Sirens sound in Kiryat Shmona after missile launches from Lebanon.

Iranian official says Gulf operations were preemptive, warns any blockade will be met with response

Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Shura Council, told Iranian state television that Tehran does not view itself as weak in US dealings, described operations in the Gulf as a preemptive move, and warned that any attempt to impose a blockade would be met with a response. He also reaffirmed Iran's support for Lebanon.

Protests erupt in Tehran over nuclear deal tensions amid US-Iran standoff. Demonstrators take to streets as diplomatic talks remain stalled.

Protests have erupted in Tehran amid escalating tensions over the nuclear deal and the US-Iran standoff.

Ukraine repels 229 enemy attacks in a day, Staff says — 58 airstrikes, 174 guided bombs, and 4,452 kamikaze drones used by Russian forces.

Defense forces have repelled 229 enemy attacks since the start of the day, theStaff reports.

Israel presses invasion of southern Lebanon as tanks roll through towns, causing widespread destruction.

Al Jazeera English reports that Israel is continuing its invasion of southern Lebanon, with tanks, rubble, and ruin visible in the area.