US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Israel army warns of imminent strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon's Sarafand

Israel struck southern Lebanon on June 5, targeting nine villages including Anqoun and Aarnaya near Sidon after issuing evacuation warnings. Lebanon’s state news agency reported at least six civilian deaths in the attacks, which displaced hundreds of families, many of whom were already displaced by the three-month conflict. The escalation follows Hezbollah’s rejection of a ceasefire proposal, which required a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory. The strikes come amid heightened regional tensions after the U.S. and Israel conducted a February 28 operation targeting senior Iranian leadership, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed in the attack. Iran responded with missile and drone strikes against Israel and U.S. allies in the Gulf, including attacks on U.S. bases, raising fears of broader conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the situation on June 5, claiming Iran’s military capabilities had been ‘severely degraded,’ with its navy and air force rendered ineffective and its leadership structure ‘wiped out.’ Trump also criticized media coverage, accusing outlets of portraying Iran as performing well despite suffering significant damage. The latest violence in Lebanon marks a dangerous escalation, with Israel’s military warning of imminent strikes against Hezbollah in the Sarafand area. The conflict has already displaced thousands, and the rejection of ceasefire terms suggests a prolonged standoff. Regional powers, including the U.S. and Iran, continue to exchange strikes, deepening instability across the Middle East.