Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon killing at least 12 people and wounding dozens despite a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Strikes in Sidon and the Tyre district triggered panic as Israel issued evacuation warnings south of the Zahrani River. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would honor the Iran ceasefire but continue fighting Hezbollah, leaving Lebanon outside the truce. Confusion grew after mediation claims suggested the ceasefire would extend across the region. France and Spain warned the situation risks wider escalation and called for respect for Lebanon’s sovereignty.

Spain has taken a bold stand against US military operations linked to the Iran war, closing its airspace to American aircraft and denying access to key bases at Rota and Moron. The decision forces US warplanes to reroute toward the Middle East, complicating logistics. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has strongly opposed the US Israel strikes on Iran, calling for de-escalation and refusing to support operations that could widen the conflict. Madrid says the move is aimed at preventing further escalation.