Iran has moved to redefine the balance of power, with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution declaring the start of a “new chapter” in the management of the Strait of Hormuz even as US pressure wanes.

At least two Israeli soldiers were killed and 27 wounded in multiple Hezbollah drone attacks in southern Lebanon, as Israel warned the US its deterrence against Hezbollah is nearing collapse.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has praised Lebanon's "exemplary resistance" against Israeli attacks and reaffirmed Tehran's firm support for Lebanon in phone talks with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri..

During attacks on Gaza and now southern Lebanon, the Israeli military has systematically looted homes abandoned by civilians fleeing bombardment.

Iran on Tuesday reinforced its position as the decisive power in West Asia, asserting full authority over the Strait of Hormuz, while the US position continued to falter. 

‎Israel’s military has issued displacement orders for residents of more than a dozen villages and towns in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah’s secretary general says Iran’s insistence on ending Israeli aggression against Lebanon during indirect negotiations with Washington was the decisive factor that made a ceasefire with Israel possible.