Iran war live: US vows to defend Gulf interests; Israel kills 2 in Lebanon

According to Al Jazeera, Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged the United States will defend its interests in the Persian Gulf, as diplomatic pressure mounts around Iran. In a separate but related escalation, Israel says it will not withdraw from southern Lebanon, where recent operations killed two people. The statements signal continued regional tensions with no clear resolution in sight.

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