Hezbollah and Israel were engaged in ongoing clashes Monday after Israeli forces approached by helicopter from Syria and landed in eastern Lebanon. Israel also reported being hit by Iranian drone strikes – the first to target the country since Iran announced Mojtaba Khamenei is its new supreme leader. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

War in Middle East live: Hezbollah says fighting Israeli ground forces in Lebanon’s east
Hezbollah and Israel were engaged in ongoing clashes Monday after Israeli forces approached by helicopter from Syria and landed in eastern Lebanon. Israel also reported being hit by Iranian drone strikes – the first to target the country since Iran announced Mojtaba Khamenei is its new supreme leader. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Ukraine's Middle East Drone Deal Seeks Tech, Funds
Ukraine is leveraging its military expertise to secure financial and technological support from Middle Eastern allies, in exchange for aiding their defense against Iranian drone threats. This move signals shifting alliances and escalating tensions in a region already fraught with conflict.

Iranian Missiles and Hezbollah Rockets Cripple Life in Northern Israel
A sustained barrage of Iranian missile strikes and Hezbollah rocket attacks has plunged northern Israel into chaos, forcing mass evacuations. The attacks signify a dangerous escalation in hostilities, driven by Iranian ambitions in the region.

What role is oil playing in the war in the Middle East and what's at stake?
More than two weeks ago, the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran. Since then, Iran has retaliated against targets across the Gulf and effectively halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Global oil prices have surged as a result. Did the United States factor this risk into its plans to strike Iran? How long is the spike in oil prices likely to last? FRANCE 24’s Alison Sargent asked Michael Bradshaw, professor of global energy at Warwick Business School in England.

Kataib Hezbollah Drone Attack Strikes US Base in Iraq; Escalation Looms
An Iranian-backed militia's drone strike against a US military installation in Iraq marks a severe escalation in regional tensions. This incident signals a renewed focus on asymmetric warfare tactics by proxy groups in the region.