Iran claimed it attacked a U.S. military vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the latest escalation in tensions between the two nations. This incident comes after a month of relative calm and follows the U.S. striking Iranian oil tankers in response to Iran's missile attacks on U.S. Navy ships. The U.S. Central Command, which manages military operations in the Middle East, has not confirmed the attack or commented on the claim. The renewed hostilities follow a ceasefire agreement announced in June, which failed to bring lasting peace as both sides have continued to engage in military and economic pressure tactics. Meanwhile, in southern Lebanon, Israeli airstrikes killed four people and injured at least 20 others, including children, according to Lebanese authorities. The attacks occurred near a region that has become a key battleground between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. Israel stated the strikes were in response to a drone attack by Hezbollah on Israeli troops in the area. The Israeli military did not comment on reports that the strikes destroyed an empty, non-operational hospital in the city of Nabatiyeh. Rescue services confirmed that the hospital had no occupants at the time of the attack. The strikes reportedly killed two people in the village of Arabsalim and two more in Nabatiyeh, near a strategic hill Israel claimed it had taken control of earlier in the week. At least 20 others were injured, including three children and five women. Although a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been in place for more than two months, sporadic clashes and Israeli airstrikes continue, particularly in areas where tensions remain high. The recent developments underscore the fragile nature of the ceasefire and the ongoing regional instability. Both Iran and the U.S. have engaged in a series of retaliatory actions, while Israel and Hezbollah continue to exchange fire in southern Lebanon. The situation remains volatile, with no clear resolution in sight as diplomatic efforts have stalled.