⌨Intense Israeli strikes on Lebanon dominated the day's news. Initial reports in the morning indicated over 100 casualties, escalating to 274 deaths by afternoon, including 21 children. The attacks, described as the deadliest in recent years, targeted Hezbollah positions but resulted in significant civilian casualties. Throughout the day, reports emerged of missile launches towards northern Israel, with air raid sirens sounding in Haifa. The U.S. announced plans to deploy additional forces to the Middle East. Domestically, Iranian officials, including President Pezeshkian, made statements at the UN, emphasizing Iran's readiness for mutual return to the nuclear deal and criticizing unilateral sanctions. The Tabas mine disaster continued to unfold, with the death toll rising and rescue efforts ongoing for trapped miners.