Iran reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and warned that it would continue to block transit through the strait as long as the US blockade of Iranian ports remained in effect. (Pics/AFP)

Israel carried out a series of intense airstrikes across Beirut, including its southern suburbs and parts of southern and eastern Lebanon, triggering panic among residents. The strikes mark one of the most violent assaults on the capital since the conflict with Hezbollah began, with Israel maintaining that its two-week truce with Iran does not apply to operations in Lebanon (Pics/AFP)