Israel Defense Forces says it took steps to minimise civilian harm before airstrikes, including use of precision munitions and aerial reconnaissance.

Iran's foreign minister Araghchi said on the 22nd on social media that, with mediation by Pakistan and Qatar, "significant progress" has been made toward ending the conflict in Lebanon. He said Iranian oil and petrochemical exports have been granted exemptions, a blockade has been lifted, some assets have been unfrozen and a major Iranian reconstruction and development program has been launched.

TASNIM NEWS, citing sources, says Iran's delegation walked out of talks in protest at comments by Trump.