Israel carries out strikes in Beirut and Tehran

Israel conducted military strikes targeting a hotel in central Beirut and oil facilities in Tehran. The attack in Beirut reportedly killed at least four people and was described by Israel as an assassination attempt. The strike on oil facilities in Tehran marks a significant escalation, representing Israel's first direct attack on Iran's oil reserves.

Israeli officials stated the Beirut strike targeted Hezbollah, and the military claimed to have killed 200 of the group's fighters in Lebanon recently. The attacks have led to the displacement of more than 500,000 people in Lebanon. The operation has been referred to as 'Operation True Promise' in some reports.

The situation represents a major expansion of regional hostilities, with Israel simultaneously striking targets in Lebanon and Iran. The attacks have drawn international attention and raised concerns about further escalation in the Middle East.