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Lebanese celebrate news of US-Iran agreement, some try to return to homes in south

By Nurit Yohanan 15 June 2026, 3:46 pm
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Nurit Yohanan is The Times of Israel's Palestinian and Arab world correspondent

A displaced family with their belongings ride on a pickup truck as they return to their village following the announcement of an initial ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, in the southern port city of Sidon, Lebanon, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Mohammed Zaatari)
A displaced family with their belongings ride on a pickup truck as they return to their village following the announcement of an initial ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, in the southern port city of Sidon, Lebanon, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Mohammed Zaatari)

Lebanese media overnight published footage of displaced residents in southern Lebanon celebrating news of an agreement between Iran and the United States, amid reports that the deal also includes a de-escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.

In addition, residents were filmed this morning in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh attempting to return to their homes, apparently believing that the agreement would allow them to do so.

No official ceasefire in Lebanon or organized return of residents to their homes has been announced so far, and the Lebanese government has even warned residents against rushing home.

Hezbollah, as well as Iran and mediator Pakistan, have said the ceasefire also includes Lebanon.

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