Escalating Military Conflict: Israel and Iran on Brink of Full-Scale War

Israel has expanded ground operations in southwest Lebanon amidst escalating tensions with Hezbollah and Iran. The conflict, which began a year ago, has intensified with Israel's airstrikes and Iran's missile attacks. Diplomatic efforts are underway to prevent wider regional conflict.

Israel's military has announced the expansion of its ground operations into southwest Lebanon, as tensions with Hezbollah continue to escalate. The move comes a year after initial exchanges of fire began between the two, sparking widespread concern in the international community.

The conflict, originally triggered by Hamas's attack on southern Israel, has now seen a series of retaliatory strikes between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran, contributing to an increasingly unstable Middle Eastern region. Iran has issued warnings against further Israeli attacks, noting any aggression will result in retaliation.

Diplomatic efforts are ongoing, with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi engaging Middle Eastern countries in discussions to halt Israel's military activities. Meanwhile, concerns of potential U.S. and Iranian involvement in a broader conflict persist, as military actions have already displaced over a million people in Lebanon amid fears of further devastation similar to Gaza's.

(With inputs from agencies.)