US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Hezbollah commander Ali al-Hajj was killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday, according to reports from Al Arabiya, marking another major escalation in the ongoing regional conflict involving Israel, Iran, and Hezbollah. The strike hit the Dahieh district, a known Hezbollah stronghold in the Lebanese capital. Israeli forces said the operation targeted a Hezbollah command headquarters after the Iran-backed militant group allegedly launched three drones toward northern Israel earlier in the day.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Israeli Airstrike Targets Hezbollah Command Center
The Israeli military stated that its fighter jets struck a Hezbollah command facility in Dahieh in response to what it described as a direct security threat posed by the drone launches.
According to Al Arabiya, senior Hezbollah commander Ali al-Hajj was killed in the attack. Israeli officials have not publicly disclosed additional details about the operation, while Hezbollah has yet to issue a formal statement regarding the reported death.
US-Iran War News: Additional Strikes Reported in Southern Lebanon
Reports also indicated that Israeli forces carried out three separate airstrikes on the town of Sajd in southern Lebanon.
The latest military action comes amid rising cross-border tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, which have intensified alongside the broader confrontation involving Iran.
US-Iran War News: Israel Reportedly Informed US Before Beirut Strike
An Israeli source told CNN that Israel notified the United States in advance of the Beirut operation.
According to the source, Israeli officials also considered the possibility that the strike could provoke a retaliatory ballistic missile attack from Iran. The coordination highlights Washington’s close monitoring of the rapidly evolving security situation in the region.
The attack occurred on the same day US President Donald Trump said Washington and Tehran were expected to sign an initial ceasefire agreement, raising questions about the future of ongoing diplomatic efforts.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Iran Warns Attack ‘Will Not Go Unanswered’
Iranian military commander Mohammadjafar Asadi, deputy inspector of the Khatam al-Anbiya joint military command, condemned the Beirut strike and warned that Israel’s actions would face consequences.
Describing the attack as a renewed provocation, Asadi stated that the strike on Dahieh “will not go unanswered,” signaling the possibility of further escalation between Iran and Israel.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Iran Reaffirms Role in Regional Security
Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized Tehran’s importance in maintaining regional stability during a meeting with religious leaders and public figures in Tehran.
“Regional security cannot be shaped through eliminating or ignoring Iran,” Araghchi said, according to a statement published on his official Telegram account. He added that long-term security and economic development in the Middle East require cooperation among all regional nations, including Iran.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Lebanon Accuses Israel of Chemical Warfare Tactics
Separately, Lebanon submitted a complaint to the United Nations Security Council accusing Israel of using glyphosate herbicide in southern border villages. Lebanese authorities claimed soil samples collected from several locations showed unusually high concentrations of the chemical and argued that the use of herbicides as a method of warfare violates international agreements, including the Chemical Weapons Convention.
The accusation adds another layer of tension to ongoing US-backed ceasefire negotiations aimed at preventing a wider regional conflict.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Regional Tensions Continue to Rise
The reported killing of Hezbollah commander Ali al-Hajj in Beirut underscores the growing volatility across the Middle East. With Israel intensifying operations against Hezbollah, Iran warning of retaliation, and diplomatic efforts continuing behind the scenes, regional observers remain concerned that the conflict could expand further in the coming days.
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(The information is based on inputs from agencies)
