???? Live: Any Israeli offensive into Lebanon risks Iranian response, top US military leader says

The top US military officer said Sunday that an Israeli military offensive into Lebanon would risk an Iranian response in defence of Hezbollah, triggering a broader war that could put US forces in the region in danger. Israel's military said last Tuesday it had "approved and validated" operational plans for a Lebanon offensive amid escalating cross-border tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. Read our liveblog for all the latest developments.