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Israeli strikes kill dozens more in Lebanon, including 5 children among nine people killed in attack on village of Arki, near Sidon, Lebanese Health Ministry reports.

Published On 13 Mar 2026

  • Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issues first statement since replacing assassinated father, Ali Khamenei, calling for bases hosting US forces in region to close or attacks will continue.
  • Israel’s military announced start of new “extensive wave” of strikes on Iran’s capital Tehran as Israel issued forced evacuation orders amid new attacks on Lebanon’s capital Beirut.