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Beirut Reels as Israeli Airstrikes Intensify Amid Expanding Regional Conflict

                                     Smoke rises after an Israeli strike in central Beirut's Bachoura neighbourhood Israeli warplanes struck central Beirut in the early hours of March 18, delivering some of the most intense bombardments the city center has seen in decades. The attacks destroyed residential buildings in densely populated neighborhoods such as Bashoura, Zuqaq al-Blat, and Basta, killing at least six to twelve people according to varying Lebanese authority reports.  The strikes come as the broader conflict widens following Hezbollah’s involvement earlier in the month and escalating tit-for-tat actions between Israel and Iran. Residents described fleeing in the middle of the night—some after receiving evacuation warnings, others with no warning at all—as explosions lit up the capital’s skyline.  Lebanese officials say the attacks targeted both residenti...

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Iran Vows to Rebuild Nuclear Facilities ‘With Greater Strength’ After Strikes

        Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visits the Iranian Atomic Energy Organisation in Tehran, Iran.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that Tehran will rebuild its nuclear facilities “with greater strength” following recent U.S. and Israeli strikes that targeted key sites earlier this year.

Speaking during a visit to the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Pezeshkian emphasized that the attacks would not derail the country’s nuclear ambitions, which he insisted remain focused on civilian purposes such as medicine and energy.

The strikes, carried out in June, were described by Washington as a necessary measure to halt what it claimed was a weapons-oriented nuclear program. Tehran has consistently denied pursuing nuclear arms, maintaining that its program is designed to address domestic needs, including healthcare and energy production.

“Destroying buildings and factories will not create a problem for us,” Pezeshkian told state media. “We will rebuild, and with greater strength.”

The announcement comes amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington. U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that any attempt by Iran to restart its nuclear facilities could trigger further military action. Meanwhile, regional actors such as Oman have urged both sides to return to diplomacy.

Iran’s pledge to rebuild is also seen as a signal of resilience to its adversaries. By stressing that its scientists retain the necessary knowledge and capabilities, Tehran is underscoring that its nuclear program cannot be permanently dismantled through military strikes alone.


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