Israel-Lebanon ceasefire secured by US as House votes to curb Trump war powers

Key Points:

• Kuwait airport and diplomatic missions were damaged in strikes blamed on Iran and the U.S., with one killed and over 60 injured; Iran denied targeting Kuwait, accusing U.S. missiles of causing the damage, while the U.S. military said Iranian drones deliberately attacked the airport.
• The U.S. responded to Iranian attacks with defensive strikes on missile launch sites and naval targets in southern Iran and near the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region.
• Hezbollah rejected a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, warning northern Israel would remain unsafe as long as Israeli strikes on Lebanese villages continue, signaling ongoing military pressure.
• The Israel Defense Forces accused Hezbollah of mortar fire that killed one UN peacekeeper and injured two others in southern Lebanon, highlighting risks to international forces amid cross-border hostilities.
• In the U.S., the House voted 215-208 to limit President Trump’s war powers regarding military action against Iran, with four Republicans breaking ranks; Trump criticized the measure as unpatriotic and a hindrance to negotiations with Iran, which he said could see progress soon or potentially lead back to war.