Israel army says ‘simultaneously’ striking targets in Iran, Lebanon

Published March 2, 2026 Updated March 2, 2026 02:20pm

Israel’s military said it was carrying out simultaneous strikes in Iran and Lebanon, warning Hezbollah it would “pay a heavy price” for opening fire on Israel, AFP reports.

“Even at this moment, hundreds of Air Force aircraft are striking simultaneously in Lebanon and Iran,” military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin said during a televised briefing.

“Hezbollah opened fire last night. It knew exactly what it was doing. We had warned it - and it will pay a heavy price” he added.

This video grab taken from UGC images posted on social media on March 1, 2026 shows an explosion following a strike on Tehran. —AFP/File
This video grab taken from UGC images posted on social media on March 1, 2026 shows an explosion following a strike on Tehran. —AFP/File

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