Here's what's happening in the conflict as Tuesday begins. It's the fourth day, and things are escalating in multiple directions at once.
The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed they carried out targeted strikes on military sites in both Tehran and Beirut. The IDF's Arabic-language spokesman, Avichay Adraee, posted on social media that "a wave of extensive airstrikes" was underway.
This move came after Israel ramped up pressure on Hezbollah, telling residents of dozens more villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate their homes. It's the second round of such warnings in as many days.
Meanwhile, over a thousand miles away, the United Arab Emirates was dealing with its own crisis. The UAE's Defense Ministry stated that its air defenses were actively intercepting a barrage of ballistic missiles coming from Iran. Authorities affirmed they were fully ready to protect the country and its residents.
So, to recap the early morning developments: Israeli jets are hitting targets in two capital cities, and UAE missile defenses are lighting up the sky against an attack from a third. It's a busy night in the region.













