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Shrapnel from US strikes hits hospital in Chabahar, Iranian state TV says

Shrapnel from projectiles fired during U.S. strikes on Iran hit a hospital in the southeastern city of Chabahar, according to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB.

Explosions reported on Iran's Abu Musa Island and in Bushehr province

Explosions were heard on Iran's Abu Musa Island and in the southern province of Bushehr, according to Iranian state television and the Mehr news agency.

US informed Israel ahead of strikes on Iran, Kan reports

The United States informed Israel in advance of its strikes on Iran, Israel's public broadcaster Kan reported, citing an Israeli source.

No damage to Bushehr nuclear plant after U.S. strike, Nour News says

The U.S. strike on Iran's Bushehr site caused no damage to the Bushehr nuclear power plant, Iran's Nour News reported, citing an informed source.

Iran preparing 'massive' attack on U.S. bases in Middle East, Nour News reports

Iran's armed forces are preparing to launch a "massive" attack on U.S. military bases across the Middle East, Reuters reported, citing Iran's Nour News, which quoted a military source.

US military announces new strikes on Iran after Trump vows to 'hit them hard'

The U.S. military said it had launched new strikes on Iran to "further degrade" Tehran's ability to target commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington would "hit them hard" overnight.

"U.S. forces have begun conducting additional strikes against Iran to further reduce its ability to interfere with freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The United States holds Iran responsible for the recent unprovoked attacks against commercial vessels and civilian crews transiting this vital international waterway," the U.S. military said in a post on X.

Earlier in the day, following the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump said, "We're going to hit them hard tonight," while adding that the renewed fighting would end "very quickly" and leaving the door open to continued diplomatic talks with Tehran.

Qassem rejects Lebanon-Israel framework agreement

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem rejected the framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel, calling it "flawed from beginning to end."

"What is based on illegality is null and void, because the negotiations themselves are illegitimate, unconstitutional and contrary to the National Pact," Qassem said.

Hezbollah's Qassem urges caution on Lebanon-Israel talks, vows resistance will continue

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem said indirect negotiations between Lebanon and Israel "require reflection and consultation," calling for lessons to be drawn from the experience of Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Iran.

Qassem added that Hezbollah remains committed to the Iran-U.S. negotiation process but insisted the group "will remain on the ground and will not give in."

"We will do everything in our power to liberate this land, and we will succeed, God willing," he said.

Hezbollah's Qassem calls for end to 'US tutelage' over Lebanon

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem called for "collective efforts" to end what he described as U.S. tutelage over Lebanon, accusing Washington of seeking "a Lebanon that submits to Israel's demands."

Qassem also said Hezbollah's relationship with Iran "is beneficial for Lebanon," adding: "Why do you insist on your relationship with the United States when it dictates your conduct and imposes its choices on you?"

Hezbollah's Qassem pledges solidarity with Iran

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem pledged continued support for Iran during a speech marking the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

"To my beloved and great Iranian people, we will remain by your side, hand in hand, to confront arrogance, Israel and the tyrants of the earth," Qassem said.

Hezbollah chief says Khamenei guided the resistance

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem said Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei "never asked anything of the resistance" but instead "always showed it what it needed," during a speech broadcast on giant screens at gatherings held across Lebanon for Khamenei's funeral.

"Imam Khamenei never asked anything of the resistance. He always indicated what it needed, and it is the resistance that defends truth and liberation," Qassem said.

US strikes kill two Iranian fishermen, state media says

Two Iranian fishermen were killed in U.S. strikes on Iran on Wednesday, Iran's Mehr news agency reported, according to Reuters.

Iran says foreign minister speaks with Qatari prime minister as cease-fire falters

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke by phone with Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Iran's Foreign Ministry said, as a fragile cease-fire came under strain following renewed exchanges of fire between Iran and the United States, AFP reported.

During the call, the two officials stressed "the importance of using diplomatic channels" and underscored the need to maintain coordination and contacts to prevent further escalation in the region, according to the ministry.

Qatar on Tuesday accused Iran of targeting one of its LNG carriers off the coast of Oman and summoned Iran's chargé d'affaires in Doha.

US begins removal of Syria designation as state sponsor of terrorism

The United States on Wednesday began the removal of Syria’s decades-old designation as a state sponsor of terrorism that has severely impeded investment.

"Lifting sanctions on Syria will unlock international trade and investment, give Syria a chance to rebuild, and open up a new chapter for the Syrian people," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement.

Israeli army says it arrested Hezbollah fighter in Bint Jbeil area

The Israeli army said it had arrested a Hezbollah fighter during clashes between the two sides in the Bint Jbeil area of south Lebanon the previous day, before transferring him to Israel for questioning.

"The arrested terrorist is a member of Hezbollah's Radwan Force, an elite unit responsible for attacks against Israeli soldiers and civilians throughout the war," the army said in a statement, adding that the suspect had been taken to Israel for interrogation.

Pakistani mediator urges Iran and U.S. to show restraint

Pakistan has urged the United States and Iran to exercise restraint and uphold the memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East following the resumption of hostilities, AFP reported.

"Pakistan urges all parties to honor their respective commitments under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding," the foreign ministry said in a statement, also calling on all sides to exercise restraint.

Israeli attacks on Lebanon kill 4,321 since March 2, health ministry reports

The health ministry said in its latest official toll that at least 4,321 people have been killed and 12,203 wounded in Israeli strikes across the country since the war resumed on March 2.

The ministry recorded one additional death compared with its previous toll released on Tuesday.

Trump says expects Iran flare-up to be over 'very quickly'

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he expected the military flare-up with Iran overnight to end very quickly despite earlier statements saying the cease-fire was "over."

"I think anything that happens is going to be over very quickly and will only make it safer, including for oil... Anything that happens is going to happen very fast. We're not looking for long term," he said at the end of a two-day NATO summit in Ankara.

UN chief urges de-escalation, renewed US-Iran talks

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for de-escalation and an urgent return to negotiations between the United States and Iran following the renewed hostilities between the two countries, AFP reported.

"Deeply concerned" by the escalation, Guterres urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, avoid further escalation and take immediate steps to reduce tensions, U.N. spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said. He also warned that a return to full-scale hostilities could have "catastrophic consequences for the people of the region."

Israel blocks Arab League chief's planned visit to West Bank

New Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy said Israel prevented him from traveling to Ramallah in the occupied West Bank for what was meant to be his first official foreign visit since taking office earlier this month, AFP reported.

According to his office, the Palestinian Authority informed Fahmy that Israeli authorities had refused to allow the visit, during which the former Egyptian foreign minister had planned to meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

US attacks kills 8 IRGC members in southern Iran last night

Eight Iranian army members were killed in the U.S. attacks on southern parts of Iran last night, Reuters reported citing Iran's state media.

US still deciding what next round of strikes on Iran looks like, official tells CNN

The U.S. is facing a “very dynamic environment” and mulling its next moves against Iran, a U.S. official with knowledge of the ongoing military deliberations told CNN.

According to CNN, the recent flare in tensions changed operational plans for the American aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. It left port a day early so it could be in position out at sea to carry out defensive and offensive missions if needed. The same source said that at the very least the carrier will be carrying out defensive missions from its aircraft in the coming hours.

The official also noted that "Iran continues to harass ships in the Hormuz by threatening attacks over their radios, but has not launched more attacks today on the vessels."

Trump says he thinks Israel will withdraw troops from south Lebanon

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters at a NATO summit in Ankara that he thought Israel would withdraw troops from southern Lebanon, adding that he felt Israel wanted to take that step, according to Reuters.

Trump says oil prices to raise ‘a little’ as a result of Iran attacks

U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. strikes on Iran over the past day could cause oil prices to rise "a little bit, $2."

Asked whether renewed violence between the United States and Iran could push oil prices higher, Trump agreed but said any increase would be limited to "$2."

Israeli drone strike reported in Nabatieh Fawqa

An Israeli drone has carried out a strike in the vicinity of the Ghandour hospital in Nabatieh Fawqa, our correspondent in the south reports.

Trump: Syria has become 'very stable,' says he may remove it from terrorism list

U.S. President Donald Trump said Syria has become "very stable" after the United States lifted sanctions on the country.

"We released sanctions from the country," Trump said, adding that Syria "has become very stable."

He also said, "I think I will remove [Syria] from the state sponsor of terrorism list."

Trump added that Syria "could help with Hezbollah" and Lebanon, without elaborating further.

Israeli shelling, machine gun fire, stun grenades reported in Bint Jbeil district

An Israeli Merkava tank fired several shells at the outskirts of Haddatha (Bint Jbeil district) and swept the area with machine-gun fire. A small Israeli drone has also dropped five stun grenades on the village of Beit Yahoun (Bint Jbeil).

Israeli army drone drops bomb on Mansouri

An Israeli army drone dropped a bomb on the town of Mansouri in the Sour district, according to our correspondent in southern Lebanon.

Khamenei's advisor: Axis of Resistance will not remain silent

Top advisor to the Iranian Supreme Leader, Ali Akbar Velayati, said that the "Axis of Resistance will not remain silent in the face of humiliation and adventurism," just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said that the American-Iranian Memorandum of Understanding is now over.

"Responsibility for the renewed escalation—and the verbal admission of canceling the agreement — lies with a rogue, disreputable opportunist, already tainted by scandal, who had repeatedly violated it in practice, once again pushing the region toward the brink of fire", Velayati posted on X.

"The Axis of Resistance will not remain silent in the face of humiliation and adventurism, and ... stands ready to act to cleanse the region," he added.

Trump says US may re-impose blockade on Iran

“We may put down the blockade, … and it’ll only be a blockade for Iran,” he told reporters.

“Anybody else can have whatever they want, of course. They’ll [Iran] drop some mines if they can … but it’s hard because we’re taking out those little boats now with the same weapon we use to take out the drug lords.”

He also said that the U.S.’s allies in NATO would send minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran: Macron says talks must continue with 'calm' and 'composure'

Talks between the United States and Iran "will continue" despite the renewed fighting in recent hours, French President Emmanuel Macron said, calling for negotiations to proceed with "great calm, composure and patience," according to AFP.

"There was a violation of this agreement through the Iranian strikes, which prompted an American response. I believe the Iranians are wrong to carry out these strikes, which violate what they themselves signed," Macron told reporters after a NATO summit in Ankara.

Trump says US will hit Iran 'hard' tonight

Donald Trump said the United States would strike Iran "hard" tonight following the NATO summit in Ankara, AFP reported.

"We're going to hit them hard tonight," the U.S. president told reporters when asked about the resumption of U.S. strikes against Iran.

Heavy Israeli artillery shelling targets the Bint Jbeil district

Heavy Israeli artillery shelling targeted the area between Beit Yahoun and Aita al-Jabal, in the Bint Jbeil district, our correspondent in south Lebanon reports.

Airports in Iranian province of Hormozgan closed until further notice

Kazem Tavasoli, director general of airports in Iran's Hormozgan province, said the province's airports have been closed until further notice, according to the semi-official Mehr news agency.

According to Mehr, Tavasoli said that "due to the current conditions in the south of the country, all airports in Hormozgan have been closed and flights have been canceled."

"If the airports open, information will be announced through reputable media", he added.

U.S. strikes overnight were concentrated mainly in southern Iran, including Hormozgan province.

Lebanon condemns Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and the Foreign Ministry condemned the Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait after the United States overnight struck "more than 80 targets" in Iran. The U.S. strikes came in response to attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a renewed escalation that culminated in Donald Trump's announcement that the framework agreement — and therefore the cease-fire — between Washington and Tehran was over.

The Iranian strikes on Gulf states "constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of both countries, as well as a clear breach of international law and the United Nations Charter," the Lebanese president said in a statement. He also expressed "Lebanon's full solidarity with Bahrain, Kuwait and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries," stressing that "the security of these countries is an integral part of Arab and regional security." Aoun reiterated his call for restraint and de-escalation and emphasized the need to prioritize dialogue and diplomacy.

For its part, Lebanon's Foreign Ministry condemned "in the strongest terms the Iranian attacks" against the Gulf states, stressing that "such acts and attacks constitute a blatant violation of states' sovereignty and a direct threat to the security of international maritime navigation and global energy supplies."

Israeli strike, artillery shelling, machine-gun fire and detonation reported in south Lebanon

An Israeli drone has carried out a strike on the heights of Ali Taher.

Israeli artillery also shelled the same area, as well as the Zawtar–Farah junction in the Nabatieh district.

Meanwhile, the Israeli army swept the village of Haddatha (Bint Jbeil district) with machine-gun fire.

The Israeli army also carried out a detonation in the village of Arnoun (Nabatieh).

Hormuz: 6,000 seafarers still stranded in the Gulf, UN maritime agency says

The International Maritime Organization (IMO), the U.N. agency responsible for maritime safety, estimated that around 6,000 seafarers remain stranded in the Gulf, in a statement condemning the renewed hostilities in the region and the Strait of Hormuz.

"These attacks only exacerbate the fear, uncertainty and psychological distress already being endured by the approximately 6,000 seafarers who remain stranded aboard vessels unable to leave the Gulf safely," IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said in a statement, urging all parties to avoid routing ships through the strait.

Israeli media: Hegseth cancels trip to Israel

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth canceled his trip to Israel scheduled for today, according to Haaretz and Israel's Channel 12.

According to Reuters, Hegseth was supposed to discuss the possible sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, a sale that would likely anger Israeli officials.

The reported cancellation of the trip comes after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding is now over, raising fears of a resumption of the regional conflict.

Oil prices rise more than 5% after Trump announces end of Iran cease-fire

Oil prices surged after President Donald Trump said he was ending the cease-fire with Iran, following a resumption of hostilities after attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz that Washington attributed to Tehran.

At around 8:30 a.m. GMT (10:30 a.m. in Paris), North Sea Brent crude for September delivery jumped 5.26% to $78.06 a barrel. Its U.S. equivalent, West Texas Intermediate crude for August delivery, rose 5.32% to $74.19 a barrel.

US, Iran strikes 'further complicate' negotiations to end war, EU says

New U.S. and Iranian strikes have “further complicated” “already tense” negotiations to end the war, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.

In a post on X, Kallas called Iran’s attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait “unacceptable.” She said the foreign ministers of the 27 EU member states would speak Monday with their Gulf counterparts on how to “preserve freedom of navigation” in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.

EU aviation safety agency recommends airlines avoid Iranian, Iraqi and Lebanese airspace until Aug. 31

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said airlines should avoid flying through the airspace of Iran, Iraq and Lebanon due to ongoing tensions and the risk of further military action. The agency said its bulletin regarding the airspace of these three countries would remain in effect until Aug. 31.

The agency also announced that it had withdrawn its previous advisory, which had also recommended that airlines exercise caution when operating in the airspaces of Bahrain, Kuwait, Israel, Jordan, Qatar, Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. It was not immediately clear whether a new advisory would be issued for those countries.

Trump says cease-fire with Iran ‘is over’

U.S. President Donald Trump said from Ankara, where he is attending the NATO summit, that the cease-fire with Iran is “over.”

“I don’t want a deal with them,” he said, referring to the Iranians. They are “evil, sick people.”

Iranian army says it will consider any site enabling US to attack the country a 'legitimate target'

Iranian army says it will consider any site enabling the United States to attack the country a “legitimate target.”

Iran: Revolutionary Guards member killed after US strikes

A member of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards was killed following U.S. strikes, an Iranian state media outlet reported, according to AFP.

Iran/U.S.: China warns that a 'resumption of hostilities' is 'in no one's interest'

China warned that a "resumption of hostilities" between Iran and the United States is "not in anyone's interest."

Qatari mediator calls for de-escalation after Iranian attacks in the Gulf

The Qatari mediator called for de-escalation after Iranian attacks in the Gulf, according to AFP.

'Hezbollah fighter' killed in face-to-face clash with Israeli army in Bint Jbeil

The Israeli army said it killed a man it identified as a Hezbollah fighter during a "face-to-face" encounter inside a building in Bint Jbeil. In a statement, the army said the incident occurred as soldiers from the reserve "Yiftach" Brigade were searching a building in the town "where an engagement took place last Thursday, during which a reservist was seriously wounded." The army had previously said it had failed to locate the fighter responsible for the shooting.

"During these searches, a Hezbollah fighter who was barricaded inside the building opened fire on the soldiers, who immediately returned fire and killed him," the army said.

Hezbollah has not officially claimed responsibility for any attacks since the cease-fire took effect on June 20. Israel, however, has continued to carry out daily raids in South Lebanon and to blow up and demolish entire villages in the "buffer zone" established along the border, on Lebanese territory.

Iran: News agency reports explosions in Bushehr, southwestern Iran

Iranian news agency Mehr reported a series of explosions of unknown origin in the port city of Bushehr, home to Iran’s only civilian nuclear power plant, following the resumption of hostilities between Iran and the United States.

“Explosions were heard in Bushehr and surrounding areas,” Mehr reported, without providing further details. Located in southwestern Iran, Bushehr lies across from Kharg Island, the country’s main oil terminal, through which 90% of Iranian crude exports normally pass.

Kuwait condemns 'repeated' Iranian attacks on its territory

Kuwait condemned Iranian attacks on its territory, saying they undermined regional de-escalation efforts after Tehran claimed responsibility for strikes on U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

In a statement, Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry expressed “its strongest condemnation and denunciation of Iran’s repeated and unlawful attacks,” adding that “the continuation of these reckless attacks — at a time when regional and international de-escalation efforts are underway — systematically undermines efforts aimed at reducing tensions.”

New explosions and sirens heard in Bahrain

New explosions were heard in Bahrain after sirens sounded for the third time, an AFP journalist reported.

Iran earlier claimed to have struck Bahrain, which hosts U.S. military bases, in retaliation for U.S. strikes on its territory following Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

Final tribute to Khamenei in Iraq: crowds fill streets of Najaf

Crowds filled the streets of Najaf, in southern Iraq, on Wednesday morning to accompany the funeral procession of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as it passed through the Iraqi Shiite holy city, ahead of his burial in Iran on Thursday.

The city’s streets were decorated with banners honoring the ayatollah and large portraits of him, alongside Iraqi flags. Large crowds gathered as the procession began its six-kilometer route to the imposing shrine of Imam Ali, the Prophet Muhammad’s son-in-law, the fourth caliph of Islam and the first Shiite imam, where dozens of religious figures stood ready to pray over the coffin.

Some mourners approached to touch Khamenei’s coffin, which was placed on the back of a truck. Later in the day, his remains will be flown to Karbala, further north, to the shrines of Imam Hussein and his brother Abbas. One of the late leader’s sons, Mostafa, is taking part in the Iraqi leg of the funeral.

Attending the tribute, Gen. Esmail Qaani, commander of the Quds Force, the foreign operations branch of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, praised Baghdad’s “meticulous planning of this historic event,” which he said reflected “the deep spiritual ties uniting the two nations.” The state funeral will conclude with Khamenei’s burial on Thursday in Mashhad, his hometown in northeastern Iran.

South Lebanon: Overnight Israeli attacks on Ali Taher Heights and surrounding areas

Overnight, Israeli forces also carried out attacks around the strategic Ali Taher Heights, south of Nabatieh, which they are seeking to control and where an Israeli flag was reportedly raised, according to reports published Tuesday.

The Israeli army fired flares over the hill at least twice, our south Lebanon correspondent reported.

Artillery fire also targeted the area, as well as the nearby town of Kfar Tibnit. An airstrike followed on the outskirts of Nabatieh Fawqa, which is also located near Ali Taher.

South Lebanon: Airstrikes and demolitions in Bint Jbeil and Marjayoun districts

On Tuesday night into Wednesday, Israeli forces fired three missiles which targeted the outskirts of Braasheet and Beit Yahoun in the Bint Jbeil district, and carried out a large-scale demolition operation in Deir Siryan in the Marjayoun district.

The Israeli army also carried out a major demolition operation this morning in the town of Bint Jbeil.

US launches massive strikes on Iran, which retaliated in Kuwait, Bahrain

The United States struck more than 80 targets in Iran in retaliation for Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Tehran to retaliate with strikes it said targeted U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

Washington also reinstated sanctions on Iranian oil following the attacks on shipping. Both sides accuse each other of violating the framework agreement signed on June 17 to end the war triggered by the U.S.-Israeli offensive against the Islamic Republic on Feb. 28.

Three vessels were struck in the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours, the U.K. Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency reported Tuesday. Qatar and Saudi Arabia blamed Iran for two of the attacks. Condemning what it described as "Iranian attacks" and "a clear and dangerous violation of the cease-fire," the U.S. military launched a series of "powerful strikes" against Iran, saying it had hit "more than 80 targets," including "Iranian air defense systems," according to a statement from U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).

Hours later, on Wednesday, Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced they had struck 85 installations at U.S. military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, according to state television.

More details here.

US strikes on Iran were 'absolutely necessary,' NATO chief says

The latest U.S. strikes on Iran were "absolutely necessary," NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said in Ankara.

"When you have a cease-fire and Iran is basically violating the cease-fire, I think it is totally crucial that the U.S. forcefully react," Rutte told reporters on the second day of the alliance's summit.

Rutte also said he expected NATO allies to reaffirm that "Iran should never get its hands on a nuclear capability."

According to alliance diplomats, the statement reflects the language of the summit's final declaration, which is due to be adopted on Thursday, the second and final day of the meeting. He also stressed the significance of the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran claims strikes on Bahrain, accuses US of 'violating' framework agreement

Iran claimed responsibility this morning for strikes on Bahrain, the Gulf nation that hosts a U.S. military base, in retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iranian territory, which Tehran described as a violation of the framework agreement aimed at ending the war.

"In response to the American enemy's aggression against Iran and its violation of the agreement" reached between Tehran and Washington on June 17, "army drones targeted enemy U.S. forces stationed at Sheikh Isa Air Base," the Iranian army said in a statement carried by the official IRNA news agency, shortly after explosions were heard in Bahrain.

Earlier overnight, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had struck 85 installations at U.S. military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of developments in the Gulf, where a new escalation erupted after several vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. The United States responded by striking more than 80 targets in Iran, prompting Iran's Revolutionary Guards to launch retaliatory strikes toward Kuwait and Bahrain.

We will also be following developments in Lebanon, where the Israeli army continues to destroy villages in the South, where it occupies a "buffer zone," and carry out daily attacks despite a cease-fire that has been in effect since June 20.

You can find Tuesday's live coverage here and today's Morning Brief here.