Daily brief
Israel launched major airstrikes across Lebanon, including central Beirut, with the IDF reporting hundreds of strikes and a 'surprise' attack of 100 strikes in 10 minutes. The operation, which Israel said targeted Hezbollah members and infrastructure, came after the announcement of a US-Iran ceasefire and has cast doubt on that broader pause in hostilities. Reports described significant damage and casualties, with hundreds feared dead.
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz to tanker traffic in retaliation for the Israeli strikes in Lebanon, halting a critical global oil shipping lane.
Hezbollah paused its attacks under the US-Iran ceasefire, according to sources close to the group.
Syria, Iraq, and Bahrain reopened their airspace after the announcement of the US-Iran ceasefire agreement.
Costa Rica designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Hezbollah as terrorist groups.