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MIDDLE EAST
Senators Press US Military on Israel's Displacement Campaign in Lebanon
What changed
A letter sent Monday and released Thursday urges the U.S. military to address Israel's systematic demolition of border towns it has depopulated in Lebanon.
MIDDLE EAST
US Launches Strikes on Iran After Attacks on American Naval Vessels
What changed
U.S. Central Command announced self‑defence strikes on Iran on Thursday following attacks on three American warships. The strikes were executed in response to Iranian aggression in the region.
MIDDLE EAST
Iran Fires at "enemy Units" in Strait of Hormuz
What changed
State‑run Iranian media reported missile launches at "enemy" forces in the Strait of Hormuz after a claimed U.S. attack on an oil tanker. Iranian forces also said they shot down several drones during the incident.
MIDDLE EAST
Israel Strikes Beirut, Kills Hezbollah Commander
What changed
Israel carried out its first strike on Beirut since the cease‑fire, reportedly killing a senior Hezbollah commander. The attack hit the city and its southern suburbs, which had been spared since the April 8 offensive that killed more than 350 people.
UNCONFIRMED / OSINT
Early Signals
What changed
UNCONFIRMED REPORT: Ukraine's General Staff claims a "Kalibr" cruise‑missile carrier was hit near the Kaspiysk base. UNCONFIRMED REPORT: The Russian Ministry of Defense announced a cease‑fire from May 8 to May 10.