Israel carries out strikes in Beirut and Tehran

Israel conducted military strikes against targets in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, and the Iranian capital, Tehran. The strikes in Beirut reportedly targeted locations linked to Hezbollah and the IRGC, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. In Tehran, reports indicate strikes hit areas including a site associated with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

In Beirut, an Israeli evacuation order for parts of the city preceded the strikes, reportedly displacing hundreds of thousands of people. The U.S. warned that bombardments related to Iran could increase significantly. Iranian state media described the aftermath in Tehran, with residents reporting a city smelling of gunpowder.

The situation represents a significant escalation in regional tensions, with actions directly targeting two capitals. Reports suggest some IRGC officers fled Beirut as the strikes intensified.