Middle East war live: Iran says will target carrier USS Abraham Lincoln if it moves within range

Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen launched a second missile attack on Israel early Sunday, as explosions rocked northern Tehran, escalating the monthlong Middle East conflict. The Israeli military confirmed the death of a fifth soldier in combat operations in south Lebanon, signaling sustained ground engagement in the region. The Houthi strikes represent a widening of the conflict beyond Israel's immediate borders, with the militant group now conducting repeated attacks despite Israeli and U.S. defensive operations. The explosions in Tehran suggest potential Israeli retaliation or air defense activity, though the exact cause remained unclear from initial reports. The dual developments underscore the risk of regional escalation involving multiple actors—Israel, Iranian proxy forces, and Hezbollah in Lebanon—amid an already volatile situation.