The Israeli military said it launched a wave of strikes on Lebanon's capital Beirut targeting Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah early Saturday, after calling on residents of several areas to evacuate.

Lebanon was pulled into the Middle East war when Hezbollah began firing rockets into Israel on March 2 to avenge the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Hezbollah Targets Israeli Troops in Six Villages in Southern Lebanon 

President Donald Trump has said he is considering "winding down" the Iran war because the US was "getting very close" to meeting its military objectives.

He also said the Strait of Hormuz would have to be guarded by other nations who use it, stating that the US wasn't one of them.

Energy prices have soared since Iran effectively closed the shipping route after the conflict began last month. Iran's new supreme leader, meanwhile, said the country had dealt "a dizzying blow" to the enemy.

Israel-Iran War: US Weighs "Winding Down" West Asia Operations

Tensions between the United States and Iran have surged after a joint U.S.–Israel strike on Iranian targets, sparking a major geopolitical crisis. New polling shows a significant portion of Americans disapprove of the conflict and believe President Donald Trump has been too quick to use military force abroad, reflecting growing domestic unease over the escalation and its potential global consequences.

Iran War Day 21: US Opinion Polls Show Surprising Sentiment On War

The war in Iran is taking a heavy toll on everyday life and nowhere is it more visible than in Tehran’s iconic grand bazaar. Shops are shuttered, prices are soaring, and families are skipping the traditional Nowruz and Eid shopping.


Iran War: Prices Surge Above Already High 36% Inflation Rate, Shops Shut Amid Rising Price

Tensions have spiked after Russia accused Israel of carrying out a “targeted” strike that wounded a Russian state TV crew in Lebanon. Moscow has demanded a thorough investigation, with its embassy in Beirut calling for accountability. Russia insists the attack was not accidental, raising fresh concerns over the widening risks of the conflict spilling further across the region.


Israel-Lebanon War: Russian Embassy in Beirut Calls For Appropriate Investigation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities are being heavily degraded, even as questions grow over the true scale of damage. He praised close coordination with US President Donald Trump but denied claims that Israel pulled Washington into the conflict. Netanyahu also confirmed Israel acted alone in striking Iran’s South Pars gas field, while acknowledging that Trump urged restraint on further energy strikes.


Israel-Iran War: Nearly Three Weeks Into War, Israeli PM Sees 'Crack' In Tehran 

Support is building for a potential coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz, but key US allies are drawing a clear line. Countries like Italy, Germany and France have offered assistance, though military support may only come after a ceasefire is in place. The conditions highlight growing caution among Western nations as the Iran conflict threatens global energy routes.


Hormuz Crisis: US Allies Offered Help, But Conditions Applied 

Iran has released an undated video of its Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in an apparent bid to dispel speculation about his health. There were reports suggesting Mojtaba was left immobile following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, which killed his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

In the video shared by an Iranian state-controlled media corporation, Mojtaba is seen teaching religious science to a gathering.

Iran State Media Releases Video Mojtaba Khamenei; Reports Says He Was Severely Injured in Strikes

US-Iran War: US Allies Offer Help After Trump's Call For Naval Alliance 

US-Iran War: Netanyahu Says Iranian Attempt To Close Strait Of Hormuz Would Fail

US-Israel at war with Iran: US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard told lawmakers that Donald Trump’s focus remains on dismantling Iran’s missile and naval strength, while Israel is prioritising a direct hit on the country’s leadership. The divergence could reshape how the conflict unfolds in the coming days.


US-Iran War: US Intel Chief Asserts US and Israeli Objectives in Iran War Are Not Aligned 

Iran has launched a wave of missile strikes across multiple Gulf nations in what officials describe as retaliation for earlier U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iranian territory. Reports confirm missile activity and air defense interceptions in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.


Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drones in Country's East; Missile Debris Sparks Fire in Bahrain

US-Iran War: Germany, Italy And France Offer Help With Hormuz Only After Ceasefire

US-Israel at war with Iran: Latest developments 
- Netanyahu: War May End Sooner Than Expected
- Iran Fires Multiple Missile Salvos At Israel
- Reports: Oil Refinery In Haifa Hit
- Lebanon: President Calls For Truce Talks

Iran War: Bibi Says War May End Sooner Than Expected

US-Iran War: Israel Admits Trump Asked to Hold Further Strikes on Gas Fields

Russia Says Israeli Strike On State TV Crew In Lebanon Not 'Accidental' 

US-Iran War: Netanyahu Says Iran No Longer Able to Enrich Uranium, Build Ballistic Missiles 

US-Iran War: Netanyahu Says 'We Are Winning and Iran Is Being Decimated' 

Trump Says US Needs More Money to Fund Iran War; Hegseth: 'It Takes Money to Kill Bad Guys'

US-Iran War: Netanyahu Says Iran's 'Blackmail' by Closing Strait of Hormuz Won't Work

US-Iran War:  Netanyahu Says Iran's 'Blackmail' by Closing Strait of Hormuz Won't Work

US-Iran War: Netanyahu Says Iran ‘Decimated’, Denies Dragging US Into War

US-Iran War | Tulsi Gabbard: Israel Focused on Disabling Iran's Laedership

Reports suggest several Russia-linked tankers originally headed for China suddenly changed course toward India. The rerouting comes amid rising fears of an energy shock triggered by the intensifying West Asia conflict. The move signals how quickly the war is beginning to reshape supply chains and fuel markets.


Iran War: Reports Suggest Russian Oil Tankers Bound for China Now Headed to India 

Despite ongoing conflict, Israel has secured the 8th position in the latest World Happiness Report, highlighting resilience among its population. The ranking reflects factors such as social support, economic stability, and overall life satisfaction, even amid challenging circumstances.


World Happiness Report: US Remains At 23rd Position In Global Happiness Ranking

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