Hezbollah was rocked by an Israeli airstrike that killed two senior members and dozens of other people in a densely populated suburb of Beirut. The casualties included two key figures in Hezbollah’s military and training units. The strike led to at least 31 deaths and 68 injuries, sparking fears of all-out war in the Middle East. Iran, a supporter of Hezbollah, condemned the attack and warned of the region being on the brink of war.
Leading up to the airstrike, there were coordinated explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies belonging to Hezbollah members across Lebanon, raising tensions between Israel and Iran-backed groups. The incident marked a major escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two sides and raised concerns about a broader conflict.
In response to the attack, Iran showcased its military strength at a military parade in Tehran, unveiling new weaponry including a self-detonating drone. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei criticized Israel for its actions, accusing them of committing crimes against children without shame.
A senior officer in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that the region was on the verge of war, suggesting that Israel’s actions could extend beyond Lebanon to other countries such as Iraq, Syria, or even Iran. The situation remains volatile, with tensions running high and the potential for further escalation in the conflict between Israel and Iran-backed groups.
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