Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementWorldMiddle East tensionsUS President Donald Trump has berated Israel for launching airstrikes on Lebanon that could wreck a potential deal with Iran to end months of war, highlighting the danger of retaliatory strikes by Iran to scuttle the peace talks.Updated June 15, 2026 — 7:46am,first published 7:43amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon0:43US musician Oliver Tree killed in BrazilVideo icon2:23US analyst may come to regret Socceroos provocationVideo icon0:34F1 icon Hamilton stuns with grand prix winVideo icon1:46Trump celebrates birthday with White House UFC eventAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe