Tensions in the West Asia have escalated sharply as southern Lebanon witnesses a fresh wave of Israeli airstrikes, with multiple reports indicating heavy civilian casualties and widespread destruction across residential zones. According to multiple regional updates, at least 23 people have been reported dead in the latest wave of strikes, while broader figures suggest that the death toll in Lebanon has now crossed 2,750 since the beginning of the ongoing escalation. The situation on the ground continues to deteriorate as air raids, drone strikes, and guided missile attacks intensify across key districts including Sidon, Nabatieh and surrounding villages. WATCH

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued chilling warnings of devastating retaliation against American military bases and warships after fresh attacks on Iranian-linked oil tankers intensified the Gulf crisis. Tehran has accused Washington of repeatedly violating ceasefire understandings in the Persian Gulf, while senior Iranian officials warn that any future targeting of Iranian commercial vessels could trigger direct military action. The latest developments have pushed the already fragile Gulf region closer to a high-stakes geopolitical showdown involving oil routes, naval deployments and strategic military assets. US President Donald Trump is now awaiting Tehran’s response to a fresh American truce proposal aimed at preventing the situation from escalating further. WATCH