The Middle East remains on edge as Hezbollah claims fresh attacks against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon while Iran warns that the so-called “Axis of Resistance” is capable of opening new fronts against Israel. Hezbollah says it targeted Israeli military equipment and troop positions near Yohmor al-Shaqif, escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border amid a fragile regional ceasefire. The developments come as Iranian officials and advisers close to Iran's leadership warn that continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon could trigger a broader regional response. Israel, meanwhile, has vowed to continue operations against Hezbollah and has rejected threats from Tehran and its allies.

The Israeli military has vowed to expand its attacks across Lebanon after Iran fired missiles towards Israel in response to Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs.

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military vowed on Sunday to press ahead with its military campaign in Lebanon and said it would step up operations against Hezbollah. “The (Iranian) regime…