Live updates Israel urges evacuation of Beirut’s southern suburbs; Iran threatens revenge over warship
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Key Points:
- Israeli forces have targeted Iran and Lebanon, prompting retaliatory attacks from Iran across the Persian Gulf and beyond, involving more countries such as Azerbaijan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia in the conflict.
- Two Iranian drones were reported downed in Azerbaijan, while Qatar intercepted missile attacks and prepared evacuations near the U.S. Embassy; Saudi Arabia also intercepted drones and cruise missiles.
- Iran condemned the U.S. for sinking the IRIS Dena frigate, with Iranian officials warning of severe consequences; the U.S. Defense Secretary noted the historic use of a submarine-fired torpedo in combat.
- Lebanon has experienced intense Israeli airstrikes, especially in Beirut’s southern suburbs, resulting in at least 72 deaths since Hezbollah's involvement,
