US-Iran ceasefire holds as Israel escalates attacks in Lebanon

A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has brought a pause to direct confrontations, but tensions across the region remain combustible. The agreement—struck after weeks of fiery rhetoric and escalating violence—has halted immediate strikes, yet the battlefield's broader dynamics show no signs of stability. Key flashpoints, particularly in Lebanon, are seeing intensified Israeli military operations, raising concerns that the pause may be short-lived. The ceasefire faces challenges