NEW: Lebanon says more than fifth of population displaced from Israel-Hezbollah conflict

Lebanon’s economy minister said the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has already cost his country $20 billion, a figure he expects to keep rising.

The minister cited the near-total shutdown of tourism and agriculture, damage to buildings and a surge in unemployment among factors in his estimate. The government says that more than a fifth of the population of 5.5 million has been displaced, with many fleeing to neighboring Syria.

The risks of social unrest are rising and that would have a destabilizing effect throughout the region, the minister said.

NEW: A large convoy of more than 300 UNIFIL vehicles is on the way to southern Lebanon.

Turkish President Erdogan:

"Some may have an Iron Dome. We have a Steel Dome."

— Steel Dome is tailored to meet Turkey's specific defense needs and regional threat perceptions.

— Steel Dome will feature a multi-layered defense architecture comprising four layers.

Hezbollah targets another IDF Merkava tank with top-attack ALMAS ATGM.

NEW: India and China have started implementing a new border agreement to address their prolonged military standoff in the Himalayas.

—Troop withdrawals have begun from key standoff locations in the Depsang and Demchok areas.

— Although specific details remain undisclosed, the agreement was reached during the recent BRICS Summit between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

— Tensions have been high since the Galwan Valley clash, with both nations reinforcing their military presence along the border.

Jordanian security forces blocked crowds of protesters attempting to march toward the Prime Ministry building today:

"With Gaza, no matter what happens.

Don’t be afraid, no matter what happens. Young men, young women, and the elders."

The U.S. reaffirmed its readiness to defend Saudi Arabia against potential attacks from Iran or its proxies.

— The US has indicated it is prepared to assist Saudi Arabia in defending its airspace and oil facilities.

— Iran has warned that any country aiding Israel could become a target for retaliation.

Source: Bloomberg

Türkiye’s research vessel Oruç Reis has reached Somali waters to conduct an extensive seven-month seismic survey for oil and natural gas today.

— The mission will involve three-dimensional seismic studies across three licensed zones, each approximately 5,000 square kilometers.

— This mission follows a strategic defense and economic agreement signed between Türkiye and Somalia in early 2024.

— The 10-year accord includes Turkish naval support to secure Somalia’s territorial waters and train the Somali Navy, aiming to strengthen Somalia’s maritime defense capabilities.

German AA system Skynex using its 35mm AHEAD (Advanced Hit Efficiency And Destruction) programmable ammunition against Russian kamikaze UAVs over Kyiv tonight.

The effective range of the 35mm cannons is up to 4,000 meters, with a firing rate of 1,000 rounds per minute.

Russian decoy UAV Gerbera intercepted by Ukrainian interceptor drone.

Gerbera UAV features cranked delta wings and a vertical stabilizer.

They mostly serve as a false target to deplete enemy air defense resources.

Russian soldiers attempting to load a rocket onto a vehicle-mounted RBU-6000 naval launcher by striking it with a hammer.

Israeli Broadcasting Authority, citing security officials:

"The ground operation in Lebanon is in its final stages and will end within a week."

"Mine. No, it's mine": Two Ukrainian FPV anti-air drone pilots battle to take down a single Russian reconnaissance drone.

There has been no security incident in Tehran, Iran.

Such reports are not true.

Zelensky:

“There will be no more violent mobilization, boys will not be grabbed in the streets.”

BREKING: A large number of Israeli fighter jets were heard over Syria. The sounds heard from Syria were followed by explosions in Tehran.

BREAKING: Flights near Tehran are diverted after reports of explosions heard in the city.

BREAKING: According to Iranian sources, at least 5 explosions were heard in Tehran and Karaj. - Reuters

#BREAKING: Explosions were reported in the countryside of Homs and Damascus.

#BREAKING:Six explosions were heard in Tikrit, Samarra and Al-Dur in Salahaddin Governorate.

#BREAKING: Explosions reported near Iranian Revolutionary Guards HQ.