Israel strikes Tehran and Beirut as Iran vows ‘complete destruction’ in region Rapidly escalating war enters fifth day and spreads as far as Indian Ocean with sinking of Iranian vessel off Sri Lanka The Guardian - UK · Mar 4
Viral Video of Filipina Live Streaming in 'Dubai Missile Attack' Debunked — Footage From 2020 Beirut Blast Discover the facts behind a viral video wrongly linked to a Dubai missile strike. The footage comes from the 2020 Beirut explosion — here's how the claim misled millions. International Business Times UK · Mar 4
Lebanon counts dead and wounded as Israeli airstrikes batter Beirut Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut and southern Lebanon on 3 March 2026 as the conflict with Hezbollah and Iran widened, leaving dozens dead, many injured, and shelters overwhelmed. Euronews · Mar 4
Israeli strike hits Beirut hotel as Israel-Hezbollah clashes escalate Israeli strikes hit a Beirut hotel and areas southeast of the city, killing several people as Israel and Hezbollah traded fire amid a widening regional conflict. Euronews · Mar 4
Beirut hotel, residential building hit: Israeli strikes kill six in Lebanon as Middle East crisis enters Day 5 Israeli air strikes have targeted several areas in Lebanon, including towns south of Beirut and a residential building in Baalbek, resulting in civilian casualties. Hezbollah, in turn, launched missiles at Israel's Haifa naval base. The Israeli military issued evacuation warnings for residents in southern Lebanon The Times of India · Mar 4
From Karachi to Beirut, Khamenei’s death sends shockwaves across the Shiite world The killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in joint U.S.-Israeli strikes has sparked anger across Shiite communities worldwide and is raising fears of wider unrest The Independent UK · Mar 3
Iran war today: What happened in Middle East overnight as Israeli troops deployed to Lebanon Israeli troops have been deployed to southern Lebanon to boost defences against the Iranian proxy group Hezbollah in a major escalation of the war in the Middle East. The Israeli military also says it is conducting "simultaneous targeted strikes against military targets in Tehran and Beirut"; plumes of smoke were… The Independent UK · Mar 3
‘They don’t care about Lebanon’: anger with Hezbollah boils as war returns to weary Beirut Tens of thousands of Lebanese flee homes in eerily familiar scenes as Israeli strikes leave 52 people dead The Guardian - UK · Mar 2
Israeli retaliatory strikes rock Lebanon after Hezbollah attack Israel has launched new air strikes on Lebanon’s capital of Beirut after Hezbollah fired rockets across the border in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The Independent UK · Mar 2
Families take shelter in schools as Lebanon’s government calls Hezbollah’s strike on Israel illegal Lebanon is seeing civilians fleeing their homes in the south as Israeli strikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs and Hezbollah stepped into the the U.S.-Israel war on Iran The Independent UK · Mar 2
Lebanon rocked by Israeli strikes as Hezbollah joins Iran war Lebanon has been pulled into the war with Iran after Hezbollah – weakened by months of confrontation and under pressure to disarm – fired long-range missiles and drones into northern Israel on Monday. Within hours, Israeli forces launched heavy air raids across the country, killing dozens and triggering a large-scale… Radio France Internationale · Mar 2
At least 31 killed as Israel launches strikes on Beirut after Hezbollah rocket fire Israeli strikes hit Beirut and other parts of Lebanon after Hezbollah fired rockets and drones toward Israel, with Lebanon’s Health Ministry reporting at least 31 deaths. Euronews · Mar 2
Beirut's Skyline Ignited by Israeli Jets after Hezbollah Base Strike Ends the Calm Tensions rise as Hezbollah's missile strike on Haifa prompts a strong Israeli military response. Discover the implications for Lebanon and the region in this unfolding conflict. International Business Times UK · Mar 2
Israel launches deadly strikes on Beirut after Hezbollah fires missiles across border Israel launched strikes on Lebanon's capital, Beirut, after Hezbollah fired missiles across the border, following earlier US and Israeli attacks across Iran. The escalating conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with 31 reported dead in Beirut, three US service members killed, and 11 fatalities in Israel, including nine in a… The Independent UK · Mar 2
Euronews · Mar 2 Residents flee Beirut suburbs after Israeli strikes on Hezbollah Residents fled Beirut’s southern suburbs after Israeli strikes targeted Hezbollah positions, as tensions linked to the Iran conflict spread to Lebanon.
The Times of India · Mar 2 US-Iran war spreads: Israel bombs Hezbollah targets in Beirut; Gulf nations vow to defend themselves — key points A joint US-Israeli strike has killed Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, igniting regional retaliation. Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire, while Gulf states braced for attacks. Global markets plunged amid escalating fears of a wider conflict, with travel disruptions and stock market crashes reported across the Middle East.
The Guardian - US · Mar 2 Iran death toll rises as Trump vows to continue operation: what we know so far on day three Hundreds have reportedly been killed in Iran since Saturday, while Trump says attacks could last for up to five weeks
The Guardian - AU · Mar 2 Israel strikes Lebanon after Iran ally Hezbollah fires missiles over border Conflict spreads as militant group targets Israel over Ali Khamenei killing and IDF responds with Beirut strikes
The Guardian - AU · Mar 2 Fire at US embassy in Riyadh after drone strike – as it happened This blog is closed
The Independent UK · Feb 28 A look at Middle East figures killed by Israel in recent years Israel has killed multiple senior officials with Iran's armed proxies like Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon since the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023
Euronews · Feb 28 Virgin Atlantic resumes scheduled Dubai to London route Emirates, Etihad Airways and flydubai are continuing to operate a limited schedule, while Qatar Airways has extended its flight suspension until 6 March.
The Independent UK · Feb 23 US orders staff to leave Beirut embassy as tensions with Iran grow Trump has said he is ‘considering’ a military strike on Iran and that the country ‘better negotiate a fair deal’
The Guardian - UK · Feb 19 ‘A love letter to Beirut’: Lana Daher on sifting 20,000 sources and 70 years of film to make Do You Love Me Remembering and documentation are radical acts in Lebanon, a country with a tumultuous history and no national archive. Daher’s effervescent cultural collage is a direct challenge to collective amnesia
The Independent UK · Feb 17 Protesters block Beirut roads after Cabinet approves new taxes that raise fuel prices Protesters block major roads around Beirut after Lebanon’s cabinet approves new taxes that raise fuel prices to fund public pay hikes
The Independent UK · Feb 16 Fifa president Gianni Infantino ‘very proud’ as he receives Lebanese passport in Beirut Gianni Infantino is married to a Lebanese national and received his passport this week