Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:59am on 04 Aug 2024,Sunday International
Middle East tensions have soared after the assassinations of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and Hezbollah's military chief Fuad Shukr in Beirut, both blamed on Israel. Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah have vowed strong retaliation, raising fears of a regional war. Hezbollah has intensified cross-border attacks, and nations like the US, UK, and France have advised their citizens to leave Lebanon. The Pentagon is bolstering its military presence to protect US personnel and Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu warned adversaries would "pay a very high price" for aggression.
