Daily brief
Israel has given a 24-hour ultimatum for what it calls representatives of the Iranian regime to leave Lebanon. The Israeli government also approved taking control over additional highlands in southern Lebanon.
The US State Department ordered non-emergency staff to depart from Bahrain, Jordan, and Iraq, while the US is reportedly seeking European assistance for the defense of Gulf states and Jordan.
Lebanese officials say parliamentary elections set for May will be delayed due to the ongoing conflict with Israel.
Iran has officially denied carrying out an attack on Oman.