Iran Launches Attacks as Israel Bombards Beirut
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- Israel is bombarding Beirut, signaling a significant escalation and widening of the conflict (Iran Live Updates).
- Iran has launched new waves of attacks against Israel and U.S. bases, even as the Pentagon reports a 90% decrease in their retaliatory missile strikes since Saturday (PBS, Iran Live Updates).
- The U.S. House blocked a measure to limit President Trump’s war powers, indicating a lack of congressional restraint on potential military action (Iran Live Updates).
- Israel canceled Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque, highlighting the immediate impact of the conflict on religious freedoms and regional stability (Al Jazeera).
- Indonesia announced that the Board of Peace Talks is 'On Hold' due to the Iran conflict, underscoring the broader diplomatic fallout (The Diplomat).
Why it matters: The escalating U.S.-Iran-Israel conflict is destabilizing the Middle East and halting international peace efforts.
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