Israel has described its initial ground incursion into southern Lebanon as “limited,” although its key ally, the Biden administration, has already suggested it could risk dragging on.

Israel says it has launched a ground invasion in southern Lebanon against the armed group Hezbollah, marking another significant escalation of their long-running conflict that has heightened fears of a regional war.

A U.S. official says Iran could be about to fire missiles at Israel, as Israel announces "limited, localized" operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.