Iran says prepared for long war, ready to counter any ceasefire violation
Lebanon has declared a day of mourning after a wave of Israeli airstrikes killed over 250 people and injured more than 1,100 in one of the deadliest days of the conflict. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Beirut is mobilising all diplomatic efforts to halt the escalation, as Benjamin Netanyahu insisted Lebanon is not part of the US-Iran ceasefire
US Iran war news live: Saudi FM holds first call with Iran counterpart after regional strikes
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, the Saudi foreign ministry said Thursday, in the first official contact between the countries since Tehran launched strikes against its Gulf neighbours in retaliation for Israeli-American attacks.
“The call focused on reviewing developments in the situation and ways to slow the pace of tensions so as to help restore security and stability in the region,” the Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement, which was issued the day after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States.
Israel says Hezbollah chief’s aide Ali Yusuf Harshi eliminated in Beirut strike
Israel said it has eliminated Ali Yusuf Harshi, the personal secretary to Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem, in Beirut, describing him as a close aide who played a key role in managing and securing Qassem’s office.
The Israeli military also said it struck two key crossings used by Hezbollah to transport weapons south of the Litani River, along with around 10 weapons storage sites, launchers and command centres in southern Lebanon.