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Hezbollah members are celebrating a ceasefire in the Beirut suburbs, according to open source intelligence shared on social media.
Hezbollah fired five rockets at the Galilee Panhandle in northern Israel minutes before a 10-day ceasefire was set to begin; most rockets were intercepted, with one hitting an open area. The ceasefire is now in effect.
On December 15, 2025, in the Gulf of Oman, USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) diverted a merchant vessel as part of the U.S. Navy's enforcement of a blockade on ships entering or departing Iranian ports. The operation included audio from a Sailor aboard the destroyer and video footage from an embarked helicopter.
Hezbollah has launched widespread rocket fire across northern Israel, triggering multiple air raid sirens, while U.S. President Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon are set to enter a ceasefire in 30 minutes.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that he spoke with US President Trump, who expressed determination to continue the naval blockade and destroy Iran's remaining nuclear capabilities.
The editorial board of Iran International condemned an attack near its London office, describing it as part of a campaign of intimidation against independent media. London police have arrested three suspects in connection with the attack and are continuing their investigation.
Multiple people were injured, including those in critical condition, in the city of Karmiel following a missile attack from Lebanon. A ceasefire is set to begin shortly.
The FBI and Homeland Security Investigations have begun arresting former Basij paramilitary members of the IRGC operating in the United States under academic pretenses; Youssef Sadat Azizi was the first to be identified and arrested, and at least nine more individuals with concealed Basij affiliations are expected to be apprehended.
President Trump stated that the Lebanon ceasefire will include Hezbollah and expressed confidence that the group will adhere to the ceasefire.
The US State Department stated that Israel retains the right to take all necessary defensive actions at any time against planned, imminent, or ongoing attacks.
Amir Hatami, the Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Republic's Army, stated that Iranian army forces, the IRGC, and the Basij responded to the United States' operation to rescue its pilot on Iranian soil by attacking the American forces from all directions.
President Trump announced plans for a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the president of Lebanon to discuss a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, marking 48 years since the start of hostilities.
