Beirut Bombarded as Israel-Hezbollah and Iran Escalate Conflict

The region’s 10-day conflict intensified as Hezbollah and Iran launched a joint attack on more than 50 targets inside Israel, firing drones and missiles in what experts described as the most coordinated strike since fighting began. The operation, named “Operation Chewed Wheat,” signaled a sharp escalation in the use of Iranian-backed proxies against Israeli territory.

In response, Israeli warplanes began pounding Beirut’s southern suburbs and targets across southern Lebanon, with the blasts lighting up the night sky and sending shockwaves through the capital. Earlier, Hezbollah had unleashed rockets and drone swarms at northern Israel, injuring two people as most projectiles were intercepted or landed in open areas.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards later claimed a joint and integrated attack with Hezbollah, saying the strike involved missiles launched from Iran coordinated with Hezbollah’s fire on more than 50 sites, including Israeli military bases in Haifa, Tel Aviv, and Beersheba. The claim underscored a broader intention to expand the conflict beyond the immediate border, raising fears of a wider regional war that could draw in other powers.

Lebanon and Israel continue to see civilian displacement as air raids resume and the risk of further bloodshed grows. Beirut’s skyline reportedly lit up during bombardment, illustrating how quickly regional tensions can spill over and threaten everyday life far from the frontline. The exchange comes amid ongoing regional strains and a fraught diplomatic landscape that has left residents on edge and international observers watching for signs of de-escalation or expansion of the fighting.

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