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Iran war live: Lebanon’s president criticises Iran amid Israeli attacks
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun accuses Iran of ‘using Lebanon as a bargaining chip’ in negotiations with US.
Hezbollah rejects US-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon
Published On 5 Jun 2026
- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has accused Iran of “using Lebanon as a bargaining chip” in negotiations with the US as Israel’s deadly strikes continue across the country despite a newly reached ceasefire deal.
- The Israeli military also continues to order the forced displacement of residents in southern Lebanon, telling people in at least nine towns and villages to flee under threat of attack.
