The head of Iran's National Security Council warns the US president to "watch yourself – or you'll be eliminated"; Hegseth calls Tuesday the most intense day of strikes inside Iran.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is not rushing to lay down its arms, while Hezbollah continues launching rockets and oil prices soar. Each of these three fronts will influence the length of the war and its final outcome. 

After a dramatic midnight intervention by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, five Iranian players received humanitarian visas – with Trump calling Australian PM Albanese to express support.

Iranian foreign minister says talks with US are off the table, citing "very bitter experience."

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.