Iran war live: Lebanon’s PM slams Israel attacks; US-Tehran deal in limbo

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Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has condemned Israel's actions in Lebanon, describing them as a "scorched-earth policy" and collective punishment as Israeli forces expand their ground invasion. Israeli forces have killed a paramedic in southern Lebanon and are advancing towards Nabatieh, while Hezbollah reports continued attacks on northern Israel. Concurrently, the United States has warned Iran of potential strikes if a deal is not reached, indicating the US-Iran proposal is in limbo. The article, published on May 31, 2026, highlights escalating tensions in the region.

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Key claims

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Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam accused Israel of pursuing a 'scorched-earth policy' amid expanding ground invasion.

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The US warned Iran of strikes if no deal is reached.

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Israeli forces killed a paramedic in southern Lebanon.

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Hezbollah claims more attacks on northern Israel.

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Skip linksSkip to Content Live Navigation menuNewsAfricaAsiaUS & CanadaLatin AmericaEuropeAsia PacificMiddle EastExplainedOpinionSportVideoFeaturesEconomyHuman RightsClimate CrisisInvestigationsInteractivesIn PicturesScience & TechnologyPodcastsTravel Live Navigation menuUS-Israel war on IranLive updatesUS-Iran 60-day proposalWhy Iran won’t give up HormuzCould Israel sabotage US-Iran deal?Live updates, Iran war live: Lebanon’s PM slams Israel attacks; US-Tehran deal in limboLebanese prime minister describes Israel’s attacks as collective punishment as US warns Iran of strikes if no deal is reached.liveThis video may contain light patterns or images that could trigger seizures or cause discomfort for people with visual sensitivities.Al Jazeera LiveBy Danai Nesta Kupemba and Zaid SabahPublished On 31 May 2026 Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has accused Israel of pursuing a “scorched-earth policy” as Israeli forces expand their ground invasion. Israeli forces kill a paramedic in southern Lebanon and continue to push towards the city of Nabatieh, as Hezbollah claims more attacks on northern Israel.

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