Iran war day 89: Lebanon strike kills 31 as ceasefire tensions rise | US-Israel War on Iran News

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Israeli airstrikes kill 31 in Lebanon as threats mount, prompting displacement.

Israel is attacking southern Lebanon killed at least 31 people and injured 40 others on Tuesday, as the Israeli army escalated the conflict and issued dozens of evacuation orders to towns and villages in the south and east of the country.

Fear spread across southern Lebanon as people fled the escalating attack, with Israeli forces reportedly pushing deeper into Lebanese territory for fear of an attack.

Meanwhile, Iranian officials condemned what they called a “deliberate violation” of the United States’ ceasefire after Monday’s attack in southern Iran, saying the strikes had further damaged operations that had already been disrupted.

Here’s what we know:

In Iran

• Iran accuses the US of violating the ceasefire: Iran said the US had violated the ceasefire by conducting protests nearby Hormuz Riverdisrupting efforts to end the war. Iranian officials described the attacks in the Hormozgan region as “a serious violation”, while the US said the strikes were self-defense and targeted missile sites and ships intended to drop bombs.
• Khamenei warns the Gulf countries on US territory: In his Eid al-Adha message, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, said the US is losing power in the Middle East and warned regional countries not to occupy military bases that could be used to launch terrorist attacks in Iran.
• Iran wants the release of frozen goods: Iran’s Tasnim news agency said Tehran wants the release of $24bn in frozen goods as part of the ongoing talks, with half expected to be released after the first deal is signed.
• The Internet has been partially restored: Meanwhile, Internet access has begun to slowly return after what NetBlocks described as Iran’s worst internet access crisis in the world.

Discussions of war

• The US says the Iran deal is possible despite strikes: Despite the new attack on the US, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the peace agreement with Iran is still in place. The strike threatened an end to the war between Washington and Tehran, with China calling on both sides to respect the accord and resolve the conflict through talks.

In Israel

• Netanyahu warns of ‘more to come’ in Lebanon: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli military was “deepening” operations inside Lebanon, with troops “taking over and controlling” areas and expanding what he called a “security zone”. Speaking after the Israeli attack, Netanyahu also said that Israel was working to counter Hezbollah’s drones and promised that the war would continue “until the full protection of Israeli citizens is ensured”.
• US military aircraft remain in Israel: Israeli broadcaster Kan reported the “unprecedented” deployment of US warplanes and refueling at Israeli airfields, saying the military’s presence at Ben Gurion and Ramon airfields was disrupting civilian air traffic. The plane remained in Israel even though it had stopped fighting with Iran.

In the US

• US Senator criticizes Trump’s approach to Iran: Democratic Senator Cory Booker said President Donald Trump’s approach to Iran has backfired, saying the conflict has strengthened Tehran’s position and allowed it to exercise more control over the Strait of Hormuz. Booker said the US is now in a “worse situation” than before the war and accused Trump of leading the country to spend more money.

In Lebanon

• Israeli attack kills 31 in Lebanon: Recent Israeli ground and air strikes have killed at least 31 people, as the Israeli military escalates tensions and pushes deeper into Lebanese territory. Israel also issued a large number of refugee orders in southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa Valley.
• Hezbollah ‘don’t lose the war’: Security expert Ali Rizk told Al Jazeera that Israel’s military escalation reflects a growing concern over Hezbollah’s strength on the battlefield, and reflects political pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at home.
• ‘The idea of ​​giving up the fight is over’: According to reports from Tire in southern Lebanon, Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto said the increase in Israeli violence shows that diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict have failed. Major strikes took place in eastern Lebanon, including areas near the Qaraoun Dam, while evacuation orders were extended to many towns and villages. Hitto said civilians are also experiencing “familiar symptoms” of widespread destruction, displacement and fear.