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IDF Warns Hezbollah in "Fight It Cannot Win" as Strikes Hit Iran, Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces carried out retaliatory strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, including command centers and senior operatives. Simultaneously, Israeli aircraft struck targets in Iran, such as underground bunkers in Tehran. The escalation follows joint US-Israel strikes that resulted in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Lebanese health authorities report at least 31 people killed in the IDF strikes on southern Lebanon and Beirut's Dahiyeh district.

Key Points: Israel Strikes Iran & Lebanon, Warns Hezbollah Cannot Win

  • IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
  • Israeli aircraft hit Tehran bunkers
  • Crisis escalated after Ayatollah Khamenei's death
  • Lebanon reports 31 killed in overnight strikes
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"Hezbollah entering a fight it cannot win": IDF as Israel continues strikes on Iran amid West Asia crisis

IDF targets Hezbollah and Tehran, warns group is in an unwinnable fight. Retaliatory strikes escalate West Asia crisis after Ayatollah's death.

"Hezbollah is entering a fight it cannot win. - Lt Col Nadav Shoshani, IDF"

Tel Aviv, March 2

After carrying out overnight retaliatory strikes on multiple Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, the Israel Defense Forces on Monday said that the terror organisation is "entering a fight it cannot win" as conflict in West Asia escalates.

In a video statement, IDF International Spokesperson Lt Col Nadav Shoshani said the Israeli military targeted several Hezbollah positions, including command and control centres, launch sites and senior operatives.

"Overnight, the IDF carried out retaliatory strikes against several Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, including command and control centers, launch sites, and senior terrorists. We were ready for this," Shoshani said.

He stated that as part of Israel's preparations for its ongoing operation in Iran, the IDF had anticipated potential attacks from the Iran-backed group in Lebanon, enabling a swift response.

"As part of the preparations for our operation in Iran, the IDF prepared for an attack from Hezbollah, allowing us to carry out a swift response," he added.

Shoshani further said that Israeli aircraft were simultaneously striking targets in Iran, including in the capital Tehran, and targeting what he described as underground bunkers belonging to the Iranian regime.

"As I am speaking right now, our aircraft are striking targets in Iran, including Tehran, such as underground bunkers of the terror regime. We are operating to eliminate any threats to our civilians and will continue doing so," he said.

Warning Hezbollah against further escalation, Shoshani said, "Hezbollah is entering a fight it cannot win."

His remarks come amid escalating tensions in West Asia following US-Israel joint military strikes on Iran that led to the death of the country's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and his family on Sunday.

Following the strikes, Iran launched a wave of strikes, using drones and missiles targeting multiple arab countries in the region, as a retaliatory action by the Islamic Republic.

Earlier, the Times of Israel reported, citing Lebanon's Health Ministry, that atleast 31 people were killed and 149 others injured in overnight strikes carried out by the IDF across southern Lebanon and Beirut's southern Dahiyeh district.

According to the Times of Israel, the areas are known for being Hezbollah strongholds; however, the ministry's figures do not distinguish between civilians and members of Hezbollah among the casualties.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The report mentions 31 killed in Lebanon, with no distinction between combatants and civilians. This is the real tragedy. Every life lost is a family destroyed. The rhetoric of "a fight they cannot win" sounds arrogant and ignores the human cost on all sides.
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Arjun K
India has always advocated for dialogue and peaceful resolution. While every nation has the right to defend itself, the scale of this retaliation and the targeting in Tehran is unprecedented. This will have ripple effects far beyond West Asia. Our government needs to be proactive in ensuring the safety of Indian nationals.
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Priyanka N
The economic implications are scary. Oil prices will skyrocket. Our import bill will shoot up, affecting everything from petrol prices to inflation. It's a nightmare for the common Indian. Hope our strategic reserves are in order.
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Vikram M
A respectful criticism: The article uses the term "terror organisation" and "terror regime" directly from the IDF statement without contextual balance. Good journalism should present facts and let readers decide. The loss of Iranian leadership in strikes is a monumental event that deserves more nuanced reporting than just repeating one side's talking points.
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Karan T
Hezbollah should have shown restraint. Provoking a full-scale conflict helps no one, especially the people of Lebanon who have suffered enough. India's position of strategic autonomy is crucial now. We must engage with all sides to de-escalate.

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