A dramatic escalation unfolds in southern Lebanon as the Israel Defense Forces releases footage showing a precision drone strike on Hezbollah operatives attempting to flee on a motorcycle. According to the IDF, the targets were identified near Israeli forces and eliminated in a rapid “closing the circle” operation. The strike comes after Hezbollah allegedly fired an anti-tank missile toward Israeli troops, prompting swift retaliation. In a separate operation, IDF troops raided a Hezbollah rocket-launching site, uncovering dozens of rockets, RPGs, assault rifles, and primed launchers aimed at Israeli positions.

A major escalation is unfolding in the United Arab Emirates after missile and drone strikes hit key infrastructure, triggering a massive fire at the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone. Authorities say air defenses intercepted multiple ballistic and cruise missiles along with drones, but a strike still ignited a blaze at the vital oil hub. Three Indian nationals were injured in the incident sparking a furious reaction from the Indian MEA. Iran has denied responsibility, blaming the United States for the incident and warning of “asymmetric operations” in regional waters.