Iran Signals Support for Ceasefire in Lebanon Amid Israeli Strikes on Beirut
Israeli airstrikes continue to pound Beirut, causing widespread damage and civilian casualties.
The Israeli military has launched a series of airstrikes on the Lebanese capital of Beirut, causing widespread damage and civilian casualties. The strikes have targeted Hezbollah strongholds in southern Beirut, as well as other areas of the city. The Lebanese government has condemned the attacks as a violation of its sovereignty and has called for an immediate ceasefire.
Iran, a close ally of Hezbollah, has signaled its support for a ceasefire.
In a statement released on Monday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon. The statement said that Iran "strongly condemns the Israeli aggression against Lebanon" and that it "supports the Lebanese government's efforts to restore peace and stability to the country." The statement also called on the international community to "take immediate action to stop the Israeli aggression."
The United States has also called for a ceasefire.
The United States has also called for a ceasefire in Lebanon. In a statement released on Monday, the US State Department said that the US is "deeply concerned by the escalation of violence in Lebanon" and that it "urges all parties to exercise restraint and refrain from further violence." The statement also called on all parties to "work together to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict."
The airstrikes have caused widespread damage and civilian casualties.
The Israeli airstrikes have caused widespread damage to Beirut. The strikes have destroyed or damaged homes, businesses, and infrastructure. The strikes have also killed and injured civilians. According to the Lebanese Red Cross, at least 50 people have been killed and hundreds more have been injured.
The airstrikes have also displaced thousands of people.
The airstrikes have also displaced thousands of people from their homes. Many of the displaced are now living in temporary shelters or with family and friends. The Lebanese government is working to provide assistance to the displaced.
The airstrikes have raised fears of a wider conflict.
The airstrikes have raised fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East. Hezbollah is a powerful military organization, and it is likely to retaliate for the Israeli strikes. If Hezbollah retaliates, it could lead to a full-scale war between Israel and Lebanon.
The international community is calling for a ceasefire.
The international community is calling for a ceasefire in Lebanon. The United States, the United Nations, and other countries have called on all parties to exercise restraint and refrain from further violence. The international community is also working to provide assistance to the victims of the conflict.