Lebanon Toll Rises as Israeli Strikes Escalate and Hormuz Tensions Shadow Ceasefire Talks

Israeli strikes on Lebanon have killed at least 254 people and wounded about 1,165, drawing a furious response from the Red Cross as civilians bear the brunt. At the same time, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards map alternate routes through the Strait of Hormuz amid a fragile two-week ceasefire framework, with leaders like Macron insisting Lebanon be included for a credible, lasting deal and ongoing diplomacy among the US, Iran and allies shaping the crisis.