Iran war day 119: Israel hits Lebanon as IAEA says it will return to Iran

What Happened

On 26 June 2026, Israeli forces conducted air raids in southern Lebanon, resulting in two fatalities and one injury in the town of Mayfadoun, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health. Additional strikes were reported in Nabatieh al-Fawqa. Meanwhile, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced plans to return to Iran following an interim peace accord between the United States and Iran. Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz persist, as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) suspended ship escorts after a vessel reported a projectile strike near Oman, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) asserted control over transit routes.

Key Actors

Why It Matters

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Lebanon, coupled with the instability in the Strait of Hormuz, continues to disrupt global energy logistics, as evidenced by the recent resumption of oil loading at Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura terminal and India's adjustment of LPG restrictions. The IAEA's return to Iran marks a critical phase in the implementation of the US-Iran interim peace accord, which remains fragile due to continued maritime security incidents.

Watch For

Upcoming diplomatic meetings between Israeli and Lebanese delegations scheduled for Friday, and further developments regarding the IMO's maritime escort operations in the Strait of Hormuz.