Officials say Iran's cluster warheads can scatter submunitions over a 10 kilometer radius if not intercepted. Even described as primitive, the weapons can threaten multiple communities from a single missile.

Experts say Iran is unlikely to have the capability to launch a military drone attack on the United States homeland despite recent warnings. However, commercially available drones could pose a more realistic threat if used in a domestic terrorist attack.

Israel's military chief said terror incidents in the West Bank are at a yearly low but warned that settler violence is damaging national security during wartime. He urged authorities to curb the phenomenon as Israel fights a broader regional conflict against Iran and its allies.

A new study finds Arab citizens of Israel report higher distress levels during the war with Iran than Jewish citizens. Researchers say differences in social, cultural, and spiritual resources shape how communities cope with crisis.

The United States intelligence chief said Iran’s leadership remains in place but weakened after recent strikes, warning that Tehran can still target American interests. Lawmakers pressed for clarity on the war’s objectives, intelligence assessments and the status of Iran’s nuclear program.

Senator Mitch McConnell accused former counterterrorism official Joe Kent of including anti-Semitic rhetoric in his resignation letter. Kent stepped down over opposition to the war with Iran, alleging outside pressure influenced the decision to enter the conflict.

The Israeli military said it struck two bridges over the Litani River used by Hezbollah to move fighters and weapons. It described the operation as an effort to prevent attacks on Israeli and Lebanese civilians.

An international media association says Israeli police assaulted journalists in Jerusalem, fracturing the wrist of a Cable News Network producer. The group is calling for action against the officers involved and greater protection for press freedom.

Democratic lawmakers questioned the intelligence chief over the claim that Iran posed an imminent nuclear threat before recent strikes. She said the president determines what qualifies as imminent based on the intelligence provided.

The Israeli military published new footage showing airstrikes on Iranian soldiers in western Iran. It said additional troops who fled the site were also tracked and targeted.

Egypt faces mounting criticism as it remains on the sidelines during the Houthi blockade of a vital shipping route. Observers question the country's military spending and regional influence as other nations bear the security burden.

Iran's intelligence minister Esmail Khatib has been killed in an Israeli air strike, according to the country's president. His death is part of a widening campaign against Iran's leadership that has intensified regional conflict and disrupted global energy supplies.