Putin hosts Iran’s top diplomat as Israel strikes east Lebanon

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Monday hosted Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, telling him that Moscow would do “everything” that serves Tehran’s and its neighbours’ interest. In Lebanon, meanwhile, Israel expanded the scope of its bombing campaign by carrying out strikes in the eastern Bekaa Valley, in the south, as well as near the Lebanese border to Syria. Follow our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded.