Growing tensions between Israel and Iran increase the likelihood of a long-feared regional conflict as both sides exchange threats and Israel launches attacks on Lebanon.

Israel and Iran are on the brink of all-out war, with both countries issuing threats of retaliation against one another. Israel, supported by the United States, has promised to respond to a missile attack launched by Iran, while Iran has warned of an even tougher backlash in return. The recent escalation comes in response to the killings of Hamas, Hezbollah, and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps leaders. The situation has raised concerns globally, with calls for restraint and a step back from the brink of conflict. The United Nations Security Council has called an emergency meeting to address the escalating tension. Meanwhile, in Lebanon, the Iran-backed Hezbollah armed group has clashed directly with Israeli forces for the first time since 2006. Hezbollah claims to have inflicted losses on Israeli soldiers and forced them to retreat. Israeli air raids continue to target southern Lebanon and Beirut, with the capital’s southern suburbs being hit particularly hard. The Israeli military has issued evacuation orders for the area. The ongoing violence has resulted in a significant number of casualties and displaced persons in Lebanon. The fear of a regional war continues to grow as the conflict shows no sign of abating.

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