Hezbollah has released chilling nighttime footage showing FPV explosive drones targeting Israeli troops along the Lebanon border, marking a dangerous new phase in the ongoing conflict with Israel. The night vision visuals appear to capture low-cost kamikaze drones diving toward IDF positions in after-dark operations. The latest strikes come despite the fragile April 16 truce aimed at reducing violence between Israel and Hezbollah. The Iran-backed group has continued launching explosive drones toward Israeli troops and northern border towns, while Israel has intensified airstrikes across southern and eastern Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted strongly to the attacks, warning that Israel would “step on the gas even more” and escalate military action against Hezbollah. Fresh Israeli strikes were later reported in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley as tensions continued to rise. 

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has shared a high-stakes update on the ongoing West Asia crisis, hinting that a peace deal between Washington and Tehran could materialize very soon. Speaking from New Delhi, Rubio confirmed that intensive negotiations are underway to resolve the conflict and address the navigational lockdown of the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway. However, Rubio reemphasized that President Donald Trump "will not make a bad deal" and is prepared to handle the situation "another way" if diplomacy fails. Turning his attention to the conflict in Lebanon, the State Secretary clarified that while the US is working separately with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s government, lasting peace remains impossible as long as an armed Hezbollah continues to victimize the region and launch attacks. Watch the full report for the breakdown of the proposed ceasefire framework and what it means for global security.