- July 7, 2026
Iran War News Live Updates: Israeli Strike In South Lebanon Kills 4 Despite Ceasefire
Iran War News Live Updates: The multi-day funeral ceremonies for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei continued on Monday, serving as the backdrop to a rapidly evolving security and political landscape across West Asia in the aftermath of the Iran war.
Hamas dissolved the body that governed Gaza for nearly two decades, clearing the way for a technocratic administration, while the newly formed governing committee declared it was ready to assume control. In Lebanon, Israeli strikes continued despite a fragile ceasefire, even as Beirut accused Israel’s military presence in the south of preventing the deployment of the Lebanese Army.
Meanwhile, commercial shipping cautiously resumed through the Strait of Hormuz after months of disruption, fresh security concerns emerged following an attack on a cargo vessel off Yemen, and US President Donald Trump said he preferred reaching a deal with Iran over pursuing regime change while warning Tehran against rejecting negotiations.
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