Israel continues Lebanon strikes as partial Hezbollah truce holds

Israel carried out fresh attacks in southern Lebanon on Tuesday but refrained from striking Beirut after a partial ceasefire arrangement brokered by the United States. Lebanese officials said Hezbollah agreed to halt attacks on Israel in exchange for Israel avoiding strikes on the capital. Despite the understanding, clashes continued in southern Lebanon, while an Israeli strike near a hospital in Tyre killed four people and injured more than 120.

US disables Iran-bound oil tanker in Hormuz blockade

The United States said it struck and disabled an oil tanker heading towards Iran as part of its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. According to US Central Command, the vessel ignored repeated warnings before a missile targeted its engine room. Washington said six vessels have now been disabled since the blockade began in April.

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