Live: US warns bombardment to ‘surge dramatically’ as Israel strikes Iran, Lebanon

Intense Israeli airstrikes pounded the capitals of Iran and Lebanon early Friday as the US apparently struck an Iranian drone carrier at sea, intensifying its campaign targeting the Islamic Republic’s fleet of warships. Read our liveblog for the latest developments.

By FRANCE 24

Iran hints at 'unseen' weapons as war enters 7th day; US-Israel intensifies strikes — key points

The Middle East is engulfed in conflict as the US and Israel launch extensive military operations against Iran, following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Retaliatory strikes have been launched by Iran, targeting US bases, while both sides report significant military actions, including the destruction of an Iranian "drone carrier" and damage to schools.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Iranian and Israeli strikes as war enters seventh day

The Iran war, which has spread across the Middle East and beyond, entered its seventh day after Israeli forces announced a "next phase" in the conflict and bombed Beirut's southern suburbs.