Lebanese state media reported fresh Israeli strikes on the country's south on Saturday shortly after the Israeli army called on residents in 20 towns and villages, including many near Nabatieh city, to leave their homes. The US military said overnight it had “downed” several Iranian drones in the Strait of Hormuz as both sides insisted a peace deal was drawing closer. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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