Wednesday, May 20, 2026 – The Regional War

1. Events:

‣ US Central Command reported that naval vessels in the Gulf of Oman forced an Iranian tanker attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz to change course.

1. Casualties:

‣ The commander of the 401st Brigade and a female soldier were seriously injured, and eight soldiers were injured - four moderately and four lightly - in two Hezbollah drone strikes against Israeli military forces in southern Lebanon.

1. Events:

‣ Israeli military attacks in Lebanon:

◦ Airstrikes on Haddatha, Toura, Habbouch, Jibchit, Kafra, Aabbasiyyeh, Ghandouriyeh, Doueir, Majdal Selm, Siddikine, Borj Rahhal, Tebnine (two killed), Qasmiyeh, Chahour, Kfar Sir, Tebnine, Mahrouna (ambulance station attacked, three injured), Chaqra, Chehabiyeh, Deir Ntar, Sultaniyeh, Toul, Tyre;

◦ Artillery fire on Zibqin, Hanine, Al Mansouri, Aabbasiyyeh, Baisariyeh, Deir Aames, Rechknanay, Tebnine and Ayta Al Jabal;

◦ Vehicle strikes in Borj El Chmali (one killed).

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‣ Hezbollah attacks on the Israeli military in Lebanon:

◦ Drone, UAV, rocket or explosive attacks in Haddatha, Biyyadah, Rachaf, Debl, Deir Seryan, Taybeh, Yaroun, Bint Jbeil, Chama and Naqoura.

2. Casualties:

‣ Since March 2, 2026:

◦ 3,073 killed and 9,362 injured.