Israeli strike in Beirut kills 31, including top Hezbollah commanders

Hezbollah is dealing with the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike that killed two senior figures, Ibrahim Akil and Ahmed Wahbi, in a densely populated suburb of Beirut. The strike resulted in a total of 31 deaths, including three children, and 68 injuries. Iran, a supporter of Hezbollah, condemned the attack and warned that the region was on the verge of war. This incident followed the explosion of pagers and walkie-talkies belonging to Hezbollah members across Lebanon earlier in the week, which Israel is believed to be behind. The escalating tensions between Israel and Iran-backed groups have raised concerns about a larger conflict in the region. At a military parade in Tehran, Iran showcased its military arsenal, including a new self-detonating drone, while denouncing Israel for its actions against children. A senior officer in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps also warned of the possibility of a widening conflict, suggesting that Israel’s actions could extend to other countries like Iraq, Syria, or even Iran. The situation is tense and has the potential to escalate further, with the risk of a broader and more dangerous conflict looming.

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