Daily brief
Israel launched a major wave of air strikes across Lebanon, described as the deadliest single day of the conflict with hundreds of casualties. The strikes included approximately 100 attacks within a 10-minute period, marking Israel's largest military action against Hezbollah in Lebanon. The escalation comes amid a fragile ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, whose status is now in doubt. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been linked to challenging the ceasefire deal.
Iran halted oil tanker traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon, according to Iranian media.
An Italian UNIFIL vehicle was damaged by Israeli warning shots, with no injuries reported, according to Italian Foreign Minister Tajani.
Turkey detained 10 people in connection with a gun attack outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul.
Iran accused the US and Israel of violating the truce in a refinery strike, while the IDF denied involvement in alleged strikes on an Iranian oil refinery.