Hezbollah has claimed that it used a low-cost attack drone to target an Israeli armoured vehicle, including a Merkava tank, amid ongoing tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border. According to the group, the drone—reportedly costing just a few hundred dollars—successfully struck its target, highlighting the growing role of low-cost unmanned systems in modern conflict scenarios. The claims come as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah continue to escalate, with both sides closely monitoring developments in southern Lebanon.

Donald Trump says he remains hopeful of reaching a deal with Iran, but warns that if talks fail, “we’ll find out” what happens next. His comments come hours after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that any US attack would trigger a regional war in the Middle East. Tensions are rising as the United States deploys the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln along with a powerful fleet of warships to the Persian Gulf, placing American forces within striking distance of Iran. The Pentagon says the buildup is meant to deter aggression, while keeping all military options on the table.