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Hezbollah has indicated it will not fight against Israel in support of Iran, after the Lebanese government issued a 'clear and strong' warning

Iraq has condemned Israeli airstrikes on Iran, submitted a formal complaint to the UN Security Council over violations of its airspace.

A retired engineer, who is hard of hearing and relies on hearing aids, said the explosions were so terrifying that they woke him up.

Haftar authorities severed phone and internet services at the western Sirte checkpoint, leaving the Gaza convoy's participants stranded in the desert.

Lebanon's health ministry said one person was killed on Thursday in Nabatiyeh al-Fawqa by an "Israeli enemy drone strike" targeting a motorcycle.

The New Arab looks at the varying reactions to the strikes on Iran from around the world, including those who vowed support for Israel.

The US military says a recent precision airstrike in northwest Syria killed Rakhim Boev, a Syria-based Islamic State official.

Israel named its attack on Iran operation 'Rising Lion', drawing reference to a biblical verse that vows a powerful future for the state.

The image, purportedly showing the Gaza-bound "Somoud" convoy, went viral on Tuesday. Its origin remains unclear.

Iran has confirmed that key military leaders were killed in the overnight strikes by Israel, but has yet to release a full death toll.