India, May 19 -- US-Israel-Iran War Latest Update: The Middle East conflict has entered another volatile phase as Israeli military operations expand in southern Lebanon while Iran strengthens its strategic leverage over the Strait of Hormuz.

Lebanon reportedly filed a precedent-setting UN complaint against Iran amid U.S.-facilitated Israel-Lebanon normalization talks in Washington, D.C.

Representatives for Israel and Lebanon meet in Washington, D.C., for a second time to end the war, as their ceasefire frays.

Hezbollah's leader has urged Lebanon to withdraw from direct talks with Israel, calling them a concession. Naim Kassem urged on Tuesday "indirect negotiations" instead.

People pose for photos in front of an exhibit at the Beirut National Museum in Beirut, Lebanon, on May 17, 2026. The Beirut National Museum opened its doors to the public free of

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun promises to take all measures to stop the war with Israel as violence continues. Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah targets northern Israel.

A 19-year-old Stevens man was arrested after an alleged 104 mph motorcycle chase by state police in Lebanon County.

Drones used by the Hezbollah group are restricting nearly 80% of Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon, Israel’s public broadcaster KAN reported Monday, noting the army is also facing shortages in equipment needed to counter the growing threat.