US Strikes Iran After Drone Attack on Commercial Ship as Israel-Lebanon Framework Deal Signed (Jun 26, 2129 UTC, 0029 Israel) (Morning Edition)

US Strikes Iranian Targets The US military confirmed it struck Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz area on June 26, following an Iranian drone attack on the commercial vessel Ever Lovely Bint Jbeil NewsBehold Israel. Initial reports indicated three explosions in Sirik, Hormozgan Province, and two strikes on the Taheruyi Pier Behold Israel.

Trump Accuses Iran of Ceasefire Violation President Trump stated that the US shot down three Iranian drones and called the attack a 'foolish' violation of the ceasefire News 0404 ILIsrael Hayom. Trump had earlier accused Iran of violating the ceasefire with the Hormuz drone attack FDD.

IRGC Denies Direct Line with US The IRGC denied US claims of a direct Tehran-Washington line over Hormuz, according to a spokesman Al-Manar TV. An Iranian parliamentary official warned that the Strait of Hormuz is controlled by Iran and that its armed forces would teach the US the rules if necessary N12 Chat.

Oman Suggests Hormuz Toll Oman informed European officials that there is no return to the pre-war status quo in the Strait of Hormuz and that transiting ships may have to pay fees Al-Manar TVBehold Israel.

Velayati on Regional Stability Ali Akbar Velayati, senior adviser to Iran's Leader, criticized the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council's joint statement with the US and emphasized Iran's role in regional maritime stability Al-Manar TV.

Framework Agreement Signed A trilateral framework agreement was signed in Washington by representatives of the US, Israel, and Lebanon, aimed at paving the way for future agreements and ending the conflict Behold Israel. The agreement stipulates that Israel will maintain its security zone along the Yellow Line until Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations are disarmed and no longer pose a threat Behold Israel. The IDF will retain full freedom of action in Lebanese territory Behold Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu responded to the signing, and US Secretary of State Rubio announced a clear process for restoring Lebanese sovereignty and disarming Hezbollah Israel HayomN12 Chat.

Hezbollah Rejects Agreement Hezbollah sources told Al-Arabi that the Lebanese government had given Israel a power of attorney to stay on Lebanese soil and that Hezbollah rejects the framework agreement, considering it non-binding N12 Chat. Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah stated that the authorities would not be able to enforce the agreement unless they 'start a civil war' with US support N12 Chat. He also said Hezbollah opposes direct negotiations with Israel, calling the channel a violation of Lebanese sovereignty N12 Chat. The Jaafari Mufti Sheikh Ahmad Qabalan threatened that the 'heinous deal' would not pass, no matter the cost Bint Jbeil News.

Protests in Beirut Motorcycles roamed the Beirut airport road in rejection of the framework agreement, and the Salim Salam road was blocked Bint Jbeil News.

Operational Incidents An Israeli explosion was reported between Markaba and Toulous Bint Jbeil News. Israeli occupation forces conducted a combing operation using machine guns against the town of Ain Arab Al-Manar TV. The Islamic Resistance denied Israeli claims of controlling Ali Al-Taher Hill, stating its fighters are still there Al-Manar TV. Israeli forces reportedly set fire to displaced Lebanese homes in Beit Yahoun Quds News Network. An IDF officer was moderately wounded and three other soldiers lightly wounded in an encounter with a terrorist in southern Lebanon Israel Hayom.

Anti-Hamas Protests Hundreds of Gazans protested against Hamas for the first time in a year, chanting 'Hamas out' and holding signs reading 'We are not pawns' Times of Israel. The demonstrations were planned weeks in advance, and Hamas operatives deployed to stop them Times of Israel.

Israeli Strike on Vehicle An Israeli attack on a car in the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza killed three Palestinians, whom the Palestinian Interior Ministry identified as police officers Al Jazeera English. Reports from Gaza indicated three militants were killed in a targeted IDF strike News 0404 IL.

Settler Indictments Six settlers, including five minors and an 18-year-old, were indicted on terror charges for an arson attack on a mosque in Deir Dibwan earlier this month while people were inside. They were accused of arriving with face coverings, knives, tear gas, gloves, and combustible material Times of Israel.

Settler Violence and Land Seizure Palestinian youths fended off settler attacks on homes in Burqa, Nablus Quds News Network. Settler gangs set Palestinian land on fire near the Sinya military point Quds News Network. Israeli forces seized Palestinian land for a new military base on Mount Tarousa Quds News Network. Israeli forces fired tear gas in Artas, causing a fire Quds News Network.

Force Redeployment Quds News Network reported that Israel is redirecting forces from Lebanon to the West Bank for major refugee camp invasions, with 26 battalions deployed Quds News Network.

Ben-Gvir on Demolitions National Security Minister Ben-Gvir posted a video discussing increasing the pace of Palestinian home demolitions as punishment Quds News Network.

Israel-Lebanon Framework The US-mediated framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon was signed in Washington, with the US committing to a process for disarming Hezbollah and restoring Lebanese sovereignty N12 ChatBehold Israel.

Hormuz Shipping Oman informed European officials that ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz may have to pay fees, signaling a permanent change from pre-war norms Al-Manar TVBehold Israel.

Iran-US Tensions The US struck Iranian targets after a drone attack on a commercial ship, with Trump accusing Iran of violating the ceasefire Al Jazeera EnglishFDD. The IRGC denied a direct line with the US Al-Manar TV.

Germany Trial Two men went on trial in Germany over alleged Iran-backed plots targeting Jews. Prosecutors said one suspect took orders from the IRGC's Quds Force. Both exercised their right to remain silent Times of Israel.

South Africa Thousands of migrants fled South Africa ahead of anti-immigrant protests Al Jazeera English.

Burkina Faso Burkina Faso cut diplomatic ties with France, accusing it of 'neo-colonial ambitions' Al Jazeera English.

Nigeria An FDD analysis discussed US-Nigerian collaboration to eliminate an ISIS leader, but no direct Israel-related angle FDD.

Spain A Spanish prosecutor opened preliminary proceedings against journalist Pilar Rahola over incitement to hatred and complicity in Gaza genocide related to her statements on the Gaza war Quds News Network.

US Politics Trump took aim at 'godless communists' after progressive US primary wins Al Jazeera English. A mistrial was declared in a federal arson case related to California wildfires Al Jazeera English. The UN rights chief called for a probe into migrant deaths in US detention centers Al Jazeera English. A US federal judge questioned the DOJ's decision to drop Adani charges Al Jazeera English. Former US national security adviser Bolton pleaded guilty in a classified information case Times of Israel.

Venezuela The death toll from an earthquake in Venezuela rose to 920, with 3,360 injured N12 Chat.

Oman Oman informed European officials that ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz may have to pay fees Al-Manar TVBehold Israel.