- Iran reportedly closes Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional tensions following Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
- Lebanon's health ministry reports 182 killed in the deadliest day of the war, with figures still preliminary.
- White House disputes Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormu
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