Reports in Lebanon of an Israeli strike on the Ali al-Tahir ridge in the south of the country
Reports from southern Lebanon indicate an Israeli strike on the Ali al-Tahir ridge, a controlled explosion in Al-Mansouri, and artillery fire in Ruman. Meanwhile, the White House denied any ongoing talks with Iran.
06:52 Reports in Lebanon of an Israeli strike on the Ali al-Tahir ridge in the south of the country.
06:50 The White House: "There are no contacts or talks with Iran, and none are planned." In response to a query from the Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat regarding whether the Prime Minister of Qatar is carrying a message from the US to Iran, the White House stated that no such contacts are planned. It was further noted that the naval blockade remains in effect, and the economic operation continues with the goal of cutting off the regime's remaining funding sources.
06:46 An oil tanker was hit in the Strait of Hormuz by a shell of unknown origin; no casualties reported. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) stated that the projectile caused a fire on the vessel. All crew members are safe, and no environmental damage has been reported.
06:45 Reports in Lebanon: The IDF carried out a controlled explosion; additional reports indicate artillery fire in the south. In Lebanon, a controlled explosion was reported in the village of Al-Mansouri, alongside IDF artillery fire in the village of Ruman.
