Middle East sees continued reciprocal strikes as Israel rejects Iran's conditions
Middle East tensions persist with reciprocal military actions. Iran claims targeting US bases and offers a conditional halt, but Israel continues operations in southern Lebanon, rejecting the terms.
Reciprocal military actions continue in the Middle East, with Iran claiming it targeted American bases in the Gulf in response to US strikes, which the US military described as "legitimate self-defense." Iran proposed a conditional halt to its strikes, contingent on Israel ceasing operations in southern Lebanon. However, Israel has continued its attacks in the region, with at least 12 people reportedly killed around Tyre and in southern Lebanon. Israel's Defense Minister affirmed the country "will continue to act" against Hezbollah, and the Israeli army chief of staff reiterated readiness "to return and deal a new heavy blow to Iran." Sources: Le Monde
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