The current round of fighting has killed more than 2,100 people in Lebanon and displaced over one million residents, mostly from the south of the country, according to the Lebanese authorities. At least 13 Israeli soldiers have also been killed, along with two civilians, according to the Israeli authorities.

Shipping resumes through a key oil route, but military pressure, political messaging and ongoing negotiations signal that the crisis is paused, not resolved.

More than 1 million Palestinians, roughly half of Gaza’s population, have fled homes in the north and Gaza City after Israel told them to evacuate.

A 10-day ceasefire announced by President Donald Trump and agreed on by Lebanon and Israel appeared to be holding in Lebanon early Friday

Iranian state media reports the commander of Iran's joint military command has warned his country will completely block exports and imports across the Persian Gulf region if the US does not lift its blockade.