Iran says US memorandum still difficult to implement, but possible.
Israel launches new strikes in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire.
Tehran closes airspace Monday for Khamenei's funeral.
Netanyahu denies Trump curbed Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
Qatar, France discuss Lebanon and regional security.
Five people were killed by Israeli strikes in Lebanon over the past two days, even as casualty numbers have come down since July 1, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health.
The ministry says 4,303 people have been killed and 12,202 wounded in Israeli strikes since the latest fighting erupted on March 2.
Oil prices edged lower after OPEC+ announced another production increase of 188,000 barrels per day, marking the fifth straight output hike since the Iran war began.
Brent crude fell 0.4% to $71.87 a barrel, while US crude dipped 0.22% to $68.64.
Tehran is expected to witness its largest crowds yet as the main funeral procession of Ali Khamenei begins at 6am local time, moving 10 kilometres from Imam Hossein Square to Azadi Square, with funeral prayers scheduled on Monday.
Tehran’s airspace will be closed on Monday as part of funeral arrangements, the Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA) reports.
Prayers will be held at the Jamkaran Mosque in the holy city of Qom, south of Tehran, on Tuesday, with another funeral procession possible.
Iran will fully shut Tehran’s airspace on Monday as part of funeral arrangements for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, ISNA news agency reported.
Flights are continuing nationwide without restrictions on Sunday, but Tehran’s airspace will be completely closed on Monday during the main funeral procession.
Under the schedule announced by the Civil Aviation Organization, regular flights at Tehran's Mehrabad International Airport and Imam Khomeini International Airport will be suspended on Monday as public ceremonies take place in the capital.
Israeli forces carried out air strikes, artillery shelling and drone attacks in southern Lebanon, in the latest violation of an ongoing ceasefire agreement, according to Lebanese media.
State news agency NNA said warplanes struck the Al-Hariq area between Kfartebnit and Nabatieh al-Fawqa, with no immediate reports of injuries.
Israeli artillery shelled Qantara's outskirts, a drone dropped a stun grenade on Mansouri, and forces detonated explosives in Tayri.
NNA also reported intensive Israeli drone flights over villages near Tyre.
Parliament speaker Ghalibaf says talks with Washington stalled after tit-for-tat strikes, but insists the memorandum text now includes protections for allied territories and forces.
The US Navy on Sunday announced the suspension of search efforts for a sailor who went missing after a helicopter assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush went down in the Arabian Sea.
The active search was suspended at 3 pm local time (1200GMT) after more than 102 hours of operations, Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) said in a post on US social media platform X.
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has received a phone call from French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot, during which the two sides discussed bilateral relations and the latest regional developments, particularly in Lebanon.
According to a statement by Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, the call reviewed cooperation between Doha and Paris and ways to support and strengthen ties.
The two officials also discussed ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at enhancing security and stability in the region, particularly after the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran to end their military conflict.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied reports that the US had restricted Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
"I heard it was said in the media that President Trump asked not to act against terror tunnels in Lebanon. This is a legend, fake news. He didn't say anything to me about it, and I didn't ask him. We operate according to our considerations," Netanyahu said during a weekly Cabinet meeting.
Israel's military chief has visited forces deployed around Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, vowing to push ahead with the military offensive.
"The IDF (Israeli army) will continue to operate decisively to remove threats from Lebanese territory and is prepared to transition rapidly to offensive operations should the ceasefire be violated," Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir told soldiers during the visit, according to a statement issued by the military.
"Our troops' activities at the Beaufort Ridge and throughout southern Lebanon are being carried out in accordance with the framework of the agreement and the mechanisms established under it," Zamir said, referring to the recent US-brokered agreement between Israel and Lebanon intended to permanently halt hostilities.
But Zamir said that "any threat directed at our troops or the Israeli civilians will be struck immediately and eliminated".
Iran says US memorandum still difficult to implement, but possible.
Israel launches new strikes in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire.
Tehran closes airspace Monday for Khamenei's funeral.
Netanyahu denies Trump curbed Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
Qatar, France discuss Lebanon and regional security.



