Israel strike kills six in Lebanon as UAE hits Iran
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- Israel struck a house in Kfar Dounine, southern Lebanon, killing six and wounding seven on the night of May 11‑12, 2026.
- UAE attacked an Iranian refinery on Lavan Island in early May, timing the strike with President Trump’s cease‑fire announcement.
- Iran parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the country is prepared for “any eventuality” following the UAE attack.
Why it matters: Lebanese civilians lose six lives while the UAE’s strike on Iran raises the stakes for Israel and the U.S., threatening regional stability and complicating diplomatic negotiations.
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