Iran vows painful retaliation as Beirut strikes escalate
TL;DR
Iranian lawmaker threatens a 'painful' response to Israel's strike on Beirut's Dahiyeh as Israel targets Hezbollah infrastructure; evacuation orders are issued in southern Lebanon, casualties are reported in Beirut, and the crisis unfolds amid a tense US–Iran standoff with drone activity and Donald Trump urging surgical strikes while signaling a possible near-term deal.
- Middle East crisis live: Iran threatens ‘painful’ response to Israeli strikes on southern Beirut The Guardian
- Live Updates: Iran accuses U.S. of violating ceasefire after both sides exchange strikes as stalemate continues in peace talks CBS News
- Iran’s Ghalibaf says US bases, Israeli assets legitimate targets after Beirut strikes The Times of Israel
- Iran Update Special Report, June 6, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Iran's Top Negotiator Threatens US Targets Over Lebanon Escalation U.S. News & World Report
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