Israeli invasion reported along Lebanon border Israeli forces have launched an invasion into sections of the Lebanese border area, a Lebanese official told Reuters on Tuesday, signalling fresh escalation along the border between the two countries. Local witnesses said the Lebanese army withdrew from at least seven forward operating positions near the border, though authorities have not issued a formal statement explaining the redeployment.
China backs Iran nuclear rights, urges talks China has reiterated its support for Iran’s “legitimate right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy” while calling for an end to US war and a return to negotiations. Speaking at a regular press briefing on Tuesday, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning criticised Washington’s strikes, which came as talks were still under way. “US strikes on Iran ‘during ongoing negotiations ...
Israel plans weeks-long Iran campaign, no ground troops Israel’s military says it has mapped out a campaign against Iran that could run for several weeks, though it does not expect to deploy ground forces at this stage. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, military spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani said the army had planned for operations to continue beyond the immediate term. “We have prepared a general scope of weeks,” Shoshani said during an online briefing, noting that the timeline could shift depending on how events unfold.
Israeli forces move deeper into Lebanon amid tensions The Israeli military on Tuesday said it has deployed troops deeper into southern Lebanon beyond the five posts currently held by Israel, describing the move as part of an “enhanced forward defence posture. ” In a statement, the Israeli forces said soldiers from the 91st Galilee Regional Division are positioned at several points near the border area, “working to create an additional layer of security". The announcement came after Hezbollah launched rockets and drones at northern Israel, saying the attacks were in response to Israel’s attack on Iran and the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei.
Oil climbs for third day over Israeli-US war on Iran Oil prices continued to rise for a third consecutive session on Tuesday as the expanding US-Israeli war with Iran and mounting threats to traffic through the Strait of Hormuz intensified concerns over supply disruptions from the Middle East. By early morning on Tuesday, Brent crude was trading at $78. 83 a barrel, up $1.
Video: Missile interceptor malfunctions, hits air base in Jordan A video circulating online reportedly shows a missile interceptor malfunctioning during an attempt to intercept a missile, which then hit the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan on Tuesday. A video circulating online reportedly shows a missile interceptor malfunctioning during an attempt to intercept a missile, which then hit the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan on Tuesday. pic.