Iran warns of 'imminent' response to Beirut strike; Trump announces U.S.-Iran deal signing

Tensions escalated as Iran's Supreme National Security Council declared an "imminent" response to an Israeli airstrike on Beirut, a stronghold of Hezbollah. The council stated, "The response of the fighters of Islam is imminent," emphasizing that Lebanon is vital and violations of the Islamic Republic's red lines will not be tolerated.

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The response of the fighters of Islam is imminent. Lebanon is our life and the violation of the red lines of the Islamic Republic will not be tolerated.

Iranian armed forces commander General Ali Abdollahi reinforced this stance, stating that the military has "its finger on the trigger" and is prepared to strike "the heart of the enemy." He indicated that Iran was awaiting the "slightest mistake" from the enemy to "teach them an unforgettable lesson."

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We have our finger on the trigger and are ready to strike the heart of the enemy.

U.S. President Donald Trump reacted furiously to the Israeli strike, calling Prime Minister Netanyahu "stupid" and stating the attack should not have occurred so close to a potential peace agreement. Trump expressed his anger, saying he made sure Netanyahu knew about it. However, despite the diplomatic fallout and the heightened regional tensions, Trump announced that a U.S.-Iran agreement would be signed electronically "today" and in person in Europe "in a week."

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Netanyahu is stupid, he doesn't have a damn bit of judgment, he delayed the signing by a few hours.

The Israeli military confirmed it had struck Hezbollah targets in southern Beirut, with media reports indicating at least three deaths and 15 injuries. Earlier, media reported four deaths and several injuries from Israeli raids in Gaza, and five deaths in raids in southern Lebanon near Sidon. These strikes occurred amidst reports that Iran had agreed not to produce or acquire nuclear weapons, a key point in the ongoing negotiations.

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The attack by Israel on Beirut should not have happened.