Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he had ordered the military to further expand its operations in southern Lebanon, citing continued rocket fire by Hezbollah.
Iran says it is ready to respond to any US ground attack, accusing Washington of preparing a land assault while seeking talks, as regional powers meet in Pakistan to try to bring the two sides together.
Today's scheduled visit of the cruise ship Anthem of the Seas, carrying more than 4000 passengers, has been cancelled due to the forecast weather conditions.