Iran retaliates after Israel strikes Beirut and Tehran : NPR
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Key Points:
- Israel launched a broad wave of strikes targeting regime infrastructure in Tehran and Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut's southern suburbs, prompting retaliatory missile and drone attacks from Iran toward Israel and U.S. bases in the region.
- Since the conflict began, more than 1,300 people have been killed in Iran, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while Israeli strikes have displaced over 95,000 people and killed 123 in Lebanon, mainly targeting Hezbollah and Hamas operatives.
- Former President Trump claimed Iran's military capabilities have been significantly degraded and urged Iranian leaders to surrender with immunity, expressing a desire to influence the selection of Iran’s next leader.
- Iran's foreign minister stated the country is prepared for a potential U.S.
