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Iran Threatens Retaliation Against U.S. and Israel After Deadly Beirut Strikes

Iran has issued a strong warning of possible retaliation against the United States and Israel following Israeli airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, a known Hezbollah stronghold, in a move that has sharply escalated tensions across the Middle East.

According to multiple reports, the strikes hit densely populated areas in southern Beirut, killing at least two people and injuring several others. Israel said the operation targeted Hezbollah command infrastructure in response to cross-border rocket attacks from Lebanon.

Iranian officials condemned the assault, describing it as a violation of fragile ceasefire understandings and warning that continued attacks on Lebanon could trigger a wider regional response. Senior Iranian security figures stated that both U.S. and Israeli interests could become legitimate targets if the situation escalates further.

The developments come amid already fragile diplomatic negotiations involving the U.S., Iran, and regional actors, with fears that renewed violence in Lebanon and Gaza could derail ongoing efforts toward a broader ceasefire agreement.

Analysts warn the situation risks expanding into a multi-front conflict involving Hezbollah, Israel, Iran-backed groups, and U.S. forces in the region.