Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the group's Beirut headquarters, escalating tensions in the region. Nasrallah’s funeral is set for Friday, and Lebanon has declared five days of mourning. Protests erupted across Iran, with demonstrators demanding revenge. Following the airstrike, Lebanon fired over 100 rockets at northern Israel, though no injuries were reported. The Israeli military also announced it had killed a Hezbollah intelligence leader. Nasrallah’s cousin, Hashem Safieddine, will succeed him as Hezbollah chief. International appeals for restraint continue as the conflict deepens.

US President Joe Biden expressed opposition to Israel’s reported plans to strike Iran’s nuclear and oil facilities following Tehran’s missile attacks. While reaffirming Israel’s right to defend itself, Biden emphasized the need for a "proportionate" response during a meeting with G7 leaders. The leaders condemned Iran’s missile strike on Israel and discussed imposing further sanctions on Tehran. Israeli officials have yet to finalize their targets, which may include strategic infrastructure in Iran. Tensions remain high as Israeli-Hezbollah clashes intensify, with recent strikes in Lebanon and Syria escalating fears of a broader regional conflict.

US Navy warships intercepted multiple Iranian missiles targeting Israel in a retaliatory barrage on Tuesday. Iran fired approximately 180 missiles, with US naval destroyers USS Bulkeley and USS Cole playing a key role in defending Israel. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan confirmed that US forces worked closely with Israel to thwart the attack. Tehran's strike followed the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The Pentagon confirmed the US military’s readiness to provide further defensive support, warning Iran of severe consequences for future aggression.

An Israeli air strike hit a building near Lebanon’s parliament in Bachoura, central Beirut, marking the first raid in the capital's heart. Residents reported hearing missiles overhead, and one apartment in a multi-storey building was struck. The attack also targeted a medical facility linked to Hezbollah, killing at least five people. Israeli forces have continued their operations in Lebanon, with multiple clashes between Hezbollah and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The IDF confirmed eight soldiers were killed, the first since Israel's invasion. Meanwhile, Hamas claimed responsibility for a Tel Aviv attack, killing seven.

Israel is gearing up for a significant retaliatory strike on Iran after an Iranian missile attack wounded two civilians and damaged a school. The missile barrage, which included hypersonic weapons, was the largest Iran has launched against Israel. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) announced the deaths of 8 soldiers in ground clashes with Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah, backed by Iran, continues to exchange fire with Israeli forces, while Israel bombarded Hezbollah’s Beirut stronghold. Israeli officials are considering targeting Iranian infrastructure in their response, including oil and gas facilities, to cause substantial economic damage.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned Iran's missile attack on Israel after facing a ban from entering Israel due to his earlier remarks. Speaking to the UN Security Council, Guterres called for an end to the "deadly cycle of tit-for-tat violence" and criticized both Iran’s missile attack and Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. Israel's Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, declared Guterres persona non grata, accusing him of supporting terrorists for not condemning Iran’s actions sooner. Guterres responded by reiterating his condemnation of the attack, while also highlighting the devastation caused by Israel’s Gaza operations.

US President Joe Biden and G7 leaders strongly condemned Iran’s missile attack on Israel and discussed new sanctions in response. Biden stated that Iran’s actions were unacceptable and confirmed he does not support attacks on Iran's nuclear sites. The Middle East crisis has worsened after Iran launched over 180 missiles into Israel, the largest strike to date. Fighting continues between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, backed by Iran. Biden emphasized the need for a united response while warning of potential broader conflict that could threaten US and Israeli interests.

8 Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon during clashes with Hezbollah on Wednesday, following Israel’s ground invasion. The Israeli military did not provide details of their deaths but reported close-range fighting. Two Israeli divisions are active in the region to dismantle Hezbollah’s infrastructure. Hezbollah claimed to have fired rockets at the Israeli town of Avivim. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed condolences to the families of the soldiers and vowed to continue the fight. Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated, with Iran launching missiles at Israel earlier this week.

Israel has declared UN Secretary-General António Guterres persona non grata and banned him from entering the country, citing his failure to condemn Iran’s missile attacks on Israel. Foreign Minister Israel Katz stated that Guterres had not unequivocally condemned the attacks, which included Iran’s missile barrage and earlier Hamas violence. Guterres has expressed concern over the ongoing Middle East conflict but avoided directly naming either Iran or Israel in his statements. He has also called for immediate ceasefires in both Israel and Lebanon, urging respect for Lebanese sovereignty.

Russian troops have taken full control of Vuhledar, an eastern Ukrainian city they have sought to capture since Moscow's invasion began in 2022. Ukraine's military command has confirmed the withdrawal of its troops to avoid encirclement. Recent reports indicate that many Ukrainian soldiers faced significant casualties while attempting to evacuate, with one soldier stating, “You either die or retreat.” As of Tuesday, only about 100 civilians remained in Vuhledar from a pre-war population of 14,000. The situation in the city deteriorated rapidly as Russian forces successfully cut off the last supply routes.