, triggering sirens in Margaliot; no injuries were reported. Earlier, a drone was shot down over Metula and Misgav Am IDF Official Times of Israel Manniefabian.
• Lebanese Army Withdrawal — Lebanese media reported that the Lebanese Armed Forces withdrew from positions in Kfar Tebnit, near Nabatieh, as the IDF advanced. Footage showed armored vehicles leaving the area Manniefabian.
• Civilian Impact — Israeli airstrikes killed one person in southern Lebanon, and the IDF issued evacuation orders for 20 locations, including Nabatieh. The total displaced in Lebanon is estimated at 1.2 million Al Jazeera TLDR Iran SITREP.
• Nabatieh Municipality Response — Nabatieh’s municipality condemned an Al-Hadath report alleging tunnels in the city, calling it a fabrication that paves the way for Israeli aggression Al-Manar TV.

UNRWA Staff Dismissals — UNRWA fired 70 Gaza staffers amid Israeli accusations that the agency is riddled with Hamas operatives. UNRWA said the dismissals were not a validation of the claims Times of Israel.

• Settler Shooting — A settler shot a Palestinian man near Ramallah; Palestinian reports say the man had an intellectual disability and was allegedly threatening the settler with a rock. The Palestinian mayor claimed Israeli forces withheld medical treatment for over an hour Times of Israel.
• Israeli Raids — Israeli forces stormed Al-Yamun in Jenin and abducted a Palestinian from Al-Fawwar refugee camp in Nablus Quds News Network.

• FIFA Activism — Activists in Toronto rallied to “kick Israel out of FIFA,” despite Israel’s absence from the World Cup. Protesters wore “Jews for a free Palestine” shirts and called for the release of a jailed Hamas medical officer Times of Israel.
• Ireland Match Relocation — The Football Association of Ireland moved a Nations League match against Israel to a neutral venue outside Ireland, drawing criticism from groups demanding a full boycott Quds News Network.

Iran Embassy Statement — Iran’s Embassy in Berlin criticized the “deliberate silence” of certain nations over US-Israeli aggression on the first anniversary of the war IRNA.

Kennedy Center Signage — Workers removed President Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center after a court ruled the addition unlawful without Congressional approval Al Jazeera Times of Israel.

India Military Plane Crash — A military transport aircraft crashed in Assam, India, killing at least five people Al Jazeera N12 Chat.

Syria — Israeli forces conducted a night patrol in Marriyah village in western Daraa, roaming residential neighborhoods before withdrawing without arrests or skirmishes SOHR. Protests continued across Syria demanding accountability and rejecting coexistence with former regime enforcers SOHR. A couple was assassinated in eastern Aleppo, and a young man was seriously injured in a sectarian shooting in Damascus SOHR. Families of detainees transferred to Iraqi prisons protested in Deir Ezzor SOHR.