Massive Israeli Strikes on Beirut Suburbs After Evacuation Order
Israel launches intense attacks on Beirut suburbs after ordering mass evacuations. Global oil prices surge amid US-Iran war fears. Latest updates on the escalating conflict.
Israel has launched massive strikes against the southern suburbs of Beirut just hours after ordering the entire population of the area – more than 500,000 people – to evacuate immediately. The surprise attacks on claimed Hezbollah targets have sent residents fleeing in panic, as Tehran continues to launch retaliatory attacks amid the growing US-Iran war.
The US has granted Indian refiners a temporary 30-day waiver to continue purchasing Russian oil, after the outbreak of the US-Israel war on Iran sparked fears of a global supply crunch and sent oil prices surging. Just weeks ago, former US President Donald Trump had claimed India had agreed to stop buying Russian oil, a move he said would
Source: The Guardian
