Israeli Warplanes Strike Towns in Southern Lebanon

Israeli warplanes struck the town of Ghandouriyeh in the Bint Jbeil district and areas between Ghandouriyeh and Abbasiyeh in the Tyre district, Lebanon's National News Agency reported. Artillery fire also hit the town of Siddiqin. The strikes occurred as part of broader military activity in the region. Lebanon's National News Agency documented the raids and shelling on the same day.

Iran's near-total internet shutdown reached its 82nd day, with the country remaining largely disconnected from global networks, according to internet watchdog NetBlocks. The blackout began within hours of the start of the US-Israel war at the end of February.

France's defense minister stated there is no certainty that mines have been laid in the Strait of Hormuz. The minister said demining ships are being prepared for a potential Franco-British mission in the area. Jordan's armed forces reported shooting down an unidentified drone that entered the country's airspace in the Jerash Governorate.

The incident caused minor material damage but no casualties.

Pakistan's interior minister is traveling to Tehran for talks with Iranian officials, Iran's Tasnim news agency reported. This marks the minister's second visit to Tehran in a week as Pakistan continues mediation efforts. Activists from a Gaza aid flotilla were taken to Ashdod port after their vessel was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters, according to the Adalah rights group.

The group described the interception as a forcible removal from international waters.