Escalation in the Middle East: Hezbollah and Iran Face Crisis After Strikes in Beirut and Tehran

Thousands attended the procession in the streets of the Iranian capital, where top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s coffin was carried through the city in an ornate vehicle. Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei led funeral prayers in a well-attended service at Tehran University.

Two recent strikes in Beirut and Tehran, attributed to Israel, have shaken the Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape, targeting senior figures in Hamas and Hezbollah. These incidents mark significant breaches in security for Iran and Hezbollah, creating a delicate situation for both as they weigh their responses. The strikes, which resulted in the deaths of key … Read more