Beirut: An Israeli strike resulted in the deaths of three Lebanese journalists, as reported by Lebanon's Al Manar TV on Saturday, marking a significant development as the conflict in the Middle East reaches its second month. This tragic incident underscores the mounting tensions and the impact on media personnel in the region.

According to France24.com, the escalation continued with Yemen's Tehran-backed Houthi rebels claiming responsibility for their initial attack on Israel since the onset of hostilities. This development illustrates the widening scope of the conflict, drawing in various regional actors.

In related developments, G7 foreign ministers have urged Iran to reinstate immediate freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global oil shipments. The ongoing conflict has already claimed over 1,900 lives in Iran due to US-Israel strikes, as reported by the Red Cross.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have announced that they have conducted missile and drone operations targeting Israel and a Gulf site, further intensifying the situation. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has communicated to G7 counterparts that the Israeli military campaign against Iran is expected to conclude within weeks, highlighting international diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis.