Retaliatory strikes following United States and Israeli attacks on Iran have drawn Lebanon, Israel, Turkey and Cyprus into a widening conflict. Civilian casualties, cross border displacement and regional instability are mounting.

Nancy Pelosi defended Barack Obama's 2011 Libya strikes while criticizing Donald Trump's recent attacks on Iran. She argues that the situations are legally different and says Trump should have sought congressional approval under the War Powers Act.

Iranian-American comedian Max Amini made history by headlining Madison Square Garden after years of international success. Drawing on his life between two cultures, he also uses his platform to speak out about human rights in Iran while planning new creative projects.

The United Nations special coordinator for Lebanon has urged Lebanon and Israel to begin talks to halt escalating violence. The warning comes as renewed fighting between Hezbollah and Israel raises fears of a worsening regional conflict.

Israeli special forces conducted a rare raid in eastern Lebanon seeking the remains of navigator Ron Arad but found no new evidence. Lebanese officials reported casualties from accompanying airstrikes.

The United States is sending a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East, signaling preparations for a prolonged conflict with Iran. The move aims to sustain military pressure, protect oil routes, and reinforce President Donald Trump's demand for Iran's surrender.

The United Nations special coordinator for Lebanon has called on Lebanon and Israel to enter talks to end renewed fighting. Her appeal comes as cross-border violence escalates following missile attacks by Hezbollah on Israel.

Kemi Badenoch is under fire after suggesting British jets were 'just hanging around' in the Middle East instead of preventing Iranian attacks. Ministers say her remarks insult the armed forces, while she insists she was criticising government strategy.

Israeli commandos reportedly conducted a raid in eastern Lebanon near the Syrian border in an effort to locate the remains of missing navigator Ron Arad. Clashes with Hezbollah fighters left 29 people dead, according to Lebanese authorities.

A sixth Iranian ballistic missile attack since midnight set off sirens in Jerusalem and southern Israel. No injuries or direct impacts were reported.

Lawmakers are divided over whether President Donald Trump's strikes on Iran amount to a war that requires congressional approval. Democrats argue Congress must authorize further action, while Republicans say the president is acting within his constitutional authority.

The White House posted social media videos mixing Hollywood scenes and video game clips with real military strikes on Iran. The montage drew criticism for trivializing war and using film footage without permission.