The Latest: Israel hammers Beirut and Tehran as Iran fires missiles at Israel and the Gulf

Iran’s president rejected a demand by the United States for an unconditional surrender on Saturday and apologized for Iran’s attacks on regional countries, as Israel and the United States kept up their airstrikes targeting the Islamic Republic. Gulf countries say they have intercepted more ballistic missiles and drones launched from Iran. Saudi Arabia said it … Read more

Israel pounds Beirut as IDF troops cross Lebanon border

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Israel pounds Beirut as IDF troops cross Lebanon border 00:39 UP NEXT U.S. military: Kuwait mistakenly shot down three jets 00:20 Commercial plane seen taking off amid Beirut explosions 00:23 More than 100 killed in strike on an … Read more

Commercial plane seen taking off amid Beirut explosions

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Commercial plane seen taking off amid Beirut explosions 00:23 UP NEXT More than 100 killed in strike on an Iranian school 01:23 Off-duty N.Y.C. police officer saves man from burning car 00:17 United Airlines passengers evacuated in Los … Read more

Israel launches overnight ‘wave of strikes’ on Beirut

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Israel launches overnight ‘wave of strikes’ on Beirut 00:48 UP NEXT Iran reports 168 dead in strike on elementary school 01:53 Lebanon emerges as new front in Iran war as Hezbollah trades strikes with Israel 03:52 Iran War … Read more

U.S. orders non-essential staff to leave embassy in Beirut as Iran tensions rise

The State Department has ordered non-essential staff to leave its embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran are set to be held in Geneva this Thursday. Osamah Khalil, chair of the International Relations Program at Syracuse University, joined CBS News to discuss. Source link

State Dept orders evacuation of non-emergency US personnel from embassy in Beirut

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. State Department ordered non-emergency personnel to evacuate the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon on Monday. The department did not offer any details for the reason behind the evacuation. The move comes as President Donald Trump has ordered a large buildup of forces in the Middle … Read more