Hezbollah Launches Missile at Tel Aviv Amid Escalating Conflict

Hezbollah's recent ballistic missile attack on Tel Aviv represents a significant escalation in regional tensions, following Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon that resulted in hundreds of casualties. Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, has accused Israel of deliberately trying to provoke a wider conflict in the Middle East, asserting that Iran does not seek an escalation despite ongoing violence. He noted that Israel's actions, including the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, signal an intent to drag Iran into war. The speaker of the Lebanese parliament, Nabih Berri, echoed these sentiments, condemning Israeli military actions as attempts to destabilize the region while reiterating Lebanon's commitment to self-defense. Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed that Israeli attacks on Hezbollah are aimed at provoking U.S. military intervention, warning that escalating tensions could lead to dire consequences. The situation remains precarious, with international calls for restraint and a potential UN Security Council meeting on the crisis.