Tensions escalate in the Middle East as Israel claims to have launched a targeted strike against Iran-backed Hezbollah militants, sparking fears of a wider conflict. The move comes as the United States and Iran are on the cusp of a historic deal aimed at ending decades of hostility and bringing an end to the fighting in the region. However, Iran's warning that the Israeli strike could derail the US-Iran agreement has raised concerns that the fragile peace process may be on the brink of collapse. As the situation continues to unfold, the international community is holding its breath, waiting to see if the latest developments will lead to a further escalation of violence or a renewed push for peace.
Israel says it targeted the Iran-backed Hezbollah, as Tehran warns this could derail a US-Iran deal to end the fighting.
