While residents of southern Lebanon have been pushed north of the Litani River, the reality on the ground is far from decisive. The proposed solution: a broad deployment across the area so Hezbollah cannot control key points.
Diplomatic sources in Washington and the Gulf warn that Iran's escalating attacks on regional energy facilities reflect a leadership convinced it has nothing left to lose.
Turkey's defense ministry confirmed the interception and warned of further action; the US evacuated its consulate in Adana amid the fighting with Iran.
The men, both in their 40s, died from shrapnel wounds; a third victim remains in critical condition, and three others were wounded at a nearby scene.
Sgt. 1st Class Maher Khater of Majdal Shams and Staff Sgt. Or Damari of Liman were killed when unknown missiles hit troops evacuating a disabled vehicle from a southern Lebanon outpost; a combat officer was lightly wounded as airstrikes followed.
A Gulf Arab diplomat tells Israel Hayom that Iran’s attack on Gulf states is concrete proof the regime in Tehran is nearing its end: “Why would GCC states want the war to end before defeating a regime that fired hundreds of missiles at them at the first opportunity?”
Senior Emirati official tells Israel Hayom that false Israeli leaks are damaging regional cooperation and bilateral relations.
Thousands of Basij militia members received anonymous death threats warning them to surrender or defect, as Iran's regime escalated its crackdown on protest.
The UAE released a full tally of Iranian strikes: 238 ballistic missiles, 1,422 drones, 4 dead, 112 injured – and warned it stands ready to retaliate.
US officials estimate that the Iranian regime has weakened sooner than expected, as the current phase of the attack is expected to last at least two weeks. Meanwhile, The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps still opposes any dialogue with the Americans.
