Iran threatens retaliation against US, Israel after strikes on Beirut
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Israel conducted airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday, targeting what it characterized as Hezbollah command centers, prompting Iran to threaten retaliation. The strikes violated a recently agreed ceasefire and contradicted a US request not to attack Lebanon's capital. Iran's chief negotiator and parliament speaker warned that continued Israeli operations and the US naval blockade of Iranian ports make American and Israeli military assets 'legitimate targets' for Iranian response.
Iran threatened to retaliate against the United States and Israel for fresh strikes in Beirut on Sunday, further dampening hopes for a lasting peace as the Middle East war reached its 100th day.
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