Israeli air strikes hit Lebanese city of Tyre after Iranian warning to stop attacks
Israel resumed airstrikes on the Lebanese city of Tyre on June 9, killing 29 people, despite a temporary pause in hostilities with Iran, which reported two air defense servicemen killed in Israeli attacks. Hezbollah fired rockets at advancing Israeli forces, while the US military investigates an Apache helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz and plans for further negotiations between Israel and Lebanon in Washington are underway.
Israel launched airstrikes on the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on June 9, a day after both Israel and Iran announced a halt to their mutual attacks. The Lebanese health ministry reported 29 deaths across the country following the strikes, while Hezbollah claimed it fired rockets at advancing Israeli forces the previous night. Since the conflict began in March, Lebanon has recorded 3,666 fatalities. Iranian state media confirmed that two of its army air defense servicemen were killed in Israeli attacks on June 8, marking the first violations of the ceasefire between the two nations since April. The US military is separately investigating the cause of an Apache helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz. The US ambassador to Lebanon stated that Israel and Lebanon are expected to engage in further negotiations in Washington soon. Meanwhile, the BBC’s international editor noted that President Trump has expressed interest in brokering a deal between the parties involved. The escalation follows a fragile pause in hostilities, raising concerns about a broader regional conflict. Hezbollah’s continued rocket fire and Israel’s airstrikes indicate a volatile situation despite diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions.
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