Israel expands strikes in Lebanon and Iran as tensions escalate

The Israeli military has intensified its operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon and launched new strikes inside Iran. Israeli forces bombed what they said were weapons factories in Tehran and a submarine development site in Isfahan. In southern Lebanon, the IDF says it knocked out eight Hezbollah tanks and is expanding a 'buffer zone,' with Prime Minister Netanyahu stating the goal is to 'take over' the area.

Lebanese state media reports that Israeli strikes killed nine people in the south. Meanwhile, the IDF is accusing the Lebanese army of lying about Hezbollah's disarmament in the region and is deploying additional army divisions to the offensive. These actions come alongside reports of the IDF holding a baby from Gaza for hours before a handover to the Red Cross.