A precision strike by Israel in the Lebanese capital Beirut on Thursday resulted in the death of Mohammad Rashid Sakafi, the Commander of Hezbollah's communications unit.
He strongly reaffirmed support for anti-Israeli militia groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, portraying this as an Islamic duty. Further he issued warnings of potential direct missile strikes from Iranian soil if deemed necessary.
Oil prices added to earlier gains after President Joe Biden suggested that US and Israeli officials were discussing a possible strike by Israel against Iranian oil facilities, the Washington Post reported
Russia has evacuated 60 family members of its diplomats from Lebanon as the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalates, following intense Israeli airstrikes and ground operations. President Vladimir Putin ordered the evacuation, which also delivered 33 tons of humanitarian aid to Beirut
In response to Iran's recent missile barrage of over 180 rockets aimed at Israel, spokesperson Alex Gandler highlighted Israel's commitment to countering Iranian proxies and safeguarding its territory. While some damage occurred, no Israeli casualties were reported, apart from one Palestinia
The turmoil in West Asia escalated on Tuesday night after Iran launched nearly 200 ballistic missiles towards targets in Israel. Following this, the United States military coordinated closely with the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) to help defend Israel against the attack.
The Israeli Air Force announced that its forces, including commandos and armoured units, have destroyed over 150 terror infrastructures in southern Lebanon. The operations targeted Hezbollah command centres, weapons storage facilities, and rocket launch positions using precision munitions
"I hope the big powers of the world will ensure that there is no World War III...People are dying on both sides. Humanity is dead. The Russia-Ukraine war is also going on. May God bring back humanity," Farooq Abdullah said.
Israel will unleash a "significant retaliation" within days in response to Tuesday's massive missile attack which may target Iran's oil production facilities as well as other strategic locations, Israeli officials told Axios, as the fresh crisis unfolds in West Asia.
"A war-like situation has arisen between Israel and Iran. Many Indian families are worried because their family members are working in these countries. I humbly request the Indian government to make arrangements to bring back all the Indians living there who want to return to mission mode as