Morning update

Good morning Middle East Eye readers,

Fresh US strikes on southern Iran have tipped the already fragile balance between diplomacy and military escalation in the region. While Washington says it targeted Iranian radar and drone facilities in self-defence, negotiations with Tehran remain active, with both sides continuing to exchange proposals.

Meanwhile, the US is advancing a roadmap aimed at reducing hostilities in Lebanon, where Israel continues to bomb civilian areas despite growing international pressure for de-escalation.

Here are the latest developments:

• US forces strike radar and drone sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island, describing the attacks as self-defence measures

• Iran’s IRGC says it launched a retaliatory strike against a base it claims was involved in attacks on Sirik Island

• Kuwait reports intercepting “hostile” missile and drone attacks amid heightened regional tensions

• Trump says any future agreement with Iran will clearly prohibit Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon

• US officials present a proposal for the gradual de-escalation of hostilities in Lebanon

• Under the proposed roadmap, Hezbollah would halt attacks on Israel in exchange for Israel refraining from further escalation in Beirut

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio holds separate talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says talks with Washington are continuing but it is "too early" to judge the outcome

• Reports say Trump is seeking tougher language in a draft memorandum of understanding, including provisions related to nuclear commitments and the Strait of Hormuz

• France requests an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council on Lebanon as Israeli attacks intensify

• Qatar condemns continued Israeli attacks in Lebanon while diplomatic efforts continue to prevent a broader regional escalation