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Iran warns Israel after reported Lebanon airstrikes

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Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya central military command on Wednesday warned Israel to halt attacks in southern Lebanon or face a “harsh response,” after fresh Israeli strikes were reported near Nabatieh al-Fawqa and Ansariyeh. Lebanese state media said warplanes and a drone were involved, while the Israel Defense Forces did not immediately comment. Iran accused Israel of violating a Lebanon ceasefire 84 times since a tentative U.S.-Iran agreement to end the wider regional war was announced. The U.S.-Iran deal, expected to be signed Friday at Switzerland’s Burgenstock resort, hinges on Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

Earlier this week, Israeli strikes kill four
Tuesday, IDF intercepts Hezbollah-launched rockets
Tuesday, IDF reports launcher destroyed
Wednesday, Iran issues harsh response warning
Wednesday, Lebanese agency reports Nabatieh strike
Wednesday, drone strike reported near Ansariyeh
Wednesday, Hezbollah leader Qassem plans address
Friday, U.S.-Iran agreement signing anticipated

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