Displaced Lebanese Begin Returning to Southern Lebanon After Iran-US Agreement

Displaced Lebanese residents have started returning to southern Lebanon following an announced agreement between Iran and the United States to end regional conflicts. The returns come after months of fighting between Hezbollah and Israel.

Local officials have warned against hasty returns, yet many families are proceeding with the move. Residents have expressed hope for a ceasefire even where homes were destroyed during the fighting.

Among those returning are Abbas Bidoun, Qasim Hashem, and Jaafar Hamd, who voiced optimism about the ceasefire and the chance to go home. The Hezbollah-Israel conflict displaced millions in Lebanon and ranks among the deadliest consequences of the regional war.

The agreement includes a ceasefire on several fronts including Lebanon, and Hezbollah welcomed the Iran-US understanding. Israeli officials stated that their military presence in southern Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria will continue along with responses to any attacks.