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Israel Strikes Iran and Lebanon After Missile Launch
Iran launched missiles overnight. Israel then struck Tehran and Beirut in response.
Israeli soldiers deployed on the ground in southern Lebanon. Israel hit Hezbollah command centers and weapons storage in Beirut.
Israel also targeted the Al Manar channel studios in Beirut. Hezbollah launched drones at Israel during the fighting.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States attacked Iran before Israel struck. Rubio said the US feared Iran would retaliate if Israel struck first.
Klear Note — Iran and Israel have been in conflict for years. Hezbollah is a militant group based in Lebanon allied with Iran. These groups regularly exchange attacks across the region.
Key Terms 3
- Hezbollah
- Armed group based in Lebanon that fights Israel
- Al Manar
- Television channel run by Hezbollah
- Secretary of State
- Top US official who handles foreign relations