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Israel strikes Beirut’s southern suburbs
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Israel and the United States have intensified their attacks on Iran. In Israel, the military has reported new attacks from Iran, and the UAE says it intercepted six Iranian missiles and 131 drones today.
Israeli forces struck a meeting of Iran’s Supreme Council on Tuesday as officials gathered to choose a successor to the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a source said.
A map created by the CBS News data team shows the strike locations across Iran, including the capital and the site of a major nuclear facility.
Israel decided days after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack to target Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, while detailed planning came later, USA TODAY learned.
Israel said it carried out airstrikes targeting Iran's security apparatus as both Israeli and U.S. officials hint at a regime change and popular uprising.
After meeting with the chief of staff of the French military in Beirut, Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun asked Macron to intervene to "prevent the targeting of the southern suburbs following threats by the Israeli army against its residents," the Lebanese presidency said in a separate statement.
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said Wednesday that his Iran‑backed organization has resumed fighting to compel Israel to halt its aggression.