Israeli air strikes hit Lebanese city of Tyre despite Iranian warning
Iran has warned Israel that hostilities could resume if attacks on its Lebanese ally Hezbollah do not stop, according to the BBC. Despite this, Israel's air force carried out fresh strikes on Tyre and its surroundings.
Lebanon's Ministry of Health said 12 people had been killed and 41 injured in overnight strikes on Tyre and nearby towns. The Israel Defense Forces said the strikes targeted Hezbollah weapons and rocket depots. Civilians in many villages in southern Lebanon were ordered to leave the area.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei said Tehran would respond "against the spirit of the ceasefire" if the strikes do not stop. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called for an emergency session of the UN Security Council. UNIFIL said its border-line patrols had been temporarily suspended.
The US State Department urged the parties to show immediate restraint, while a White House spokesperson said the administration was keeping in contact with Tel Aviv and Beirut. EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said the bloc was preparing an additional humanitarian corridor decree. The oil market followed developments closely; Brent traded within a narrow band. This is not investment advice.
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