In Lebanon, which is still reeling from last year’s war between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group, videos making the rounds on social media have shown revelers dancing and drinking on rooftops while projectiles flash across the sky in the background.

Syria has sent 3,000 troops to the border with Iraq to deter infiltration by pro-Iran Iraqi militias, two security officials in Damascus told The National on Tuesday. The deployment is the first in the area by the new authorities since president Bashar Al Assad was thrown out of office last December and his military disbanded.

Launch of security sweep near Iraq border over Iran militia fears Syria has launched a security operation in its eastern border region amid concerns that Iran may activate allied militias to carry out attacks.

Israel's Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter said surprises will emerge amid the conflict with Iran that will make Israel's beeper operation look "simple."

Flydubai has announced the temporary suspension of flights to and from Iran, Iraq, Israel, and Syria until 30 June. This decision has been made in light of

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) questioned the idea of Russian President Vladimir Putin playing a role in the negotiations between Israel and Iran, citing how Putin did “nothing” when Syria requested Russia’s aid last year.

Israel and Iran have begun a new round of attacks, as the conflict between the two heavily armed rivals enters its fourth day.

Iran is often portrayed as one of the world’s most dangerous actors. But with attacks on its defenses, nuclear sites and proxy militias, Israel has exposed a compromised and weakened adversary.