Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:10pm on 04 Mar 2026,Wednesday International
Israeli forces have intensified air and ground strikes on southern Lebanon after Hezbollah fired missiles toward Israel, killing dozens and prompting Beirut to ban the group’s military actions, Reuters and other outlets report. Israel has also launched attacks deeper into Lebanon, vowing to make Hezbollah “pay a heavy price.” Meanwhile, Iran confirmed it is working to swiftly appoint a new supreme leader after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in recent U.S.–Israeli strikes. The Assembly of Experts aims to name a successor soon despite ongoing war challenges, and Israel has warned the next leader could be targeted. (PC: Reuters)
