Tensions in the Middle East are escalating rapidly as Hezbollah launches a barrage of missiles targeting Israeli positions, while the Israel Defense Forces retaliates with intense airstrikes across southern Lebanon.

Iran launched Wave 82 targeting US bases across the region, as missile strikes hit Israel and Israeli raids intensified inside Iran.

US-Iran war highlights: Iran intensified its attacks on Friday as air raid sirens were heard in many parts of West Asia, including Bahrain and Israel, amid the war entering its 21st day.

Iran accused the US and Israel of launching an attack on a girls' school near an IRGC base in southern Iran on 28 February, saying 168 people, including around 110 children, were killed. The US said it was investigating the incident, while Israel said it was "not aware" of any military operations in the area.

Attacks intensified Friday between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah ahead of direct talks between the Lebanese government and Israel set to begin next week. Prince Harry sued by charity he set up in Africa to honor late mother Princess Diana Pope’s Africa trip takes him to a source of growth for the church,

Lebanon's State Security agency said an Israeli strike on the southern city of Nabatiyeh on Friday killed 13 of its personnel, as Lebanon prepared to start ceasefire talks with Israel.