Day 92 of Middle East War: Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon Again

(CNA Paris, 30th) The US-Israel joint offensive against Iran has reached its 92nd day. Israel launched a new wave of airstrikes on southern Lebanon, warning residents in over 10 locations to evacuate. The US Central Command announced it fired missiles at a cargo ship attempting to reach Iran, causing it to lose power. Below is a summary of the latest Middle East war situation. Israel has intensified airstrikes in southern Lebanon, with the Lebanese Prime Minister accusing Israel of a "scorched earth policy" and demanding an immediate ceasefire. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced today that US forces fired missiles at a Gambian-flagged cargo ship heading to Iran, hitting the engine room and disabling the vessel. As President Trump considers extending the ceasefire agreement, Iran fired a ballistic missile at a Kuwaiti airbase in the past 24 hours. Although Kuwait successfully intercepted it, falling debris caused minor injuries to several US personnel and severely damaged two US MQ-9 Reaper drones. Investors are optimistic about a potential extension of the US-Iran ceasefire, leading to gains in major Asian stock indices on the 29th and a decline in international oil prices. US Secretary of Defense Hegseth pressured NATO and European allies again today, stating that countries failing to significantly increase defense spending will face a "clear shift in the mode of cooperation." Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned earlier this month that as Washington shifts focus to other threats and European nations strengthen their own defense capabilities, NATO may face a reduction in US troop presence in Europe.