US Iran War News Live Updates: Tensions flare near Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk

Israel and Lebanon extended their fragile ceasefire by 45 days following negotiations in Washington, though clashes continued along the border. Hezbollah launched an explosive drone near Rosh HaNikra, injuring four Israeli civilians, including one in critical condition, according to the Galilee Medical Center. Israel reported striking over 65 Hezbollah targets in the past 24 hours, while Lebanon’s state news agency confirmed new Israeli airstrikes in southern and eastern regions. The conflict has killed over 2,800 people since escalating earlier this year, according to Lebanese authorities. Meanwhile, BRICS foreign ministers met in New Delhi, where Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the U.S. and Israel of 'illegal aggression' and urged condemnation of attacks on Iran. Tensions flared between Iran and the UAE over alleged attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure, with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov intervening to ease the dispute. India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar warned that instability in West Asia threatens maritime trade and global energy supplies, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized the need for dialogue, respect for sovereignty, and uninterrupted shipping routes, stressing that 'peace cannot be piecemeal.' In Jerusalem, thousands of Israeli nationalists marched during the annual Jerusalem Day procession, with some groups chanting anti-Arab slogans and confronting Palestinian residents amid heavy police presence. The event heightened fears of rising communal tensions amid the broader regional conflict. Diplomatic efforts remain fragile as regional powers clash over responsibility for the escalating violence and its global repercussions.